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Mark-Paul Gosselaar is Back to TV with "Raising The Bar"
TNT has given the greenlight to RAISING THE BAR (working title), the latest series from the mastermind of legal dramas, Emmy®-winner Steven Bochco. The series, which stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar (NYPD Blue), Gloria Reuben (ER) and Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), follows the lives and cases of young lawyers who have been friends since law school, but who now work on opposing sides. TNT has ordered 10 episodes of RAISING THE BAR, which was created by Bochco and lawyer/writer David Feige (I...
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Star Trek Fans Beaming with The Original Series Season 1 BD Live News
Original at topix.com
• Wed, Jul 1
There may be no new Boston Legal episodes, but William Shatner is keeping very busy these days.
Chenoweth to play OK Mozart
Original at Tulsa World
• Sun, Jun 14
OK The pilot for another show — "Legally Mad," created by David E. Kelly, the man behind "Boston Legal," "Picket Fences" and "The Practice" — was not picked up by the networks. "It was a huge surprise that 'Legally Mad' wasn't picked up," she said. ...
Next on Boston Legal: The Gods Must Be CrazyOriginal at video.baamboo.com
• Tue, Jun 9
Boston Legal, Season 4, Episode 19, "The Gods Must Be Crazy". "Denny Crane: Commander in Chief." video.baamboo.com
Behind the Scenes with William Shatner & Delta GoodremOriginal at video.baamboo.com
• Mon, Jun 8
Watch Boston Legal on ION Television Weeknights 8|7c video.baamboo.com
'Weeds,' 'Rescue Me,' 'Dexter' are what exactly
Original at The Envelope
• Sun, Jun 7
CA The Office" or "Boston Legal"? When you're watching them, it doesn't really matter if your favorite show is technically a comedy or a drama, but come Emmy time it sure does, and things get a little blurrier every year. "Weeds" and "Rescue Me" both ...
DVD Review: BOSTON LEGAL Season Five.
Original at Crimespree Cinema
• Fri, May 22
By MysterLynch(jeremy@crimespreemag.com) That said, the ending is absurd and vintage Boston Legal. In the end, we all knew that Denny and Alan would live happily ever after. From start to finish, BL was about the power of freindship and love. So while I am sad saying goodbye to Denny Crane and Alan Shore, I can't help but smile at the memor...
The Gavones: il cartoon di William Shatner su you tube
Original at TVblog.it
• Thu, May 21
Italy Seguendo le attività dell'attore, che abbiamo visto recentemente come interprete del legal drama creato da David E.Kelley dal titolo Boston Legal, ho scoperto che ha deciso di sperimentare un'altra maniera di fare intrattenimento: i cartoni animati. ...
Broadway musical promises to be altogether ooky
Original at Arizona Daily Star
• Fri, May 15
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AZ James Spader is trading in Boston for Broadway. Producer Jeffrey Richards says the star of TV's "Boston Legal" as well as the film "Sex, Lies and Videotape," will make his Broadway debut in the world premiere of David Mamet's "Race. ...
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Great Intelligent Show
Original at Boston Legal
• Thu, May 14
By Sashan It took me quite a while to find Boston Legal. but ever since I found it it kept me up at nights :) There's lots of great series out there and I'm quite a fan of some, but thinking of the top of my head I can't remember one series that would fell like this one. They make you think (no matter what side you...
DVD: Boston Legal Season 5 (TBC)
Original at Independent
• Thu, May 7
UK Meanwhile, Denny Crane (Shatner) continues to battle with Alzheimer's, and Shirley Schmidt (Candice Bergen) plans her wedding. Part sitcom, part talk show, in which the main protagonists rant about issues of the day (the Iraq war, Roman Catholicism), ...
The final season of Boston Legal arrives on DVD and M&C's giving ...
