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Star Trek Actors Find Work on “Boston Legal”

December 12, 2007 By Sam Sloan 6 Comments

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.

bakula.jpgAccording 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.

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  1. tim and darcy low says

    December 12, 2007 at 6:39 pm

    alright! Local boy still making good it looks like. I always like Enterprise myself, even with the music.

    Tim

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  2. Foreman says

    February 22, 2008 at 8:39 am

    I was psyched to see Scott Bakula back in action again. And he sings too!

    Reply
  3. stevo says

    March 5, 2008 at 1:34 am

    the real boston legal is here:
    http://users.tpg.com.au/dfiant1/THE_REAL_boston_legal.jpg

    and

    http://users.tpg.com.au/dfiant1/Future_boston_legal.jpg

    Reply
  4. Charles L Johnson says

    March 2, 2019 at 10:13 am

    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

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  5. Carol Cunningham says

    August 16, 2021 at 5:19 am

    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!!!

    Reply
    • Summer Brooks says

      August 28, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      Looks like even now, many people are still looking for that song!

      https://www.tunefind.com/show/boston-legal/season-4/49258

      Reply

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