Category Archives: Television

Pushing Daisies

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“Pushing Daisies” is the most vibrant, colorful, over-the-top spectacular, and emotionally interesting television series I have ever watched.  The visual design, quirkiness, fast-paced dialogue, and music of every episode leaves you laughing and filled with all things happy when the murder cases come to a steady close by the touch of the Pie-Maker’s finger.  The tension between Ned and Chuck not being able to touch brings you closer to the characters and creates such a unique connection between fictional people and real life.  If you haven’t seen it or heard of it, do yourself a favor and buy Seasons 1 & 2.  Note: Bryan Fuller, series creator, has stated that he is working with DC Comics to release a 12-issue comic series that will continue and finalize the Pushing Daisies story.  And don’t forget the “Pushing Daisies movie” rumor.

From the great words spoken by narrator Jim Dale: “At that moment, in the town of Couer d’ Couers, events occurred that are not, were not, and should never be considered an ending, for endings, as it is known, are where we begin.”  Pushing Daisies.

Ned the Pie Maker.  Chuck Charles the Dead Girl.  Emerson Cod the P.I..  Olive Snook the Itty Bitty.  Lily & Vivian Charles the aunts.  Digby the dog.  Narrator Jim Dale.  You will truly be missed. Continue reading Pushing Daisies →

ABC Fall 2009 Promos

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This first commercial is the most interesting.  Patrick Dempsey tells “Charlie” he is so dead.  Charlie responds by saying, “Actually, I was.”  Is Charlie coming back in some form?  Hm…

This one is funny.  “Jack” asks where the ladel is, and Teri Hatcher says, “It’s on the island.”  And then…”Who’s Kate?”  Ha!

Watch for the Lost references in these.  They’re fun.  Check after the break for two more promos. Continue reading ABC Fall 2009 Promos →

Project Natal on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

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Microsoft’s Project Natal is SO COOL.  I cannot wait to get this thing.  For the time being, though, the best we can all experience is watching others play with it as we sit back, jaw-dropped in envy.  Watch Jimmy Fallon and his three guests play two demos on Natal, the Richocet game and Burnout Paradise.  Microsoft’s Kudo Tsunoda was there to give instruction.  [According to Engadget, the red jumpsuits were worn just for fun.]

Conan responds to Mushroom Kingdom backdrop!

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Conan hilariously responds to the blogger from “Serious Lunch” about his monologue backdrop having an uncanny resemblance to the Super Mario Bros. Mushroom Kingdom.  Although Conan does not formally say if it was intentional or not, I hold strongly to my opinion that Conan and crew are big Nintendo fans at heart.

P.S.–When announcer Andy Richter says “…my wife sent me a link to this from another site,” he is talking about this website!  : )

[Image via Dlisted]