Good Gale news

Here's the latest Gale buzz making it's way around the net, courtesy of TVGuide.com.

A couple of the more relevant parts:

"We are working on bringing him back to the show. We just don't know when," Housewives producers say in a statement to TVGuide.com. "Because we had to work around his absence, the story doesn't require him immediately. But we would like to have him back on the show very soon."

So would his fans. But, it gets better:

As Harold continues to recuperate fully from his accident, rumors have swirled that he might not ever return to Housewives, or at least not until next season. Rebuffing such buzz, his spokesperson assures us, "Gale is terrific," adding, "He's the Gale we know and love."

And the very best part:

Similarly, Housewives producers described Harold's recent drop-by as "fantastic," saying, "He looks great, he's completely himself and we had a wonderful time."

Could you ask for any better news on a Thursday afternoon? I don't think so.



Gale's deciding what to wear when he comes back.

Hmmmmm...let's see. The one that looks like outdated wallpaper?


Nah.

How about the blue "have you seen my bong?" ensemble?



No?

*My personal favorite, the white robe*



Look's like it's gonna be the plain white henley.



Although, judging from the look on his face, I bet he's wishing he'd chosen the robe. So much easier to put on.

You may think you, but you don't know. You know?

Busy, and slightly confusing times, Gale fans.

I was going to skip the whole "Will he or won't he be back on Desperate Housewives?" drama that's ensued the last couple days but Google alerts won't let me! And no, cancelling them is not an option. How else am I going to know when other Gale fans around the world type his name in cyberspace?

First, there was this bit of depressing news that showed up in a Google alert, which did include a stern statement from Gale's publicist: Harold's rep insisted there's nothing to be concerned with regarding her client: "He is fine. Your source is wrong," the publicist stated. IMHO, I seriously doubt that he really is "fine". If that were the case, he'd already be back at work. But, I digress.

Then, after the fangirls/fanboys called "foul" on the article, citing a previous, more positive "Gale sighting", the story was updated to let his fans know that he's been to the set to loop some scenes.

Confused yet?

I'm sure that the truth, whatever it is, lies somewhere between these two updates. And like everything else related to Gale, when, or if, he ever wants us to know anything about him, he'll tell us.

But I won't be holding my breath. I don't look that good in blue :D

So how about a gratuitous "Gale without a shirt" pic! When I first saw this, I thought it was from Queer As Folk, but then I quickly realized that Brian Kinney wouldn't be caught dead on those sheets. Seriously.



Damn, he looks good.


It's from the TV movie "Fathers and Sons", which I just added to my blockbuster.net queue because I haven't seen it yet. Hopefully I'll enjoy it more than the person whose review is on the IMDB page, because *ouch* they did not like the movie at all.

Out and about Gale

Why do these things always happen when I'm asleep? I got my Gale Harold Google alert at 3:52:31 AM. Who's up at that time?

Good news Gale fans!!!!!

As reported in Bay Windows, New Englands Largest GLBT Newspaper

A few days later, I zipped to the Kirk Douglas Theatre to see The Little Dog Laughed with original stars Johnny Galecki (he of the impressive appendage, on display at BillyMasters.com), and Julie White (she of the Tony Award). While it was easily one of my favorite LA theatrical experiences of 2008, I wasn’t alone. Sitting way in the penultimate row, hiding his scruffiness under a cap, was Gale Harold. Yes, the recently hospitalized actor is up and about. We can reveal exclusively that he’ll be returning to Desperate Housewives after the holiday break.


Scruffy Gale is made of LOVE people. L.O.V.E.



*movie still from The Unseen

I have to go back to programming my DVR to record Desperate Housewives again, which I do not mind doing. At all.


YAY for getting better Gale

Gale's getting better

A most wonderful IJ friend left me a message this morning about Gale and when I read this

Gale Harold Out of Intensive Care




(I changed the pic to one of my favorites)


"The Insider" can confirm the news that "Desperate Housewives" star Gale Harold is on the road to recovery.

A rep for the actor, who plays Teri Hatcher's character's love interest on the ABC hit, tells "The Insider": "Gale Harold is out of intensive care and improving daily. A full recovery is expected. He thanks everyone for their good wishes."

Harold was injured in a motorcycle accident last week.


This is how I felt




Seriously, this is the best headline ever.


Get better Gale

Ending the day on a better news note

I belong to a community on Live Journal and there was a locked post with an update on Gale. I'm only posting the part that was made public. It's good news and it's the most current that I can find right now.


Hi,

I’ve spoken with Gale’s publicist this morning and here is her update: she told me that Gale has been moved out of critical care this morning, was coherent last night but has no memory of what happened and was asking why he was in the hospital at all. The doctors continue to observe the swelling of the brain but every hour brings him that much closer to being out of the woods. All positive news. He will remain in the hospital for an undetermined amount of time and the 48 hours of critical observation will be over by tomorrow morning.

