May 14, 2008
Boston Legal may have been renewed for another season but that doesn't mean that ABC will run the legal dramedy for a long time. The network has just decided that the show's fifth season will also be its last.
According to ABC president Steve McPherson, Boston Legal will bow out with a 13-episode run in the fall, which will push the show just past the 100-episode mark.
May 13, 2008
ABC, the number two network in all the land (and only behind FOX because of the Super Bowl and American Idol), had its upfront presentation early this morning. The network unveiled its Fall schedule, and it's pretty hard to get excited about it. Nothing against ABC – the schedule is good, probably the best, top to bottom, of any network – it's just that there weren't many openings this time around. Last season ABC launched eight new shows in the Fall, the most of any network. For the most part, ABC hit a homerun with Dirty Sexy Money, Pushing Daisies, Private Practice, Samantha Who?, and Eli Stone in the mid-season.
Networks rarely have so many returning second-year shows. Because of this, ABC had very little work to do this pilot season. There are only two new shows on the Fall schedule, with two more targeted for the mid-season. Continue reading for a detailed description of the schedule and new shows.
May 12, 2008
While many networks might be in trouble next Fall due to the writers' strike shrinking the new pilot season, ABC is looking quite good. It has a solid stable of returning favorites (Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives), hit reality shows (The Bachelor, Dancing with the Stars) and a solid 2007 freshman class that will return for sophomore seasons (Pushing Daisies, Dirty Sexy Money, Samantha Who?). This doesn't leave much room for new or bubble shows, so this season ABC is cleaning out its closet, dumping a lot of iffy shows while picking up a few gems from other networks.
May 5, 2008
Men In Trees has been canceled. The Anne Heche-led series has had its fair share of ups and downs over its short life. It has had its moments (especially when placed after Grey's Anatomy on the schedule) but Men In Trees turned into one of those shows that suffered from schizophrenic scheduling, ABC moving it all around its prime time landscape, as well as keeping it off the air for long stretches of time. Now, it is gone for good. The Hollywood Reporter took a look at a number of so-called “on the bubble” shows today and their conclusions are somewhat surprising. Keep reading to find out the possible (probable, maybe) fates of Reaper, Moonlight, Boston Legal and more.
April 30, 2008
Last week on Boston Legal, we saw Episode 4.18, "The Court Supreme," which followed Alan Shore (James Spader) as he presented an appeal to the Supreme Court regarding a mentally challenged man who was unfortunately convicted of statutory rape. Lorraine Weller (Saffron Burrows) on the other hand, approached Katie Lloyd (Tara Summers) with unexpected news about Jerry Espenson's (Christian Clemenson) girlfriend. In tonight's episode, we'll be seeing more of the Legal crew as Denny Crane (William Shatner) does something very unexpected.
Boston Legal's Episode 4.19, entitled "Indecent Proposals" will air tonight in its new timeslot at 10pm. Read on to see what's to come in tonight's episode.
February 26, 2008
Emmy Award-winning actor William Shatner, known most for his roles on Star Trek and ABC's Boston Legal, has signed with Big Screen Entertainment Group (BSEG) on multiple projects. The actor and the full service entertainment company have already begun production on their first joint effort.
"We are beyond thrilled to be working with William Shatner, one of the most beloved and respected actors of our time," BSEG's CEO Kimberley Kates said. "After achieving icon status playing Captain James T. Kirk on Star Trek, he continues to entertain audiences every week on ABC's Boston Legal, 40 years later: Truly an amazing career."