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Exclusive: 'Everwood' Grad Debra Mooney Joins 'Pushing Daisies'

Jul 25, 2008, 12:59 PM | by Michael Ausiello

Categories: Casting Scoops

Mcbridemooney_l_2 Admit it: The resemblance is uncanny.

Beloved Everwood curmudgeon Debra Mooney has been cast as Chi McBride's chain-smoking, no-nonsense mother on Pushing Daisies, sources confirm to me exclusively. As of now, Mooney's on board for one episode, but I'm told the role has significant recurring potential. Of course, Debra Mooney's playing her, so how could it not?

As I first teased in this week's Ask Ausiello, Mooney's character, Calista Cod, is one of the best private investigators in the biz. She arrives for a visit with her boy (and ex-partner) Emerson, and winds up helping him with a murder case. As the two begin to reconnect, Mama discovers that her chip off the old block has been keeping some vital information from her.

And before you ask, no, Calista's not blind.


BJohnson Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 09:29 PM EST

I just love hearing Pushing Daisies buzz period. I never watched Everwood (sorry!) but I know if she Emerson's mama, then it will be awesome. I love Chi's character, love the show. Have my fingers crossed with those Emmy nods.

Tim Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST

This is great news! Chi McBride is WONDERFUL on this delightful show. Please continue to provide him with the best possible foils so we can see the man work!

Chuck Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 05:12 PM EST

Or she doesn't know he likes to knit.

Cammie P. Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 01:36 AM EST

Ausiello, what I really want to know is will Raul Esparza be back? Please Please Please say yes!

Meg Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:28 PM EST

Confusing pronouns aside, I bet she doesn't know he has a daughter.

Kirk Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 04:48 AM EST

Loved her as Edna in Everwood and every other performance she's done, can't wait to see her interact with the cast. Is a Debra Mooney/Kristin Chenoweth scene possible? Haha

Laura M Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 04:16 PM EST

Yay for Debra Mooney! So glad she's coming back to TV!

dan jones Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 03:12 PM EST

"Mama discovers that her chip off the old block has been keeping some vital information from him." --- So, his mother is a man?

Katie Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 02:54 PM EST

That's great news! I love her... I hope she does become a recurring character assuming I'll love her role as well!

smurfette Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 02:18 PM EST

OMG! loved her in Everwood! she's the perfect curmudgeon to his! yay!

Buckly Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 02:16 PM EST

I thought the latest Ausiello TV was supposed to come out today. Was I mistaken?

Michelle Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:45 PM EST

Brilliant! I can't wait for Mama Cod to meet Ned and Chuck!


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