Original at monstersandcritics.com
• Fri, May 1
Headlining the outstanding ensemble cast are James Spader (Secretary, Sex Lies and Videotape) and William Shatner (“Star Trek”), starring in their respective Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning roles as two unlikely kindred spirits among the brigade of ...
Inside track: Emmy race for best TV drama actor
Original at The Envelope
• Thu, Apr 23
By tomoneil Michael Chiklis, "The Shield" Patrick Dempsy, "Grey's Anatomy" * Laurence Fishburne," CSI" Michael C Hall, "Dexter" ** Jon Hamm, "Mad Men" ** Hugh Laurie, "House" ** Denis Leary, "Rescue Me" * Jonathan Rhys Meyers, "The Tudors" Bill Paxton, "Big Love" James Spader, "Boston Legal" **
Great Intelligent Show
Original at Boston Legal
• Mon, Apr 13
By mksimith2 Boston Legal was one of the best show on TV in the past few years( along with The West Wing and The Family Guy). It was funny, touching, made you think and had some of the best characters ever on TV. At the root of of the show were William Shatner's and James Spader's characters Denny Crane and Alen...
Celebrating William Shatner at 78
Original at Cinematical
• Sun, Mar 22
CA In recent years, I never missed an episode of Shatner as Denny Crane in Boston Legal -- he and James Spader had a chemistry rarely seen on TV -- but I've missed seeing him on the big screen. I've always heard great things about Roger Corman's The ...
Reposting from "Fireside Chats from Hollywood" blog at TVGuide.com
Original at http
• Fri, Jan 16
By gollysunshine Led by brilliant, charismatic, and skillful actors in James Spader, William Shatner, and Candice Bergen, as well as the others, Boston Legal specializes in odd-ball, off-center, ridiculous-sounding cases. But Kelley always grounds them in solid law, which is the signature allure of...
David E. Kelley Still Exists, Barely
Original at Macleans
• Fri, Dec 19
By Jaime Weinman Kelley can hardly be considered washed-up, since Boston Legal did turn out some good episodes throughout its run, and he even managed to offer something fun that he hadn’t given us before: outright fourth-wall breaking. But to some extent he’s been replaced by other people who do similar...
Entertainment Wrap Up: December 9, 2008
Original at pollyprissypants.ca
• Tue, Dec 9
By pollyprissypants TV Squad weighs in on the Boston Legal series finale. I enjoyed watching this show but never watched religiously. It dealt with some weighty issues very well and had some stellar acting…plus it had The Shatner…but I think this was it’s time to go. I’ll miss those balcony chats between Denny an...
Boston Legal: 55 Million McCain/Palin Supporters 'Idiots' and Bloggers 'Entry-Level Life Forms'
Original at NewsBusters.org
• Tue, Nov 18
By Kristen Fyfe ALAN SHORE:" Plumber, unlicensed. (Chuckles) SCHMIDT:" are-- are they the real Americans? SCHMIDT:" God, I wept that night. (Chuckles) did you? SCHMIDT:" I still have to say, though, as heartened as I am by the election and by America... SHIRLEY SCHMIDT" What?
Opinion: 30 Rock - “Believe in the Stars”
Original at memles (WordPress)
• Thu, Nov 6
By Myles I could really go on and on with this, folks - what tonight’s 30 Rock lacked in plot development or quiet moments of reflection it gained in sheer insanity, ranging from enormous numbers of social experiments of varying morality to the idea that anyone could watch Boston Legal nine times (...
Opinion: David E. Kelley back in Emmy arena with new legal TV series
Original at The Envelope
• Fri, Oct 17
By tomoneil Looks like NBC may put David E. Kelley back in the Emmy game. Now that production is winding down for the final season of "Boston Legal," producer-writer Kelley just got the good news that the peacock net will showcase his next legal drama, a TV genre that's enabled Kelley to strike a mother lo...
crossovers recs for hp mostly and one j2 fic...
