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.
To continue, Mike, along with Animal Crackers, Belinda and waitress Carol, rush to the hospital where Ben was taken by the ambulance. Mike is disappointed with Ben's fellow comedians for not helping their friend let go of his drug habit. Belinda is worried and Carol comforts her. Later, back at home, Mike feels guilty for not having done anything to prevent Ben's death. Jackie comforts him and tells him that it was never in his hands. The next morning, Ben's death is all over the news; and Mike and his restaurant 1935 is prominently mentioned. It is being reported that Ben's death is drug-related. Mike tells Jackie that the doctors told him that Ben died of a cardiac arrest not a drug overdose. He tells Jackie the cops picked Belinda up for questioning. Jackie tells him to get a lawyer because Ben died in his premises. The both agree to contact Rick Scotti for help.
