The Lost Diary: Fall Preview: "Pushing Daisies"

Since I didn't get a lot of questions this week (good ones, just not that many), I am forgoing the L.D.Q.A. in favor of this instead.

So I've gotten a lot of questions from you guys about what pilots I can recommend for this coming season. I've had a few squared away and decided to watch a few this weekend and figured I'd let you in on what I saw.

Now, I've read several places that the best of the lot this season was "Pushing Daisies." It's about a guy who can bring dead people back to life for one minute -- if they stay alive for any longer, someone else has to die in their place. And, if that weren't enough, if said dead person does stay alive for longer than one minute, he can't touch them again or else they die.

This may sound clever, and it is, but is it a whole show? Are they going to make a "dead person a week" kinda thing -- because if so, count me out. Well I can't comment on what the future of the show holds but I can say this -- the pilot is amazing.

It has the personality of "Edward Scissorhands," a light, almost fantastical feel. I don't want to give too much away about what happens in the pilot, but this show isn't about plot, per se. It's about style. Everything -- from the acting to the writing to the music -- creates a mystical aura that will make you laugh and smile throughout.

I am worried about how this show will carry things out week after week, but after watching the first show, I am definitely, definitely in.

I give the pilot an A and I give the show prognosis a B.

Check back later this week and I'll give you my review of "Bionic Woman," the other pilot people are raving about.

Comments

I am looking forward to Back to You. You can never go wrong w. Kelsey Grammar in my book. Pushing Daisys looked interesting though.

Posted by: maria | August 20, 2007 04:13 AM

I'd prolly like "back to you" if Patricia Heaton wasn't in it. Can't STAND that woman! But I am looking forward to Pushing Daisies and Bionic Woman. Can't wait to hear more.

Anyone else excited about "Kid Nation" on CBS? I know it's a reality show, but man, I'm intrigued.

Posted by: George | August 20, 2007 08:13 AM

I'd probably like "Back to You" if Patricia Heaton wasn't in it. Can't STAND that woman! But I am very much looking forward to "Pushing Daisies" and "Bionic Woman". Can't wait to hear more.

Anyone else interested in "Kid Nation" on CBS? I know it's a reality show, but man, I'm intrigued!

Posted by: George | August 20, 2007 08:15 AM

Thanks for the head's up on PUSHING DAISIES. I keep forgetting that you have some inside info on stuff, so thanks for getting this out to us. At this point, its safe to say that whatever you like, we'll like. You have good taste.

As for the BIONIC WOMAN, I first saw the trailer at the movies, for a half second, I rolled my eyes and thought to myself, "great, another show they're gonna f-up". I grew up on the original Bionic Woman and the Six Million Dollar Man, so I was instantly skeptical. Guess what?! I was impressed with the trailer. Can't wait for your review.

Thanks!!!

P.S. Review CANE, NEW AMSTERDAM & JOURNEYMAN for us. I'm very curious to know what you think about those new shows.

Posted by: Janice | August 20, 2007 10:08 AM

I am excited about Pushing Daisies. I was hooked on Dead Like Me and they yanked it just as it was getting better and better. I guess being on Showtime didn't help (couldn't compete with Sopranos?? I'm sure that's it). Anyway, I've heard that if you were a Dead Like Me fan, you will dig Pushing Daisies.

George, I ,too, am looking forward to Kid Nation. Interesting concept. In a way, it reminds me of the PBS House Series, what I can tell from the promos anyway.

And Bionic woman looks cool - can't wait to hear what Daniel thinks!

Posted by: Amy | August 20, 2007 09:12 PM