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Post by mickeymouser77 on Nov 21, 2008 20:59:25 GMT -5
Popular U.S. show Pushing Daisies has been cancelled, according to the series' executive producer Bryan Fuller.
The news comes amid reports TV executives at America's ABC network have scrapped a host of hit shows including Eli Stone and Dirty Sexy Money after a slump in ratings.
And although it has not been confirmed whether law comedy Eli Stone, which recently featured a cameo from Katie Holmes, and Dirty Sexy Money have been pulled, Fuller admits his show will no longer run on the small screen.
Pushing Daisies, starring British actress Anna Friel and American star Lee Pace, is about a pie-maker who has the power to bring the dead back to life. It premiered on the network in October 2007.
He tells E! Online, "(ABC president) Steve McPherson called me, and said 'We gave it the best shot we could'.
"It's very likely that Pushing Daisies will end after episode 13, which as you know, is a cliffhanger."
But Fuller, who also created the show, insists he isn't too upset about the move, because he has a lot of plans for the series away from the limits of TV.
He adds, "We are talking to DC Comics about doing comic books that will wrap up our storylines, and I already have a pitch for a movie ready to go.
"I'm really not feeling very boo-hoo about it. I am so proud of the show. We put together 22 really good episodes, and there is a lot to be proud of. I'm sure I'll be working with a lot of these people again, and I would love to do so." www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/?start=21I think ABC is staffed with idiots this time around.
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Post by Tonichelle on Nov 21, 2008 21:56:18 GMT -5
the writers strike, I think, really hurt the newbie shows...
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Post by PearlSparrow13 on Nov 21, 2008 23:40:44 GMT -5
(*in narration voice*) At two seasons, 9 episodes, and one executive decision later, Pushing Daisies, was murdered by low ratings and the stroke of a pen. It will be missed.
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Post by Ariel's Grotto on Nov 22, 2008 1:36:52 GMT -5
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Post by dacey on Nov 22, 2008 16:56:51 GMT -5
I was shocked when I heard about this. Everyone keeps telling me that "Pushing Daisies" is one of the best shows on television. I can't believe that they're going to end it now.
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Post by Tonichelle on Nov 22, 2008 17:17:59 GMT -5
when you lose momentum it's hard to get it back.
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Post by disneyfan4ever244 on Dec 1, 2008 19:47:44 GMT -5
Man, that sucks. I really loved Pushing Daisies - it was such an good show to watch. It's also good to hear that they might make a movie (I heard that the show was being canceled, but I wasn't sure if it was actually true). As far as Eli Stone & DSM, I wanted to watch Eli Stone, but I never got a chance to catch it. Hopefully I'll be able to get on DVD (Eli Stone).
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Post by dacey on Dec 1, 2008 19:49:38 GMT -5
Welcome to the boards, DisneyFan4Ever.
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