Monday, June 20, 2022

High Anxiety 8

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, that evening, Mike goes to 1935 and comes across Animal Crackers Bobby and Noah who both apologize for Ben's behavior the night before. They assure Mike it will never happen again. Mike accepts their apology but is firm in his stand that he will not tolerate drugs in his premises. Meanwhile, Ben is with Belinda at the back of the restaurant. They sneak into one of the cars and smooch, but suddenly Ben falls back unconscious. Belinda is alarmed and calls Mike for help. Mike tries to revive Ben and tells Belinda to call an ambulance.

screen captures from the Jack and Mike
episode "High Anxiety," 1986