06 February 2012
I Miss "Pushing Daisies"
Bryan Fuller has created three TV shows I enjoy. (I think the only other person with that sort of track record is Joss "Buffy/Angel/Firefly/Dr. Horrible/Dollhouse" Whedon.)
The first I saw was actually the last: Pushing Daisies. Later I watched (on DVD) his oldest, Dead Like Me. Recently I (finally!) tracked down the one that came in between: Wonderfalls. (Thank you, Sno-Isle Library System!)
I'm really enjoying Wonderfalls, but it does make me miss Pushing Daisies.
So, here's an adorable bit from an early episode, featuring the amazing Kristin Chenoweth:
[Boo, hiss: I can't find one that embeds. Click here.]
The first I saw was actually the last: Pushing Daisies. Later I watched (on DVD) his oldest, Dead Like Me. Recently I (finally!) tracked down the one that came in between: Wonderfalls. (Thank you, Sno-Isle Library System!)
I'm really enjoying Wonderfalls, but it does make me miss Pushing Daisies.
So, here's an adorable bit from an early episode, featuring the amazing Kristin Chenoweth:
[Boo, hiss: I can't find one that embeds. Click here.]
Labels: Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies, Wonderfalls
04 December 2011
Glitter and Be Gay
"Glitter and Be Gay" is a song from Candide, and apparently it's a very technically challenging song for sopranos.
I thought of it tonight because I've been re-watching Pushing Daisies (such a lovely show!) and Kristin Chenoweth (who's in PD) has sung G&BG. Her version is on YouTube:
I don't like opera, but she's such a dynamic performer that I enjoy the song.
On the other hand, I'm sure Diana Damrau is a gifted opera singer, but I don't enjoy her performance at all:
For a side-by-side comparison, take the "ha ha ha" bit. (1st video: ~3:30, 2nd video: ~3:00.) I think Kristin Chenoweth's is much more entertaining.
I thought of it tonight because I've been re-watching Pushing Daisies (such a lovely show!) and Kristin Chenoweth (who's in PD) has sung G&BG. Her version is on YouTube:
I don't like opera, but she's such a dynamic performer that I enjoy the song.
On the other hand, I'm sure Diana Damrau is a gifted opera singer, but I don't enjoy her performance at all:
For a side-by-side comparison, take the "ha ha ha" bit. (1st video: ~3:30, 2nd video: ~3:00.) I think Kristin Chenoweth's is much more entertaining.
Labels: music, Pushing Daisies
25 November 2011
Quote of the Day: Pushing Daisies
From "Pie-lette" (1.01):
Emerson: You know what? We all have childhood issues. Okay? Believe me. I got the full subscription, okay? Horror stories.
Ned: I kind of killed her dad when I was ten.
Emerson: Maybe not horror stories.
Emerson: You know what? We all have childhood issues. Okay? Believe me. I got the full subscription, okay? Horror stories.
Ned: I kind of killed her dad when I was ten.
Emerson: Maybe not horror stories.
Labels: Pushing Daisies
11 October 2011
Quote of the Day: Pushing Daisies
From "Corpsicle" (1.9):
[Ned walks into Olive's apartment, where Chuck has been hiding from Ned.]
Ned: Been looking.
Chuck: Been hiding.
Ned: How much does Olive know?
Chuck: Don't worry about what Olive knows. Even if I told her the truth -- that I died and you brought me back to life -- she wouldn't believe me.
Ned: You don't know that.
Chuck: Yes I do, because I told her and she wouldn't believe me.
[Ned walks into Olive's apartment, where Chuck has been hiding from Ned.]
Ned: Been looking.
Chuck: Been hiding.
Ned: How much does Olive know?
Chuck: Don't worry about what Olive knows. Even if I told her the truth -- that I died and you brought me back to life -- she wouldn't believe me.
Ned: You don't know that.
Chuck: Yes I do, because I told her and she wouldn't believe me.
Labels: Pushing Daisies
03 July 2010
Quote of the Day: Pushing Daisies
From "Dummy" (episode 1.02):
Emerson: I'm not God, but if I was, I'd be an angry God.
Emerson: I'm not God, but if I was, I'd be an angry God.
Labels: Pushing Daisies
13 May 2009
Pushing Daisies
The ridiculously lovely show Pushing Daisies was cruelly cancelled by ABC. They promised to air all the filmed episodes, but then stopped last winter with three eps to go.
Surprisingly, ABC is actually going to air the final three episodes. They'll be on Saturdays at 10 pm, starting May 30. Small comfort, since I was planning on buying the DVD set anyway, but it's nice to see ABC following through with their promise (albeit five months late).
