The CW is standing behind its freshman series.

After news broke Wednesday that Ringer would be sticking around for a full season, the network has also ordered full seasons of The Secret Circle and Hart of Dixie.

CW gives Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Ringer a full season

“We believe in the creative strength of these dramas, and by giving them back nine orders we can give our audience the chance to enjoy complete seasons of all three of them,” The CW’s President, Mark Pedowitz, said in a statement. “With compelling story lines, engaging characters and tremendous buzz, we firmly believe that Hart of Dixie, Ringer and The Secret Circle can become signature series for The CW, the kind of top-notch shows that are synonymous with our brand.”

The Secret Circle, from Vampire Diaries executive producer Kevin Williamson, has served as a strong companion for the three-year-old vampire drama. The show premiered to 3.05 million viewers and a 1.3 rating in the adults 18-49 demo. Last week’s episode bewitched 1.96 million.

Hart of Dixie, from Gossip Girl creator Josh Schwartz and starring O.C. alum Rachel Bilson, debuted to a smaller 1.88 million viewers and 0.7 rating in the demo following Gossip Girl. Monday’s episode grabbed 1.57 million.

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A fun article talking about where Brian Kinney would be at age 40…

“Gale Harold There are certain gay men who use their looks and sexual prowess to get them through life. You know the type, the guy who gets laid on near-daily basis, uses sex to get ahead at work, in social situations and even to screw over friends. But how much is sex the means to this end or is it just a way for them to mask some other void in their life? We can try to analyze it as much as possible, but the best way to see how it works is to look at a real-life example, or in this case, a made-for-TV example that comes close to real life.Ok, maybe not so much.”

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Gale’s mention I posted below:

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.

Gale’s progress is coming along wonderfully. He’s going to have a voice over on Desperate Housewives for Episode 11 in December and they are thinking that he’ll be back on set in January! This is terrific news and shows what prayer, good thoughts and support do in helping someone heal (Thanks, Brandie!)

Gale has moved into a new room. I’ve been told he’s in a good mood, conversational, laughing and playing jokes on his doctors and nurses. His memory is returning and his friend has described the past 2 days as “leaps”. Still sore in the ribs and shoulder but he is improving!

He WILL be receiving all the cards and letters and things you send to the studio, so please continue to do so!

(Thank you Brandie!)

If you would like to send Gale some well wishes and such, here is an address below you can use:

Gale Harold
c/o Desperate Housewives
100 Universal City Plaza Bldg 2128-G
Universal City CA 91608
USA

Gale HAS been moved out of ICU and has been transferred to another hospital. The hospital has remained confidential for the time being.

ETA 3:30pm EST: I’ve been told that Gale was moved out of critical care this morning and is coherent and that his prognosis is looking good with each passing hour. Please keep in his your prayers.

- We’ve learned Gale Harold, the actor who plays Teri Hatcher’s boyfriend on “Desperate Housewives,” was seriously injured yesterday in a motorcycle accident.

He’s being treated at the L.A. County – USC Medical Center in the Intensive Care Unit. We’re told his shoulder was screwed up. Harold’s rep just issued a statement saying his shoulder was fractured and he’s in stable condition. And the slightly ominous words — “Everyone is hopeful for a full recovery.”

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A source who knows someone on the DH set says that he was also suffering severe head injury, but I can’t say this is confirmed as it wasn’t mentioned above. So please keep Gale and his family in your thoughts as we all pray for a full recovery.