Have We Talked About TV?

I'm a little obsessed with TV. I used to think it was a personality flaw. BUT, occasionally, a show comes a long to make the mindless hours worth while. I think "Pushing Dasies" is just that kind of show. It has a quirky premise, amazing art direction, and compelling characters.

Ned learned at an early age he was "blessed" with the gift of bringing people and animals back to life. But, if he touches them again, they die. If he doesn't "kill" them again within 60 seconds, someone or something nearby dies. By a strange turn of events, he brings his childhood sweetheart back to life. He can never touch her again, but he wants to.

While the story is interesting, the "look" of the show is very distinctive. It resemble a child's story book. The colors are vivid, and the setting looks a little unreal. It adds to the fanciful nature of the show. It is a real treat to see something so unique on network TV.

While some of the actors are familiar (Chi McBride, Swoosie Kurtz, and Kristin Chenoweth) many are unknowns. The characters each have exaggerated personalities. The reclusive aunts, the d-gooder sweetheart, the jilted admirer, the money hungry partner, and conflicted "hero" are all parts of this odd ensemble. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

Don't miss it!
ABC, Wednesdays at 8pm.