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'''''Pushing Daisies''''' is an [[United States|American]] [[television]] [[comedy-drama]] created by [[Bryan Fuller]] who also serves as [[executive producer]] alongside [[Bruce Cohen]], [[Dan Jinks]], Brooke Kennedy and [[Barry Sonnenfeld]]. The [[television pilot|pilot episode]] was also directed by Sonnenfeld, <ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/devwatch.aspx?id=pushing_daisies] ''The Futon Critic''</ref> whose last series television project for [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] was the [[Fantasy Island#1998 series|1998 revival of ''Fantasy Island'']]. |
'''''Pushing Daisies''''' is an [[United States|American]] [[television]] [[comedy-drama]] created by [[Bryan Fuller]] who also serves as [[executive producer]] alongside [[Bruce Cohen]], [[Dan Jinks]], Brooke Kennedy and [[Barry Sonnenfeld]]. The [[television pilot|pilot episode]] was also directed by Sonnenfeld, <ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/devwatch.aspx?id=pushing_daisies] ''The Futon Critic''</ref> whose last series television project for [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] was the [[Fantasy Island#1998 series|1998 revival of ''Fantasy Island'']]. |
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Produced by [[Warner Bros. Television]], the series was greenlit and given a thirteen-episode order by ABC on [[May 11]], [[2007]] <ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7381] ''The Futon Critic''</ref>, and is currently scheduled to air on Wednesday nights at 8:00/7:00c |
Produced by [[Warner Bros. Television]], the series was greenlit and given a thirteen-episode order by ABC on [[May 11]], [[2007]] <ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7381] ''The Futon Critic''</ref>, and is currently scheduled to air on Wednesday nights at 8:00/7:00c, and began on [[October 3]], [[2007]], leading into the ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' spin-off, ''[[Private Practice]]''. <ref>[http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Look-Hottest-Fall/Abc-Announces-Fall/800015029] ''TV Guide''</ref> ''Pushing Daisies'' will also air on [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] on October 2nd, and [[ITV1]] in [[Canada]] and the [[United Kingdom]] respectively. <ref>{{cite news|title = CTV's announces slate of U.S. shows that will dominate its fall schedule|publisher = The Canadian Press|date = [[2007-06-04]]|url = http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/070604/entertainment/tv_ctv_fall_launch_1|accessdate = 2006-06-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last = Grant|first = Jules|title = ITV continues Screenings spree|publisher = C21Media|url = http://www.c21media.net/news/detail.asp?area=1&article=36478|date = [[2007-06-28]]|accessdate = 2007-06-29}}</ref>. |
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| Pushing Daisies | |
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| Genre | Comedy-drama, Fantasy |
| Created by | Bryan Fuller |
| Starring | Lee Pace Chi McBride Anna Friel Ellen Greene Swoosie Kurtz Kristin Chenoweth |
| Narrated by | Jim Dale |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 1 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Bruce Cohen, Bryan Fuller, Dan Jinks, Barry Sonnenfeld, Brooke Kennedy |
| Production location |  |
| Running time | 42 min (without commercials) |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | October 3 2007 – present |
Pushing Daisies is an American television comedy-drama created by Bryan Fuller who also serves as executive producer alongside Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks, Brooke Kennedy and Barry Sonnenfeld. The pilot episode was also directed by Sonnenfeld, [1] whose last series television project for ABC was the 1998 revival of Fantasy Island.
Produced by Warner Bros. Television, the series was greenlit and given a thirteen-episode order by ABC on May 11, 2007 [2], and is currently scheduled to air on Wednesday nights at 8:00/7:00c, and began on October 3, 2007, leading into the Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice. [3] Pushing Daisies will also air on CTV on October 2nd, and ITV1 in Canada and the United Kingdom respectively. [4][5].
Plot
Pushing Daisies is a "forensic fairy tale" that focuses on Ned, a piemaker with a mysterious ability to make the dead live again. The gift is not without its complications, however — if he touches this being a second time, they'll be dead permanently. If they live for more than 60 seconds, somebody else nearby will die. (Quote: "It's a random proximity thing") [6]. It's a gift that he puts to good use to help a private investigator friend, Emerson Cod and his childhood sweetheart, the once-dead Charlotte "Chuck" Charles.[7]
Cast
- Lee Pace as Ned. A pie-maker who can make the dead live again with one touch, and kill them if he touches them again.
- Anna Friel as Charlotte "Chuck" Charles. Ned's childhood neighbor who was murdered on a cruise ship, but Ned brings her back to life.
- Chi McBride as Emerson Cod. A private investigator who becomes Ned's business partner.
- Swoosie Kurtz as Lily Charles. Chuck's one-eyed, former synchronized-swimming agoraphobic aunt.
- Ellen Greene as Vivian Charles. Chuck's other aunt who, along with Lily, was a former synchronized-swimmer that also shares her sister's mental illness.
- Kristin Chenoweth as Olive Snook. Ned's neighbor who works as a waitress and is romantically interested in Ned.
- Jim Dale as Narrator
Notable Guest Stars
It has been announced that Paul Reubens will be guesting as Alfredo Aldarisio, a traveling homeopathic antidepressant representative/salesman see photo [8] However, ABC says that two time Tony nominee Raul Esparza will be playing the role.
E! Online columnist, Kristin Dos Santos, will be guesting in episode 1.03.
Jayma Mays will guest as Elsita in episode 1.04.
Saturday Night Live alum Molly Shannon will play Dilly Balsam, the owner of a saltwater-taffy emporium that just so happens to set up shop across the street from the Pie Hole. Shannon is slated to guest in a multi-episode arc.
Reception
Early critical acclaim
The unaired pilot has been, so far, well-received by critics who have been able to screen it. TV Guide's Michael Ausiello claimed that "ABC has found its next Lost!" upon review [9] and the series has also been touted as "the fall show with the most spring buzz" [10] by many, not least of all by renowned entertainment trade publication, Variety [11]. New York Magazine also provided it with a rave review, calling it "funny, imaginative and smart" while also claiming it "boasts Gilmore Girls-speed wit".[12]
U.S. Nielsen ratings
Weekly ratings
| # | Episode | Air Date | Timeslot (EST) | Season | Rating | Share | 18-49 (Rating/Share) | Viewers (m) | Rank (#) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pie-lette" | October 3, 2007 | Wednesday, 8:00 P.M. | 2007-2008 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 2 | "Dummy" | October 10, 2007 | Wednesday, 8:00 P.M. | 2007-2008 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 3 | "The Fun In Funeral" | October 17, 2007 | Wednesday, 8:00 P.M. | 2007-2008 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 4 | "The Pigeon" | October 24, 2007 | Wednesday, 8:00 P.M. | 2007-2008 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 5 | "Girth" | October 31, 2007 | Wednesday, 8:00 P.M. | 2007-2008 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 6 | "Bitches" | November 7, 2007 | Wednesday, 8:00 P.M. | 2007-2008 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
References
- ^ [1] The Futon Critic
- ^ [2] The Futon Critic
- ^ [3] TV Guide
- ^ "CTV's announces slate of U.S. shows that will dominate its fall schedule". The Canadian Press. 2007-06-04. Retrieved 2006-06-11.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Grant, Jules (2007-06-28). "ITV continues Screenings spree". C21Media. Retrieved 2007-06-29.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107855.html
- ^ http://pushingdaisies.info/?p=4
- ^ http://thepiemaker.com/
- ^ [4] TV Guide
- ^ [5] Free Press
- ^ [6] Variety
- ^ [7] New York Magazine