Boston Legal - Season 3, Episode 14: Selling Sickness www.imdb.com/title/tt0943579/ Obviously the video does not belong to me in any way, shape or form.
and indeed the speech had pretty potent arousing content.. the judge´s face betrayed her thoughs pretty easy as if she was thinking "this is getting more and more interesting by the second, he´s ripping them to shreds XD".. that mild smile was like " kay´ he convinced me plus I wanna see them buuuuuuurn" XD
James Spader is one of the best actors still working, he has the ability to make you feel something no matter what he says weather he’s a bad guy or a good guy
@@mist7295 most sales pitches in the US (at least the ones for As seen on TV) would offer free stuff and a money back guarantee. Alan shore is comparing the drugs that his client had to take to cure him of his gayness to those shitty commercials that sell the shakeweight.
Part of why / how he can. is he has something similar to an eidetic / photographic memory. He can deliver a speech without the usual cuts and splices in a scene.
From whatever I can make of David. E. Kelley, the man never directed these for longevity. Barring *L.A. Law*, all his other shows ran for a maximum of 4 years.
Most of the speeches he gives are just spewing liberal dogma though, going completely unchallenged to make the viewer think that it must be right since there's no counterargument. Weak propaganda in the guise of entertainment.
Pick any one of his closing statements and give a counter argument then, doesn't have to be this one. If you think it's just liberal dogma with no real truth then tell us how he's wrong. Also they're not just liberal, there's also some that are very libertarian (such as his one slamming the government for illegal wire tapping) and many conservatives are libertarians.
@@BoopSnoot the whole spewing of liberal dogma sounded a little too aggressive but ur right about the rest, I've always wanted to see another james spader caliber lawyer/actor as his nemesis where they go back n forth on these monologue arguments to incite more thought to the issues at hand. nevertheless, james spader is such a g XD
OMG James Spader is definitely the best actor ever to grace our screens, granted the dialogue is amazing but he also has a major influence on the dialogue and his delivery is flawless no one can do any of his roles better than he can. His timing is impeccable. I've watched this scene a million times and that isn't even enough. Boston legal was great. William Shatner and James Spader were the best duo in television history.
You want to know the real scary part? He's actually correct about big pharma, the church,,, Wait, scratch that. He's correct about it all. And that judge looked so amused.
Spader was the best in this..of all the work he has done in movies...he shined in Boston Legal...everyone thinks he's so dry in humor, but his wit is the best as far as comedic timing...I love watching this show...
Most commenters on UA-cam put people under an umbrella, vastly underestimating the intelligence of their fellow humans in a condescending way to make themselves feel superior, before their lives are forgotten by the bleakness of the void.
@@DrownedInExile , I got to thinking of my dad chasing after fancy tote bags with bank logos and umbrellas with bank logos by opening new bank accounts. That was after they stopped with the toasters.
@@lindaharrell3916 I ordered them last year on Amazon. Not counting when I watched it on Network tv nor binging it a couple of times when it was in Netflix I have been through all five seasons about 3 times w/the DVDs.
Such a tragedy that there's been NOTHING like Alan Shore on TV before or since. How many times has he fought for those which society view as freaks and decent but misrepresented people? For those like me-a childfree senior being screwed by the income and property tax laws forever-no one but Boston Legal's Alan Shore could win me justice. And because there are no lawyers like him there never will be justice for those like me.
@天堂心臟 I presume you meant"lobby". And no, I am not talking specifically about gay rights, even though they would be included in what I meant, which in a word is called tolerance
Boston Legal was the shit ! Allen Shore, that dude know he could run his mouth. Not to mention Danny Crane. Miss good shows like this. Guess I go streaming ...
@@AvinashSewpersadh Thanks for that info, you are so smart (Two years late, also I said I was going to stream it in the comments) But thanks for replying
James just gets better and better. I can see Ray Reddington giving the same speech. I'd LOVE to know who the preacher was that was having the affair and writing the emails if it was true and not just part of the script.
Its absolutely true! Ted Haggard was the preacher advocating against same sex marriage while paying a male prostitute to have sex and smoke meth. The congressman was Mark Foley. Both incidents occurred in 2006.