George

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES
George W. Perkins
Executive Producer

What a long and emotional day.

I've been putting together my thoughts on DH episodes 502 and 503 and intended to post them today but I got a little sidetracked.

I know that there are very serious issues in this world and especially in this country right now and that Gale being in a motorcycle accident seems like a minor footnote to everything else. But it's Gale and I'm a Gale fan-girl.



Get better Gale.

*breathes a little easier*

New news about Gale from buddytv.com



Gale Harold, who currently portrays Teri Hatcher's boyfriend on Desperate Housewives, was in a motorcycle accident yesterday.

Harold, who was expected on the Desperate Housewives set today, has been a fairly big part of this season, and his character will play an important role in the eighth episode.

First reported to be in critical condition, reports are surfacing that Gale Harold is currently in stable condition, and is expected to make a full recovery, according to Desperate Housewives executive producer Marc Cherry.

Harold fractured his shoulder in the accident, and had some swelling to his brain, though it must be reinforced that he is expected to be OK and make a full recovery. Gale Harold is currently at the USC Medical Center in their Intensive Care Unity undergoing further tests. The 38-year-old actor has become a staple on popular television shows in recent years, though he has yet to become a household name.

In addition to his work on Desperate Housewives, Harold has appeared on such shows as Vanished, Grey's Anatomy, Law and Order: SVU, Deadwood (as famed lawman Wyatt Earp) and The Unit. His first big starring role was as the domineering Brian Kinney on Showtime's Queer as Folk, the American remake of the popular British series.Desperate Housewives is currently in its fifth season.

While the series began its first few years as a ratings and critical sensation, the series petered out some in the last couple seasons. After season 4, show runner Marc Cherry decided to take a cue from Lost and fast-forwarded the series five years into the future. According to the Desperate Housewives staff, this has revitalized the series. It was a risky move for a well-established show, but the early returns from fans are good. Desperate Housewives airs its fourth episode of the season this Sunday at 9pm.

A little shot of Gale tummy always makes me feel better :)

Another update

A new update from yahoo news

LOS ANGELES - A hospital spokeswoman says "Desperate Housewives" actor Gayle Harold is in critical condition following a motorcycle accident.

USC Medical Center spokeswoman Adelaida De La Cerda said Harold was awaiting further tests.
Publicist Nancy Seltzer said Wednesday that Harold fractured his shoulder, and "Housewives" creator and executive producer Marc Cherry said he apparently has swelling on the brain but was expected to recover.

Harold plays Jackson, the boyfriend of Terri Hatcher's character, who plays a pivotal role in the fifth season's eighth episode.

Cherry said Harold was scheduled to be on set before the Tuesday accident, which was first reported by TMZ. Selzer said no one else was injured.
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Associated Press writer Solvej Schou contributed to this report.

Oh Gale, PLEASE be more careful

I've been gone all morning and what do I see the first thing as I log onto my computer?

From UPI news

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. television actor Gale Harold has been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash, TMZ reported Wednesday.Harold is best known for playing Teri Hatcher's character's boyfriend on "Desperate Housewives," as well as Brian on "Queer as Folk."TMZ said he is in the Intensive Care Unit of Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center following Tuesday's crash.The report did not give any details regarding the incident or the nature of Harold's injuries.

NO, NO, NO, NO, NO.

Then an update from USmagazine.com

"He has fractured his shoulder and is under observation to assess any possible further injuries," his rep tells Usmagazine.com. "Everyone is hopeful for a full recovery. No one else was injured in the accident."

Harold, 38, is currently recovering in Los Angeles.

TMZ.com first reported the news.Gale -- who plays Teri Hatcher's beau on Housewives -- previously appeared on Showtime's Queer as Folk.

An update from eonline.com

Scary news: Hospital sources confirm that Desperate Housewives star Gale Harold is in the neurosurgical intensive care unit at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, in "stable condition."
According to a representative for the actor, "We can confirm that Gale Harold was in a motorcycle accident yesterday, Oct 14. He has fractured his shoulder and is under observation to assess any possible further injuries. Everyone is hopeful for a full recovery. No one else was injured in the accident."

Gale Harold plays Jackson, Susan Mayer's (Teri Hatcher) new man, this season on Desperate Housewives. He also has a huge cult following among TV fans from his days on Showtime's Queer as Folk.

Story developing...check back for updates


It looks like he's going to be okay, thank god. I'll keep checking for more updates.

Here's the latest promo pic from TV guide.

*SPOILER WARNING in the text*





Christ, what a day.


(forgot to credit my sources: various posts on my IJ f-list and the IMDB boards)