description The Practice Overview
The Practice was a legal drama television series depicting the work of attorneys at a Boston law firm. It aired on ABC from 1997 to 2004, earning two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series before leading to a subsequent spin-off show. The series spanned eight seasons and featured partners and associates within the firm.
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Is The Practice connected to Boston Legal?
Yes, the hit ABC legal drama directly spawned the spin-off series *Boston Legal*. The character of Alan Shore, played by James Spader, originated on *The Practice* before moving to his own show.
What law firm is featured in The Practice?
The series focuses on the fictional Boston law firm Donnell, Young, Dole, & Frutt. The firm is known for taking on highly controversial and difficult cases that often test their ethics.
Did The Practice win any Emmy Awards?
Yes, the critically acclaimed series won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series twice. It won the award in back-to-back years for its second and third seasons in the late 1990s.
Why did Dylan McDermott leave The Practice?
Dylan McDermott, who played lead attorney Bobby Donnell, was written out of the show midway through its final season due to budget cuts. Series creator David E. Kelley restructured the cast to keep the financially struggling show on the air for a bit longer.
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