The "Pushing Daisies" pilot — or “Pie-lette” — was something that, for me, was designed going in to be chock full of the things I love. I know that working on a television show is arduous and grueling and there are long hours and lots of time away from family and friends, so I wanted to make sure it became an island in and of itself for things that got me exited about life.

And since it was a story about re-engaging with life, through miraculous circumstances, it was necessary for me to fill it with dogs and honey and zombies and pies and Kristin Chenoweth, so it would always be in some way an escape for me to embrace.





It was a very special experience and the whole pilot process with Barry Sonnenfeld was incredible because I felt protected by Barry and his vision for the script, so I knew I didn’t have to sweat the details because he was so meticulous with them.

I remember filming that pilot was so relaxing – between takes and camera setups, I was reading World War Z and just relaxing and enjoying the experience without the dread of “Oh my god, is this going to cut together? Is this good enough?” None of that.

It was all alleviated by Barry’s confidence in the world and also his energy and his own wit. It really was a perfect combination of writer and director and producers. It just felt like a charmed pilot and it’s probably my favorite career experience thus far.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jarettwieselman/the-write-stuff#.mfgXNnGBY

Wish this show had lasted longer.