Cody Cody Hi Cody, I wanted the entire 7 seasons of Blacklist and throughly enjoyed it. I watched it as a marathon, same with Boston Legal. Great series, the both! I have enjoyed all of James Spader’s movies as well. He is beyond a classic. I loved his closing statement rants, master pieces of acting.
@@barbaradeselle9087 Did you watch The Practice as well? Boston Legal was actually a spinoff of The Practice. Also has James Spader in it! Just thought I'd mention in case you hadn't seen, take care!
@@barbaradeselle9087 Its worth mentioning that I think he's only in one of the final seasons of the show, not the entire thing, don't want to mislead you!
RLS is awful. I endure it all the time. I've tried everything to get rid of it. It IS painful. People who don't suffer from it can't begin to understand it. You're definitely NOT asleep when it's happening. You CAN'T go to sleep because of it! I bet James Spader could go a long way into making it feel better or getting your mind off of it. 😉😍🤤💜
It was a joke... but yes, you're right, snowflakes ARE quiet. Good job! What a difference a comma can make...maybe a good learning opportunity for you? See example: RLS is a neurological disorder, you dense hosebeast.
@@leannehitchcock9484 oh so he is just a lawyer faking caring. I never watched this show I guess bc I was having my fill of lawyer shows all the SVU's was enough. Lol w/ the court side. Hey it seems he is on the money about a lot so if its faked for a good & righteous cause I'll take it
I used to work at a law firm, and when I watch these kinds of scenes I’m pretty sure that this kind of sarcasm would be disallowed very quickly. Which is too bad, because it’s hilarious.
Seriously, i have restless leg syndrome and it sucks so freaking bad. Like i burn holes in my sheets in under 6 months. It keeps you up all night and makes you unable to sit still during the day. One day a dr suggested i try a new drug for it and it was a freaking life changer. Only medicine ever that works 100% of the time.
i love how the judge goes from outrage to interest to mild arousal.
Don't think the arousal was all that mild. She wanted the D
They did sleep together.
'Mild'? ;)
and indeed the speech had pretty potent arousing content.. the judge´s face betrayed her thoughs pretty easy as if she was thinking "this is getting more and more interesting by the second, he´s ripping them to shreds XD".. that mild smile was like " kay´ he convinced me plus I wanna see them buuuuuuurn" XD
That last look was along the lines of "one of us is _DEFINITELY_ getting laid tonight ... are you free?"
James Spader as Alan Shore over the course of Boston Legal is arguably one of the greatest performances in TV History.
And anyone saying otherwise, probably had their brains in a blender.
Thanks, couldn't think of his name, was going to Google it, after seeing your comment though I heard all of it as ultron
Agreed!!
James Spader is one of the best actors still working, he has the ability to make you feel something no matter what he says weather he’s a bad guy or a good guy
agreed. Him here, and martin sheen as president bartlett in The West Eing are my two absolute faves
"Couldn't you have offered a money back guarantee? And thrown in a blender!"
Best ending line. Ever.
Definitely!
I understand the the statement but not the anology
@@mist7295 Back in the day, banks would attract people by giving out free toasters, digital clocks, blenders, etc. for opening a new account.
@@mist7295 most sales pitches in the US (at least the ones for As seen on TV) would offer free stuff and a money back guarantee.
Alan shore is comparing the drugs that his client had to take to cure him of his gayness to those shitty commercials that sell the shakeweight.
@@ATLienForLife thanks
While the writing is no doubt spectacular, it's nothing without an equally spectacular delivery and Alan never disappoints.
Well said. +1
Totally true. The placement of the pauses, the intakes of breath, the different emphases in the phrasing. Acting genius.
Part of why / how he can. is he has something similar to an eidetic / photographic memory. He can deliver a speech without the usual cuts and splices in a scene.
“You’re depressed, maybe not getting enough sleep”
*shows Denny sleeping through speech*
Matthew Driscoll *jolts awake* “Denny Crane!” *falls back asleep*
James Spader made this show incredible, shame it didn't last as long as many inferior legal dramas do/did.
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I would only add that he made it credible too!
I was sad too but they went out with a bang and there is not a single bad episode. This show was genius from start to end.
Yinz didn't see his entrance on THE PRACTICE? Great continuity between two shows.
Genius of a show
From whatever I can make of David. E. Kelley, the man never directed these for longevity. Barring *L.A. Law*, all his other shows ran for a maximum of 4 years.
