Calista Flockhart has reflected on her time in the title role of hit legal drama Ally McBeal, saying she “felt on trial” herself in the media.
Flockhart played the part of McBeal in the series that ran for five seasons between 1997 and 2002, and increasingly focused on the romantic lives of the lead characters.
Despite, or because of, its popularity with viewers, the show became a litmus paper for commentary in the media, with Time magazine suggesting that it signified the “death of feminism” with the female cast members’ short skirts and slim figures.
Flockhart told The Times of London that what had started out as “creating something really special” then “went to s**t” with all the scrutiny of her character’s appearance and obsession with her biological clock, symbolised by the vision of a dancing baby. She recalled:
“My short skirts, allegedly the death of feminism and, of course,...
Flockhart played the part of McBeal in the series that ran for five seasons between 1997 and 2002, and increasingly focused on the romantic lives of the lead characters.
Despite, or because of, its popularity with viewers, the show became a litmus paper for commentary in the media, with Time magazine suggesting that it signified the “death of feminism” with the female cast members’ short skirts and slim figures.
Flockhart told The Times of London that what had started out as “creating something really special” then “went to s**t” with all the scrutiny of her character’s appearance and obsession with her biological clock, symbolised by the vision of a dancing baby. She recalled:
“My short skirts, allegedly the death of feminism and, of course,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
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Last year’s in-depth book release chronicling the Allman Brothers Band‘s most successful album has seen a resurgence after guitarist Dickey Betts, founding member of the group, died Thursday at age 80.
Upon release, Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the ’70s soared to the top of best-seller charts amidst the fiftieth anniversary of the album. Now, however,...
Last year’s in-depth book release chronicling the Allman Brothers Band‘s most successful album has seen a resurgence after guitarist Dickey Betts, founding member of the group, died Thursday at age 80.
Upon release, Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the ’70s soared to the top of best-seller charts amidst the fiftieth anniversary of the album. Now, however,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band whose piercing solos, beloved songs and hell-raising spirit defined the band and Southern rock in general, died Thursday morning at the age of 80. The cause was cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Betts’ manager David Spero confirmed to Rolling Stone.
“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old,” Betts’ family announced in a statement to Rolling Stone.
“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old,” Betts’ family announced in a statement to Rolling Stone.
- 4/18/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
(Image courtesy the Walt Disney Company, Graphic by The Desk)
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to license its catalog of six television series to UKTV Media for its streaming service UKTV Play and certain linear channels, the companies announced this week.
Two of the shows — “Alaska Daily” and “The Company You Keep,” both from ABC television in the United States — will air on Alibi in the United Kingdom, while two others — “A Small Light” and “Mike,” both from Hulu — will air on the TV channel Dave.
The remaining two shows — “Brothers and Sisters” from ABC and “Sons of Anarchy” from cable channel FX — will stream on UKTV Play.
“I’m thrilled to announce this deal with Disney for these premium dramas,” Melanie Rumani, one of the UKTV executives who helped broker the deal, said in a statement. “Growing our portfolio of content for UKTV Play, and providing Drama, Alibi...
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to license its catalog of six television series to UKTV Media for its streaming service UKTV Play and certain linear channels, the companies announced this week.
Two of the shows — “Alaska Daily” and “The Company You Keep,” both from ABC television in the United States — will air on Alibi in the United Kingdom, while two others — “A Small Light” and “Mike,” both from Hulu — will air on the TV channel Dave.
The remaining two shows — “Brothers and Sisters” from ABC and “Sons of Anarchy” from cable channel FX — will stream on UKTV Play.
“I’m thrilled to announce this deal with Disney for these premium dramas,” Melanie Rumani, one of the UKTV executives who helped broker the deal, said in a statement. “Growing our portfolio of content for UKTV Play, and providing Drama, Alibi...
- 4/4/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
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