PUSHING DAISIES has gone to the dogs. But this slightly obsessed dog lover [meet MAC] and self-proclaimed TV Addict isn’t complaining. In fact, thanks to some time with TV’s cutest dog [Digby], a surprisingly surprising BIG LOVE inspired mystery and some brilliant one-liners courtesy of Emerson [well really, a WGA writer who’s unfortunately on strike] I’d go as far to say that last night’s helping of PUSHING DAISIES was my favorite serving since the pilot.
Another reason everything’s coming up DAISIES. The show’s final scene. In case you missed it — the awww-shucks scene took place in a fictional town that GILMORE GIRLS fans should be very familiar with. Which bring us to the obvious question. When [if] the WGA strike ever ends, would Lauren Graham not make the best PUSHING DAISIES guest star ever? Are 6 years of firing off lighting fast Amy Sherman-Palladino dialogue not the ideal training ground for The Pie Hole?
Question for GOSSIP GIRL’S Serena. Does being like, the hottest most popular girl in all of the Upper West Side mean you’ve never watched TV? I mean seriously. What are you doing letting Dan hang out with old ‘friend’ Vanessa? Have you not seen even a minute of THE OC? THE HILLS? 90210? Allowing Dan and Vanessa to remain friends will only lead to trouble. Don’t believe me? Just ask Ryan, Marissa and Oliver. Or Brenda, Kelly and Dylan.
I would have been far more invested in last night’s horrific PRIVATE PRACTICE supermarket hold-up if I hadn’t already seen it on every other show on television. ER, 24, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, CHICAGO HOPE. Memo to Shonda Rhimes — I’m this close to changing doctors.
I love weekends if for no other reason that it’s my time to veg on the couch and catch up with the past week’s shows. Today, I started with UGLY BETTY, which I was psyched about because of the whole Wicked tie-in. But truth be told, the scenes involving the Broadway hit were the least successful part of an otherwise pretty great episode. For one thing, I was annoyed on behalf of everyone in the theater when Betty was texting Henry and then arguing with Daniel. Just as when it happens in real life, I wanted someone to boot their butts. And as much as I love the music from Wicked, the only scene in which it really worked for me was the beautiful montage set to “I’m Not That Girl.” But how much to I love Cliff and Marc? They may be my favorite couple since… well, Marc and Wilhelmina. Or maybe Marc and Amanda.
I finally realized why I’m so head over heels for WOMEN’S MURDER CLUB: It’s a weird combination of HART TO HART, MATLOCK, MURDER SHE WROTE and even CHARLIE’S ANGELS. I mean, seriously, when the ladies began investigating the deaths at the senior center and met the horny old guy, it was just silly fun. And in typical 80’s-TV style, the bad guy pulled a gun and started firing indiscriminately as Angie Harmon gave chase and elderly folks shrieked, culminating in Angie tackling the guy - as we knew she would - into a conveniently placed pond. Good times.
I’m happy to report that GREY’S ANATOMY renaissance continues. I’ll admit to never having been a huge Kathrine Heigl fan before this show. I always found her the weak link in the ROSWELL cast. But man, did she rock that fantastic monologue in which Izzy begged off sex with George because she was too tired. It was also another episode filled with great quotes, most of them — as usual — coming from Christina. “Being aware of your crap and actually overcoming your crap are two very different this,” she told Meredith in what may be the truest words ever spoken. And if I didn’t already love Dr. Hahn, I’d have been a goner for sure when she dubbed Derek and Mark “pretty and prettier.”
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I’ve discovered the secret to watching PUSHING DAISIES. Pay attention.
No…. not to me… ‘paying attention’ is the secret.
It’s become apparent that DAISIES isn’t the type of the show that you can watch while making dinner, checking your email and attempting to teach your dog to be more like Digby. Thanks to its brilliant visuals, lighting fast — often double-entendre laden dialogue and a cast so popular likable you can’t help but fall in love with them. DAISIES is most definitely a show that demands your full attention.
