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Boston Legal: The Object of My Affection
(S04E06) "It doesn't matter what people are saying as long as they talk about you" - Denny Crane
Watching the opening scene of this episode made me smile. Very few shows can mine humor out of the execution style murder of an unarmed man. Boston Legal has turned it into an art form.
Mare Winningham is one of the most underrated actresses in America. It takes a true talent to appear cold and unfeeling on the outside and still let the audience see that your insides are being torn apart by every emotion imaginable.
Patrice Kelly's case is one of my favorites in a long while because it tells a great story about human drama while also giving insight into the legal system. Could this woman fool her way to a not guilty verdict? It was really fascinating to watch. Alan's cross of the corduroy-clad professor alone was worth the price of admission.
When the verdict was read and Patrice was found not guilty, I was left with only one question...what was up with that old jury foreman's voice?
I imagine that every week there are viewers who watch the antics of Denny Crane and say, "That's ridiculous." Well, tonight, I have joined their ranks. In the past, I understood that most of Denny's behavior could be blamed on the child-like way he sees the world. His ego is so huge that it's almost impossible for him to believe he's wrong about anything. However, it takes a truly stupid person to think he can get away with firing a woman because she's fat. Could Denny have finally gone off the deep end? What kind of a sane person above the age of ten accents his exit from a room by farting?
Once again, Carl Sack provides the authenticity in this episode by trying to point out what an idiotic thing Denny has done. More importantly, the victim was smart enough to realize this was her opportunity to sue for a large amount of money.
I was surprised to see Mary Gross on television again. From what I understand, she has a severe aversion to flying which makes it hard for her to appear in many projects. In any event, the decision to cast her as the female Jerry Espenson was a great one. You could just see what Jerry was thinking when Leigh showed him the picture of her "lover," the utility box. Could this woman actually be nuttier than Jerry?
I've never heard of objectophilia but I must admit that the practice really puts a strain on my libertarian views. Clearly, Leigh is an adult and her predilections aren't harmful to anyone but I would be hard pressed to carry on a normal conversation with her. Then again, I've had the same clock radio since I was in high school, so what makes me any better?
As for the ending scene on the balcony, I can't help but continue to marvel at the chemistry between Shatner and Spader. Who would have ever thought that Captain Kirk and the kid from Endless Love could be so engaging together?
| Guilty of murder in the first degree | |
|---|---|
| Not Guilty on all charges | |
| Guilty of manslaughter |
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