Buckle and Swash By Sarah Stegall Copyright © 2007 by Sarah Stegall Pushing Daisies ABC, Wednesdays, 8/79/8 E/C “The Fun in Funeral” Written by Bryan Fuller Directed by Paul Edwards It’s the little things that make this show pure genius. In an early bit during the third episode ofPushing Daisies, young Ned (Field Cate, Without a Trace) experiments with fireflies to figure out the parameters of his “gift” for resurrection. He learns that if he touches a dead creature and brings it back to life for more than one minute, some other creature must die in its stead. Horrified by the implications,…
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Pushing Daisies: “Dummy”
Close Knit By Sarah Stegall Copyright © 2007 by Sarah Stegall Pushing Daisies ABC, Wednesdays, 8/79/8 E/C “Dummy” Written by Peter Ocko Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld “You don’t think these bandages make me look fat?” — Jeanine I was seriously afraid that after the spectacular pilot for Pushing Daisies aired, the next episode would be a let-down. To my delight, it was even better. Without the need for an elaborate setup to introduce the characters and their situation, “Dummies” moves along at a brisk, lively pace, and now has time for a musical interlude. Every episode so far has felt like unwrapping…