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 talks to his 1935 staff and is adamant that they tell him which one of them has been dealing drugs in his restaurant. He's very serious but they all seem to take it lightly. Mike decides to take things further and tells them that, if no one talks, they're all fired. He then says he'll wait in his office for someone to come forward. When he gets there, Jackie is waiting for him. She came over as quickly as she could to show her support, as Ben's autopsy results will be announced at a press conference just minutes away. Scotti calls and tells Mike that Ben's death wasn't caused by drugs but by a congenital heart defect. They're both relieved by the news. Kenny knocks and asked to talk to Mike in private. Jackie understands and leaves the office. Kenny admits to Mike that he was the one dealing drugs. Mike tells Kenny that he will surrender himself to the police, then he fires him. Kenny leaves in a huff.
screen captures from the Jack and Mike
episode "High Anxiety," 1986
