[February 13, 2009]
Boston Legal nominated for a Prism Award
The 2009 Prism Awards have announced a nomination for
"Boston Legal". Prism recognize movies and TV programs that address issues
involving alcohol and substance abuse. "Boston Legal" previously won a Prism
in 2007 for the storyline involving Paul Lewiston and his drug-addicted
daughter, Rachel. The awards will be April 23 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
>> Variety
[Dec. 18, 2008] Boston Legal Nominated for Three Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG announced nominations today, honoring the entire cast of
"Boston Legal": Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Boston Legal Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
William Shatner, Boston Legal
James Spader, Boston Legal
Actress Taraji P. Henson led the formidable pack with three nominations, two
for her work in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and one as a member of
the "Boston Legal" ensemble. The 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® will will be telecast live on TNT and webcast live on
TNT.TV and
TBS.COM. broadcast on Sunday, January 25, 2009.
[November 14, 2008]
"That's a Wrap!" Boston Legal's Final Day of Filming
The director marks 'cut' for the last time Nov. 14, 4 years, 2 months, 8
days after Alan impertinently shoved Brad's legal pad down the conference
table. To mark this poignant day, members of our BL community are expressing
their thoughts to David E. Kelley and the cast, crew and creatives of Boston
Legal.
>> Read them here: "Dear Boston Legal Cast/Crew/Staff"
Waldorf: "I really loved the show tonight."
Statler: "So what, you also loved World War II."
BL forum member
"Cree" created a heretofore undiscovered parallel universe when she
married up the balcony boys of "Boston Legal" with their predecessor
from "The Muppets", Statler & Waldorf. As Cree says: "I can almost see
James and Bill, in twenty years from now, looking back on BL, when I watch
this video. It's strangely soothing.
>> see
for yourself
[November 12, 2008]
Boston Legal Wardrobe Sale At Manhattan Beach Studios Premiere Props,
on behalf of David E. Kelley Productions, is holding a two-day public lot
sale of thousands of high-end wardrobe and costumes from David E. Kelley
Productions’ hit shows including Ally McBeal, The Practice and Boston Legal.
The fashion lot sale is taking place at
Manhattan Beach Studios (1600 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA) on
Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 23rd from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST.
>> read full press release in our forum
"Christian
Clemenson: Lay of the Law"
[excerpt] Q: Is there a place online where people can go to in order to
learn more about you?
Christian: "At some point I might but I have not done that yet. There
actually is a great website for "Boston Legal" and it's
boston-legal.org. It's a
tremendous website and the people who run it are amazing. The work that they
put into it and the quality of work that they put in to it is kind of
amazing and it's all done because they love the show."
>> read
more
[November 3, 2008]
Boston Legal 3D
BL Forum member Cree has created seventeen Boston Legal stereographs
for our amusement. As she says, they're "exactly the kind of stuff
your great-grandfather used to ogle at fairground peep shows. You
don't need any wacky bicolor glasses to enjoy these."
>> see BL 3D! Instructions and Images
[September 28, 2008]
Class of 2007 Reunion: Rene Auberjonois and Julie Bowen
Return by Michael Ausiello | Entertainment Weekly
[excerpt] Bowen and Auberjonois will appear in this
season's 10th episode -- two shy of the show's series
finale. Unlike Bowen, Auberjonois never technically left
Boston Legal -- or at least his character, Paul Lewiston,
never did. When last seen in December '07, Paul had begun
scaling back his duties to focus on raising his daughter's
kid. Bowen last appearedin May '07 when Denise left to be a
mom.
[September 21, 2008]
Emmy Finish Line: Muddy track for Boston Legal
In an Emmy season that saw a record seven Boston Legal
nominations, another record was attained: for the first
time, not one statue went to the house of Boston Legal. no
need for a recount, we're not mad men, no damages, our
hearts may be breaking bad, but we'll not be in treatment.
This time next year, Boston Legal may be pushing daisies,
but they're still eligible for that amazing race for Emmy
noms - and statues.
[September 19, 2008]
Boston Lawyers Get a Few More Days in Court
by Jacques Steinberg | New York Times
[excerpt] (The series) has become the equivalent of a weekly
video op-ed column where Kelly uses Shore to rail about any
number of matters that are troubling him. “Once I thought it
was irresponsible for a producer to be espousing his own
views and rants,” said David E. Kelley, “I have since become
convinced we are living in a time where it is irresponsible
not to. We were witnessing the death of debate.”
>> read more & listen to 4 audio clips of interview
>> comment in our forum
[September 18, 2008]
William Shatner Launches "The Shatner Project"
"The Shatner Project will focus on Bill's adventures in life
taking cameras ...behind the scenes and into Bill's life,"
says Paul Camuso, Shatner Project co-producer. "The project
will be interactive and we'll be including the audience in
to make it a total 360 degree Shatner experience."
>> Watch all Shatner Project videos
[August 26, 2008]
David E. Kelly finalist for HUMANITAS Prize - again
David E. Kelly is one of the finalists for a
HUMANITAS
Prize for the Boston Legal episode
"Roe V. Wade, The Musical" (4x12). He's in the 60 Minute
Category along with an episode of "The Wire" and "John Adams". The
prize includes $10,000 and winners will be awarded Sept. 17. He
previously won three HUMANITAS Prizes. The HUMANITAS honors feature
film and television writing that explores the human condition in a
way which affirms the dignity of the human person and reveals common
humanity. [Thanks to hhogwild]
>> more info
>> more in our forum
[July 17, 2008] Seven
Emmy Nominations for Boston Legal! Outstanding Drama Series: Boston Legal, Outstanding
Lead Actor In A Drama Series: James Spader as Alan
Shore, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series:
William Shatner as Denny Crane, Outstanding Supporting
Actress In A Drama Series: Candice Bergen as Shirley
Schmidt, Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series:
Director Arlene Sanford for "The Mighty Rogues" (4x16),
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series
(One-Hour): Clark King, Peter R. Kelsey, Dave Rawlinson
for "Beauty And The Beast", Outstanding Single-Camera
Picture Editing For A Drama Series: Philip Neel for
"The Mighty Rogues". ABC will broadcast the Emmys Sept. 21
at 8pm.
>> Emmy 2008 discussion in our forum
[June 26, 2008]
The Primetime Emmy folks have revealed the 10 finalists in each of
this year's best series races, as determined by the vote of Academy
members. "Boston Legal" is one of the top ten shows under the
"Outstanding Drama Series" category for the 4x17 episode
"The Court Supreme". Screenings will be held and judged this
weekend. Those results will be combined with the vote which begat
the finalists to determine the five nominees for each category. All
nominees will be announced the morning of Thursday, July 17.
>> Emmy discussion in our forum
[June 14, 2008]
Sneak Peek at 'Boston Legal's' 5th season premiere
Olucy, our own Agent 99 when it comes to Boston Legal spoilers,
offers intel on the first episode of Boston Legal's fifth - and
final - season: "OK, m’babies, let’s strap ourselves in for S5 and
see what DEK has in store! Our first ep is called Smoke Signals... "
>> read more
[May 12, 2008]
'Boston Legal's' Final Season
A person close to the production has confirmed
that there will be 13 episodes in season 5, consisting of 11 regular one-hour episodes and a
two-hour series finale. The fifth season will air Monday nights at 10pm. The crew and
staff will be starting work mid-June, about a month earlier than usual, and the
plan is to complete filming in November. The Boston Legal stages at
Manhattan Beach Studios will be cleaned out by the end of December.
>> read more
[May 11, 2008]
'Boston Legal' set for fifth season
Per
Variety: The verdict is in, and “Boston Legal” will indeed
be back on ABC next fall. The show had been at the center
of a tug-of-war between ABC and David E. Kelley Prods. At issue:
ABC wants to greenlight the pilot “Life on Mars,” but Kelley
owns the rights to the show.
Per TVWeek:
Kelley is expected to depart the project, and in exchange, ABC
has renewed Kelley's "Boston Legal" for a fifth season. "Legal"
will air in the fall, and it's believed ABC has the right to cut
back its episode order on the show to 13, a person familiar with
the discussions said.
Per
The Hollywood Reporter: The deal on "Legal" includes a
reduced license fee for the show and is said to be subject to
David E. Kelley Prods.' ability to make deals with the cast
under the new fee. Like last year, cast reductions are likely.
>> more in our forum
Saffron Burrows Departs Boston Legal and Joins NBC's "My Own Worst Enemy"
Part of BL's renewal deal is to lower license fees. To that end, Saffron Burrows
has left. NBC has added Saffron to the cast of the Christian Slater drama "My
Own Worst Enemy." She will play the shrink to Slater's character, as well as the
girlfriend to his alter ego.
>> more
[April 4, 2008]
The TV Talk Q&A: 10 Minutes With 'Boston Legal's James Spader
by Kevin Thompson | The Palm Beach Post
[excerpt] Q: Before landing your first acting role, you taught yoga.
A: It was an environment best for napping and flirting.
Q: Speaking of flirting, it's no secret that you love women. You've
said you live your life in awe of their beauty. What is it about
women that you love so much?
A: Everything. Everything and anything.
Q: Could you narrow it down a little bit?
A: Well, that would exclude something and that wouldn't be right.
Q: I know, but pick the favorite thing that you love.
A: I don't have one. It's everything and anything. My life has been
most lovingly influenced by women
Thanks to Imamess for this.
>> read more
[April 3, 2008] Up for Auction: Boston Legal set visit
CharityBuzz.com is conducting a one-day online auction for a set visit and possible walk-on role in an upcoming Boston Legal episode.
The winner will meet John Larroquette and some cast of the show and
may bring up to three guests. The auction closes April 4, 3pm ET and
the visit must take place by April 25. The current bid is $5,500 as of this posting. The proceeds benefit the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Auction for advancing the human rights movement.
>> details and bid site
[March 31, 2008]
ABC Moves Boston Legal to Wednesdays
"Boston Legal" will move to Wednesday night at 10:00 p.m., as of
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), where it will air for
three weeks, on April 30, May 14 and May 21, with a preemption for
an ABC News special on May 7. BL eps 15-217 will still air Tuesdays,
April 8, 15 and 22. This unfortunate move is to make way for
"Women's Murder Club", which previously aired Friday nights
where ABC says on its website it was "slaying its Friday night
competition" (so go figure), starting April 29 at 10 p.m. "Dancing
with the Stars: Results Show" will still be the lead-in for both
series (but those great lead-in ratings should have been only for
BL).
