Script-of-the-Week: Ally McBeal “Theme of life”

by David E. Kelley (52 pages)

Awards: 1999 Banff Rockie Award - Best Comedy

1998 Nominated for an Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Points of Interest:

• Pacing: Steady through three story-lines.

• Screen Visibility: Minimal.

• Formatting: Standard.

• Act Structure: Act I, Act II, Act III, Act IV. 43 Scenes.

Note: Episode with Janet Reno playing herself in a minor character role.