Original at THE MYSTIC DREAMER
• Sun, Oct 5
By mysticdreamer32 As if poor Alan dosn't have enough to deal all ready it winds up with Draco.) Crossover Fandom Boston Legal Rating: PG Main Characters: Draco Malfoy, Alan Shore Summary:So now he was standing outside Crane, Poole and Schmidt, ...
Opinion: Boston Legal, season 3
Original at my.opera.com
• Sat, Oct 4
By address-withheld@my.opera.com.invalid (Georgius the Peasant) I suppose we better work this out." Does it have to be now?" Well, it is the season. Peace on Earth...love for your fellow man..." Wait. What was that?" Love for your fellow man'?" No, before that." Peace on Earth'?" Liberal. I knew it!" Jeffrey Coho and Brad Chase, Boston Legal 3x10: The Nutcrackers
Boston Legal - Episode 5.01 - Smoke Signals - Review
Original at Spoiler TV
• Sat, Sep 20
By DarkUFO(noreply@blogger.com) Boston Legal begins its final season on Monday with the first of 13 brand new episodes. What started as “just a spin-off of The Practice” has morphed into its own entity, at the same time funny, charming, witty, sad, painful, and crass. I don’t think there will ever be a duo quite like Denny Cra...
DVD Review: Boston Legal - Season Four
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Sep 18
By Garon Cockrell The gang of Crane Pool & Schmidt are back in the fourth season of Boston Legal arriving on DVD September 23. There are new and familiar faces, and the usual sexual tension is in full force this season.There is a reason Boston Legal is one of the best shows on television and despite its short...
Fanfiction: Do You Take this Man? by lyrastar [FRT-17]
Original at squidge.org
• Wed, Sep 3
Pairing: Denny/Alan Rating: FRT-13ish Word count: 4K Disclaimers: DEK owns Boston Legal, but he's on probation as far as I'm concerned. Legalese to be taken with a measure of salt. I tried, but... Current events are not as current as ...
Boston Legal: No Brain Left Behind
Original at TV Fodder
• Fri, Aug 1
By Richard On the balcony, Denny and Alan are dressed in rented uniform, back to discussing politics and Denny's desire for a a tank. Alan urges Denny to be ready to stand by Lorraine, who might need their help if Shirley or the senior partners through any heat her way.
Boston Legal: Roe Vs. Wade: The Musical
Original at TV Fodder
• Fri, Aug 1
By Richard The episode ends with Alan and Denny on the balcony as always. Alan is extremely impressed with Katie's lawyer skills, but turns to a more somber subject when he reveals a high school love once had an abortion, infuriating Alan, who wanted a say in the matter. Alan is conflicted about having a...
Boston Legal: Mad About You
Original at TV Fodder
• Fri, Aug 1
By Richard The episode begins with Denny coming upon a murder scene of his neighbor Walt, who has been bludgeoned in the had by his wife Penelope. Denny wanders onto the scene and, after embracing/groping Penelope, agrees to defend her. A typical media flurry bombards Denny, but not everyone is thril...
Fanfiction: Tasting Tea On His Lips, Boston Legal, Alan/Brad
Original at The Rareslash Community
• Sat, Jul 12
By Katty I have no idea if this is allowed here or not - I know there's comms for Alan/Denny, but this pairing seems kinda rare, so... Title: Tasting Tea On His Lips Author: Katty, aka [info] merry_gentry Fandom: Boston Legal ...
Boston Legal - Episode 5.03 - Dances With Wolves
Original at Spoiler TV
• Tue, Jul 8
By DarkUFO(noreply@blogger.com) The next day, as Shirley and Alan are asking him if he’s okay two policemen come to Denny’s office to arrest him because he was carrying a concealed weapon. Heh heh. In pure Denny style, he was actually carrying multiple concealed weapons. They removed 3 from him the night of the mugging and 5 th...