[March 22, 2008] GLAAD Media Awards to Boston Legal
WENN Entertainment News
Boston Legal picked up the award for Outstanding Individual Episode at the at the 19th annual Gay + Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards (GLAAD) on March 8, 2008. The episode "Do Tell" was about an openly gay man who is discharged from the army.
[March 21, 2008]
Boston Legal gets Television Academy Honors
Boston Legal the recipients of the inaugural Television Academy
Honors, which recognize "television with a conscience." The Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences gave BL the honor "for consistently taking on
controversial issues such as euthanasia, immigration, race relations, sex
education and other often volatile subjects."
>> read more
[March 6, 2008]
Rene Auberjonois and Paul Lewiston Returns
Rene Auberjonois will reprise his role as Paul Lewiston in the
upcoming episode entitled "The Court Supreme", season 4, episode 17.
The yet to be announced air date will likely be the end of April,
the third of the remaining six post-strike episodes. [Editor
note: Although in the original script, Rene's scenes were cut. Paul Lewiston is
also in the script for 4x18 "Indecent Proposals", but it appears he won't be in
that, either.]
>> Read olucy's spoilers for "The Court Supreme"
Alzheimer's Association Honors Boston Legal
by Army Archerd
[Excerpt] Alzheimer's is not taken lightly in "Boston Legal,"
although William Shatner's character "Denny Crane" chooses to
diagnose himself with mad cow disease. "Boston Legal" was awarded
the Abe Burrows Entertainment Award "for its accurate portrayal of
Alzheimer's Disease" at the Alzheimer's Association's 16th "Night at
Sardi's" held on March 5, 2008 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
>> read more
>> see cast members images
[March 5, 2008]
“Bill is really a frustrated ballet performer”
By Palm Beach Post Staff
William Shatner's upcoming project include a documentary on a ballet
set to his music, then a spoof of The Wedding Crashers. “He’s the
first to admit he can’t sing,” says Brooks Parsons, the film company
spokesman. “But he co-wrote most of the lyrics about his artistic
journey from Capt. Kirk, which had him typecast for 20 years, to
Boston Legal. I’m told the company wants to offer it up to ABC
first, then go to the likes of HBO." The other film is called "The
Shiva Crashers", expected to be shot in Florida, also starting in
late spring. The flick, directed by Shatner, tells the story of two
film business hopefuls who crash a famous producer’s shiva in order
to network with industry bigs.
>> read more
[February 28, 2008] Meet John McCain's (Boston) Legal Eagle
By Stephen Battaglio | TVGuide.com
[excerpt] Craig Turk put his law background to use at Boston Legal
in 2006, where he’s currently a writer-producer. But he's also had
key behind-the-scenes roles in McCain's presidential bids. McCain's
campaign asked Turk to travel with the candidate for a while.
"Initially my role was to make him laugh." Turk is back at work for
Boston Legal while McCain is headed for the Republican nomination.
>> read more
[February 17, 2008]
TiVo Ranks Boston Legal #3
TiVo's Most Recorded Shows from Season Pass rankings for
the week ending 2/17/2008 lists "Boston Legal" at #3, behind
"American Idol" and "Lost". That's up from #5 the previous week.
"Family Guy" and "Medium" round out the top 5. [Thanks to TopDog]
[February 11, 2008]
Boston Legal's Future
Join the discussion, conjecture and news concerning renewal.
>>Forum: ABC Renews Series
BL will have a 20-episode season
Boston Legal will produce six post-strike episodes to complete
season four. They expect to shoot through the end of April.
[February 7, 2008]
BL plans to resume production, if...
Should the WGA strike come to a resolution at their meeting the
weekend of February 9, Boston Legal could resume production as early
as February 20, according to a source on the set. A back-breaking
schedule could finish the remaining episodes, although possibly
fewer than the normal eight remaining. New episodes could be ready
to broadcast by April 8.
Replacement put in Boston Legal's Timeslot
ABC has booked "Primetime: What Would You Do?" for Tuesdays at 10:00/9:00c
starting February 26. The five-week series takes over for "Boston Legal,"
which completes its pre-strike run on February 19. Then on Tuesday, April 1
at 10:00/9:00c, look for the Barbara Walters special "Live to Be 150... Can
You Do It?" to fill the hour. It's not clear what will assume the Tuesday,
10:00/9:00c slots once the aforementioned runs complete.
[December 20, 2007] BL
and the 14th Annual SAG Awards
James Spader will be a presenter at the SAG Awards Jan. 27. He is also
nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.
The entire season 3 cast is nominated for Outstanding Performance by an
Ensemble in a Drama Series. TNT and TBS will air the awards live at 8pm
ET/PT.
[December 13, 2007]
William Shatner nominated for a Golden Globe
from StarTrek.com
William Shatner will get a second shot at a Golden Globe, which he won in
2005, when the 65th annual Golden Globes Awards airs Sunday, January 13,
2008 from the Beverly Hilton on NBC. His category is Best Performance by an
Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made
for Television. Others in the category are Ted Danson, "Damages"; Kevin
Dillon, "Entourage"; Jeremy Piven, "Entourage"; Andy Serkis, "Longford";
Donald Sutherland, "Dirty Sexy Money.
>> read more {Update: Jeremy Piven of "Entourage" won]
[December 10, 2007]
Boston Legal Reunites Bergen/Bakula!
From Ask Ausiello and TV Guide
Scott Bakula will guest star in episode 14 ("Glow in the Dark") as Attorney
Rice, representing a nuclear power plan in a case opposite Alan Shore. Rice also
has a past relationship with Shirley. Bakula is committed for just one episode,
and it's slated to air on Jan. 22. Bakula guest starred in "Murphy Brown" as
Murphy's boyfriend and played Captain Jonathan Archer in four seasons of
"Enterprise", a Star Trek series.
>> read more >>
read "Glow in the Dark" spoilers>> comment in our forum
[December 4, 2007]
Kelley makes "Legal" last longer
By Nellie Andreeva | Hollywood Reporter
When "Boston Legal" wraps production December 14, ABC's acclaimed comedy-drama
will be one of the last scripted shows to do so. The cast and crew "Boston" had
been able to keep their jobs for so long because of a strong effort by series
creator/executive producer David E. Kelley, who completed the scripts for three
episodes days before the strike began on November 5. He was unable to finished a
fourth one on time. So for now, until there is a strike settlement, production
on "Boston" will end with Episode 14, now in production.
>> read more
>> comment in our forum
[November 28, 2007]
Boston Legal's James Spader a far cry from role he plays
by Jacqueline Cutler | Zap2it.com
[excerpt] "He loves to talk about how lazy he is,” says producer Bill D'Elia
says. "He doesn't want to come to work, and he relishes having days off and
stretches off. ... But he loves the work; I think he loves the process of
getting there more than most. He is very focused, very serious, very analytical,
very thoughtful, and he has terrific instincts.” >> read
more
>> comment in our forum
[November 12, 2007] Gary Anthony Williams causes a `Ruckus'
By Janice Rhoshalle Littlejohn | The Associated Press
[excerpt] It was only to have been a one-episode gig, Boston Legal produder Bill
D'Elia says, "but it was abundantly clear that Gary had a reserve of talent that
we only scratch in asking him to play this role," says D'Elia, adding, "the more
we give him to do, the more he proves we should give him more to do." [Thanks to
ADA] >> read full article
>> comment in our forum
Boston Legal syndicates Fall 2008
By Kimberly Nordyke | Hollywood Reporter
"Boston Legal" has made its case for a fall 2008 launch in broadcast
syndication. It has been cleared so far in 46 markets covering 50 percent
of the U.S.
>> read more
[November 5, 2007]
The WGA Writers Strike and Boston Legal
On Thursday, Variety carried an advertisement,
“Pencils down means pencils down,” signed by showrunners,
including David E. Kelley of Boston Legal. On the first day of the
strike, about 30 strikers are at
Raleigh
Studios in Manhattan Beach. Raleigh is home to "Medium," "Boston
Legal," "CSI: Miami," and "Psych". Strike captain Chris Sweeny, a
supervising producer on "Medium," says the plan is to have about 35
people at any given time. There are a total of 75 writers on the
Raleigh lot. Follow the news and speculation on how the writer's
strike will impact Boston Legal in our
forum. Icons depicting TV fans supporting writers of particular
shows, including the BL one this site uses, are credited to
http://community.livejournal.com/elliptica
[November 2, 2007]
"Boston Legal" Tallies its Biggest Tuesday Audience in More than 1-1/2 Years
From ABC: "Hope and Gory", airing Oct. 30, stood as the most-watched show in the
10 o'clock hour, outdistancing its nearest competitor by 2.8 million viewers
(11.4 million vs. 8.6 million "L&O: SVU" replay). The ABC legal drama also
ranked No. 1 in the time period among Adults 25-54 (4.1/10) and Adults 18-49
(3.0/8). "Boston Legal" beat CBS' third-place "Cane" by a best-ever 3.3 million
viewers and by 50% in Adults 18-49 ("Cane" = 8.1 million and 2.0/5). "Boston
Legal" delivered the series' biggest audience on the night in more than 1-1/2
years, since March 7, 2006.
[October 27, 2007] Fans worldwide come
to the aid of Captain Kirk
An online petition -
http://WeWantKirk.com - for Star Trek actor William Shatner has
gained massive response from fans all over the globe. Shatner,
better known as 'Captain James T. Kirk', is missing from the new
Star Trek movie, which is due in theaters in 2008. Last week,
Shatner told the press [video]
that he was sad to hear he won't be in the new movie.
>> read more & sign
petition
[October 26, 2007]
Patrick Stewart to Honor Shatner at Festival
StarTrek.com - Shatner will receive the Jules Verne Lifetime
Achievement Award December 9. Patrick Stewart ("Captain Picard")
will co-present the award to Shatner "in a spectacular way."