James Spader is such a good actor.
Correction great actor and very underrated.
@@bwortham565 I concur!!! James Spader for President!!!!
He is not a good actor, Spader is a GREAT actor.
Yes he is!
"What are you doing?"
"Climbing on my soapbox Judge, I do it once a week." :P
"C'mon, Shirley. It's sweeps week" ;-)
hint: Boston Legal aired once a week ;)
I love a good layered joke.
@@Calmputer Boston Legal took a lot of shots at the 4th Wall.
would you classify that as a fourth wall break?
They did a lot of great 4th wall shots 😁
I could watch these Alan Shore's all day.
Most of the speeches he gives are just spewing liberal dogma though, going completely unchallenged to make the viewer think that it must be right since there's no counterargument. Weak propaganda in the guise of entertainment.
Pick any one of his closing statements and give a counter argument then, doesn't have to be this one. If you think it's just liberal dogma with no real truth then tell us how he's wrong. Also they're not just liberal, there's also some that are very libertarian (such as his one slamming the government for illegal wire tapping) and many conservatives are libertarians.
@@BoopSnoot wanker ..
Denny Caine
@@BoopSnoot the whole spewing of liberal dogma sounded a little too aggressive but ur right about the rest, I've always wanted to see another james spader caliber lawyer/actor as his nemesis where they go back n forth on these monologue arguments to incite more thought to the issues at hand. nevertheless, james spader is such a g XD
OMG James Spader is definitely the best actor ever to grace our screens, granted the dialogue is amazing but he also has a major influence on the dialogue and his delivery is flawless no one can do any of his roles better than he can. His timing is impeccable. I've watched this scene a million times and that isn't even enough. Boston legal was great. William Shatner and James Spader were the best duo in television history.
You want to know the real scary part? He's actually correct about big pharma, the church,,, Wait, scratch that. He's correct about it all. And that judge looked so amused.
The judge looked turned-on.
Nope
@@seanjones5682 They were sleeping together
The judge did well.
Such an under appreciated show. Love coming back to these scenes.
Still a relevant topic.
Spader was the best in this..of all the work he has done in movies...he shined in Boston Legal...everyone thinks he's so dry in humor, but his wit is the best as far as comedic timing...I love watching this show...
untouchably good!
Judge : Closing arguments!?
Denny Crane : Yes, your honor!..... Denny Crane!... That'd be all, your honor.
I first saw James Spader in Sex, Lies & Videotape and have been a huge fan ever since. One of the most underrated actors ever.
"Its my Soapbox I get one it once a week" the level of pure undiluted sass in that is perfect😂
This is just so f*cking good. Makes me want to watch the entire series over again.
Watched the entire show more than 10 times.... It never gets old...
Ultrons back and he's going after the real threat to the planet
I see the prince has gotten his groove back in many ways...AND STILL not a llama!
Most viewers never understood this series as a satire on the legal profession.
Sure they did.
Most viewers absolutely did. The tone between S1 E1 of Boston Legal and any season of The Practice makes this pretty obvious.
and yet, this show brought me to pursue a career in this field.
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+Mad Monty MN Pot, kettle. Shake!
That was almost like listening to poetry!
I'd have suggested a toaster at the end, but that's just me.
I disagree, blenders perfect. It suggests the great Homogenous Americanus.
Denny Caine
How about a Coffee Maker
"Thrown in a toaster" inherently lends itself to the implied poetic nature of Shore's speech. I agree, DrownedInExile.
@@KasbashPlays How so?
This is why James Spader is a Legend in his profession
One of my favorite closings! "..and thrown in a blender!". 😂😂
I'd have gone with a toaster, but that's just me :)
@@DrownedInExile I always think he's going to say "toaster", lol. 😉
@@DrownedInExile ,
I got to thinking of my dad chasing after fancy tote bags with bank logos and umbrellas with bank logos by opening new bank accounts. That was after they stopped with the toasters.
The appropriate punchline should have been “toaster.” And it was still a great scene about the harmful practices of Big Religion.
@James Gray Majority of US population didn't vote for Trump either. Is that also a deviance?
Thrown in a blender I lost it at that point
I just finished binging all 5 seasons of this! Excellent show!
Do you know where I can find it ?
Horst Siegmann I ordered the entire series on DVD last year from Amazon.com.
