Desperate Housewives

NBC Universal is syndicating Bravo's Real Housewives franchise for daily play on locally owned stations, which would be great news for the Housewives stars if the deal earned them any money. According to Freddyo.com, the titular ladies aren't part of an actors union and are therefore not entitled to royalties. That said, only the Orange County, New York, Atlanta, and New Jersey versions are planned for distribution. The upcoming Washington D.C. version -- in a move that may benefit its stars -- is tardy for the party. [EW]