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
To continue, Jackie rides with Mike to work but they encounter heavy traffic on the way. Mike is frustrated with their situation but has no choice but to wait it out. Worried she might be late for work, Jackie decides to get off the car and walk the rest of the way. She waves bye-bye to her husband and goes to The Mirror on foot. She arrives at the office and is surprised there isn't anyone there except for her assistant Anthony. She asked him what's happening as they walk towards her office. Anthony explains that someone read her article about graffiti artists and responded. Now, everyone is in her office, looking out her window. Jackie is perplexed and looks out the window herself. "Hey, hey, Jackie Shea, beauty is truth" is the response left by one graffiti artist on the bridge across Jackie's office. Jackie is amused.
screen captures from the Jack and Mike
episode "High Anxiety," 1986
