The theme of tonight's new Pushing Daisies episode, titled "Circus Circus," may have been change... but nothing has changed about our commitment to provide readers with the most in-depth show coverage on the Web!
Read a detailed recap of this adorable hour now, complete with all-new Pushing Daisies quotes and photos from the episode.
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Lee Pace is sexually frustrated.
Well, his character of Ned is sexually frustrated, which makes perfect sense considering he can't touch the woman he loves. Here's what Pace had to say about that fact - and a bit more - in a recent interview with TV Guide:
TVGuide.com: Family seems to be a recurring theme this season— Emerson's, Chuck's… will we ever meet Ned's family, whether they be alive or dead at the moment?
Pace: You're absolutely right; family is a big issue this season, how what went on in their pasts has made them the people they are now. Later this season, Chuck and Olive take it upon themselves to find Ned's twin half-brothers, and they make life very complicated for Ned. But it's good for him. He's got a lot of problems, a lot of hang-ups that he's not particularly ready to confront. But… he does, and I think in every episode you see Ned take a step forward. It's all about making life complicated for Ned. Poor Ned!
TVGuide.com: Pushing Daisies is very quaint, very old-fashioned and innocent. But since Ned can't ever touch Chuck, will his sexual frustration ever become an issue?
Pace: Yes, I think so, for both of them. They've been together for over a year now, and it's getting complicated. Is this going to be it for the rest of their lives — spooning through plastic? I like that Bryan Fuller is tackling these things with them because it makes them more grown-up, that they actually do have a sex life.
Considering the wacky nature of Pushing Daisies, it's almost surprising the show has taken this long to set an episode at the circus.
But that's exactly what goes down tonight, as Emerson and Ned go undercover in an episode aptly titled "Circus Circus."
As always, we'll post a detailed recap following the hour, complete with new Pushing Daisies pictures and quotes. For now, talk about it with fellow fans on our forum...
Following the season premiere of Pushing Daisies, we can't wait for the next episode.
Sadly, we'll have to. At least for a few days.
For now, though, enjoy the following video preview for "Circus Circus."
What did you think of the second season premeire of Pushing Daisies? Chime in now on our forum!
For those that missed the episode, or those that wish to relive it, here's a collection of photos from the hour. Click on each for a larger image...
While the second season premiere of Pushing Daisies was titled "Bzzzzz," sounds heard around the TV Fanatic office were closer to "YAY!!!!!"
We love this innovative, unique, hilarious show - and last night's episode didn't disappoint. It featured Chuck undercover at a honey-making factory, Olive sent off to a nunnery and Emerson penning a pop-up children's book.
Follow our link to enjoy a complete recap of the season premiere...
Chuck and Ned have not gotten any less adorable in season two of Pushing Daisies. Thank goodness.
This Pushing Daisies episode may have been called "Bzzzz!" but we'd have named it "Hooray!!!!"
We're just so happy the show is back, and it certainly didn't disappoint.
Read through our full recap now, complete with Pushing Daisies quotes and pictures from the hour.
Talk about this episode now in our Pushing Daisies forum!
The Pushing Daisies season two premiere is finally here!
Only this magical show would focus on a tragic bee accident, as the episode titled "Bzzzz!" centers around.
We'll recap the hour after it airs, with a guide complete with Pushing Daisies quotes and pictures. For now, discuss the events and characters on our forum!
We just hung up the phone with Swoosie Kurtz - and it's difficult to imagine an actress being warmer or more generous with her time than this Pushing Daisies star. She made it sound like it was an honor to speak with us!
Trust us, Ms. Kurtz, the honor was all ours.
Below, the actress answers questions about her initial reading of the show's script, how long it might stay on the air... and if Aunt Lily is headed for prison this season:
What was your reaction when you first read the script for Pushing Daisies?
I was instantly attracted to it. I had never read any writing like this in my life... Over my career, I've been lucky enough to enjoy an embarassment of riches when it comes to good writing - really, I've been blessed, as the first thing I look for in any part is good writing - but this was so vivid. It was just genius on the page and I thought: 'I can take this and soar.'
[Creator Bryan Fuller] had me by the bottom of page two, with Digby's death. I was crying, I was laughing.
I had to go back and check cover to make sure... this was a TV pilot?!? On a network?!? I just thought: 'I've got to be a part of this! I would be so proud to be a piece of that pie!'
What kind of message do you think Pushing Daisies sends?
It's far out, yet it has values we can all relate to. Fairy tales are primal in many ways: bad guys get killed, true love really does live happily ever after. There are basic emotions on the show - unrequited love, loss, sexual tension - and they are so real and true. The human condition is the part of the show I can really relate to.
In the presence of death, Pushing Daisies is such a celebration of life. Especially in these cynical times, on the brink of financial collapse as we are, it just gives you such hope in humanity.
Three cast members - yourself, Ellen Green and Kristin Chenoweth - possess extensive Broadway experience. How has this shaped the characters you play?
These characters have to be heightened, not naturalistic. Our experience helps make them grounded. We all have that ability to be heightened, but still be real.
Is there any fear that the high concept of the show will limit how long it remains on the air?
Not to me. On the show, antyhing can happen, and it does! It has legs because the more [Ned and Chuck] go on, not being able to touch, the deeper their love gets for each other. It's more complex and more intense.
What's in store for season two?
Vivan goes on several dates with a very bad man, who I want to wipe off the face of the planet because he knows way too much about my past. In the process of trying to keep him quiet, I MAY go to prison. There's that threat, at least, as we're in the process of shooting those episodes right now.
Swoosie Kurtz interview has been moved to TV Fanatic.
