Bob Hunter (Desperate Housewives)

Bob Hunter is a fictional character created by television producer and screenwriter Marc Cherry for the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. He is portrayed by Tuc Watkins and first appeared in the season four episode "If There's Anything I Can't Stand" on October 21, 2007.. TV Guide. Retrieved June 30, 2010. Within the series, Bob, an attorney, and his husband, Lee McDermott (Kevin Rahm), are the first gay couple to live on the fictitious Wisteria Lane.Hernandez, Greg (July 29, 2007). . AfterElton.com. Retrieved June 30, 2010.Ausiello, Michael (August 14, 2007). . TV Guide. Retrieved June 30, 2010.

Development and casting

Prior to the fourth season of Desperate Housewives, the series' sole leading gay character was Andrew Van de Kamp, whom critics noted as having a minimal role in season three. Cherry named the characters after ABC journalist Bob Woodruff and his wife, Lee,Strauss, Gary (November 2, 2007). . USA Today. Retrieved June 30, 2010....
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