Which is exactly what I gave it last night and why I’m proud to say that I’m officially back on the DAISIES bandwagon. The magical moment at the end of the episode, where Chuck went up to her two aunt’s house hidden behind a Halloween Costume. That’s why PVR’s were invented.
The same can’t be said for ABC’s snooze inducing installment of PRIVATE PRACTICE. Let’s just say, that unlike DAISIES, I’ve already emotionally checked myself out of Oceanside Medical. With the one caveat being, I’m physically sticking around until David Sutcliffe makes his first appearance. Hoping that he’ll inject a little Stars Hollow magic into this floundering practice.
And finally. when it comes to DIRTY SEXY MONEY, this TV Addict is curious. Curious as to Simon Elder’s true motivations, who really killed Dutch and most importantly — how I just learned about this fantastic Pancake secret! Who says television doesn’t teach you anything.
It’s been two minutes, twenty-four seconds and fifty three milliseconds since this TV Addict was kindly notified by his friends at thepiemaker.com that ABC’s PUSHING DAISIES has been officially picked up for a full season.
While DAISIES narrator Jim Dale couldn’t be reached for comment, we have a feeling his statement would have gone something like this, “I look forward to narrating PUSHING DAISIES for the remaining nineteen episodes, eight hundred and thirty six minutes and forty-one seconds of the season.”
But seriously folks. Congratulations goes out to ABC and the entire PUSHING DAISIES team. While we at theTVaddict.com have a few issues with the series [ie. the endless narration], it’s nice to see a network think outside of the standard generic hour long cop/lawyer/doctor procedural. Here’s hoping Ned and Chuck have enough Plastic wrap to last a lifetime.
CouchTater: The facts are these: There is no more quotable show currently airing than PUSHING DAISIES (”That wasn’t the truth bus. That was the crosstown bitchy express.”), which also happens to feature TV’s most eclectic gathering of characters (from pie-making ninja wannabes to retired mermaids). If you’re not watching this show, we can no longer be friends. Sorry.
TheTVAddict: CouchTater — can we still remain friends if I’m watching the show but not as in love with it as the rest of the online community? Don’t get me wrong, PUSHING DAISIES had some fantastic one-liners last night, but smart script aside, the Jim Dale narration is almost too much to take. The show has to start giving its audience a little more credit. Not everything needs to be spelled by Dale’s enchanting vocals.
CouchTater: I’m starting to feel a little ambivalent about GOSSIP GIRL. It came out of the gate strong at the beginning of the season, but seems to be faltering rather than hitting its stride. Maybe it’s the fact that every episode revolves around a party which inevitably turns into a fight, or that bitchy dialogue (”I’m not a stop along the way, I’m a destination.”) is trying to pass for character development. I’m also not feeling Leighton Meester’s take on Blair. It’s all beginning to seem like a PG-rated version of Cruel Intentions. Let’s give the show some real storylines which actually have an impact beyond a single episode and then maybe, just maybe, I’ll regain my original enthusiasm.
TheTVAddict: Gossip Girl Here. Spotted: The TV Addict taking CouchTater to task for slamming his favorite new show of the season. Forget CRUEL INTENTIONS, last night’s GOSSIP GIRL was straight out of the BEVERLY HILLS 90210 playbook. Which is quite possibly why this TV Addict loved it so much. Blair’s sleepover — who doesn’t remember the classic 90210 ’skeletons in the closet episode’ (although I don’t recall any Brenda and Kelly girl-on-girl action!). Jenny Humphry getting caught for shoplifting. Did she not learn anything from Brenda’s big bust? (okay, so she wasn’t born, but still.) Dan and Jenny Humphry are the Brandon and Brenda of the new millennium.
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[Cue British Accent] The facts are these… the TV Addict loves PUSHING DAISIES. From my new television crush — Digby the dog. To the stellar casting of Riki Lindhom — Hollywood’s next ‘IT’ girl playing the adorable pie-eating Jeanine to perfection [remember you heard it here first]. Episode two of PUSHING DAISIES was almost as good as the series premiere.
