Boston Legal (TV Series)

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Original title: Boston Legal
Year: 2004
Running time: 40 min.
Country: United States
Director: David E. Kelley (Creator), Mike Listo, Bill D'Elia, Robert Yannetti, Steve Robin, James R. Bagdonas, Jeff Bleckner, Arlene Sanford, Lou Antonio, John Terlesky, Jeannot Szwarc, Mel Damski, Ron Underwood, Stephen Cragg, Adam Arkin, Tom Verica, Eric StoltzSee 9 More
Screenwriter: David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch, Janet Leahy, Susan Dickes, Michael Reisz, Sanford Golden, Karen Wyscarver, Phoef Sutton, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Andrew Kreisberg, Jonathan Shapiro, Craig Turk, Jill Goldsmith, Scott Kaufer, Peter Ocko, Jeff RakeSee 12 More
Music: Danny Lux
Cinematography: James R. Bagdonas, Michael Lohmann
Cast: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Rene Auberjonois, Mark Valley, Julie Bowen, Christian Clemenson, Gary Anthony Williams, John Larroquette, Tara Summers, Henry Gibson, Constance Zimmer, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra
Producer: David E. Kelley Productions, 20th Century Fox Television. Broadcast by: American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
Genre: TV Series. Drama | Comedy-Drama. Courtroom Drama / Lawyers. Spin-off
Synopsis: TV Series (2004-2008). 5 Seasons. 101 Episodes. Led by an Emmy Award-winning cast, Boston Legal returns for its fifth and final season to tell the professional and personal stories of a group of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. Sometimes irreverent and funny, sometimes intense and moving, Boston Legal prides itself on being at the forefront of issue-oriented television, often addressing issues that are underreported by the media. Fast-paced and wildly comedic, the series confronts social and moral issues, while its characters continually stretch the boundaries of the law.

Back-to-back Emmy Award winners James Spader and William Shatner play Alan Shore and Denny Crane, unlikely kindred spirits among the brigade of high-priced litigators at Crane Poole & Schmidt. In addition, Shirley Schmidt (played by five-time Emmy winner Candice Bergen), a founding partner of the firm, continues to help bring order to the chaotic office. She keeps a vigilant eye on all, particularly on Denny Crane, with whom she shares a checkered past.

Continuing to keep the office staff in tow is no-nonsense senior partner Carl Sack (Emmy Award winner John Larroquette), yet another ex-boyfriend of Shirley's, who has a newfound respect for the quirky team. Added to the mix are Jerry Espenson (Emmy Award winner Christian Clemenson), Shore's friend and fellow lawyer who suffers from Aspergers syndrome; and Katie Lloyd (Tara Summers), a young associate who is proving that she can run with the big dogs in the Boston offices.

Boston Legal stars James Spader as Alan Shore, John Larroquette as Carl Sack, Christian Clemenson as Jerry Espenson, Tara Summers as Katie Lloyd, with Candice Bergen as Shirley Schmidt and William Shatner as Denny Crane.

Boston Legal was created by David E. Kelley. Kelley, Bill D'Elia, Mike Listo and Lawrence Broch are executive producers. The series, which premiered October 3, 2004, is produced by David E. Kelley Productions in association with Twentieth Century Fox Television, and premiered October 3, 2004.

Awards: 2009: Emmy: 4 Nominations, Including Best Directing and Supporting Actors

2008: Emmy: 7 Nominations, Including Best Drama Series and Actor (James Spader)

2007: Emmy: Best Actor in Drama Series (James Spader). 6 Nominations

2006: Emmy: Best Guest Actor (Clemenson) and Sound Mixing. 7 Nominations

2005: Emmy: Best Actor (Spader) and Supporting Actor (Shatner) in Drama Series

2007: Nominated for Golden Globe: Sup. Actor in Series, miniserie o Movie for TV (Shatner)

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2005: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Candice Bergen)

2004: Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actor in Series (Shatner). 2 nominations

2008: Producers Guild Awards (PGA): Nominated for Best TV Series - Drama

2005: Producers Guild Awards (PGA): Nominated for Best TV Series - Drama

2006: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director in Comedy Series

2008: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): 3 Nominations including Best Ensemble Drama

2007: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): 2 Nominations including Best Ensemble Drama

2006: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): 2 Nominations including Best Ensemble Drama

2005: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): 4 Nominations including Best Ensemble Drama

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