funny, but i discovered it's actually a completely absurd comedy that is occasionally a legal drama. i watch alot of funny stuff, but this has its own place in the echelon of hilarity, because it's the kind of 'one-liner' funny that catches you totally off guard and makes you blurt out a loud laugh several times per episode. 99% of the humor comes from Alan (Spader) and Denny (Shatner) who bring new meaning to the terms 'deadpan' and 'eccentric'. I.e., one episode fades out with the two of them sitting on a balcony with lit cigars sticking out of their ears: Denny: 'We look good together.' Alan: 'Yes we do.'---
Denny: How can you ban red meat?
Client: Well, they've got a whole campaign. They plan to promote Summersport as the seafood capital of the world.
Denny: We're carnivores. When the pilgrims landed, first thing they did was eat a few Indians. I'll argue it myself. Ban red meat. That cannot pass Constitutional mustard.
Shirley: The word is "muster," Denny, but you're right, the law lacks condiments.
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Alan: [to his girlfriend, in a bar] Hello, I'm a complete stranger and I'm here to pick you up. [notices Joe] Oh, I see, there's two of us. I'll be evens, you be odds.
Joe: You got a problem?
Alan: No, actually. I just saw this fair maiden here talking to a tree trunk, and since I'm an arborist I thought I could help translate.
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Alan: [to Laurie, after she catches him making out w/Sally in the library] Laurie, you disapprove of me. That warms my cockles!
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The reaction shots of the rest of the cast is half the fun, and Denny spends the majority of his time in court sleeping. Sometimes they even acknowledge they're a tv show (even though it's not a reality show). Denny once asked someone, 'TiVo me, will ya?' and Alan has said 'Ah, Denny, I've hardly seen you this episode.' Cracks. Me. Up. This show rocks, i love it, and you should too. i think they're on summer hiatus or showing reruns, so go to Blockbuster and rent the first season.
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