Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #149566 in Books
• Published on: 1999-11-01
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Book Jacket
It's Ally's World ... Funny, charming and smart, award-winning Ally McBeal stole the hearts of critics and viewers alike from its premiere episode in 1997. The "hippest, hottest show on television" (ITV Guide), now in its third season, continues to cultivate and entertain growing legions of fans. Illustrated with more than 400 photographs, this official full-colour companion guide takes readers on an engaging trip through the hilarious, intelligent and sometimes heartbreaking world of the endearingly odd Ally and her friends and colleagues. Chock-full of fascinating facts and tidbits, this insider's guide includes: an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the show and staff--from life on 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.

Synopsis
Launched to great acclaim on Channel 4 in 1998, 'Ally McBeal' really is the programme everyone's talking about. This full-colour official guide covers the first two series, and tells you all you want to know -- and more -- about this new dramatic comedy. Our eponymous heroine is young, beautiful, successful -- the rising young star in a thrusting law firm. She's bold, she's feisty. But Ally's a complex personality -- some might say neurotic -- who is also hanging on to her sanity and her job by the skin of her teeth. For her, life is a battle between the head and the heart. She wants to change the world. But not until she finds a husband. And has a baby. Full of quirky characters and humour, with profound insight into human nature, Channel 4's 'Ally McBeal' commences its second season in July, with twenty-four new episodes running until Christmas. This companion is a great buy: in full colour throughout, it's over 400 photos from the two seasons, packed with facts, exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, and clever trivia. It's the who, what, where, why and how of this unique show which has become cult viewing; the perfect book for fans tired of superficial magazine coverage.

Customer Reviews

A must have book for Ally fans
This book has everything you need to know about "Ally McBeal's" first and second season. Plus biography's of everyone who was in the show in the first two series.
It's a must have book for seirous fans of the show!

a must have guide...
Anyone who is a fan of Ally mcbeal will be able to sit for hours of enjoyment. Look through things you may of missed,and laugh at things you remember. The full colour photos which accompany the guide pick out the shows funniest and greatest moments. Full of the witty one liners from richard fish and facts on the unisex from john"the biscuit"cage it will help you re-live the moments all over again. The worlds greatest book from the home of the worlds greatest lawyers...

I've been searchin the shops for this
I have only started watching Ally McBeal since the last series was on Channel 4 as my aunt recomended it to me. The book is absolutely brilliant as it describes the first 2 seasons, character and actor bio's and interviews with crew members. I may only be 14, but this show is soooooo fantastic and this book shows it completely.