[October 18, 2007] A
date with two Gores
by Saffron Burrows by NewStatesman.com
[excerpt] Vidal is still the best company of all, but Al arrives looking
visibly troubled. I'm in Los Angeles to shoot, rather perversely, a show
named Boston Legal. Having visited many times over the past decade, I remain
struck by my foreignness. You cannot fill your car with petrol, walk a block
or look out of a window at dusk as the sun turns crimson orange without
having a mobile phone ad or TV drama thrust at you from a billboard. [Thanks
to FourPeas for this] >> read
more
>> comment on article in our forum
[October 15, 2007]
BL and Human Rights Excellence in Television
Boston Legal was one of four TV shows nominated for an Excellence in
Television Award for their depiction of torture or interrogation. The award
is to honor "... a TV program that self-consciously uses the medium to raise
awareness about a human rights problem. This year, we are giving the award
to a TV show that depicts torture and interrogation in a nuanced, realistic
fashion." The episode chosen was "Guantanamo By the Bay" (3x22) where Alan
pursued justice on behalf of his client, a Harvard-educated doctor who was
mistaken for a terrorist and sent to Guantanamo Bay. Ultimately, the award
went to "Criminal Minds". [Thanks to olucy for the news]
>> read more & watch excerpt
[October 7, 2007]
Craig Bierko guests on "Nip/Tuck"
Craig Bierko's character seeks the reconstructive services of
McNamara-Troy in "Nip/Tuck" in the guise of
Bob Easton, a studio CEO who needs some nipple gouges repaired
before he takes poolside meetings. When McNamara asks if he had a
run in with a dog, he replies: "When my mistress puts on my collar
and leash, I'm the dog."
>> watch the video
>> comment about Craig in our forum
[October 2, 20707]
Interview with 'Boston Legal' Executive Producer Bill D'Elia
[excerpt] "...When it came to ... Julie Bowen and Mark Valley's characters,
having gone through their marriage and then the birth of a baby. And then
with Rene Auberjonois. We just felt that we had kind of run the course of
telling stories with those people on a regular basis. We're hoping to keep
them alive in our world."
>> read more
BL Nominated for an Environment Award
Boston Legal was nominated for an Environment Media Association Award as
best episodic drama October 2nd. The EMA awards are October 24 and E!TV will
televise the awards on November 7th. [Thanks to Bbbeluga]
[September 30, 2007]
Eric Stoltz directs Boston Legal
Actor/director
Eric
Stoltz apparently liked directing "Dumping Bella" (BL 3x13,
January 30, 2007) last year because he's back directing 4x6 "The
Object of My Affection" (October 30).
[September 16, 2007]
Emmy Win!
Congratulations from Boston Legal fans around the world to James
Spader for his third Emmy as Alan Shore for Outstanding Lead Actor
in a Drama Series, awarded at the Emmy Awards Sept. 16, 2007. Thanks
to bbbeluga for the screen captures. >> acceptance speech text
>> more images and discussion in our forum
[September 14, 2007]
Jack Myers’ Think Tank Emmy Predictions
by Jack Myers | Mediapost's TVBoard
[excerpt] Outstanding Drama Series: "The winner will either be
The Sopranos or Boston Legal. Boston Legal, as I have written many
times, is in my opinion the only network series that consistently
elevates the role of dramatic television as a contributor to the
national dialogue and debate on issues ranging from Iraq, President
Bush, abortion, diseases, insurance companies and other critical
concerns. David E. Kelley proves himself, week after week, as the
best writer in television history, and his team delivers week after
week, delivering classic scenes that will be viewed for years. Why
oh why haven’t ABC and Fox Television (the studio) taken Alan
Shore’s (James Spader) summations to the jury and reissued them all
over the web, on DVDs and on iPod." Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
"James Spader and
James Gandolfini are both superb, and Spader transcends acting,
giving real expression to Kelley’s words. But his performance, as
great as it may be, belongs to Kelley. Spader could surprise again."
>> read more
Mark Valley and Rene Auberjonois Return
Although no longer in the regular cast for season 4, both Mark
Valley [Brad Chase] and Rene Auberjonois [Paul Lewiston] will appear
this season. Mark will be in episodes 1-2 ["Beauty and the Beast"
and "The Innocent Man"] as District Attorney Chase, and Rene will
appear in episode 8 ["Oral Contracts"], still at Crane, Poole &
Schmidt.
[September 8, 2007] Read
Boston Legal Haikus written by fans Aloha
Motel [by paulish]
She sways her grass skirt
and blinks: pink, orange, green, red.
A man is watching.
He leans, close enough
to graze her skin, his lips the
petals, night, a breeze.
Morning and he dives,
kingfisher to sea, the white
his blue, she his fish. >> read more haikus
The Creative Arts Emmy missed Boston Legal
Sadly, Christian Clemensons nomination didn't turn into a win at the
Creative Arts Emmys Sept. 8. John Goodman won for guest actor on
"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". Emmy passed by the BL Sound Mixing
guys - Clark King, David Rawlinson and Peter R. Kelsey - nominated
for their work on the "Lincoln" episode. Even though CSI won that
category, "I can still hear one of those ominous chords playing
right about now." (Lincoln to Shirley, during her abduction.)
[August 30, 2007]
Emmys' Ace of Spader
by Susan King | The Envelope
[excerpt] "I can't tell you how many times when we are doing a scene
I feel so lucky the show is about people talking to each other
rather than people running after each other. I suppose I would
probably be in much better health if it was more about people
running after each other."
>> read more
Emmy episodes submitted for Emmy's Outstanding Drama
According to
The Envelope, Boston Legal submitted six episodes for consideration
in its nomination for Outstanding Drama Series: "Lincoln", "On the
Ledge", "Angel of Death", "The Good Lawyer", "Son of the Defender" and
the season finale "Trial of the Century". The submissions are split into
three sets of two episodes and distributed randomly to voters. [Thanks
to TopDog & Bbbeluga]
[August 15, 2007]
Shatner and Zeus' Similarities
by J. Young | Variety on the Town
[excerpt] Moderator Arianna Huffington said that Shatner’s character
resembled the Greek god, Zeus. As Shatner lit up with pride, co-star
James Spader quipped, “He’s Zeus? You have no idea what you’ve just
done!”
>> read more
The Boston Legal Cocktail: A "Strange Mix" of Sex, Comedy, and Politics
by Mike Miley | The Huffington Post
James Spader: "I would loathe this show if all it was was a platform for
change. It doesn't just try to do political but does it while it's
trying to be silly and irreverent about itself. Any one of those
elements alone would be terrible.
>> read more
Cover Boys!
The Daily Variety for Wednesday, August 15, has a Boston Legal Emmy Ad
on its cover. [Thanks, Lucky]
[August
15, 2007] 'Legal' Eagles Mix It Up at WGA
by Alex Romanelli | Television Week
[excerpt] David E. Kelley said the show resonates on both sides of the
political fence. "You'd be amazed how many letters we get from staunch
Republicans thanking us for finally putting someone [like Denny Crane]
on TV who tells it like it is." When moderator Arianna took to comparing
the show's characters to Greek gods -- Shirley (Ms. Bergen) combines
aspects of Aphrodite and Athena, Denny Crane (William Shatner)
represents Zeus -- Mr. Spader exclaimed in mock horror, "Zeus? You have
no idea what you've done."
>> read more
>> more about the panel in our forum
Sneak Peek of New Season of Boston Legal
In acknowledgment of its record number of nominations, ABC will air
Boston Legals Emmy-nominated 'Son of the Defender' Aug. 23. In addition,
there will be special sneak peeks of BL and returning fall series during
the episodes airing Aug. 22-26.
[July 19, 2007]
Emmy Nominated in 6 categories!
The Emmy's are on on FOX on Sunday September 16th at 8pm
Outstanding Drama Series
Boston Legal • ABC
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Boston Legal - James Spader as Alan Shore
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Boston Legal - William Shatner as Denny Crane
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
Boston Legal - Christian Clemenson as Jerry "Hands" Espenson
Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series
Boston Legal • Son of the Defender - Bill D'Elia, Director
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (one-hour)
Boston Legal - Episode: "Lincoln"
[July 2, 2007]
More cast changes at "Boston Legal"
By Nellie Andreeva | Hollywood Reporter
Hustle & Flow" co-star
Taraji P. Henson is joining the
cast portraying a high-powered corporate litigator out of the New York
office whom Sack brings in to help wrestle more political sovereignty
within the firm. The character will be introduced later in the season.
Saffron Burrows
and Gail O'Grady will appear in multiple episodes. Burrows will play a
sexy, sophisticated commercial litigator who once had a passionate
affair with Alan Shore, the chemistry of
which still lingers and distracts. Former regulars Mark Valley and Rene Auberjonois will return for multiple episodes.
>> read more
"That's Easy for YOU to Say!" Interior of CP&S kitchen.
Alan is squeezing a lime over something in a shallow dish. Brad enters.
Brad: Oh my god. What’s that smell?
Alan: Hello, Brad. It’s poisson cru. Evidently you didn’t help make the
Polynesian Islands safe for democracy when you were a Marine. Their
loss, I’m sure. >> read more
[June 13, 2007]
John Larroquette joins Boston Legal
Emmy Award-winning actor John Larroquette ("Night
Court") is set to join the cast of "Boston Legal" next season as a
senior partner from the New York offices of Crane Poole & Schmidt who
transfers to the Boston office. He won't be portraying
Joey Heric, his role in five eps of "The Practice". In addition,
Emmy Award winner Christian Clemenson (Jerry "Hands" Espenson) becomes a
cast regular and Tara Summers ("Dirt") also comes on board as a young
associate of the Boston offices.
Meredith Eaton-Gilden Q&A
by Hofstra University
Q: Who in your field do you most admire?
Meredith: Mr. Kelley is one of the chosen few who cast nontraditional
actors in traditional roles. His creativity demonstrates that actors who
are different can lend credibility to roles for which they might
otherwise be overlooked. I appreciate his willingness to think outside
the box and open the minds of the public. He is in every sense of the
word a creative "genius."
