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TV Writer David E. Kelley

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Introduction:
"David E. Kelley is one of the most prolific and decorated television writers of all time. How many other writers have househould names? This quiz covers his career."


1. Which of the following did he not write for?
    'thirtysomething'
    'Picket Fences'
    'Doogie Houser M.D.'
    'L.A. Law'


2. In 1999, he became the first producer to do what?
    Manage two production companies at the same time
    Produce shows on both coasts
    Become of member of the Writer's Guild and the Massachusetts State Bar
    Win an Emmy in both Outstanding Drama and Outstanding Comedy in the same year


3. Which of the following have not had cross-over episodes?
    'Snoops' and 'The Practice'
    'The Practice' and 'Ally McBeal'
    'Gideon's Crossing' and 'The Practice'
    'Boston Public' and 'The Practice'


4. In 2001, he gave the commencement address to which school's graduates?
    Boston University School of Law
    Tufts University School of Law
    Harvard Law School
    Brandeis University


5. When he won the Peabody Award in 2005 for 'Boston Legal,' it was his ____ Peabody?
    3rd
    5th
    4th
    2nd


6. He prides himself on the fact that even though he has written for as many as three shows at one time, he still does what?
    Writes at least part of every script
    Knows the name of every actor and crew person on the set
    Gets in half an hour each day of his favorite exercise: tennis
    Gets home by 6pm to be with his family


7. In 2001, TV Guide awarded him with which inaguaral award?
    The Brandon Tartikoff Award.
    The Best Writing in a Tragicomedy.
    The Dana O'Carrol Award.
    The Humanities Award.


8. His first theatrical writing gig was in which feature film?
    'Jersey Girl'
    'Mystery, Alaska'
    'Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her'
    'From the Hip'


9. He was nominated for this Emmy in 1999, but did not win. Which category?
    Outstanding Drama Series
    Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
    Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
    Outstanding Comedy Series


10. Anne Heche played a character on 'Ally McBeal' suffering from a disorder. As a result, Kelly was honored at which event?
    A dinner of the American Foundation for AIDS Research
    The Twelth Annual Parkinson's Disease Foundation's Fundraiser
    The celebration of The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles' 70th anniversary
    The Tourette Syndrome Association's annual awards dinner


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