Celebrity birthdays: Nov. 8 Nov 9, 2009
Actress Courtney Thorne-Smith ( According to Jim, Ally McBeal ) is 42. Actress Parker Posey is 41. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
These characters can almost ruin an otherwise clever TV show Oct 25, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Do You Have a Question for the Cast of 'Ally McBeal'? Oct 23, 2009
Questions for 'Ally McBeal' Cast Members ... Do You Have a Question for the Cast of 'Ally McBeal ... Are you a fan of the hit TV show "Ally McBeal". (ABC News)
Jane Krakowski discusses ‘30 Rock,’ theater, and more Oct 14, 2009
Krakowski, 41, is known for her zany Jenna Maroney in 30 Rock and her equally funny turn earlier as Elaine Vassal on Ally McBeal. But she is actually a Broadway baby who grew up not far away in Parsippany, N.J.. (Boston Globe)
Infotainment Oct 4, 2009
Ally McBeal - the quirky TV comedy whose mini-skirted neurotic star, nose-whistling lawyers and unisex bathrooms found a worldwide audience - finally arrives in stores this week as a complete DVD series with all its original music intact. Seven years after the Emmy-winning series starring Calista. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Paris, Brad and Barack boosting Bainimarama? Sep 10, 2009
This sexy uber-cool image was initially the product of incredibly smart placement in hit TV shows like Ally McBeal, The Sopranos, Desperate Housewives and The West Wing. It has also had a huge boost from co-owner and marketing genius Lynda Resnick, who told Britain's Observer in 2005: "Of course I know everyone in the world. Every mogul, every movie star.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
I love ‘Grimedies'! Aug 27, 2009
And they are not dramadies, the term once applied to such David E. Kelley shows as Ally McBeal or the more recent Eli Stone, which are far more whimsical. Nor are they comedies with dramatic touches, such as Scrubs or dramas with comedic touches, like The Sopranos. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Australians in action Jul 19, 2009
A quick glance at her resume will tell you that the 36-year-old star from Victoria has a knack for quirky TV roles such as those on the series Ally McBeal, Arrested Development and currently, on the office comedy Better Off Ted. At 15, she changed her name Amanda Lee Rogers to Portia de Rossi as she struggled to find her identity and come to terms with her sexuality. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Grimedies provide all the drama in half the time Jul 12, 2009
Nor are they dramedies, the hourlong hybrid that David E. Kelley pioneered in the 1990s with shows such as Ally McBeal. Dramedies - from The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd to, more recently, Eli Stone - are fluffier and more whimsical. (Boston Globe)
Rockwell out of this world in 'Moon' Jul 11, 2009
Actress Lisa Nicole Carson ("Ally McBeal") is 40. Country singer Shannon Lawson is 36. (Fresno Bee)
In ‘Cheri,’ Pfeiffer rediscovers her love of acting Jul 3, 2009
She took off five years after 2002 s White Oleander to devote to her family, her two teenagers and husband David E. Kelley, the creator of TV shows including Ally McBeal and L.A. Law. Even now she and her agent, Chris Andrews of Creative Artists Agency, have a code name for worthy scripts. (Boston Globe)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 5-11 Jul 2, 2009
Singer-songwriter Vonda Shepard ("Ally McBeal") is 46. Bassist Ricky Kinchen of Mint Condition is 43. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 28-July 4 Jun 25, 2009
Actor Gil Bellows ("Ally McBeal") is 42 ... Actress Julianne Nicholson ("Law and Order: Criminal Intent,""Ally McBeal") is 38. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Life is beautiful Jun 18, 2009
In these respects, it echoes Ally McBeal and perhaps even owes something to the jagged cartoony tumble of Family Guy. "We have deliberately set out to jam pack the show with double the amount of scenes you would do in your average 30-minute comedy," Davies says, "because we found in many ways that's the way the mind works. If your mind is racing with ideas, as Simon's is, then the idea of a fast, jam-packed show is appealing.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Former 'Walton' now behind scenes in TV Jun 1, 2009
She did looping for the TV shows Ally McBeal and Boston Legal. Winston, the daughter of Mason City residents Hal and Carol Winston, got involved in a summer theater program when she was between fifth and sixth grades. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Ford 'delighted' over engagement May 15, 2009
Flockhart is best known for playing neurotic lawyer Ally McBeal in the popular TV series, which ran from 1997 to 2002 and won four Golden Globe awards. Ford was interviewed from the set of his new film, in which he plays a scientist. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
A labour of Love six years in the making Apr 28, 2009
But the 40-year-old Barkin insists on being on-set as a gesture of solidarity for his crew and cast, which also includes the elder Sutherland (in a first-time, co-starring role with his 30-year-old son), Rebecca Romijn ( Ugly Betty), Greg Germann ( Ally McBeal) and Sarah Roemer ( Disturbia). The affable Barkin hovers on the fringe of the action like a protective parent, visibly anxious, he explains, in part because he's spent the better part of the past six years trying to get this $6-million... (Globe and Mail)
They dont do dictation Apr 28, 2009
Elaine Vassal (Jane Krakowski), Ally McBeal. Elaine Vassal is the eccentric assistant to lawyer Ally McBeal (Calista Flockhart). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Amy Poehler leaves sketch TV of 'SNL' behind for role in new show from 'Office' team Apr 9, 2009