Opinion: Boston Legal: The Court Supreme
Original at TV Squad
• Wed, Apr 23
By Paul Goebel I must admit, Mr. Kelley had me at "THE United States Supreme Court." This was a real test for Alan. On one hand, how does he justify defending a man convicted of raping a child? On the other hand, how will his huge ego be able to pass up the opportunity to argue in front of the highest court in the cou...
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Podcast: TV Addict Interview: UNHITCHED Star Craig Bierko
Original at the TV addict
• Sun, Mar 2
By theTVaddict Executive produced by the Farrelly Brothers and featuring an incredibly like-able cast including Craig Bierko [BOSTON LEGAL], Rashida Jones [THE OFFICE], Johnny Sneed and Shaun Majumder. Fox’s new comedy UNHITCHED is pretty much what one imagines you’d get when you combine the likes of SEINFELD with THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY. more…) Remember SEINFELD? That little show where three guys and a girl sat around and mercilessly dissected every flaw in their significant other’s lives? Well apparently you’re not the only one. Executive produced by the Farrelly Brothers and featuring an incredibly like-able cast including Craig Bierko [BOSTON LEGAL], Rashida Jones [THE OFFICE], Johnny Sneed and Shaun Majumder. [...] [read the full post]
ABC Announces Return Schedule
Original at Your Entertainment Now
• Wed, Feb 20
By Russ T.C. Series Returning Include “Boston Legal,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Lost,” “Samantha Who?” and “Ugly Betty” “Grey’s Anatomy” returns Thursday, April 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) with five original episodes.
Fic: Most Grievously Convinced (Boston Legal)
Original at polkadotsnplaid (Livejournal)
• Wed, Feb 13
By Little Miss Sarcasm Fandom: Boston Legal Characters: Carl Sack. Mentions of Shirley Schmidt, Denny Crane, Alan Shore. Rating: PG Summary: After everything is said and done, Carl reflects. Author's Notes: Major spoilers for 4x13, Glow in the Dark. ...
Boston Legal fic search
Original at The Rareslash Community
• Wed, Jan 30
By Katherine Does anyone, anyone know where I can find Boston Legal slash that isn't Denny/Alan? Preferably something in the pairings of Alan/Brad, Brad/Jeffrey Coho or Alan/Jeffrey. Hell, any pairing with Garrett in would be good as well! ...
Boston Legal - Roe v. Wade - The Musical
Original at RSVP
• Wed, Jan 23
By GaYToR Last night's show was definitely not what I was expecting from the episode title. I guess I thought BL might be stealing an idea from the yearly musical episode of "Scrubs" but I should have known better. One thing for sure as a fan of BL, I know I should never expect the expected.
Boston Legal - Mad About You
Original at RSVP
• Wed, Jan 16
By GaYToR Denny Crane was at his best tonight. He hasn't been allowed to take a case in over 4 years since everyone, including Denny most of the time, wants to keep his perfect record of no losses. Could this be the show when Denny actually loses his first case?
What other shows need to have episodes online (besides 'Boston ...
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Fri, Dec 28
By Mandi Bierly b) an opportunity for me to post about how annoyed I am that Boston Legal (starring James Spader and William Shatner, pictured) isn't among the shows with full episodes on abc.com. c) a good time for you to whine about the shows you'd ...
Opinion: Tonight, try 'toons, ESPN or 'Boston Legal'
Original at Star-Telegram.com
• Tue, Dec 11
Boston Legal: According to a recent Hollywood Reporter ... er, report ... Boston Legal will air more first-run episodes during the writers strike, simply because BL honcho David E. Kelley, who does most of the scripts, is such a fast writer that he was able to complete lots of teleplays before the...
RSVP-TV on Scripted TV - Boston Legal: - Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.
Original at RSVP
• Wed, Dec 5
12/05/07 Boston Legal: - Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company. 01:34:32 am, Categories: Other Scripted Television Boston Legal - How can they be so on top of current issues? This week we finally got a new installment of Boston Legal. It has been the most exciting television for...
