It's no secret that executive producer David E. Kelley writes virtually every script for both Fox's Ally McBeal and ABC's The Practice. But it seems the prime-time wunderkind is a bit overworked. How else to explain why his shows about Bean Town lawyers have so much in common these days? Consider these shared themes.
Political Correctness
Ally McBeal: The firm represents a woman whose bookstore is destroyed by an unscrupulous politician.
The Practice: The firm represents a man whose eatery is destroyed by an unscrupulous journalist.
Sports Nights
Ally McBeal: An attention-getting kiss takes place on a baseball field.
The Practice: An attention-getting kiss takes place with a basketball player.
Wrestlemania
Ally McBeal: Ling owns a female-mud-wrestling business.
The Practice: Lindsay and Ellenor end up wrestling during a staff meeting.
Mythical Beasts
Ally McBeal: Ally admits to having visions of unicorns, mythical horned beasts.
The Practice: A horny judge admits to having visions of Bobby, who can be beastly in court.
Heartfelt Moments
Ally McBeal: Ally profusely apologizes to Georgia for getting hot and bothered about her honey.
The Practice: Ellenor profusely apologizes to Lindsay for getting hot and bothered about her money.
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