But I'm far from ready to dismiss "Parks and Recreation," which premieres at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 7, as a clone of "The Office." The show is in the manner of "The Office," in the way David E. Kelley series such as "Ally McBeal" and "Boston Legal" have shared their creator's mode and vision. Both comedies similarly leave awkward spaces where most sitcoms stuff punch lines, and both mine the workings of small-time bureaucracy for absurdist zingers and pathos. (Boston Globe)
FAMOUS ALUMNI: See which stars got their start on 'Guiding Light' Apr 2, 2009
But her biggest role was as the lead character in the Fox series Ally McBeal (1997-2002) ... Reunited with fellow GL alumni Calista Flockhart on Ally McBeal; currently starring in ABC's Private Practice. (USA Today)
Kooky visions Apr 1, 2009
OK, some might argue that weve seen it all before in the irritating Ally McBeal (although it was fun in the first few seasons) ... Then there is the perky young lawyer, Maggie (Julie Gonzalo) who reminds us why we fell out of love with Ally McBeal. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Han No Longer Solo Mar 23, 2009
Flockhart, who rose to fame as the star of hit TV show "Ally McBeal," plays a conservative pundit on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters.". FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Indy dependent: Mar 23, 2009
com reported that the Indiana-Jones star proposed to Flockhart, 44, known from the hit TV series Ally McBeal on Valentine's Day. No wedding date has been set, People magazine said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Uncaring character draws de Rossi Mar 22, 2009
QAre there any similarities between Veronica and your role on "Ally McBeal" ... I met with him and was talking about "Ally McBeal," assuming that he had seen it. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Then & Now: Stars Who Left Their Hit Shows Too Soon Mar 15, 2009
Like Delta Burke, Courtney Thorne-Smith asked to get out of her "Ally McBeal" contract at the end of the third season because of weight issues. But Courtney's problem was that she was getting too thin. (Fox News)
Chamber music Mar 15, 2009
Theres the one who confronts the murderer in a dramatic courtroom scene near the end of every episode (Matlock), a sleazy divorce lawyer who chases every pretty woman in sight (L.A. Law), and the kooky lady who has a vivid imagination including that of a recurrent dancing baby and a penchant for extremely short skirts in court (Ally McBeal). Now get ready for more hallucinations and legal tangles in the form of a lawyer who receives messages usually in the form of a George Michael song ... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jill Scott in HBO series debuting next week Mar 13, 2009
Who s in it of note: Portia de Rossi ( Ally McBeal ) is Ted s frosty, less than empathetic boss. The competition: Not too formidable, though there is another sitcom airing at that time, the increasingly popular freshman series on CBS, Gary Unmarried. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Volunteers sew hugs for kids Mar 8, 2009
"So what, you say.Well, it is a very big deal considering the movie was written and produced by one of Racine's native sons.Art Monterastelli grew up in Racine and is a 1975 graduate of St. Catherine's High School.He created and wrote the premier movie and was the film's executive producer.He is the son of Art and Joanne Monterastelli.``Total Recall 2070," the series, stars Michael Easton, who also stars in ``Ally McBeal. " The Showtime series is based on the 1990 film, ``Total Recall" starring... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Star lineup for ABC's Dancing Feb 10, 2009
Not only is she one of the countrys most respected and leading entertainment journalists, she has also appeared in numerous films, including Thank You For Smoking, Scream 2, Scream 3, Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat, and the television series 30 Rock, Project Runway, Charmed, Joey, Third Watch, Beverly Hills, 90210, Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, General Hospital, Just Shoot Me and Ally McBeal, among... (The Palm Beach Post)
Age of innocence Feb 9, 2009
Her first role was a guest spot on hit TV show ER, which she soon followed up with appearances on Ally McBeal, CSI and Friends. She insists she wasn't pushed into acting and is not a victim of overly ambitious stage parents; nor is her younger sister Elle, also an actress. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
It's the freakiest show Feb 8, 2009
Nemec admits the producers felt "some trepidation" taking over from Kelley - responsible for such hits as Ally McBeal and The Practice. They opted not to watch his pilot in order to stay focused on the stylish spirit that distinguished the British series. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Life On Mars Feb 8, 2009
The original pilot for the US remake, shot in Los Angeles by David E. Kelley ( Ally McBeal, The Practice), was rejected, with all roles bar the lead recast. That hardly inspires confidence but on the evidence here it was the right decision. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Dakota Fanning pushes forward Feb 8, 2009
She landed small parts on "ER," "Ally McBeal" and others. Then she auditioned and landed the role of Sean Penn's daughter in the heartwarming drama "I Am Sam," earning kudos for her performance as the determined child of a mentally challenged father fighting for custody. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
ABC to Z in TV: A King Homage Feb 7, 2009
A Full House reprise would result in a tabloid frenzy, assuming the Olsen twins would agree Other reunion-worthy shows from the recent past: Party of Five, Family Ties, In Living Color, Benson, Designing Women, Frasier, Melrose Place and Ally McBeal If the networks dont consider the 1970s too ancient, a Good Times reunion would do a lot better than anyone might expect. Or, if CBS wanted to get clever, it could bring together... (TVweek.com)
