screen captures from the Jack and Mike
episode "High Anxiety," 1986
Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other in their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago paper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur about to open his third restaurant. In the episode "High Anxiety," Jackie tries to steer a talented graffiti artist towards a more conventional artistic path. Also, a famed comedy team that frequents Mike's restaurant brings in so much business, as well as other things. The episode was originally aired in November 11, 1986.
screen captures from the Jack and Mike
episode "High Anxiety," 1986
The episode begins with Jackie waking up to find Mike on their exercise bike, sweating away, trying to lose weight. He's been staying out late for several nights, hanging out and pigging out with Animal Crackers, a comedy team that has been performing at his restaurant and bringing in crowds of customers. He's very impressed with the youngsters and is happy to help them along through their "lean years," just like the people who've helped him when he was starting out. He invites Jackie to watch them with him when she has the time; and he turns the shower on. As he undresses, Jackie gets into the shower, smiles and thanks her husband. Mike laughs it off.
screen captures from the Jack and Mike
episode "High Anxiety," 1986