That said, one thing is concerning me greatly about the show. After two episodes, eighty-eight minutes and forty-five seconds of pie maker fun, one giant pie-sized question remains. Is PUSHING DAISIES unique patter and original style teetering on the brink of cute overload already? Is Jim Dale’s narration and super-duper specificity wearing a touch thin? Did Bryan Fuller go to the Kristen Chenoweth Broadway well too soon? This TV Addict certainly thinks so. Agree, Disagree. Post away with your thoughts.
THE GOOD: PUSHING DAISIES
Simply put, PUSHING DAISIES is reason enough to finally take the plunge and invest in that glorious 42″ HD TV you’ve been eyeing at Best Buy. With its lush visuals and enchanting story, DAISIES was undoubtely the most entertaining and mesmerizing hour of television since last seasons two hour LOST finale. The only question remaining. Can Bryan Fuller and his team make it work for twenty-two episodes? This TV Addict says they can. Stay Tuned…
THE BAD: BIONIC WOMAN
From the uber disappointing opening credits [budget cuts anyone?] to the seen-it-all-before ‘training montage’, last night’s second installment of BIONIC WOMAN most definitely failed to impress this TV Addict. What’s worse, thanks to the surprise and unexpected death of Jamie’s boyfriend and the sudden appearance of Isaiah Washington one thing is abundently clear. There’s a helluva lot more fighting behind the camera of BIONIC WOMAN than there is in front of it. Here’s hoping creators David Eick and Jason Smilovic get their act together, because last night’s episode felt a lot more like a cheaper version of ALIAS than the high-energy action thriller that I expect from the men who brought us BATTLESTAR GALACTICA and KIDNAPPED.
THE UGLY
The fact that even after vegging out in front of my television from 7PM on, this TV Addict still couldn’t manage to stay up late enough to watch PRIVATE PRACTICE, LIFE, KID NATION, THE DAILY SHOW and THE COLBERT REPORT. Networks better start getting the axe out now, or this TV Addict’s going to have start downing Red Bull.
Did PUSHING DAISIES live up to the hype? Did PRIVATE PRACTICE get any better? Is GOSSIP GIRL running out of party ideas already? Post away with your own Good, Bad & Ugly.
As a self-proclaimed TV Addict and champion of all good things television [see the below post with regards to FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS], I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you to watch the series premiere of PUSHING DAISIES tonight on ABC at 8PM.
Now I realize the odds are good that as a regular reader of theTVaddict.com you probably fall into the ’smarter than the average TV Addict’ category of television fans. But after last night’s disastrous ratings results, I’m not about to take any chances.
Did you know more American’s tuned into CAVEMEN and CARPOOLERS than BONES? And the world wonders why America doesn’t seem any smarter than a fifth grader.
Help ensure unique and original programming doesn’t go the way of, well the cavemen [or WONDERFALLS]. Don’t miss PUSHING DAISIES tonight [and tell a friend!]. It’s truly television at its best and quite possible the best new show of the season.
If the TV Addict could be anywhere this September 5-7 it would be New York City. Not only is it one of the greatest cities in the world, it’s just so happens to be home to THE NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL.
The NYTVF was founded in 2005 as the industry’s first recognized independent television festival, providing a platform to elevate the work of artists creating for the small screen. Held annually each fall in New York City, the birthplace of modern television, the Festival unites artists, executives, industry figures, and fans together in one forum to celebrate the medium and to help shape its future.
Right now our friends over at GiveMeMyRemote are giving away two free tickets to the already sold out PUSHING DAISIES screening on Saturday September 8 at 8PM. Find out how you can win by clicking here.
UPDATE: My good friends over at THE PIE MAKER also wanted me to let you know that you can win two tickets to the sold out screening by clicking here.
Just in case it slipped your mind, tonight is the FREE screening of ABC’s remarkable new show PUSHING DAISIES. How good is this show? Worth enduring LA traffic to check out. It’s tonight’s TV Addict Must Watch if you’re in the LA area.
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