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"Dignity isn't something you practice. You either have it or you don't."
From the Emmy Award-winning creator of Ally McBeal and The Practice, comes David E. Kelley's newest series, Boston Public. The show is a dramatic, sometimes comedic, behind-the-scenes look at the... more »

"Dignity isn't something you practice. You either have it or you don't."
From the Emmy Award-winning creator of Ally McBeal and The Practice, comes David E. Kelley's newest series, Boston Public. The show is a dramatic, sometimes comedic, behind-the-scenes look at the personal and professional lives of teachers working at a midsize high school in Boston. At the top of the faculty chain of command is Steven Harper (Chi McBride), the strong and intimidating principal. Harper is the force behind the school's objective to make students smarter and better. From handling irate parents to confronting school bullies to settling disputes between his staff, every day brings a new challenge for Harper.
At the head of the Social Studies department is Lauren Davis (Jessalyn Gilsig), who while battling it out with students has to avoid the advances of fellow administrator, Scott Guber (Anthony Heald), the stern and formidable vice principal. Other faculty members include: Harvey Lipschultz (Fyvush Finkel), the 80-year-old history teacher who longs for the past; Marilyn Sudor (Sharon Leal), the music teacher most of the male students want to sleep with; Harry Senate (Nicky Katt), the rebellious geology teacher known for his unusual teaching tactics; Marla Hendricks (Loretta Devine), the special education teacher who needs a medication cocktail to make it through the day; and Louisa Fenn (Rashida Jones), the school Secretary/Assistant to the Principal; and most recently, Ronnie Cooke (Jeri Ryan), the successful lawyer, who switches careers in order to teach at Winslow High.less «

• DVD release???? maybe!

  don't get all OMG its coming out!.....cuz who knows...but go to this link & read the article..it says they are "considering" releasing it...& that everyone should VOTE for BOSTON PUBLIC!

  don't get all OMG its coming out!.....cuz who knows...but go to this link & read the article..it says they are "considering" releasing it...& that everyone should VOTE for BOSTON PUBLIC!less «

  hammerz_13 Last online Jan 9, 2009
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• Episode 66 Speech

  I'm working on a school project and really need a clip of Harper's speech towards the end of episode 66, where he announces the cutting of all funding towards sports. Does anyone have this or know where I can find it?

  I'm working on a school project and really need a clip of Harper's speech towards the end of episode 66, where he announces the cutting of all funding towards sports. Does anyone have this or know where I can find it? less «

  SkullAngemon Last online May 26, 2009
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  8.2 Great

  It's about teachers, in the class and out. hide « show »

  I can't recall to much about it. It was good, it's not a show you watch and can't remember the name but is the show that you know the name of but don't know the charcters or anything else. It was different, I guess. It showed a whole other perspective of teachers and their lives and lifestyle. I guess I had no reason to watch it after I met my 10th grade composition teacher because she was very open about her personal life, and by personal I mean college days and sex and doing drugs, she didn't do drugs but she talked to kids who did and she had no problem with it. Anyway, yeah that's it.

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  Mari452 Added Jul 22, 2008 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  The episone in which Khalid was thought to be a terrorist and the FBI was called in to investigate. hide « show »

  I live in Cairo, Egypt. Other than that I adore this show, I am particularly grateful to the writers of the show who wrote the episode of "Khalid" (the Arab boy who was investigated by the FBI). At first I thought it was going to unfold into the typical cliche: American good guys vs. Arab bad guys. But as I watched I was truly impressed by the messege that was being projected. I was especially touched by the headmasters speech at the end of the episode. The world has been in turmoil since the 9/11 attacks and frankly the media has been brutal in characterizing Arabs and Muslims as terrorists. I felt the episode taught tolerance and I found that quite refreshing and in good taste. Thank you and God bless :)

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  llacroie Added Oct 3, 2007 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  Boston public is about a school filled with different kind of persons who have to struggle to get through their daily lives hide « show »

  Boston Public is a one of a kind show. It has aired here in Holland for a really long time, so I've probably watched almost every episode there is of this show. The only bad part is that it's not available on dvd here.
  Boston Public is really a great tearjerker. It has numerous persons who you love, hate, admire, fear, etc. but you are always torn towards their lifestories.
  The show has a great cast, in which some of them turned out to become superstars.
  If you like drama, this really is a show to watch. So buy the dvd if you are interested

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  Riotlife Added Jan 17, 2007 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  They always take away the good shows hide « show »

  I loved this show. I don't think I watched it in the begining but later on I got hooked to it. Then like that they took it off the air. I think it ended with Tamrya Gary's character being abused by or boyfriend? But I can't really recall. I hope that a network picks it up to show the re-runs.

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  Siberia_858 Added Nov 11, 2006 All my reviews
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  8.8 Great

  An amazing show (that should have been cancelled after two seasons--it would be a big hit if they stopped it when it was the strongest.) hide « show »

  "Boston Public," a show about teachers and teenagers in Winslow high school never dissapointed me during first two seasons. The show was amazing, it had everything that a "drama" man would love. The show was a good mix of drama, reality & stuff that every teenager/teacher goes through.
  
  It was one hour that I would gladly spend on watching this show, because the stories were always so real. David E. Kelley can really create an amazing show. Just look at "The Practice" and "Ally McBeal" and you'll see what I mean.
  
  Anyway, to not get off track, this show was at the top during first two seasons. It all got ruined after Lauren & Louisa left the show. The stories became surreal, new uniteresting characters were introduced and it was hard to bring back the fame that the show had.
  
  The show never got a proper ending. The ratings went down fast, and the show was cancelled. I wish that it had ended after two seasons. It would have been such a great classic.
  
  If you decide to watch this show, I suggest you watch only the first two seasons, and believe me, you will be very impressed. Don't let the next two seasons ruin your impression of the show.
  
  I personally enjoyed watching teachers on their job-how they are dealing with life situations. "Boston Public" was always a chance for me to realize how high school really is. It was one hour worth spending. I am mostly impressed by Lauren Davis (Jessalyn Gilsig), Harry Senate (Nicky Katt), Ronnie Cooke (Jery Ryan), Steven Harper (Chi McBride) & Marylin Sudot (Sharon Leal).

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  dmarex Added Aug 24, 2006 All my reviews