WGA Strike details - check to see which TV shows are stalled
Original at RLSLOG.net » Offtopic
• Thu, Nov 15
By Mr. X ABC Boston Legal: 15 episodes completed out of 22 episode order. Episode 7 to air tonight; episode 8 to go out December 4. Desperate Housewives: Production shut down. 10 episodes recorded; episode 9 to air December 2. Show expected to go on hiatus with 1 episode held back.
Opinion: Boston Legal: The Chicken and the Leg
Original at TV Squad
• Thu, Oct 11
By Paul Goebel I cannot begin this review without addressing how shocked I was with the opening scene. The very idea of a fifteen year old girl who contracts HIV made my jaw drop. I was shocked that a school would teach children that abstinence is the only effective way to avoid unwanted pregnancy and STD's. W...
The Spader Effect
Original at Hartford Courant
• Mon, Sep 17
By Hartford Courant Now that James Spader has won his third Emmy for an almost cartoonish portrayal of a lawyer on "Boston Legal," a role that probably never deserved a nomination in the first place. At least Spader’s costar William Shatner didn’t win again for his even smarmier and more cartoonish role on "Bo...
Shakeup At Boston Legal
Original at Contactmusic.com
• Thu, Jun 14
Four primary cast members of Boston Legal, Julie Bowen, Mark Valley, Rene Auberjonois and Constance Zimmer, have been fired, according to TV Guide
DVD Review: The Practice - Volume One
Original at Blogcritics
• Wed, Jun 13
By Kate C. Harding Set in Boston and serving as a precursor to the wildly popular Boston Legal, The Practice debuted in 1997 and enjoyed its own success. Following attorney Bobby Donnell (Dylan McDermott) as he struggles to keep his private practice afloat, the show is a fast-paced courtroom drama that use...
TV Review: Boston Legal - "Trial of the Century"
Original at Blogcritics
• Fri, Jun 1
By NancyGail Watching the spectacle are Paul Lewiston (Rene Auberjonois), Claire Simms (Constance Zimmer), and Brad Chase (Mark Valley). Paul, in the understatement of the year, notes the mediation went well. Brad asks Claire if Clarence hops in a joyful embrace with her like he does with Jerry. It's p...
TV Review: Boston Legal - "Guise 'n Dolls"
Original at Blogcritics
• Sun, Apr 29
By NancyGail Denny Crane (William Shatner) gets down to the business of law when Paul Lewiston (Rene Auberjonois), one of the firm's managing partners, tells him a potential new associate has arrived for an interview. Paul is concerned since Denny has a habit of speaking his mind, no matter how politi...
TV Review: Boston Legal - "Brotherly Love"
Original at Blogcritics
• Mon, Apr 16
By NancyGail On another front, Claire Simms (Constance Zimmer) spots her former assistant, Clarence Hall (Gary Anthony Williams) having a pleasant conversation with another woman. Since she and Clarence are in a relationship, Claire immediately decides she is being cheated on and dumps him.
Opinion: The Practice and Boston Legal: A Miscarriage of Justice
Original at Blogcritics
• Tue, Sep 19
By Christopher Soden Every so often the promos for Boston Legal air and I wonder who dreads it more. I hate it because for me it is almost pure torment, like being held prisoner in a room decorated with emaciated, melancholy waifs and velvet Elvises. My friends hate it because they must again listen to me clamor and...
Live Big, Part 2 of 2: Boston Legal TV Show Radio Podcast; Commentary on Boston Legal season 2, episode 16 with co-host Georgia Murray, episode guest star; published March 6, 2006; 58 min.
Original at Boston Legal TV Show Podcast
• Sat, Mar 4
Live Big, part 2 of 2: Boston Legal TV Show Radio Podcast Commentary; A story of fathers, daughters, partners, a new beginning, a final end, old flames, reconciliation, forgetting your life and living big. While trying to woo her back, Shirley Schmidt's ex-husband, Ivan Tiggs (Tom Selle...