Pushing Daisies Round Up Nov 5
Ratings Update: The Halloween celebration may have had something to do with last week’s ratings for Pushing Daisies‘ episode, Girth, losing about 1.09 million viewers the previous week. Of course, most everyone was out partying or trick or treating when the episode came on TV. But the series still remains a winner in its time slot. The rankings for Wednesday last week:
1. “Criminal Minds” (CBS) 14.69m
2. “CSI: NY” (CBS) 13.84m
3. “Private Practice” (ABC) 11.23m
4. “Pushing Daisies” (ABC) 8.58m
5. “Dirty Sexy Money” (ABC) 8.38m
6. “Kid Nation” (CBS) 6.89m
7. “Phenomenon” (8-10) (NBC) 5.95m
8. “Life” (NBC) 5.72m
9. “Back to You” (FOX) 5.17m
10. “Til Death” (FOX) 4.90m
11. “Kitchen Nightmares” (R) (FOX) 3.84m
12. “America’s Next Top Model” (Clips Show) (CW) 3.28m
13. “Gossip Girl” (R) (CW) 1.49m
The Music Man: Composer James Dooley talks about the music of Pushing Daisies in what he says is his very first interview for the series. According to him, the main theme for the show is actually inspired as a love theme.
There’s hope in it and there’s sadness at the same time. That might sound a little hokey but it’s just more “old fashioned.” There is also a child-like quality to it, because they are children when they first fall in love. So yes, everything is held together with this love theme as the show revolves around Chuck and Ned and their relationship. Now I try to only use that theme when the scene centers around our two lead characters.
James Dooley also confirms another musical number is in the works and will be scene in the upcoming episodes!
Babe of The Day: A pretty girl like Anna Friel is bound to land on someone’s top list since it isn’t hard to see how charming she is. IGN has just chosen her TV Babe of The Day for October 31st. Incidentally, have you seen her Pantene commercial (aired in the UK)?
The Creative Eye Behind Pushing Daisies: Variety Magazine picks Michael Weaver as one of 10 Cinematographers To Watch. He’s the guy responsible for making Pushing Daisies a delightful visual treat.
And finally, this comes out rather belatedly, but it’s still worth noting…The Futon Critic sat with Bryan Fuller, Barry Sonnenfeld and Bruce Cohen during the Comic Con last summer. All three talked about how excited and happy they are to be working on a show like this.
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