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Chuck Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 07:13 PM EST

I totally agree. I wonder if they take into consideration the number of views that the show gets online at abc.com...If Pushing Daisies didn't have such a sucky time slot, I would so be planted on the couch watching it. Alas...if they cancel it, I'm swearing off ABC forever.

SolvayGirl Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 12:56 AM EST

OK ABC I am getting ready to throw my TV out the window. EVERY TIME, and I mean EVERY TIME you put on a show I love, you jerk it around, give it bad time slots, then cancel it. Pushing Daisies is absolutely the BEST show on television. It is original, well acted, amazingly art directed, well written and a sheer joy to behold. Give it a chance to get its viewership back up. The airwaves DO NOT need another gory crime drama or insipid doctor show. Keep something on the air for grown-up, educated people to watch--especially since we will be the only ones with money to spend in the current recession. Perhaps your darling 18-yr-old demographic won't be so desirable in the near future.

Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:03 AM EST

Pushing Daisies is the only show I'm watching these days... If it gets cancelled, I will take my Arrested Development DVDs, season 1 and downloaded episodes of season 2 of Pushing Daisies and forsake network television altogether.
Why can't there be quality storytelling on TV anymore? Is America so dull?

Raven_Moon Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 10:03 PM EST

I love "Pushing Daisies" & "Dirty Sexy Money." I hope ABC doesn't cancel them.

gretchen Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 07:51 PM EST

if nothing else, I like DSM and want to see more of it. Problem is, it isnt as promoted and whored out like the other ABC shows, although it's easily one of the network's best.

EW Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 10:05 AM EST

ABC don't you darn change anything about your Wednesday night lineup after 9pm. I waited too much time for PP & DSM

Meredith44 Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 02:23 PM EST

I have to say, I gave Pushing Daisies a chance and it just was too "cutesy" and the like for me. I respect everyone who loves it and hope for your sake it isn't canceled, but I can understand why it isn't a mainstream hit. I think it might have done better on USA, with its "characters welcome" philosophy and lower ratings expectations.

Good luck to all of you who watch it. I know how awful it is to adore a quality show but have to constantly worry about when the axe will drop because of poor ratings. (R.I.P. Sports Night, Karen Sisco, etc.)

Chris Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:13 AM EST

Out of the shows mentioned, Daisies must be one of the most creative shows on TV right now. Why is it shows that push the norm and dare to try something new (such as Daisies and Swingtown) are always so quickly discarded?

Jackie Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 08:45 AM EST

I love both "Bones" and "Pushing Daisies," and I think the reason "Pushing Daisies" hasn't done well in the ratings this season is because the brainiacs over at ABC put it on at the same time as a very well-established show that's already got a really strong following. Because Fox is less reliable about putting their shows online (i.e., "House" is put online EIGHT days after the episodes air - what is that about?), I feel compelled to watch "Bones" when it's on and catch "Pushing Daisies" online the following day. At least "Bones" is taking a break for new episodes until November, so maybe that'll help give "Pushing Daisies" a boost.

Matthew Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 08:29 AM EST

If you are not watching Pushing Daisies or Dirty Sexy Money - I hate you. ;)

JayJay Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 08:12 AM EST

How about we get rid of these awful, mediocre shows and replace them with SWINGTOWN!!!!

Mike Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 06:05 AM EST

Private Practice is the only one with any potential - it gained during the hour & also won the key 18-34 demo. ABC just need to give it a good lead-in.

KR Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:05 AM EST

I look forward to Wed. nights because of these three shows on ABC and can't understand why more viewers don't watch. I'm still upset that FX cancelled Dirt and now The Riches. I don't want ABC to follow suit because I love Private Practice and DSM!

Phil Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 09:58 PM EST

overall viewership is fine and dandy, but what about the 18-49?

Cee Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 09:58 PM EST

Pushing Daisies is my FAVORITE show on TV right now, I really hope they don't cancel it because of these ratings--I don't think the viewership is ever going to be as huge as some of the other longtime shows on TV, but the viewers it has are VERY loyal!

DN Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 07:50 PM EST

Honestly private practice should be taken off the air. it's not good at all.

DN Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 07:49 PM EST

Honestly private practice should be taken off the air. it's good at all.

Crystal Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 07:18 PM EST

Pushing Daisies had another excellent episode this week.

kim in kentucky Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 06:26 PM EST

ABC should have done what it originally planned to do -- they were going to just start showing Daisies from the very beginning, then the new shows. I think this would have encourage more new people to watch. If you didn't catch it the first time, well, a lot of people don't want to start watching something that's already into its second season (Seinfield, Cheers, are a few exceptions). I LOVE THIS SHOW! I have the dvd set and several pins, etc. Kinda like watching a bit of a Dr Seuss book, what with the narration. We've lost RICHES, lets fight to keep DAISES -- FLOWER POWER PEOPLE !!!!

