Now that Gilmore Girls has ended, our poor Tivo is mostly empty each week (the only primetime show currently on our list is “The Office”). So after reading several positive reviews, I had our Tivo pick up the season premiere of “Pushing Daisies” last night.
I have to say that it was one of the most unusual, quirky, and bizarre (all in a good way) shows I’ve ever seen on network television. It was kind of a combination of “Big Fish” (great Tim Burton film), “Amelie” (excellent French film with a similar visual style), and “Sixth Sense” (I see dead people). Plus it has Kristin Chenoweth mixed in there, too. But the whole thing was quite entertaining and (for the most part) they kept things pretty clean, which doesn’t always happen with network shows these days.
I have no idea how long a show like this can last on television, just because it’s so different from everything else that’s out there, but if they keeping putting out episodes as good as the premiere, I’ll keep watching it. If you missed it, they are going to replay the episode on Friday night at 8 PM (on ABC).
Quirky it is! I really liked how different it is though! Being such a fan of Big Fish I was drawn to this show loving the way the story flows and the way that it is filmed (you do have to get past the quirky though). It really makes your heart think (kinda like Big Fish) which I think is a really good thing! I love the relationship between the dog and Ned it just seems quite funny to me. I am really interested in seeing how the aunts play out as they step out into the world. They seem to be two pretty funny ladies! Emerson Cod is probably my favorite though as he has a front row perspective on the whole story. We shall see how next week plays out and if they can keep the show on the air for now I do hope so because it is quite entertaining!
Comment by Joy — October 4, 2007 @ 1:00 pm
Dad and I watched it Friday night. It is CRAZY. We really enjoyed it (except for when the dog died — for obvious reasons.) We were very glad it came back to life.
I don’t know how you could stand not to really pet it, though.
Me
Comment by Cheryl Guilford — October 7, 2007 @ 2:51 pm
It’s an incredibly creative show, and I’m amazed that such an original concept got produced and put on the air. Instead of a rehash of another show. Coming soon, CSI Knoxville!
I’m curious to see how they can sustain the concept. Seems like they wrapped up so many loose ends I wonder where they will take the show from here. It made for a great premiere though!
Comment by Jeremy — October 9, 2007 @ 10:31 am