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 has to leave to see the graffiti artist who left her the huge artwork that could be viewed from her office window. She's been invited to see an art demonstration by the artist; and she asks Mike if he wants to join her. Mike disapproves of defacing public property and turns her down... because he's got a busy night ahead of him. The comedy team Animal Crackers is performing there later. On her way out, Jackie bumps into them, Ben and Noah, and Mike introduces the hilarious duo. They have a few laughs and Jackie says she has to leave. Mike walks her to the door. Outside, Mike raves about Animal Crackers which amuses Jackie, who says he's such a fan. Waiter Kenny comes out and asks Mike if he should serve free food to the guys. Mike says yes. Jackie gets a cab and Mike goes back inside. He tells the Ben and Noah the food is on him. They ask him if they can invite a few non-paying friends over and Mike agrees.
screen captures from the Jack and Mike
episode "High Anxiety," 1986
