Ally McBeal: The Official Guide

It's Ally World

Funny, charming, and smart, award-winning Ally McBeal stole the hearts of critics andviewers alike from its premiere episode in 1997. The "hippest, hottest show on television" (TV Guide), now in its third season, continues to cultivate and entertain growing legions offans. Illustrated with more than 400 photographs, this official full-color companion guide takesreaders on an engaging trip through the hilarious, intelligent, and sometimes heartbreakingworld of the endearingly odd Ally and her friends and colleagues. Chock-full of fascinatingfacts and tidbits, this insider's guide includes:

• An exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the show and stag-from lifeon the set to the writers, crew, wardrobe, and special effects

• A complete guide to each episode

• An up close look at the show's creator and driving force, David E. Kelley

• Judge "Whipper,'' the Dancing Twins, "Happy'' Boyle, Stefan the frog, and more

• Fishisms, McBealisms, and Elaine's best inventions

• The lowdown on the show's music and the spectacular success of Vonda Shepard

• Interviews with the actors

• Plus special sections on the personal and professional--from Ally's men,memorable cases and clients, to her relationship with Billy and Georgia, to life in the Unisex universe.

Tim Appelo has written about television, pop culture, and Hollywood for Entertainment Weekly, People, TV Guide, Details, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. He lives in Seattle, Washington.