Tina Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 06:09 PM EST

FYI - Bones is not your typical procedural show. The characters are the main attraction. It has strong performances from the very underrated cast. David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel have the best chemistry on TV! Glad to see Bones is finally getting some respect!

TC Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 05:28 PM EST

I love pushing daisies. It is so original, so fresh...there is no other show like it on tv. It is not your usual "crime fighting" show like CSI or Bones. All of those shows are so typical and predictable, "you've seen one you've seen all" type of shows. But Pushing Daisies is like watching a really great grown up fairy tale. The actors are so good and original. There is no other show like it on tv...I hope the ratings get better. Come on people watch pushing daisies you would not be sorry!

Ia Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 05:25 PM EST

Could it be the reason "Pushing Daisies" took a hit with viewership on Wednesday night is because of last season's writers strike? I think that the show just needs a gentle reminder to the fans who have left the show that "Daisies" is back in its full-blooming quirkiness! And by the way, it is a comedy not a drama. A great, quirky comedy that deserves to be watched!
It is one of only a few shows on TV that the entire family can watch.

Daniel Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 05:10 PM EST

"Pushing Daisies" is the only show I watch on Wednesdays!! (Well, I watch "South Park" and "The Sarah Silverman Program", too, but they're cable, so the ratings don't have to be as big.) This abso-frakkin'-lutely stinks.

Time Warner Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 04:52 PM EST

You don't need cable to watch Pushing Daisies.

Jackie Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 04:36 PM EST

The only show I watch regularly is Pushing Daisies. It's fresh and unlike anything else on TV. If it gets canceled, there would really be no reason left to keep my television. With the economy the way it is, I'll save money by getting rid of my cable bill. How 'bout them apples?

J Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 04:36 PM EST

They did to move Private Practice since it is the only one showing potential. It gained in the second half hour and DSM and PD both lost viewers in the second half. It also won the 18-34 demo. It would benefit greatly with a good lead in.

Dragonkaty Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 04:15 PM EST

I am a big Pushing Daisies fan and would be heartbroken to see it get cancelled. They could lose the other two shows and I wouldn't notice (don't watch them now and can't foresee that changing), but Pushing Daisies is a shining example of what good TV can be; well-written, well-acted and just plain quirky fun.
I'll keep watching it, and talking it up with others. I hope the rest of you do too.

Kyle Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 04:05 PM EST

This is really starting to scare me. I watch all three of the shows on ABC Wednesday nights. Granted I don't always watch them live. I'm going to be really upset if three of the shows I've invested my time into get cancelled. At least give them a chance to give the show a proper finale. Don't just rip it off the air. Although many networks are known for doing that.

Marnie Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 03:49 PM EST

I just cannot get into Private Practice I dont think the story lines are good. I ve watched every episode hoping it will get better but it hasnt. I hope they let DSM complete their full season I love that show.

Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 03:23 PM EST

ABC pair ugly betty and pushing daisies together they are perfect for each other
You cant put a family friendly show like pushing daisies with a show called dirty sexy money
Pushing dasies won THREE EMMYS and the best they can do is put it with a night of dramas its not even neccesarily a drama its a dramady so put it with a show that has its demographic like ugly betty

Tricia Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 03:06 PM EST

Well, maybe the networks/studios will think twice before forcing a strike when the next round of negotiations comes up...

Josh Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 03:04 PM EST

I am so happy that the most underrated show outside of "Life" is finally catching on and getting the respect and ratings it deserves- "Bones". All it took was nearly four seasons!!!

Ben Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 02:40 PM EST

I have hopes for "Pushing Daisies", but the writers' strike did it no favors. I'm still upset that FX canceled "The Riches". Why cancel good shows when you have nothing to replace them with?

Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 02:38 PM EST

Watch Pushing Daisies i don't understand why knight rider and all these other crappy shows are getting better ratings then it

Kim Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 02:34 PM EST

Private Practice needs a far better lead-in - Pushing Daisies scoring under 6m is dire. And both Pushing Daisies & DSM both lost viewers in the half-hour.

ABC definitely made the wrong decision in delaying the return of these shows.

I hope we at least see the 13 episodes ordered for Pushing Daisies. And I hope Private Practice is moved to a better timeslot ASAP - preferably after Dancing with the Stars, or Desperate Housewives (though unlikely). DSM I ditched.

Charmick Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 02:27 PM EST

You're exactly right Shea ... some of the networks took a gamble that it would be better to wait and relaunch in the fall instead of doing a few more episodes after the strike, and the gamble hasn't been paying off. It's a shame really, because some of the shows are really good shows!

Shea Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 02:20 PM EST

This is so weird. If anyone has noticed but all the shows that did not come back after the writer's strike have really depleted. Chuck, Pushing Daisies, Private Practice, Dirty Sexy Money, Heroes and there's one more I'm forgetting that didn't return after the strike and is having trouble again...