It's rare to find an innocent yet entertaining TV series, and even rarer still to stumble across a truly unique and original one.
For a modern series to possess all of these traits is practically unheard of.
"Pushing Daisies," however, is an exception.
The core of "Pushing Daisies" is the set of three conditions that dictate how Ned the Pie Maker (played by Lee Pace and not in any way affiliated with Joe the Plumber), lives his life.
Ned's touch can bring the dead back to life.
If the being remains alive for more than a minute, another living thing nearby will die.
If Ned touches the resuscitated being once more, they will die again but won't be able to be brought back to life.
Ned uses his abilities to solve murders with his partner, Emerson Cod (Chi McBride). One day his work brings him to the casket of his childhood sweetheart, Charlotte (Anna Friel) - otherwise known as "Chuck" - who was murdered.
His touch brings her back to life, another dies for her to survive, and their romance is rekindled.
The couple faces challenges in showing affection without touching and in hiding Chuck, as her living would provoke unwanted questions.
Although Ned, Chuck and Emerson investigate murders in each episode, they seem to have set aside Chuck's case.
Jim Dale, voice of the "Harry Potter" audiobooks, narrates segments of each episode, adding a storybook feel.
Sadly, ABC recently stopped production of the show. Catch the remaining episodes Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC.
The show is suitable for families, and its innocent humor, unique blend of genres and playful romance is refreshing.
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