Linda Harrell or on Prime, great way to pass the time.
Denny Caine
@@siegmannII It is on Hulu
@@lindaharrell3916 I ordered them last year on Amazon. Not counting when I watched it on Network tv nor binging it a couple of times when it was in Netflix I have been through all five seasons about 3 times w/the DVDs.
Even the way he steps off the soapbox is excellent.
Perfect with the flow of the closing.
He never stepped off the soapbox, it just left an after-image.
15 years later, as relevant as when it was broadcast.
The judge's seat had to be air-dried for days after that hearing.
How? How on Earth can he learn his lines so flawlessly?
The judge is hot for Alan at that moment.
The judge is HOT !
So am I hahaha... Alan was just too much 😍
Who isn´t?
It's a tsunami down there
They actually date for a while in the show.
Such a tragedy that there's been NOTHING like Alan Shore on TV before or since. How many times has he fought for those which society view as freaks and decent but misrepresented people? For those like me-a childfree senior being screwed by the income and property tax laws forever-no one but Boston Legal's Alan Shore could win me justice. And because there are no lawyers like him there never will be justice for those like me.
Man, James is one of my favourite actors!
His acting is so effortlessly entertaining.
Im loving this already, i will definitely spend the rest of this week watching the whole series
Ive always said if i needed a high falluting attorney...Alan Shore would be my choice.
James Spader a class of his own one of the best actor
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"And thrown in a blender" is such a great line!
What an amazing speech telling so many truths in such an entertaining way. And even a blender thrown in. Ha!
@天堂心臟 I presume you meant"lobby". And no, I am not talking specifically about gay rights, even though they would be included in what I meant, which in a word is called tolerance
Before Blacklist it was Boston Legal 😍
Covid19 April 2029😷
"That's what they told me down at the.... Church" I love that delivery
Boston Legal was the shit !
Allen Shore, that dude know he could run his mouth. Not to mention Danny Crane.
Miss good shows like this.
Guess I go streaming ...
Mr Green Denny Crane: “Denny Crane.”
@@RobynHarris
his name on the building !!!
Well u can stream reruns
@@AvinashSewpersadh
Thanks for that info, you are so smart
(Two years late, also I said I was going to stream it in the comments)
But thanks for replying
James Spader is one of the finest actors who has ever lived. He is mind bogglingly good.
this guyyyy dude he is fuking amazin actor i love him
James just gets better and better. I can see Ray Reddington giving the same speech. I'd LOVE to know who the preacher was that was having the affair and writing the emails if it was true and not just part of the script.
Reddington did have a shorter, similar statement in one episode.ua-cam.com/video/kPizOj1mqW0/v-deo.html
Its absolutely true! Ted Haggard was the preacher advocating against same sex marriage while paying a male prostitute to have sex and smoke meth. The congressman was Mark Foley. Both incidents occurred in 2006.
@@iluvdissheet Ta for that. I always assume that those little asides and references have a basis in the actual world; nice to have it confirmed.
@@russellholmes3187 😊 this was a good show.
Some of the best TV I have ever watched.
Loved all of Boston Legal. Spader is a remarkable actor. Wish he would do another series.
Barbara DeSelle might I recommend The Blacklist. Staring James Spader
Cody Cody Hi Cody, I wanted the entire 7 seasons of Blacklist and throughly enjoyed it. I watched it as a marathon, same with Boston Legal. Great series, the both! I have enjoyed all of James Spader’s movies as well. He is beyond a classic. I loved his closing statement rants, master pieces of acting.
@@barbaradeselle9087 Did you watch The Practice as well? Boston Legal was actually a spinoff of The Practice. Also has James Spader in it! Just thought I'd mention in case you hadn't seen, take care!
@@barbaradeselle9087 Its worth mentioning that I think he's only in one of the final seasons of the show, not the entire thing, don't want to mislead you!
Justin Hardy Yes, I watched The Practice. Great programs.
This was a great show and still relevant.
This was such a good show and Spader is the only actor that could do it this well. This was only 7 years ago.
I love every second of this
That speech is fucking epic.
"And thrown in a blender" is the absolute perfect final nail in the defense's coffin.
Only started to watch this now never watched it but omg this guy is unreal
James Spader is literally the only reason I started watching The Practice and Boston Legal.
