Pushing Daisies

Writers Guild of America has officially gone on strike effective Monday, November 5, and at the moment, the TV industry is unstable. Networks say they have enough resources to sustain the season. But in all likelihood, our favorite TV series, especially those on their first season like Pushing Daisies, might have shorter runs.

How much of this will affect the show, considering that it is still trying to build an audience and is in fact fast becoming a favorite? And will Daisies be just a one-season wonder?

In an interview with Variety, Bryan Fuller, Pushing Daisies’ executive producer and showrunner, did say that they have at least nine episodes finished, including one that carries a big “character reveal”. Also as its head writer, his name hasn’t appeared on the support list, prompting others to assume he is not going with the strike. But as of Monday, Bryan Fuller including the entire writing staff of the show, were seen picketing Warner Brothers offices.

This blog breaks down the fate of Pushing Daisies further, with an interview from one of its story editor, Kath Lingenfelter, who confirms that writers have winded up with nine episodes. If this strike last longer than expected, it would seem to be the season finale airing in January. Though their biggest concern as writers is to not to have the show “disappear”.

“It’s hard. It’s a push-pull situation of wanting to service the show and honoring our guild and appreciating what this strike would mean. We all just hope we can come back and pick up where we left off. We’re working as seriously as possible, but we can’t help but stop every now and then and talk about the strike. It’s this specter looming over us as we work. It’s difficult. The show is getting its legs. It has momentum, and it’s becoming fully realized as what it is. To suddenly have to stop in the middle of that is jarring. Still, as guild members, we believe in what we’re asking for in the negotiation.”

What possible effects will this strike carry for your other favorite shows? Check out these entries and updates from other TV blogs in this network:

Break Out the DVDs, the Writers are on Strike
It’s Official: TV Writer’s Strike is On
Change Your TiVo: BSG Not Coming in January
Writers Strike Affecting House?
Brothers & Sisters on the picket line

As a viewer, are you supporting this strike?

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