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I am a huge fan of the TV show Boston Legal. To me the onscreen partnership between William Shatner (formerly known as Capt. James T Kirk of the spaceship USS Enterprise in Star Trek) and James Spader is something legends are created from. The chemistry between the two along with a superb script makes for a fantastic show and a pairing of actors who feed off each other. I believe ad-libs between the two while sharing a scene, are not uncommon.
[I am reminded of the live performances with Michael Palin and John Cleese of Monty Python fame, who set out to 'corpse' each other. Cleese won most times but in so doing the live action between the two sparked and lifted the performances and the audience's enjoyment too.]
Boston Legal’s underlying theme showcases an ageing lawyer (Denny Crane played by William Shatner), who is is in the early stages of that dreadful illness Alzheimers. The tragedy of Denny Crane is revealed through humour. Alzheimers is a serious illness and David E Kelly, the show’s creator, treats the seriousness with appropriate delicacy and dignity.
In Season 3 it seems the opening sequences are getting special attention. Like William Shatner using a kazoo to blurt out the show’s theme music is especially funny. Other intros are given the humour treatment too like, “Cue music!”.
The fad caught on and has been taken up by fans of the show. Below is one of the newer scenes developed by a fan where the James Bond opening sequence is set to the Boston Legal theme music. Enjoy!
Later in Series 3, Boston Legal features Michael J Fox who had a hit TV series with Spin City, until he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. He quit the show in order to focus his energies on fighting the illness, bringing more awareness to the disease and setting up and funding his foundation for Parkinson’s research. Boston Legal is an appropriate vehicle to showcase Parkinson’s.
Boston Legal, Alzheimers and Parkinson’s Disease
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Last night’s episode in SA had the two dresses as flamingoes….gorgeous! And yes, I understand what you are saying about their relationship.
I want a kazoo
Doll, I’ll fax you one. OK?!!
I wasn’t that keen when the series first started. But as the relationship between the two men has developed, so I have quietly become a fan. I love the closing scenes on the balcony with the whiskey and cigars.
I think William Shatner has finally earned himself a worthy reputation and following (I no longer picture him in spandex!). And as for James Spader, theres something decidedly yummy about that man!
I look forward to the third season - especially if Michael J Fox is in it!
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