Another Star Trek alum has found a place on ABC’s acclaimed hit series “Boston Legal” starring the original Star Trek big guy William Shatner as the wonderfully whacky lead lawyer Denny Crane.
According to StarTrek.com, Scott Bakula, who portrayed Captain Jonathan Archer for four seasons on “Star Trek: Enterprise” will guest star on the lawyer show.
The Enterprise actor revealed that he had recently finished shooting an episode of “Boston Legal,” however, without ever appearing in a scene with the infamous “Denny Crane!”
“I can tell you this, I have not one scene with Mr. Shatner. In fact, I didn’t even see him. He and I have still not met,” revealed Bakula.
The door could be open for Bakula to return for future episodes once the writer’s strike is over and full production on new scripts can begin, so perhaps those two famous Captains will get to meet up afterall. Bakula was a cast member on another popular show of the past that starred Candice Bergen, now starring as senior law partner Shirley Schmidt on “Boston Legal.” The two worked together on “Murphy Brown” and do have scenes together for “Legal.”
“I have a really great character that they wrote,” said Bakula. “[And] most of my work is with Candice.”
“The script that I shot was really wonderful,” concluded Bakula. “I get to sing a little bit, play the piano. Those are some little hints.”
“Boston Legal” has been a haven for Star Trek actors over the course of the show. Creator David E. Kelley is a real fan of Trek and loves working in scripts with Trek series and movie actors. His Trek references that are splattered throughout “Legal” are priceless.
Past Trek actors on the show have been Rene Auberjonois (DS9’s Odo) in a recurring role, John Larroquette, also a regular (ST:III The Search for Spock), Michelle Forbes (Ens. Ro Laren – TNG), Armin Shimerman (Quark – DS9), Henry Gibson (Nilva – DS9), Gary Anthony Williams (VG – Star Trek: Starfleet Command III), Michael Ensign (TNG & DS9), Ron Canada (TNG, DS9, Voyager), Leslie Jordan (Voyager), Mark L. Taylor (TNG), Joanna Cassidy (Enterprise), Ethan Phillips and Jeri Ryan (Neelix & 7 of 9 – Trek: Voyager), and many, many more.
alright! Local boy still making good it looks like. I always like Enterprise myself, even with the music.
Tim
I was psyched to see Scott Bakula back in action again. And he sings too!
Combing through postings, I compiled this long (but probably incomplete) list of crossovers.
Actor BL Character ST Character Series
Crystal Allen Maddie Tyler D’Nesh Enterprise
Steven Anderson Walter Seymore Dr. Nilrem ST:TNG
Lou Antonio director Lokai ST:TOS
Rene Auberjonois Paul Lewiston Odo DS9
Scott Bakula Jack Ross Jonathan Archer Enterprise
Ed Begley Jr Clifford Cabot Henry Starling Voyager
Fran Bennett Judge Diane Avent Fleet Admiral Shanthi ST:TNG
Corbin Bernsen Eli Granger Q2 ST:TNG
Bill Blair Justice Souter various DS9,Voy.Ent
Jason Brooks Justin Murray Romulan Helmsman ST:2009
Ellen Bry Shelby Morris Dr. Farallon ST:TNG
Ron Canada Judge Willard Reese BenBeck,Ch’Pok,Fesek TNG,DS9,Voy
Christopher Carroll Judge Stephen Bickel Gul Benil, Alben DS9, Voy
Joanna Cassidy Beverly Bridge T’Les Enterprise
Art Chudabala Peter Clark Hector Ilario, cadet DS9
Charles Chun Dr Jeffrey Wong engineer DS9
David Clennon Braxton Mason Dr. Crell Moset Voyager
Dennis Cockrum James Jacobs Alien Barkeep, Freebus Enterprise