But by cancelling Pushing Daisies, ABC has earned a spot on my list of idiot networks. That list currently includes: SciFi (for promising a fifth season of Farscape, and then changing its mind), CW (for cancelling Veronica Mars), Fox (for Firefly.... and probably Dollhouse), and CBS (for both Now & Again and Jericho).
So congratulations, ABC. You're in illustrious company.
Surprisingly, ABC is actually going to air the final three episodes. They'll be on Saturdays at 10 pm, starting May 30. Small comfort, since I was planning on buying the DVD set anyway, but it's nice to see ABC following through with their promise (albeit five months late).
But by cancelling Pushing Daisies, ABC has earned a spot on my list of idiot networks. That list currently includes: SciFi (for promising a fifth season of Farscape, and then changing its mind), CW (for cancelling Veronica Mars), Fox (for Firefly.... and probably Dollhouse), and CBS (for both Now & Again and Jericho).
So congratulations, ABC. You're in illustrious company.
Labels: Pushing Daisies, TV
14 October 2007
New Show Reviews
It's time for my 2nd Annual New Show Reviews!
This year I tried out Journeyman, Pushing Daisies, Gossip Girl, Bionic Woman, and Moonlight. I'll also discuss Torchwood, which recently premiered here in North America.
Journeyman
I wasn't sure about this one; I had read an unfavorable review. But I liked it! It has an interesting idea, likable characters, and good stories. The trips to the past are fun, too. My favorite moment showed the main character, Dan, in the 1980's. Dan had jumped back wearing his bluetooth, and as he's standing on a street corner he makes eye contact with a man using one of those big boxy cell phones.
Pushing Daisies
My other favorite new show! It's incredibly hard to describe, but highly enjoyable.
Gossip Girl
This was created by the guy who created The O.C., so I was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, it wasn't nearly as fun as The O.C.. I got bored pretty quickly.
Bionic Woman
The first few minutes of the pilot episode were amazing. Unfortunately, the characters that were featured in those minutes are not the main characters. The main plots and characters are OK, but not that interesting. I haven't decided if should keep watching for the peripheral characters (who get just a few minutes of airtime each episode) or drop it completely.
Moonlight
There's been a lot of other vampire detective shows over the years (Forever Knight, Angel...) but I've enjoyed them so I thought I'd give this one a try. Unfortunately, it wasn't nearly as good as those others. Ironically, there's another vampire show on the same night (Blood Ties) that's better quality and much more fun.
Torchwood
It's finally here! The Doctor Who spin-off that I've been waiting for has finally started airing in North America. I've only seen two episodes (I have to watch it on the Canadian station since I don't get BBC-America) but it's been fun so far. I'm actually rather relieved. After waiting for so long (and having such high expectations), I was afraid I might be disappointed. I wasn't. :)
This year I tried out Journeyman, Pushing Daisies, Gossip Girl, Bionic Woman, and Moonlight. I'll also discuss Torchwood, which recently premiered here in North America.
Journeyman
I wasn't sure about this one; I had read an unfavorable review. But I liked it! It has an interesting idea, likable characters, and good stories. The trips to the past are fun, too. My favorite moment showed the main character, Dan, in the 1980's. Dan had jumped back wearing his bluetooth, and as he's standing on a street corner he makes eye contact with a man using one of those big boxy cell phones.
Pushing Daisies
My other favorite new show! It's incredibly hard to describe, but highly enjoyable.
Gossip Girl
This was created by the guy who created The O.C., so I was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, it wasn't nearly as fun as The O.C.. I got bored pretty quickly.
Bionic Woman
The first few minutes of the pilot episode were amazing. Unfortunately, the characters that were featured in those minutes are not the main characters. The main plots and characters are OK, but not that interesting. I haven't decided if should keep watching for the peripheral characters (who get just a few minutes of airtime each episode) or drop it completely.
Moonlight
There's been a lot of other vampire detective shows over the years (Forever Knight, Angel...) but I've enjoyed them so I thought I'd give this one a try. Unfortunately, it wasn't nearly as good as those others. Ironically, there's another vampire show on the same night (Blood Ties) that's better quality and much more fun.
Torchwood
It's finally here! The Doctor Who spin-off that I've been waiting for has finally started airing in North America. I've only seen two episodes (I have to watch it on the Canadian station since I don't get BBC-America) but it's been fun so far. I'm actually rather relieved. After waiting for so long (and having such high expectations), I was afraid I might be disappointed. I wasn't. :)
Labels: Pushing Daisies, Torchwood, TV
