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Ally McBeal [TV Series]
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Synopsis
Ally McBeal, despite low expectations from the network, proved to be a highly successful endeavor from writer/producer David E. Kelley. The notoriously tiny Calista Flockhart's neurotic portrayal of Ally fueled the show for six seasons, though it could not have lasted nearly as long without the insights of its eccentric supporting cast. Unique for its forays into the surreal, Ally McBeal as a show is as conflicted as its starring character. Half feministic endeavor, half a frustratingly traditional portrayal of lovelorn women, Ally McBeal danced precariously between law dramas of a more serious nature and Bridget Jones-esque "chick-shows." The series centered around the life of Ally McBeal, the quintessential "little girl lost," who, after graduating with a law degree from Harvard University, found herself in a law firm populated by an extraordinarily unconventional staff, including but not limited to Billy Thomas (Gil Bellows), her high school sweetheart. The show's premise allowed for quite a bit of creative freedom, and most episodes switched seamlessly from the thought-provoking (modern gender issues and sexual boundaries) to the absurd (remote control toilet flushers and pet frogs). Ally's quest for love and emotional fulfillment made for the heart of the series, along with the dark undertone of her often-questionable sanity. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

Cast

Jon Bon Jovi
Greg Germann Richard Fish
Zeljko Ivanek Judge Marshall Pink
Jane Krakowski Elaine Vassal
Phil Leeds Judge Happy Boyle
Jay Leggett Harry Pippin
Carol Locatell Judge Henrietta Fulham
Peter MacNicol John Cage
Audrie Neenan Mary Clarkston
Rusty Schwimmer Angela Tharp
Courtney Thorne-Smith Georgia Thomas
Dyan Cannon Judge Whipper Cane
James Mathers Judge Stephenson
Gil Bellows Billy Alan Thomas
Lisa Nicole Carson Renee Radick
Portia de Rossi Nelle Porter
Calista Flockhart Ally McBeal
Joshua Ryan Evans Oren Koolie

Production Crew

Judith Weiner Casting
Danny Lux Composer (Music Score)
David E. Kelley Executive Producer
Jeffrey Kramer Executive Producer
David E. Kelley Producer
David E. Kelley Screenwriter
David E. Kelley Show Creator
Year: 1997
Runtime: 60
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Television

Genre
Comedy Drama

Produced by
20th Century Fox Television
David E. Kelley Productions

Release
by FOX

Awards
1999 - Best Ensemble Performance- Comedy Series - Screen Actors Guild
1999 - Best Ensemble Acting in a Comedy Series - Screen Actors Guild
2000 - Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Series - Screen Actors Guild
2000 - Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical - Golden Globe
2000 - Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Golden Globe
2000 - Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Golden Globe
2000 - Best Ensemble Acting in a Comedy Series - Screen Actors Guild
2001 - Best Television Musical or Comedy - Golden Globe
2001 - Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Golden Globe