Friday, August 12, 2022

High Anxiety 13

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, Belinda goes to see Mike in his office in 1935 to apologize for her inaction regarding Ben's addiction. She informs him that Ben's supplier is part of the restaurant's staff; and that Ben liked coming to the restaurant so he could see that person, and not to see her like she thought. Mike says Ben fooled them both and asked for the supplier's name. Belinda swears she doesn't know and Mike believes her. Later, Rick Scotti goes to 1935 to talk to Mike. Mike admits he could have easily pulled strings to keep 1935 open but that isn't the kind of person he is or wants to be. Rick assures Mike that the police will eventually find the culprit and he's sure it won't be Mike. Mike thanks him for his support. At The Mirror, Anthony tells Jackie to check the latest news wire. Jackie wonders why and Anthony tells her to read a specific wire. She reads that Ben's autopsy results will be announced at a press conference at 4 pm. Jackie gets ready to leave to go to Mike. She wants to be with him when the results are announced. She rushes out.

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