>> read more
[June 3, 2007]
Let go from Boston Legal: Rene Auberjonois, Julie
Bowen, Mark Valley, Constance Zimmer
From
ORACLE by Marguerite Krause
June 3, 2007 -
Sad cast change news reported by Marguerite Krause, website manager of
ReneFiles.com:
"Rene has learned that he has been released from the cast of “Boston
Legal.” According to what he was told, his character, “Paul Lewiston,”
has been discontinued, as have the characters played by Julie Bowen,
Mark Valley, and Connie Zimmer. Two new characters (one male, one
female) will be introduced to the show when the new season begins in the
fall and, as far as Rene knows, James Spader, Bill Shatner, Candice
Bergen, and Gary Williams are expected to continue in their current
roles."
"Rene says that, although he has been proud to be associated with
'Boston Legal' these past few years, he also firmly believes in the
philosophy that “when one door closes, another door opens,” and so he is
looking forward to seeing what new opportunities will become available
for him, now that his schedule is open for other projects."
Thanks to Orélye and Emalyn for sending the news to us.
>> read more and comment in our forum
[May 29, 2007]
BL Producer change
By Nellie Andreeva | Hollywood Reporter
Executive producer Janet Leahy has left the series. Lawrence Broch, who
served as consulting producer on the show for the past two seasons, has
been named co-executive producer and head writer. Thanks to TopDog
>> read more
[May 15, 2007]
Boston Legal STILL on Tuesdays at 10 pm
Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment, unveiled ABC's 2007-08
fall schedule May 15 at the Upfronts. Boston Legal will stay in its slot
on Tuesdays at 10pm. Filling out the night: 8:00 p.m. "Cavemen" (new
comedy series), 8:30 p.m. "Carpoolers" (new comedy series), 9:00 p.m.
"Dancing with the Stars the Results Show"
[May 10, 2007]
59th Annual Primetime Emmy BL episode submissions
From GoldDerby/LATimes by Tom O'Neil
James Spader has submitted "Angel of Death" (air date: 1/9/07) for Emmy
consideration. Wiliam Shatner submitted "Son of the Defender" (air date:
4/3/07). These are preliminary. The Emmy deadline for final episode
choices is April 20 so actors may choose to submit different episodes.
Still pending: Ep submission for Best Drama from producers and Candice
Bergen's ep submission for Supporting Actress.
>> more Emmy discussion in our forum
Thanks to
Lucky for the news
[April 25, 2007]
Rene, Jayne and Boston Legal receive PRISM Award Rene Auberjonois and
Jayne Brook both were awarded the PRISM Award for their performance
in a drama series, multi-episode storyline: , Boston Legal, April 24,
2007 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The award honors accurate depiction of
addiction and mental health on TV and film. The winning story arc were from BL
season 2, episodes "Live Big", "Shock and Owww!", "Stick It", "Word
Salad Days", "Squid Pro Quo" and "Spring Fever" where Rene and Jayne
played father and daughter, Paul and
Rachel Lewiston. Rachel was hiding her meth addiction from her
father and eventually went through recovery treatment while Paul cared
for his granddaughter.
>> details in our forum
[April 10, 2007]
It's a wrap!
The final day of principal photography for a third season of
Boston
Legal is Friday, April 27. Cast and crew celebrate the end of
their work and the start of their sleeping in time at their wrap
party, Saturday, April 28. Party on and have a rejuvenating
hiatus, cast. Hang in there a bit longer, post-production people.
[thanks to Lucky at JSMP for this]
Boston
Legal' Actress Bowen Has a Boy
April 10 |
Zap2it.com
The set of
"Boston Legal" got a surprise Tuesday when Julie Bowen's water broke
during filming. The actress and her husband, real-estate investor Scott
Phillips, welcomed a baby boy later that night (April 10), reports
People. The baby, named Oliver Mclanahan Phillips, weighed 6 lbs., 15
oz. at birth and measured 19 inches. His is the first child for the
couple. The couple has been married since September 2004.
[April 2, 2007] Explanation: April Fools
If you visited the site Sunday, April 1, you may have seen one of two
different announcements regarding special guest appearances in the
season finale episode. Sorry to disappoint, but they were April Fools
misdirection. If you missed them, here's
one and the
other.
[March 26, 2007]
Bill Clinton a fan of Boston Legal
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
Clinton told TV advertisers his favorite show is the medical drama
"Grey's Anatomy," and he appreciates "Boston Legal" for the dynamic
between William Shatner and James Spader. "It's something to behold," he
said.
>> read more in our forum
[March 21, 2007]
Boston Legal Renewed for 2007-08 Season!
ABC Press Release | March 21, 2007
ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson announced 'Boston Legal'
as an early pick-up for the 2007-08 season. [Thanks, Jerry]
>>
more in our forum
Charity Auctions a Smoke with Shatner
The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial's online auction to benefit human rights
work offers "A Visit to the Set and Cigar with William Shatner". The
current bid as of March 23 is $3,750.00 and the auction closes April 6.
>> more info
Boston Legal
Charity Auction: VIP Backstage Pass to a Closed Set - Very Limited Time The Pacific
Wildlife Project, in conjunction with Boston Legal, is conducting a
sealed bid auction via email for a set visit for two and, at the producer's
discretion, a walk-on, non-speaking background role on an episode. The
auction will end on 3/21/2007 at midnight and the winner must redeem it by
April 13. I've personally checked this out and it is confirmed by David E.
Kelley Productions. This auction benefits
Pacific Wildlife
Project, a non-profit educational wildlife rescue organization. If you
win, we'd love to hear about your experience! [Auction over 3/21 - for
approx. $2200]
[March 13, 2007]
Boston Legal Nominated for a PRISM Award
Recognized for its commitment to accurate depiction of health and social
issues, BL was nommed for PRISM's TV Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
for six season 2 episodes: Live Big, Shock and Owww!, Stick It, Word Salad
Days, Squid Pro Quo and Spring Fever. >>
read more
David Dean
Bottrell launches new website
"I don't walk, act or talk like "Lincoln." I am surprisingly boring in
real life." That's only some of David's comments about portraying Boston
Legal's own Lincoln Meyer. Visit the website of scriptwriter and actor
David Dean Bottrell. >> visit
site
[February 26, 2007]
Short actors gain stature
By Gary Strauss | USA Today
Meredith Eaton-Gilden landed a recurring role as lawyer Bethany
Horowitz, a streetwise spitfire in a love-triangle role with William
Shatner on David E. Kelley's ABC dramedy Boston Legal. "If it weren't
for David, I don't know where I'd be."
>> read more
Anna Pou Case Takes Unexpected Turns
By Lynne Jeter | Louisiana Medical News
Supporters campaigned to stop ABC’s “Boston Legal” from airing the
episode, “Angel of Death,” based on a case that strikingly resembles New
Orleans physician Anna Pou's case. After spoilers reported the outcome
was a guilty verdict on four cases of murder, supporters were concerned
the story line would taint viewers’ opinions about the Louisiana case.
Boston Legal changed the verdict to not guilty.
>> read more
[February 22, 2007]
Judge Larry
By John Eggerton | Broadcasting and Cable's BC Beat
[excerpt] "Judge Larry Seidlin of Broward, County, Fla., who is
presiding over the trial to determine who gets to bury Anna Nicole
Smith, has justified every Boston Legal judge casting decision ever
made."
"Then there is the diabetic attorney who passed out Thursday, according
to reports. Another bit of business straight out of legal TV. Maybe this
is an episode of Boston Legal."
"I mean, you actually couldn't write this for TV, Boston Legal or any
other show, and be believed. I have it from someone at David Kelley's
shot that there are currently no plans to work a Judge Larry/Nicole
Smith case-like scenario into the show, though for the life of me I
can't understand why not."
[February 19, 2007]
Megan Mullally guest stars
Former Will & Grace fixture Megan Mullally will bounce back in a
role on Boston Legal. Mullally plays Renata Hill, the slightly
unhinged former flame of Alan Shore (James Spader). Renata reunites with
Shore as she dashes down the courthouse hallway wearing a bloody wedding
gown, carrying a bloody pair of scissors and proclaiming her innocence
in the murder of her betrothed. The run of Mullally's episodes will
begin with "The Bride Wore Blood," airing March 20.
[February 8, 2007] Presidents
Day
Chief of Staff Alan Shore: Good morning, Mr. President. Happy
President's Day. POTUS Denny Crane: It's great having a day that is completely yours,
Alan. Y'know, other people can share your birthday. And other people can
share your anniversary. But there is no other President to share President's
Day. It's mine! And I'm going to put my own special stamp on it.
>> read more
Pilot Season: Big News for Valley and Bierko
The Hollywood Reporter reports Craig Bierko has been cast as the lead in
Fox's comedy
"The Rules of Starting Over" for director Bobby Farrelly.
Craig plays a 35-year-old man who got married right out of college and finds
himself entering an unfamiliar territory, the singles scene, when his
marriage falls apart. Mark Valley is set as one of the two leads on NBC's
comedy pilot
"Business Class," about the absurd adventures of two traveling
soda salesmen who live in a world of airplanes, cookie-cutter hotel chains
and expense-account restaurants. Valley will play Chuck Haverchuck, an
incredibly charismatic and completely amoral salesman. Also,
Monica Potter ("Lori") has come aboard CBS' drama "Protect and Serve,"
which follows the lives of street cops in suburban Los Angeles. Potter will
play the estranged wife of one of the cops. [Thanks to Sue and Anna]
[January 25, 2007] William Shatner on the Passionate Dance
The Milwaukee Ballet has choreographed a ballet entitled “Common People” set to William Shatner’s voice from his CD “Has Been” and put to music by Ben Folds. The ballet will run Feb. 15-18. WKTI Radio interviewed Shatner, where he reveals Boston Legal is shooting 24 episodes, rather than the usual 22.
>> read more >> listen to Shatner's WKTI
radio interview
10 Questions For William Shatner
By Clayton Neuman | Time Magazine Time: How do you feel about the evolution of your character Denny? Shatner: I like the character; I think he's fun. But the writing this
year does not enhance him as much as it might. There are a lot of characters in
the series that need to be serviced. We always want more to do, to go deeper and
funnier. I'm sure that at some point they'll come around to it.
