Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a young 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 newspaper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur. The series was one of the most promising shows in the 1986 fall TV lineup. In December 9, 1986, the 9th original episode of the series was aired... entitled "Taste of Chicago." In the episode, Jackie gets an exclusive interview with mobster Jake Tompkins (played by seasoned veteran Cesare Danova) who had just been released from prison after 30 years. Also, the mayor's office makes Mike an offer he couldn't refuse. Mike becomes chairman of the city's annual restaurant festival. The other guests stars were Harry Gorsuch as Manny Pinero and Ernie Winstanley as Artie.
