"Boston Legal" is an American legal comedy drama television series created by former lawyer and Boston native David E. Kelley, produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television for ABC (American Broadcasting Company). The series aired from October 3, 2004, to December 8, 2008. The series stars James Spader, William Shatner and Candice Bergen.

It is a direct spin-off and continuation of the TV series "The Practice", with several characters from the eighth season of that series moving to "Boston Legal". While never a Nielsen ratings smash hit, the show was critically acclaimed. It received 26 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, including for Outstanding Drama Series in 2007 and 2008 and a Peabody Award in 2005.

Mark Anthony "Dylan" McDermott (born October 26, 1961) He is an American actor and did not star in the TV series "Boston Legal". He is known for his role as lawyer and law firm head Bobby Donnell on the legal drama series "The Practice", which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama and a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

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