>> read more
[January 14, 2007] Stephen
McPherson on Boston Legal
ABC President McPherson from the TCA Winter 2007 Q&A: "That's one of my
favorite shows. I mean any show where, you know, the lead of the show can
say, 'I think that midget I'm dating is my daughter' -- I mean, that's good
television right there." Also, "Dancing With the Stars" will be BL's lead-in
beginning March 27. [Thanks, Topdog]
>> more
[January 9, 2007] Gary Anthony Williams Added to Main Titles
Gary, who portrays Clarence, Clarice and Clovis Bell (and other personas
to come) was added to the opening main titles of Boston Legal.
Congratulations!
>> see images
[December 17, 2006] Congratulations to James Spader, winner for Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical at the 11th Annual Satellite™ Awards Dec. 17.
>> more
Will Catherine Piper return?
by Cindy Elavsky | Gulf-Breeze News
The producers have informed her that there will be a few more scripts
coming her way this season.
[December 1, 2006]
Spader nominated for a Satellite® Award for Best Actor in a Series,
Comedy or Musical
Nominations for the 11th Annual Satellite® Awards were announced by the
International Press Academy: Actor In A Series, Comedy Or Musical
A. Steve Carrell - The Office NBC
B. James Spader - Boston Legal ABC
C. Ted Danson - Help Me Help You ABC
D. Stephen Colbert - The Colbert Report Comedy Central
E. Jason Lee - My Name Is Earl NBC
F. James Roday - Psych USA
The awards ceremony will be December 17, 2006 at Le Meridien Hotel,
Beverly Hills. Spader was also nominated last year, as was William
Shatner and Candice Bergen.
>> read our 'Nomination Season' thread in our forum
TiVo ranks Boston Legal #8 in "Most Recorded Shows"
Tivo's list of shows are from Season Pass rankings. The series also got a rare spot in the
Top 20 at #16 in the Nielsen Ratings for the week 3x8 "Lincoln" and 3x9
"On the Ledge" aired, Nov. 26 & 28.
[November 29, 2006] Nia Long recurring on Boston Legal
By Nellie Andreeva | Hollywood Reporter Nia Long
has been tapped to do a multi-episode arc on ABC's drama series "Boston
Legal." There is a possibility for Long to continue on as a regular next
season. On three episodes of the David E. Kelley Prods./20th Century Fox
TV-produced "Boston Legal," Long will play Vanessa Walker, a
disciplined, ambitious, micromanaging new associate from the New York
office of Crane Poole & Schmidt who comes to Boston to solicit help from
Alan Shore (James Spader). Long has starred in such features as the two
"Big Momma's House" comedies, "Are We There Yet?" and its upcoming
sequel "Are We Done Yet?" "Baadasssss!" and the upcoming "Premonition."
>> comment in our forum
[November 21, 2006]
Spader Relishes 'Legal' Acting Gig
by Erin Carlson | Associated Press
[excerpt] "I realized how much I liked it and how sort of addictive it
is," said Spader. "And I have a very addictive personality, you know, so
I've become rather intoxicated by it ... So I really look forward to
getting the next script. I mean, I REALLY look forward to that. That's
something I think I would miss if I wasn't doing the show."
>> read article>> read
comments in our forum
[November 19, 2006] Julie Bowen Is Pregnant
By Stephen M. Silverman with Nicholas White | People Magazine
[excerpt] "I'm eating in the middle of the night. I'm like a bear. I
wake up in the middle of the night, eat food and go back to sleep again.
It's not fun, but it's a wild ride. I'm looking forward to it being
over."
>> comment in our forum
[November 9, 2006]
BL wins Environmental Media Award
"Finding Nimmo," an episode of "Boston Legal," was honored as best TV episodic drama.
Constance Zimmer ["Claire Simms"] and Julie Bowen ["Denise Bauer"]
attended the event.
>> read more in our forum
[November 3, 2006]
David Kelley Likes Stirring the Pot
by Eamon McNiff and Chris Cuomo | Good Morning, America
[excerpt] ...Through the deep bond between his troublemaking, idealistic
lefty lawyer Allan Shore (played by James Spader) and his aged, crazy,
friend of the right Denny Crane (portrayed by William Shatner), Kelley
also wants us to know that we can all disagree, and we can all get
along.
>> read more
>> discuss in our forum
[October 30, 2006] A defense brief on behalf of 'Boston Legal'
by Nicholas Fonseca | PopWatch EW.com
[excerpt] The trials: They're compelling, timely, and often
imbued with a tawdry twist. The little lady: Meredith Eaton-Gilden
is a total riot. My neighbors know about it because I'm usually
bellowing out something stupid like, "Betha-NYYYYYY!" and raising my
fists in victory. Mark Valley: Hey, I just like looking at his
pretty face. The guest stars: Constance Zimmer, Katey Sagal,
Michael J. Fox, Heather Locklear, Rupert Everett, Anthony Heald, Leslie
Jordan, Christian Clemenson, Tom Selleck, Parker Posey, Robert
Wagner...need I go on? Oh wait, yes! I do! Betty White! Few shows can
match Legal for hey-it's-that-guy! delight.
>> read more
>> read or comment in our forum
[October 27, 2006]
"Show Me
the Money," a new high-octane variety/game show series to be hosted
by William Shatner, will premiere Wednesday, November 22 at 8pm. Adding
to the variety aspect of the show are the thirteen stunning
Million-Dollar Dancers who are always ready to break into any style of
dance, while audacious master of ceremonies William Shatner
spontaneously boogies with the beauties on stage.
>> read the full ABC press release
[October 26, 2006]
Comedy or Drama: Shows Play It Straight
by Ann Oldenburg | USA Today
[excerpt] Two guys go on a fishing trip and sleep in the same bed. Are
they gay? Nope, at least not if they're on network TV.
James Spader: "I don't think we're intrigued by this relationship
because it's a male friendship." "I'm intrigued because you've got two
people who are so dichotomous and have very little in common but their
friendship. Their view of the world is so very different."
Bill D'Elia, executive producer of Boston Legal:
"The funniest part of it to me is that I decided to build a balcony so
that Denny Crane could have a bigger office with a better view than
everyone. That was it. It was a design element of the show that I
thought would be visually interesting. (But) we've tapped into something
that's out there."
>> read more>>
comment in our forum
[October 23, 2006]
An Evening with BOSTON LEGAL
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is hosting a panel
discussion with the cast and producers of Boston Legal Thursday,
November 9, at the Leonard Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood, CA.
'The Practice' star Camryn Manheim will moderate the conversation.
Attendance is restricted to Academy members but there will be a live
webcast of the program at www.emmys.tv.
UPDATE Nov. 10:
>> Images and video in our forum
Meredith Eaton: Just Getting Started
by Marilyn Beck | National Ledger
[excerpt] "Boston Legal" fans have been watching Meredith Eaton slice
and dice William Shatner's character, Denny Crane, down to her size the
past few weeks, but the 4-foot-tall actress says, baby, you just ain't
seen nothin' yet. The former "Family Law" regular says she's
already shot seven episodes with no sign of imminent departure for her
character, which was written specifically for her by "Boston Legal"
creator David Kelley.
>> read more
>> comment in our forum: "I love Bethany"
Sweeps Special: BL after Desperate Housewives
by
Sitcomsonline.com
ABC can't decide if they want to hide or promote Boston Legal during
November sweeps. BL is absent from the schedule for three weeks in
November to make room for US election coverage, a Barbara Walters
special and the American Music Awards. A special
episode will air after Desperate Housewives Sunday, Nov. 26, pre-empting
'Brothers and Sisters'. The special episode is the first of a two-parter,
concluding in its regular timeslot, Tuesday, Nov. 28. Whether anyone
will know to tune in on a new night after three weeks without may be
dependent on ABC promoting it more than their usual 1-2 previews per
week during season three
[October 9, 2006]
William Shatner Is So 'Money', hosting ABC game show
Zap2It.com
William Shatner will serve as host for "Show Me the Money," a game show
set to air sometime later this season on ABC. It comes from Endemol USA,
the go-to game-show producers behind "Deal or No Deal". "Bill was the
guy we wanted from day one to host 'Show Me the Money,'" says David
Goldberg, president of Endemol USA. "More than anything, we were looking
for a great showman, and in addition to being an instantly recognizable
entertainer to audiences of all ages, Bill's got a naturally warm and
witty presence that is simply perfect for the material."
>> read more
>> comment in our forum
Constance Zimmer, Upgraded
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
Constance Zimmer has been upped to a regular on ABC's "Boston Legal."
She joined David E. Kelley's legal drama in the recurring role of Claire
Simms, a sharp-tongued, aggressive new attorney at Crane Poole &
Schmidt.
Overdue Bill
By Margaret Guroff | AARP Magazine
[excerpt] Winning his first-ever Emmy in 2004 (and a second in 2005) for
his role as egomaniacal attorney Denny Crane on The Practice and Boston
Legal can't have hurt. But Shatner says the sense of repose he feels "is
not from an award; it's from my ease of artistry, whatever part of me is
an artist. To have my art at my fingertips, whether it's writing,
directing, or horses." Longtime manager Larry Thompson puts it even more
poetically: "This period of his life is almost as if, all along the way,
everything he did were these precious pearls, and now they've been
strung together as a necklace, and that's what you're seeing."
>> read more
>> comment and read more in our forum
Spader: Nice Guy
by Lorrie Lynch | USA Weekend
Q: I think James Spader, who plays Alan Shore on ABC's "Boston Legal,"
has a big heart under all that stuff he pretends to be.
Kathy Latturner Riverdale, Utah
A: Could be. But Spader, 46, who has played many a morally challenged or
downright sleazy character, isn't much into analyzing himself for public
consumption. A divorced father of two teenage sons, the actor has called
himself a nice, friendly guy. I believe it.
David E. Kelley cops Wambaugh police tale
by Josef Adalian | Daily Variety
David E. Kelley is teaming with Joseph Wambaugh to create a police drama
based on Wambaugh's novel "Hollywood Station," which chronicles the
lives of LAPD cops who work the gritty streets of Hollywood. Kelley and
Wambaugh will co-create and co-write the pilot script on spec.
>> read article in our forum
[September 26, 2006]
The Boston Legal Season 3 Teleconference
Visit our forum to read the summary or listen to David E. Kelley and
James Spader answer questions from reporters.
