Of all 111 episodes of Ally McBeal that I watched, I had three favorites, and one of them was my very favorite. It was called BLUE CHRISTMAS, and I think it will be an annual Christmastime viewing for me. I just loved it that much!
One night, Ally and Elaine are walking through downtown Boston, when they pass by a church with a Nativity scene. Suddenly, they stop in their tracks when they hear the cries of a real, live baby coming from the manger. They approach the baby, and Elaine picks him up and continues to care for him, while they notify authorities. For Elaine, it is love at first sight, and she bonds with the baby quickly. After confiding in Ally about her feelings for the baby and her desire to adopt him, Ally agrees to represent her in a court hearing to gain custody of the baby.
I won't give away the rest of the story because it is beautiful and so worth watching.
Of all of the Ally episodes I watched, this one seemed to have the most heart and the most humanness. And I think that Jane Krakowski was really able to shine as Elaine in this episode because her character was given a storyline that allowed her to show her multi-dimensionality.
I'm sure that it spoke to me (at least in part) because I remember holding my children for the first time and knowing that I loved them with a mother's love as soon as they were placed in my arms.
It also reminded me of this dear child who I held and loved and said goodbye to all in one day, but who I will never forget. We bonded in minutes, and he changed my heart forever.
I can definitely understand how instant bonds are formed, and this episode explores that phenomenon with grace and sensitivity.
4 comments:
I saw a TV movie with that actress where she and her husband were supposed to adopt a baby from birth, but the teenage mother changed her mind at the last minute. But it all turns out all right as they end up with the baby and have one of their own.
I'm so glad you're blogging about Ally! And thank you for inspiring me to go back and watch too. It's been so much fun. (Although I am not sure Damon thanks you. HA! :) )
There was a moment in one of the episodes in season 1 that I want to blog about. I'll let you know when I do.
XOXOXO
Hi Emily! I know Brian is happy to have my attention again! :) I was a little obsessed with Ally!
I can't wait to read your blog post(s) when you write them!
xo and miss you!!!
I have two guesses for the other two favorite episodes: dancing baby and birthday? Ally was quoted in the Quote du jour - yes - it goes that far back!
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