Kelly Connell John Hoberg Sklar Voyager
John Cragen Paramedic crewman Enterprise
Shawn Crowder stunt double stunt double Enterprise
Lee Duncan Justice Thomas Evans ST:TOS
Charles Emmett Detective Smiley Resh Voyager
Michael Ensign Judge Paul Resnick Krola,Lojal,Bard,Oratt TNG,DS9,Voy,Ent
Richard Fancy Father Michael Ryan Captain Satelk, alien TNG, Voy
Michelle Forbes Juliette Monroe Ro Laren ST:TNG
Robert Foxworth Judge Simon Devon Admiral Leyton, V’Las DS9,Ent
Megan Gallagher Gigi Gering Garland/Mareel, Jaren DS9,Voy
Henry Gibson Judge Clark Brown Nilva DS9
Marcy Goldman Foreperson El Aurian Survivor ST:Gen
Zach Grenier Chris Randolph Renty Voyager
Gregory Itzin Todd Milken Black/Sopek,Dysek Ent,Voy
Leslie Jordan Bernard Ferrion Kol Voyager
Lisa Kaminir Valerie Murrow Lillias Voyager
Matt Kaminsky Mike Beckett Cunningham Enterprise
David A. Kimball George Knott Esaak Enterprise
Tom Knickerbocker Dr Mahoney gunman ST:TNG
Thomas Kopache Judge Dale Wallace Mirok,Viorsa,Taban,Tos TNG,Voy,DS9,Ent
Clyde Kusatsu Judge Matsumura Admiral Nakamura ST:TNG
John Larroquette Carl Sack Maltz ST3:SFS
Sharon Lawrence Judge Rita Sharpley Amelia Earhart Voyager
Aaron Lustig Dr Herbert Waylon Doctor,Guri Voy,Ent
Scott MacDonald Michael Minden N’Vek,Rollins,Tosk,Dolim TNG,Voy,DS9,Ent
Derek Magyar Gregory Stone Kelby Enterprise
Billy Mayo Sean Wilkins officer Enterprise
Andy Milder Dr Gill Boq’ta,Nar DS9,Voy
Bob Morrisey Dr Joshua Forbes Xindi/Dr Strom Enterprise
Mark Moses George McDougal Naroq,Henry Archer Voy,Ent
Christopher Neiman Marshall Prig Yeggie Voyager
Shannon O’Hurley Phyllis Deaver programmer Voyager
Tom Ormeny New York Atty Klingon ST:TNG
Holmes R. Osborne Mayor George Bostwick Enolian Official Enterprise
Ron Ostrow Attorney Cone Borg drone Voyager
Jennifer S. Parsons Dr Reesa Klaywig Ocampan nurse Voyager
Ethan Phillips Michael Schiller Nelix Voyager
Joel Polis Eric Yavitch Ny Terla Voyager
Lawrence Pressman Judge Floyd Hurwitz Ghemor/Krajensky DS9
Lorna Raver Judge Katherine Taylor Q Judge Voyager
Richard Riehle Dr Barry Glouberman Batal,Driscol,Lucas TNG,Voy,Ent
Daniel Roebuck Russell Blayney Jaron ST:TNG
Cristine Rose Meredith Waters Gi’ral ST:TNG
Saul Rubinek Donald Feldcamp Kivas Fajo ST:TNG
Alan Ruck Wayne Davidson Harriman Gen
Leon Russom Colonel George Hegarty Chief in Command ST4:UC
Jeri Ryan Courtney Reese 7 of 9 Voyager
William Shatner Denny Crane James T Kirk ST:TOS
Jack Shearer Justice Antonin Scalia Vadosia,Hayes,Strickler DS9,FC,Voy
Armin Shimmerman Judge Brian Hooper Quark DS9
John Short Dr Raymond Young Drake Enterprise
Scott Alan Smith Dr Randall Doyle Enterprise
Arne Starr Man in Gallery engineer ST:2009
Todd Stashwick Matthew Calder Talok Enterprise
Mark L Taylor Adam Jovanka Haritath ST:TNG
Brian Waller Reporter Vulcan Council Member ST:2009
Todd Waring Daniel Ralston Lasaran / DeCurtis DS9
Philip Weyland stand-in stand-in ST1-6,Gen
Michael Wiles Ned Hayden Captain Bosaal Voyager
Gary Williams Clarence Bell (voice) ST:SFC3
Michael Wiseman Bret Haber Beta-Hirogen Voyager
Patti Yasutake Dr Claire Simon Alyssa Ogawa ST:Gen,ST:FC
I am looking for the song that was in the scene with Scott Bakula and Candess Bergen over a lunch table. One of the most moving scene and song that I have ever seen. Thank you!!!
Looks like even now, many people are still looking for that song!
https://www.tunefind.com/show/boston-legal/season-4/49258