Why does Boston Legal continue to employ the fine Mark Valley yet
steadfastly refuse to use him?
by Maureen Ryan | Chicago Tribune
Why can't “Boston Legal” fix its Chase situation? In Tuesday's episode,
the show even adds a new character who is, for all intents and purposed,
a clone of Valley’s Brad Chase. Chase tells the fast-talking new guy,
Jeffrey Coho (Craig Bierko), not to chase the women at the firm, because
“I’m that guy.” Yes, Chase is that guy - why bring Coho aboard when you
already have Chase? I just don’t understand it. Use Valley or set him
free, is that too much to ask?
Other than that, “Boston Legal” is its usual loopy self. I wonder if
anyone at ABC understands that the show is essentially a comedy - a
perverse goof on legal dramas. In the season premiere, Denny Crane meets
a woman via online dating who’s not what she seems, and Alan Shore
defends a cross-dresser who wants to take maternity leave. Of course
these bizarre story lines don’t make much sense - they’re not meant to.
They’re just an opportunity for “Legal’s” David E. Kelley to play around
with the rules of the hour-long legal drama, which he does through his
acerbic, politically incorrect characters and by having lawyers even
address the camera at times (Crane cues the theme music in the show’s
opening minutes). Say what you want about “Boston Legal,” but I find its
twisted take on life more entertaining than most of the season’s new
“comedies.”
'Boston Legal' attorneys speak of their lives as television characters
in what's called breaking the fourth wall.
by Maria Elena Fernandez | LA Times
[excerpt] "Cue the music," says the affable mad-cow-deranged legal eagle
Denny Crane in the opening of tonight's episode of "Boston Legal." But
to whom is he talking — the other zany lawyers at Crane, Poole &
Schmidt? No. He's speaking to you, the viewer. Again. Since last season,
"Boston Legal" has been breaking the fourth wall [edit] Creator David E.
Kelley "is using it as shock value and entertainment value," Shatner
said. "So in that shocking moment of a character looking at the audience
and saying 'Cue the music,' the viewer takes a mental step backwards and
says, 'Good God, did he really say that?' " [Thanks to TopDog for this
news]
>> read more >>
comment about this article in our forum
Kelley lands legal comedy pilot at Fox
by Nellie Andreeva | The Hollywood Reporter
Fox has teamed with Emmy-winning writer-producer David E. Kelley for a
single-camera, legal-themed comedy. The network has given a put pilot
commitment to the untitled project, from 20th Century Fox TV and
studio-based David E. Kelley Prods., which chronicles the lives of a
group of jurors on a high-profile trial who are sequestered in a motel.
Kelley is set to oversee the comedy's co-creators, Steve Baldikoski and
Bryan Behar, who will write the pilot script. Kelley will executive
produce with his manager, 20th TV-based producer Marty Adelstein.
2006-07 Network Advertising Price Chart
Ad Age
Ad Age has posted a chart showing the cost to advertisers for a
30-second spot for each show on network television. Boston Legal ad
rates are $140,000, compared to time slot competitors "Smith" at
$117,000 and "Law and Order: SVU" at $205,000. [Thanks to TopDog for
this news]
>> see chart>>
comment in our forum
[September 22, 2006]
Bosom Buddies, Redefined: On 'Boston Legal,' Denny & Alan Go Straight to
the Heart of Male Bonding
By Frank Ahrens | Washington Post
[excerpt] "It's the best love story on television. [edit] Shatner's Denny
is a lawyer-celebrity, a reflexive libertine five times married, a gun-toter
(in the office) and quite possibly an Alzheimer's sufferer devoted to
making money and the priapic rush of winning cases. Spader's Alan is a
hedonist intellectual, always ready with a Wildean riposte,
self-destructive and self-loathing, willing to hire thugs to rough up a
foe and hating himself for doing it. They are both wounded, deeply
flawed characters, at once lovable, pitiable and noble in their majestic
ruin. "
[Dana's note: This is probably the best-written article I've ever read
about BL and the characters of Denny and Alan. It's also just about the
only interview with the actors published for the fall season. Be sure
it read the full article, as well as watch the video clip.]
>> read more >> discuss this article in our
forum
Actor Eric Stoltz to direct Boston Legal episode
In an interview with
moviehole.com, Stoltz said he will direct an episode of Boston Legal
in November. Eric has quite a history with James Spader - he has acted
in four projects with Spader, more than any other actor: Keys to Tulsa,
2 Days in the Valley, The New Kids and A Killer in the Family.
>> read full interview
Watch
cast member Craig Bierko's scene in "Scary Movie 4"
[September 19, 2006]
Boston Legal v. She-Hulk: Heritage and Metafiction on Trial
Mitch Montgomery | SilverBulletComics.com
[excerpt] "... The series has since taken an incendiary stance against
the norm by openly celebrating the nutty conventions of the prime time
medium—spin-offs, sweeps weeks, and guest stars... The Marvel Comics
corollary to Boston Legal is writer Dan Slott’s current run on
She-Hulk... hired to work for the superhuman law branch of Goodman,
Lieber, Kurtzberg & Holliway, a firm whose very name consists of three
of the progenitors of the “Marvel Age” of comics in the sixties."
>> read more
This much I know: William Shatner
Observer Magazine by Sanjiv Bhattacharya
[excerpt] Shatner: "You know what's great? Para-motoring. You put a
propeller on your back, with an engine and a parachute sail. You run
like hell, yank the throttle and jump into the air. And you fly with the
birds. It's the most incredible experience. To fly!"
>> read more
[August 30, 2006]
Craig Bierko and Katey Sagal Joining Boston Legal in 3x2
by Variety Craig
Bierko (Scary Movie 4, Cinderella Man) is joining the cast of David
E. Kelley's "Boston Legal," one of several cast additions that will
coincide with a major story arc planned for the early part of the
season. Bierko will play Jeffrey Coho, an "intense, grandiose" criminal
defense lawyer. The deal represents a reunion for Bierko and Kelley, who
last worked together when Bierko guested on "Ally McBeal." First case
for Bierko's character will set off a multi-episode storyline -- penned
by Kelley -- about a client (Ashton Holmes) accused of murdering a
judge.
Katey Sagal, most recently a recurring actress on "Lost," will guest
in several episodes as Holmes' mother.
Tyler
Labine ("Invasion") will play an assistant D.A., while Anthony Heald
("Boston Public") will play the judge in the case. Bierko's first
appearance comes on the second episode of "Legal's" third season,
currently slated to air September 26. ETA:
Constance
Zimmer will be a new lawyer. [thanks to Sue and TopDog for
this]
>> episode 2 discussion in our forum
Earth to Shatner: Are you for real?
by Alexandra Gill | Globe and Mail
[excerpt] So what part of Denny Crane is real?
“Well, the buffoon, and the forgetfulness,” he say with a sigh. “The
outgoing, outrageous facilitator, who cares nothing about public image,
and is selfish, yet has occasional lapses of generosity.”
>> read more
[August 23, 2006] Julie Truly: an interview with Julie Bowen
Mediacorptv.com by Low Lai Chow
[excerpt] If I have any complaint about the work environment at all, it
is that it is very corporate and litigious. I have an EXTREMELY foul
mouth and have gotten calls from the show's own REAL lawyer a few times.
Apparently some of my disgusting comments aren't widely appreciated on
the set. I'm trying to clean up my language…
[Thanks to nightcrew for this article]
>>
read more
[August 22, 2006] "New
Kids on the Block": Episode announced
A story of maternity leave, a bludgeoned judge and dwarf bigots. This
was originally set for ep 4, but is likely to be moved up to ep 2.
If you want more than that, visit our
forum.
If that's not enough, read our
spoilers.
[August
20, 2006]
Taking it all off
Daily News.com - "I am about to do my first nude scene,"
reports Christian Clemenson, Emmy nominated for his "Boston Legal"
performances as an ex-law firm employee with Asperger's syndrome. "They
just let me know last Thursday. That's the crapshoot of doing anything
on television. There's no way to know where the character will go."
Clemenson says the scene, shooting this week, has to do with his
character "seeking help with intimacy problems. I'm sort of in shock
about it. I can't even contemplate it. But I can't argue with it. It's a
great story line, not gratuitous, and I'm sure it will be done with
taste." As for whether he feels in shape to bare his all, he says with a
laugh, "I'm so out of shape that it doesn't even matter."
>> read more
[August 19, 2006]
Christian Clemenson won the 2006 Creative Arts Emmy Award for
"Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series". He noted backstage that he
will be returning to the show during the 2006-07 season. BL crew Craig
Hunter, Peter Kelsey, Clark King, William Butler won for Outstanding
Single-Camera Sound Mixing/
>> comment in our forum
>> more images in our forum
[August 18, 2006]
Boston Legal season 2 DVD's expected Nov. 21
TVShowsOnDVD.com - The 7 DVD's will hold all 27 episodes (1165 mins) and
2 featurettes: 'Legal Pad: The Words of Boston Legal' and 'The Look of
Boston Legal'.
Candice has two jobs at the Emmys
AccessHollywood.com
Candice Bergen has been confirmed as presenter for the 58th Annual
Primetime Emmy Awards. Her current role of "Shirley Schmidt" on ABC's
hit "Boston Legal" garnered her a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors
Guild Award and an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
William Shatner Available to the Highest Bidder
The producers of the Canadian Awards for the Electronic and Animated
Arts (CAEAA 2006) are auctioning off William Shatner. The package is
dubbed "The Shat Pack" and will include newspaper and television cameras
focused on them as they walk the red carpet with Shatner. The winners
"purchase" of William Shatner will go toward making a $10,000 charitable
contribution to The Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society.
[August 14, 2006]
Mark Valley and Julie Bowen and the Creative Arts Emmys
LA Times | The Envelope
You won’t get to see the taped Creative Arts Emmys – hosted by Penn and
Teller - airing on E! Network until August 26, the night before the
Primetime Emmys. But it’s definitely worth watching since the guest list
has grown very impressive in recent years.
This year's roster includes .... Julie Bowen and Mark Valley, those hot
copulating attorneys from “Boston Legal.”
