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Posted by: Jane.Singer on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 09:26 AM
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As "Boston Legal" returns to ABC on Tuesday at 10:00pm, there is great reason to celebrate. William Shatner and James Spader are fresh from their second consecutive Emmy wins, the show has a strong new lead-in, and ABC has given the program an unprecedented 27-episode commitment. They're off to a running start. |
 Above, James Spader (as Alan Shore) and William Shatner (as Denny Crane) in the season opener, "The Black Widow."
Photo ?2005 ABC, Inc / Carin Baer.In the September 27th episode of "Boston Legal," Heather Locklear guests stars as Kelly Nolan, a "cold-as-ice"? beauty dubbed "The Black Widow" by the media, who is on trial for poisoning her rich elderly husband. Alan Shore and Brad Chase are representing her, but Denny Crane wants to get involved in more ways than one.<p align="center"> <p align="center">Above, Heather Locklear and William Shatner share an onscreen moment. The two co-starred in the ABC-TV series "TJ Hooker" in the 80's.
Photo ?2005 ABC, Inc / Carin Baer.This season, viewers will be pleased that Candice Bergen is returning as Shirley Schmidt. She is joined by Rene Auberjonois as Paul Lewiston and Mark Valley as Brad Chase.<p align="center"> <p align="center">Above, William Shatner and Mark Valley discuss a pending court case.
Photo ?2005 ABC, Inc / Carin Baer.Newcomers include Julie Bowen who plays Denise Bauer, a "tough, smart senior associate who is on track to making partner and who won't let anything (including a messy divorce) stand in her way," Justin Mentell as Garrett Wells, "an ambitious junior associate who sometimes has trouble recognizing when to back off,"? and Ryan Michelle Bathe as Sara Holt, "another junior associate who is highly intelligent (first in her class, editor of the Law Review) but challenged when applying her book smarts to everyday law practice" at Crane, Poole and Schmidt.<p align="center"> <p align="center">Above (left to right): James Spader, William Shatner, Mark Valley, Justin Mentell, Rene Auberjonois, Candice Bergen, Julie Bowen and Ryan Michelle Bathe. Photo ?2005 ABC, Inc / Robert Trachtenberg.<p align="center"> <p align="center">Above, William Shatner, Mark Valley and James Spader in the season opener. Photo ?2005 ABC, Inc / Carin Baer."?Boston Legal"? is blessed with a strong cast of characters and the acting talent to match, but the actors are quick to acknowledge David E. Kelley for their success. During the September 18th Emmy broadcast when William Shatner took to the stage to accept the Best Supporting Actor - Drama Series Emmy for his portrayal of Denny Crane, his acceptance speech praised the show's Creator and Executive Producer. "David, I admire and respect your great talents. Thank your for the opportunity of working with people [such as] James Spader and the whole cast, the people behind the scenes, the writers and everything." He also thanked his wife, Elizabeth. <p align="center"> When James Spader received his Emmy last week as Best Actor ia a Drama Series, he started out with a thank you to his mother, and another thank you to his mother because he said he forgot to thank her last year. Then he went on to say that although his father never saw "Boston Legal,"? he thought his father "might have liked it. He wouldn't have known what the hell to make of my character, but I think Bill would have made him laugh. He certainly would have had an enormous crush on Candice Bergen - and most of all, I think he would have liked David Kelley." James Spader went on to say that David is a "wonderful writer."<p align="center"> <p align="center">Above, David E. Kelley, William Shatner, Julie Bowen and Rene Auberjonois at the ABC Summer Press Tour. Photo ?2005 ABC, Inc / Adam Larkey.In the past few weeks, ABC has increased their promotion of "Boston Legal" with TV ads, a billboard campaign and even a telephone hotline. Call 1-877-SUE-2WIN to hear the promo. There's also a Crane, Poole and Schmidt website which boasts a myriad of material including photos, video clips and even a dedicated "Boston Legal"? message board. Click here to go there directly. <p align="center"> The second season of "Boston Legal"? looks like it's going to be fast paced and exciting while still maintaining the darkly comedic and quirky qualities that endear it to audiences. Tune in Tuesdays at 10:00pm PT/ET on ABC.<p align="center"> Our kind thanks to Coral Petretti and ABC, Inc for their assistance with permissions for use of the photos within this article.
<p align="right">Contributed by Jane Singer and Sandy Moruzzi |
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