screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 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.
more screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 1986
The episode "Ready or Not" tackled the topic of unplanned pregnancies and how it would affect the life of a busy working couple, especially the woman. Jackie's pregnant and she and Mike are wondering how it will affect their lives. The episode runs for 48 minutes and was originally aired in October 21, 1986. The episode was directed by Shelley's future husband Harry Winer.
more screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 1986