>> read more
[August 9, 2006]
Boston Legal cast turns out for Shatner roast
Futon Critic - Julie Bowen, Mark Valley, Rene Auberjonois and Lake Bell
will attend "The Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner" on Aug. 13.
Included as roasters will be "The Practice" alum Sharon Stone and BL's
Betty White. The taped even will air Aug. 20.
>> read more>>
images
ETA, Aug. 23: Comedy Central's Sunday-night roast of William Shatner
beamed in 3.6 mil spectators, making it the cabler's most-watched
original telecast of the year.
[August 7, 2006]
Invasion Alum Descends on Boston
Legal
The Ausiello Report | TV Guide
Although Invasion sidekick Tyler Labine is joining ABC's Boston Legal
this fall, don't bother trying to get any scoop out of him. He accepted the mystery
role over a development deal with CBS. Force him to take a shot in the
dark, and he presumes he'll be playing the long-lost twin of the
"quirky, unconventional lawyer" he played on UPN's ill-fated Kevin Hill.
"I'm signed on for the whole season, except for the first three
episodes," he says. "I don't even know my character's name yet. I can
only assume they want me to play some kind of quirky, unconventional
ass---e lawyer. I loved playing that kind of character on Kevin Hill,
but then the show got canned. I guess David E. Kelley saw [that show]
and thought I'd make a great addition." [Thanks toTopDog & Sue]
Pops concert proves lively enterprise
by Mary Ann Bragg | Cape Cod Times
Hyannis - Actor William Shatner was all elbows, wielding his conductor's
baton before the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra yesterday. William
Shatner as he conducts the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra during The
Washington Post March, during the 21st annual Pops by the Sea in Hyannis
last night, August 6, 2006. [photo by Paul Blackmore]
>> read more>>
discuss in our forum
Watch Sushiesque's YouTube video of Shatner conducting the
Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra Aug. 6. [Thanks, Ruby]
[August 4, 2005]
Stick it to Shat
Comedy Central is encouraging you to send a video of yourself roasting
William Shatner in honor of their Aug. 20 special.
Visit their site to see the Shatner video clip egging you on:
"...For God’s sake you can even stick it to me yourself! Send in a video
of yourself roasting me." [Thanks bbbeluga for the alert]
Season 2 DVD - November Arrival
TVShowsOnDVD.com announced the original Sept. 26 release date for Boston
Legal, season 2 has been pushed back to a possible November date.
New Cast Member? "Ask Ausiello"
| TVGuide.com Question: Anything on Boston Legal? Ausiello: There's a new lawyer joining Crane, Poole & Schmidt
this fall, and my anonymous Legal consultant tells me he's going to look
a lot like
Invasion's Tyler Labine. [Thanks to Jerry for this; Aug. 2]]
[July 26, 2006] Mark
Valley - "Live!"
Mark Valley will star alongside Eva Mendes ("Hitch") and David Krumholtz
("Numb3rs") in the indie film "Live!," Production Weekly reports. The
film will center on a documentary film crew that will follow an
ambitious woman who attempts to create a highly-controversial reality TV
show in which contestants compete for $5 million by playing Russian
Roulette on the air. Documentary filmmaker Bill Guttentag, who won an
Academy Award for the 2003 documentary "Twin Towers," will helm his
first fiction film with "Live!" Shooting began in June in Los Angeles.
[July 23, 2006]
Boston Legal Gives Lesson
by Tom Jicha | South Florida Sun Sentinal
Thank you, Tom, for pointing to our site and transcript! Q. On an episode of Boston Legal, James Spader gave a long
closing argument for the defense. The plaintiff was requesting a large
settlement from the U.S. government. Spader's argument was
tongue-in-cheek. "Award this woman piles and piles of money ... who
cares if our national debt is so high that the U.S. doesn't even have
the money to give ... give it to her anyway!" He went on to list all of
the countries who receive our aid and how they could all sue us too for
late payments, because the world has come to expect, demand and feel
entitled to our help, etc. It was a provocative speech and I would love
to get a copy of it for a civics class. Could you tell me if this is
even possible and, if so, how do I go about it? -- J.C., Fort Lauderdale
A. Given what you want it for, you might be able to get a copy of
the dialogue, if not the episode, from David E. Kelley Productions, 1600
Rosencrans Ave., Building 4B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. If that doesn't
prove fruitful, you can just look for the rerun this summer. Or, if
you're willing to trust the Internet, there's a
transcript
of the episode,
"Squid Pro
Quo," at boston-legal.org.
"Pro
Ana Bo Bana": Episode 2 details weigh in
The second episode of season three is a story of emancipation,
emaciation, thinspiration and being in The Zone. If you want more than
that - and why Denny is grumpy - visit our
forum.
[July 18, 2006]
ABC presents at the Television Critics Association Press Tour July
18-19 and announced Boston Legal season 3 will premiere Sept. 26.
[On Aug. 4, ABC changed the premiere date to Sept 19]
>> TCA News in our forum
>> Press Tour @ ABCMedianet
[July 12, 2006]
Discovery: Atlas Its “Most Ambitious HD Project”
By Anne Becker | Broadcasting & Cable
Discovery Communications will launch its 30-part HD project Discovery
Atlas Oct. 1 at 9 p.m., the network announced. The series will kick off
with “Discovery Atlas: China Revealed,” narrated by actor James Spader.
The 60-hour series will profile 30 different countries over the next
five years.
Stealing scenes and turning heads | TV Guide
[excerpt] “Boston Legal” eagle Mark Valley, a West Point grad who
actually served in Operation Desert Storm. Mark denies grabbing eyeballs
from star William Shatner, saying “That would be breaking one of the
numerous immutable laws of the universe.” TV Guide disagrees.
[July 6, 2006]
Emmy nominees share their thoughts
USA Today 1:35 p.m. ET: William Shatner
[excerpt] How many noms does this make? "Oh, who counts," the Boston
Legal cut-up jokes. "Four!"
And how many wins? "Two, but there's always room for one more."
Where are his Emmys? "We have an interior waterfall it's true; and
they're underwater being splashed even as we speak. They're seriously by
this little waterfall with a spotlight."
But isn't he worried they might rust? "The Academy wouldn't give me
something that would rust, would they? I'm oxidizing fast enough as it
is."
Shatner wonders if the good news might give him a little more leeway
with his bosses. "We start shooting the middle of next week, but I have
an important horse show to do. I think now I have a little more weight —
in emotional terms, not protein. So maybe I'll lean on them a little
more to let me go to this horse show in Lexington."
9:35 am ET: Candice Bergen
[excerpt] She plans on celebrating her nomination by counting calories.
"I'm going to celebrate by depriving myself of dessert for the first
time in a long time, so I can try to fit into some kind of outfit by the
time the end of August rolls around," said Bergen.
>> read more
Reaction to Emmy Nomination
Associated Press | Forbes.com
"The nomination is a nice bonus." - Michael J. Fox, nominated for
his guest appearance on "Boston Legal," noting that working with the
show's cast and crew was enough of a thrill.
Emmy reactions
The Hollywood Reporter
[excerpt] Candice Bergen says her nomination for attorney Shirley
Schmidt on "Boston Legal" is all about the writing as well as the
relationship among stars William Shatner and James Spader. "I'm so
devoted to this show and everybody on it and in it. I love the quality
of 'Boston Legal. Everybody seems to appreciate the quality of the
writing, the substance of the issues the show takes on." But she
admitted to being disappointed that the show itself wasn't nominated.
It's a distinctive show, it's just not quite like anything on television
and it's so much fun to work on and it's really a privilege."
>> read more
>> more Emmy talk; read and comment in our forum
[July 4, 2006]
Don't underestimate Emmy King Kelley
LA Times / Tom O'Neil: Gold Derby
[excerpt] "Boston Legal" just made the finalist list for best drama
series and may make the final, final cut on Thursday morn when nominees
are trumpeted. For the past two years most Emmy pundits failed to
foresee the victories by "The Practice"/ "Boston Legal" stars James
Spader and William Shatner. Kelley has been behind the most acting wins
(33) and nominations (96). Spader just made this year's finalist list
for best drama actor, so it's likely his name will pop up again on
Thursday morn, along with Shatner and Candice Bergen. >> read more
>>Emmy talk in our forum
Boston
Legal theme song vocalist
Billy
Valentine is currently recording a new CD. He has graciously given us a
potential track from his sessions to download. When his CD is available,
we'll make all the details available here. Listen to Billy Valentine
singing "I'm Traveling Light"
>> mp3
[June 22, 2006]
Boston Legal on air in India
Indiantelevision.com - English general entertainment channel
Star World will air the courtroom drama Boston Legal every Wednesday
at 8 pm from 21 June. Episodes will repeat every Thursday at 11 am and
on Sunday at 4 pm.
Aye,
Aye Captain! Comedy Central to Roast William Shatner
PRNewswire - Comedy Central is taking command and putting William
Shatner in the hot seat. Shatner is confirmed to brazenly travel where
only the strongest have survived, as the all-comedy network's newest
Roastee. The show is scheduled to tape in August in Los Angeles. "The
COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of William Shatner" will air on Sunday, August 20
at 10:00 p.m.
>> read more
Shatner Leads ATAS Hall of Fame Quintet
Zap2it.com - The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has selected
five honorees to earn induction into the Academy's Hall of Fame, a crew
led by "TJ Hooker" star William Shatner. After being robbed of Emmys
over the years for his work on "Star Trek" and "Rescue 911," Shatner has
now scored Emmys in consecutive years for his work on "The Practice" and
"Boston Legal." The induction ceremony has yet to be scheduled.
>> read more>>
more articles & comment in our forum
Golden years busy ones for Happy Homemaker
NWANews.com by Eric E. Harrison
David E. Kelley has featured Betty White in guest appearances that are
definitely at odds with her previous television images. “I’ve killed a
man and held up a convenience store twice, and I’ve kidnapped my best
friend out of a retirement home. I don’t know what crime he’s going to
come up with next.” >>
read more>>
comment in our forum
Shatner Still In Center Seat - Conducting?
SliceofSciFi.com
William Shatner will take up the baton as Celebrity Guest Conductor for
the 21st Annual TD Banknorth Pops by the Sea concert August 6, 2006, 5
p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Hyannis Village Green, Cape Cod. Although William
Shatner has ascended the podium numerous times to accept some of the
most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry, this will be his
very first time conducting a live orchestra.
