Boston Legal
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- creation by Kelley
- In David E. Kelley
(1997–2002), The Practice (1997–2004), and Boston Legal (2004–08).
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- U.S. television history
- In Television in the United States: Prime time in the new century
…The Practice (ABC, 1997–2004) and Boston Legal (ABC, 2004–08), both created and produced by David Kelley, who had written for L.A. Law (NBC, 1986–94) and had created the legal comedy-drama Ally McBeal (Fox, 1997–2002).
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- Bergen
- In Candice Bergen
…high-powered lawyer in the series Boston Legal (2005–08) and received two more Emmy nominations. Bergen then returned to films, including Warren Beatty’s Rules Don’t Apply (2016), in which she played Howard Hughes’s secretary, and the romantic comedy Home Again (2017). She starred with Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda,
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- In Candice Bergen
- Fox
- In Michael J. Fox
…on several TV series, including Boston Legal; Rescue Me, for which he received an Emmy in 2009; The Good Wife; and Designated Survivor. He briefly starred in The Michael J. Fox Show (2013–14), a comedy in which he played a news anchor with Parkinson disease.
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- Henson
- In Taraji P. Henson
…as an associate lawyer on Boston Legal (2007–08). Henson garnered particular attention for her portrayal of Detective Joss Carter in the TV crime series Person of Interest (2011–13). Fans expressed grief—and even anger—when Carter, that show’s moral touchstone for honesty and integrity, was killed in a shoot-out with a crooked…
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- Shatner
- In William Shatner: Star Trek and later acting credits
…enough to precipitate a spin-off, Boston Legal (2004–08), which revolved around his relationship with a younger lawyer. The role earned Shatner Golden Globe and Emmy awards for outstanding supporting actor in a drama in 2005. He subsequently starred in the sitcom \$#*! My Dad Says (2010–11). His later TV credits…
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- Spader
- In James Spader
…in 2005 and 2007, for Boston Legal.
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- White
- In Betty White
…acted on That ’70s Show, Boston Legal, and the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. In 1996 she won an Emmy for her guest appearance on The John Larroquette Show.
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