When David E. Kelley’s Ally McBeal premiered on Fox in September 1997, it arrived with a distinct splash. It was not a standard legal drama, nor was it a standard sitcom. Instead, it was a "dramedy"—a surreal, pastel-colored fever dream that bridged the gap between L.A. Law and I Love Lucy.
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The show centers on Ally McBeal (Calista Flockhart), a young Harvard-educated lawyer who joins the quirky Boston law firm of Cage & Fish. The premise is established immediately: Ally discovers that her high school sweetheart and lifelong love, Billy Thomas (Gil Bellows), also works at the firm. The catch? Billy is married to Georgia (Courtney Thorne-Smith), a beautiful and competent attorney. ally mcbeal series 1
So cue up Vonda Shepard. Pour a glass of wine. And step into the unisex bathroom. Ally McBeal is waiting, and she is exactly as confused as you are. The Girl with the Wobbly Routine: An Overview