>> read more>>
comment in our forum
[May 23, 2006] New
cast member?
Television Week reports that station executives were teased with the
promise that a male star will be added to the "Boston Legal" cast, and
affiliates responded positively to other parts of the new slate.
[May 8, 2006]
Season 1 DVD + Bonus: The Practice episodes
Best Buy announced it is offering an exclusive special edition of the
Boston Legal season 1 DVD which also contains 4 episodes from Season 8 of
The Practice.
[April 28, 2006]
Boston Legal Renewed
TVGuide.com | Ausiello Report
April 28, 6:40pm - You read it here first: ABC has renewed Boston Legal for
a 22-episode third season. The network wouldn't comment, but my spies say
it's a done deal.
[April 24, 2006] ABC
series ratings | CNN.com
[excerpt] "Commander" continues to rank as the network's second-most
"upscale" show, behind only "Boston Legal," as measured by ratings among
viewers aged 18-49 from households earning $100,000 or more.
Legal
Regal Candice
Ladies' Home Journal | May 2006
[excerpt] Candice Bergen, 59, who plays Shirley Schmidt on the ever-popular
series Boston Legal opens up to Ladies’ Home Journal about kissing costar
Tom Selleck, being married, aging and finding spirituality. On Secret silly
things she does: My daughter and I like to reenact moments from…well, you
know that section of Us magazine called ‘Stars: They’re Just Like Us’? We
do a lot of that. Look: [Candice Bergen] taking out garbage! [Candice
Bergen] washing the dog!”
Thanks, CBFan, for transcribing
>> read full article in our forum
[April 22, 2006] "You can
be my stand-in any time"
Tuesday's "Race Ipsa" guest star
Deb
Hiett relates an amusing rehearsal moment during the shooting of her
scene as Cindy, Dr. Sydney Fields [Peter MacNicol] assistant. It involves
the elusive David E. Kelley and a memorable prank.
>> read
more at DebHiett.com
[April 19, 2006]
"Los Angeles" -
the season finale
The final episode of season two - 2x27 - is entitled "Los Angeles" and
resumes where "Spring Fever" [2x26] left off, with Alan and Denny taking on
a case in LA. Both episodes will be shown back-to-back in a two hour finale
May 16.
From the ABC press release: Actress
Jeri Ryan
("The OC," "Boston Public") will guest-star ... Courtney Rae -- the
beautiful, sexy hostess of "The Phoenix," a fictional reality television
series. Courtney is charged with attempted murder after shooting a member
of the paparazzi who was stalking her.
[Ed. note: Jeri has a solid Star Trek pedigree as Seven of Nine in
"Voyager" as well as a David Kelley gene, Ronnie on "Boston Public".] >>
Warning: Los Angeles spoilers in forum
[April 18, 2006]
New York misses
Ivan
Boston Legal was not broadcast in New York City due to "Breaking News: Tram
Rescue"! This affected upstate NY as well as some of NJ and PA. WABC
apparently time shifted the episode to 2:05am Wednesday morning. Since one
of the most important Nielsen regions were shut out, this site is
providing a 20-min. video clip from "Ivan the Incorrigible". These
are windows media streaming only - no downloads in
keeping with this sites decision not to 'distribute' copyrighted material.
By the way, last I heard, no one was seriously hurt in the NY tram
incident.
[April 13, 2006]
ABC at the upfront: Lots of holes to fill
by Toni Fitzgerald |
MediaLifeMagazine.com
[excerpt] ABC has had the biggest ratings bumps and the most-buzzed-about
shows the past two seasons, and so you might think that it is in the best
shape heading into next month’s upfront. ABC is the only network that’s
grown among adults 18-49 this season, up 8 percent from a 3.8 rating to a
4.1. Safely returning: “Desperate Housewives,” “Lost,” “Grey’s
Anatomy,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Boston Legal,” “20/20”.
>> read more>>
comment in our forum
[April 11, 2006]
Robert Wagner cast in season finale
Sign On San Diego - Actor Robert Wagner (“Hart To Hart”) was in Escondido
Thursday taping television commercials with Angelo Damante, the owner of
Mercedes-Benz of Escondido. Wagner told Damante and longtime friend,
sportscaster Charlie Jones, that his next TV assignment is to head up the
West Coast law office on ABC's quirky series, “Boston Legal.”
>>
Warning: Spring Fever spoilers in forum
[April
10, 2006] The busy
man had a car accident!
William Shatner was at the 30th Anniversary Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in
Long Beach, California on April 8, 2006. Apparently, according to the
images and captions at
wireimage.com, "William Shatner assesses the damage sustained to his
car due to an accident he had during qualifying for the 30th Anniversary
Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race April 7." >>
comment
[April 8, 2006] Boston Legal Cast and
Producers Panel May 15
The cast and producers of Boston Legal will have a panel discussion in New
York City May 15 at the Museum of Television and Radio. It's open to the
public and tickets are $15. This is the night before their ABC Upfront
presentations to the advertisers. Thanks to Lauren for this news.
>> more in
our forum
[April 5, 2006]
Boston Legal Wins Peabody Award
Peabody.uga.edu - The winners of the 65th Annual Peabody Awards were
announced today. Peabody Award recipients stand as hallmarks of excellence in
news, documentary, comedy, drama, education and public service. ABC`s "Boston
Legal," a David E. Kelley dramedy that uses a blue-chip Beantown law firm`s
civil cases as springboards to comment about issues from the death penalty to
credit-card companies` predatory practices to morning-after contraceptives.
David E. Kelley's series about a blue-chip Boston law firm somersaults from
comedy to drama to stinging political commentary with acrobatic assurance and
undisguised glee. The George Foster Peabody Awards are often cited as the
most prestigious awards in electronic media. Each year, from more than one
thousand entries, the Peabody Board selects outstanding works exhibiting
excellence, distinguished achievement, and meritorious service by radio and
television networks, stations, cable television organizations, producing
organizations, and individuals. >> comment
on the award in our forum
Parker Posey gets killer role in 'Boston Legal'
Hollywood Reporter By Nellie Andreeva
Parker Posey will star in three episodes of ABC's drama "Boston Legal."
She will play Marlene Stanger, a recent transfer from another firm. Nicknamed
"The Squid" after the only animal in popular mythology that can kill a shark,
Stanger is a BlackBerry-carrying politico looking to make partner.
[March 29, 2006] Lead-in Changes
In the ever-experimental 9-10pm Tuesday slot, ABC is tossing another
series against the board to see if it'll stick. According to
ABCMedianet. April 18
will see "Less Than Perfect" as Boston Legal's opening act. No, that's the
name of the show, not my personal opinion. LTP follows "According To Jim"
and back-to-back eps of "Hope and Faith" because, you know, they're such
lead-in gold. "Commander in Chief" moves to Thursdays at 10:01pm, also on
April 18. Thanks, TopDog, for that scoop.
>> Render your opinions in our forum's ratings thread.
[March 28, 2006]
Earth to ABC: Kelley preps 'Mars' attack
by Nellie Andreeva, Hollywood Reporter
David E. Kelley has a new project at ABC called Life on Mars, based on the
BBC sci-fi drama that launched this past January. The story is about a
detective who lives in the 21st century, tho following a car accident
inexplicably finds himself living and working in the 1970's. Kelley will
write and exec produce the pilot, which is targeting a Fall 2007 debut. >>
comment about the article in our forum
[March 21, 2006]
Season Finale May 16
ABC just announced the Boston Legal two-hour season finale. It will air
Tuesday, May 16, from 9pm - 11pm ET/PT.
Thanks to topdog for this timely alert.
>> more
info in our forum
[March 11, 2006]
A Slew of Shows Expected to Be Axed
mediaplanner.com
A biggish number of television shows won't be returning for the fall season.
But while networks will be talking up new series in development as well as
returning shows at next week's pre-upfront meetings with media buyers, failed
shows will be more or less swept under the carpet, Media Life writes. As
ratings improve for ABC, shows that might have survived in other seasons are
at risk. Boston Legal ... is expected to survive.
>> read more
[March
10, 2006] Bill looked over at me and he goes, “Energize”
The
dvd is now on sale for The Museum of Television & Radio's 2005 William S.
Paley Television Festival Boston Legal Panel.
See
images and quotes in our forum. Mark Valley: I was a little daunted today. I think one day we're
working, Candice was there, and Bill was there, and Shelly Long was there.
These are the people that... You know and Betty... William Shatner: Don’t say you grew up with them. Mark Valley: These are all shows my parents would tell me about.
[March 9, 2006]
"Melissa's"
Pilot
Marisa Coughlan [Melissa Hughes on Boston Legal] has landed one of the leads
in ABC's comedy pilot The untitled sisters project. It revolves around two
sisters who live together despite having grown up under different
circumstances -- one rich, one poor. Coughlan, who is wrapping a multiepisode
arc on ABC's "Boston Legal," will play the hardworking news producer sister.
[July update: The series didn't get picked up.]
William S. Paley Television Festival
Boston Legal Panel
The DVD from the March 15, 2005 Museum of Television & Radio's Boston Legal
panel went on sale today for $19.95. Contents include the Cast & Creative
Team Onstage, Introduction by David E. Kelley, the full panel discussion with
James Spader, William Shatner, Betty White, Mark Valley, Rene Rene
Auberjonois, David E. Kelley, Bill D'Elia and Scott Kaufer, audience
questions [editor note: I asked a question of the panel] and "At the Firm",
highlighted comments from the panelists. The
audio and a transcript of the
panel has been on this site for the past year.
>> order
>> read press release>> more
info in our forum
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"Up Till Now" by William Shatner
Bill looked over at me and he goes, “Energize”
William S. Paley Television Festival
Boston Legal Panel
[February 13, 2009]
[December 10, 2007]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
"James Spader and
James Gandolfini are both superb, and Spader transcends acting,
giving real expression to Kelley’s words. But his performance, as
great as it may be, belongs to Kelley. Spader could surprise again."
Aloha
Motel
mp3: 
[April
10, 2006]
[March 29, 2006]
[March 21, 2006]