Top Ten Shows on Television -- #5
5. Pushing Daisies
"Pushing Daisies" is not the best show on TV (duh, it's 5th!). But I will say this: it might be the best example of television.
What I mean to say is this: a lot of people like to bash television as a whole. I call them "idiots." These are the people that brag, "I don't even own a television." How do they know where all their furniture should point? I loathe these people. My saying is, "I look down on people who look down on television."
Anyway, if you had to show someone who hated TV one show, why not this one? Unless you just don't "get it" ("too sugary" was a complaint I got from some friends) this show is almost flawless. It looks amazing, the writing is top notch (I get choked up every single week) and it has a very fantastical feel to it that is just unmatched by anything else.
In a pilot season completely devoid of anything good -- "Chuck," "DSM" and "Gossip Girl" are the only other shows worth watching -- "PD" has immediately entrenched itself as one of my favorite shows on TV.
"Pushing Daisies" is not the best show on TV (duh, it's 5th!). But I will say this: it might be the best example of television.
What I mean to say is this: a lot of people like to bash television as a whole. I call them "idiots." These are the people that brag, "I don't even own a television." How do they know where all their furniture should point? I loathe these people. My saying is, "I look down on people who look down on television."
Anyway, if you had to show someone who hated TV one show, why not this one? Unless you just don't "get it" ("too sugary" was a complaint I got from some friends) this show is almost flawless. It looks amazing, the writing is top notch (I get choked up every single week) and it has a very fantastical feel to it that is just unmatched by anything else.
In a pilot season completely devoid of anything good -- "Chuck," "DSM" and "Gossip Girl" are the only other shows worth watching -- "PD" has immediately entrenched itself as one of my favorite shows on TV.
Comments
Love this show! I wish ABC would rerun it instead of airing their silly reality shows. I miss that "feel good" experience I got each week watching PD.
Posted by: Liz | January 30, 2008 02:34 PM
I definitely agree with your reasoning here. It's a really unique show that's good!
Yes, Liz, let's hope all the networks fall off the reality show boat. One more Wife Swap and I may throw up!
Posted by: BH | January 31, 2008 07:52 AM
I absolutely love this show! It's completely different from anything else on tv. Yes it's silly and flowery but they do it in such a way that it's really enjoyable, not annoying. I agree that you get a "feel good" feeling every time you watch it.
Posted by: Jenny | January 31, 2008 10:08 AM
This & Chuck are 2 of my favs too!
I agree that Daisies is fab - the acting, the writing....everything. I miss it!
Posted by: Jenn | January 31, 2008 01:01 PM
I like the show, but it is loaded with inaccuracies. Notice how people are able to touch young Ned without dying. You see it pretty much every episode: he's being held or touched.
Since Ned is the guy who can't touch anyone, that is a crucial part of the story that they can't be flexible about.
Still, I think Pushing Daisies is a great show...and Kristin Chenoweth is the hottest actress EVER!!!!!!
Posted by: The Bitter Truth | February 1, 2008 09:56 AM
Um, It's not that Ned can't touch anyone. He can. He just can't touch his dog or Chuck ever again because he brought them back to life and if he touched them a second time, they would be dead again forever...
Posted by: Anonymous | February 1, 2008 10:35 AM
I absolutely LOVE Pushing Daisys!! Its a huge step outside of ordinary T.V., just as LOST is! This is intelligent telly(: I love to read your Blog Daniel! Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Michelle El | February 1, 2008 07:12 PM
I so agree. PD is the one new show I miss. It was a treat for the eyes each week. A great balance of characters.
Posted by: Rebecca | February 8, 2008 09:58 AM
I love the team behind PD, but it is just too sweet for me.
I would rather watch dead like me on dvd
sorry, maybe next time
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Posted by: qecen | March 4, 2008 03:34 PM
I am totally in love with Pushing Daisies! I agree with you 100%. I also get choked up every episode! And visually its just so fun to watch!
Posted by: drewb | March 5, 2008 09:47 AM