Was fired during the 8th season of Dallas (1978) after she asked producers to
let her direct a few episodes of the series. Her job was spared when
Larry Hagman threatened to walk out in protest.
"I think people love entertainment like that. If you do it right and
the writing is well done, I think people will tune in. Desperate Housewives (2004) has a
bit of humor, a little satire going on.... Sue Ellen was the original
desperate housewife." Interview with Devin Owens.
