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, Mike calls Belinda to his office at 1935 to talk to her about Animals Crackers member Ben and what he caught him doing at the men's room. He tells her he's not going to tolerate anybody doing drugs in any of his restaurants. Belinda swears she had no idea Ben was doing cocaine. Mike tells her that if he catches anyone with drugs in his premises again, he will call the cops on them. He assures Belinda that he's only concerned about the future of Animal Crackers, because he knows drugs will destroy that; and since she's joining their act, he doesn't want Belinda to be involved in any of that. Belinda understands. Meanwhile, Jackie goes on a graffiti art tour around the city with artist Samantha. Jackie is impressed but informs Sam that, as impressive as her art is, she has a limited audience, limited by the location of her artwork. Later, Belinda goes to see Ben and tells him about her talk with Mike. Ben tells her he has everything under control and that he'll take care of Mike. And they kiss.
screen captures from the Jack and Mike
episode "High Anxiety," 1986