I wish someone had this speech the text of it available. Acting class or speech class, both could use it
Love this show, this one and "uncle bill" in "burning fat" are my favorites.
Lock and load.
Im ssad this show ended.
I feel like the music at the end completely detracted from the amazing speech
James Spader the presence of greatness
Who knew Robert California was a lawyer.
James Spader is amazing and would make an extraordinary lawyer.
When he speaks at 2:15 .. it actually sounds like Ultron
I've had same sex attraction disorder ever since I was thirteen...and it's never bothered me at all.
I suggest you get help, I heard it's now considered a virus 😬. Just started to develop symptoms
@@desperate6406 I usually get _help_ a few nights a week. Best virus ever!
I hope they bring this show back one day. Have Alan play the mentor for a younger guy like Denny was for him
Loved that freaking show !!!! Dennys Crane
Brilliant! And the throw in a Blender coup de grace!
Miss this show
Beautiful scene!
Not a blender, you gotta throw in a toaster!
Missed easter egg opportunity there.
I never saw Boston Legal but watch(ed) The Blacklist. Will definately watch it now. I see he was a master of monolgue even back then.
RLS is awful. I endure it all the time. I've tried everything to get rid of it. It IS painful. People who don't suffer from it can't begin to understand it. You're definitely NOT asleep when it's happening. You CAN'T go to sleep because of it! I bet James Spader could go a long way into making it feel better or getting your mind off of it. 😉😍🤤💜
HAHSJAHSH!
Get your iron levels checked
The blender got me.... hahahaha
Has to be the best show ever made,throw in a blender,ha.
What a good actor. Imagine how great it would be if Boston Legal was Based.
Poetry in motion when doing his closing arguments
Holy shit! That was one hell of an argument. I have never seen this show!
You miss out! 😆
This is a great show. Not just the arguments but the office politics.
I have restless leg syndrome, and it does keep me awake !!
As someone with restless leg syndrome I feel personally attacked! It doesn't happen in your sleep, it keeps you from ever sleeping
Quiet snowflake
It was a joke... but yes, you're right, snowflakes ARE quiet. Good job! What a difference a comma can make...maybe a good learning opportunity for you? See example: RLS is a neurological disorder, you dense hosebeast.
josephine ocallahan
Hosebeast?? 😂😂😂😂
It's shit!
Captain Kirk was sleeping through his whole speech. lol! Always liked Spader.
Denny always does that. It's part of the Denny Crane mystique.
Wow if I needed a lawyer I'd want this guy! I like how passionate he is u can tell he believes what he says very rare for lawyers !
In an earlier episode, he tells a young lawyer as soon as she learns to fake sincerity she'll have it made. LOL
@@leannehitchcock9484 oh so he is just a lawyer faking caring. I never watched this show I guess bc I was having my fill of lawyer shows all the SVU's was enough. Lol w/ the court side. Hey it seems he is on the money about a lot so if its faked for a good & righteous cause I'll take it
1:20 - Henry Gibson! From Laugh-In!
He played a judge in several episodes of this show.
How come I did not watch that show way back then? Gosh, sometimes I act so stupid!
I love the judge's reactions
I used to work at a law firm, and when I watch these kinds of scenes I’m pretty sure that this kind of sarcasm would be disallowed very quickly. Which is too bad, because it’s hilarious.
This guy....I love him.. I am rewatching
Ultrons going after religion
Raymond Reddington what are you doing
this show is severely underrated.
Brilliant.
Don't forget Denny Crane, they were great together!
Flamingos
OMG I had to Laugh so hard with this one
I don’t think a real judge would smile during an argument.
Ducking brilliant
Ducky A OG lawyer right there if only more show could do this to bad they'd all get cancelled.
This scene is just as relevant today, if not more so.
F--ing fantastic
Seriously, i have restless leg syndrome and it sucks so freaking bad. Like i burn holes in my sheets in under 6 months. It keeps you up all night and makes you unable to sit still during the day. One day a dr suggested i try a new drug for it and it was a freaking life changer. Only medicine ever that works 100% of the time.
Great speech. Except for the part where he dismisses a whole swath of *actual* conditions that *actually* need treatment.
Gone from Alan shore to ultron to Raymond Reddington
That's Kandi's mom?
The judge was turned on by his speech.....
Awesome