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 joins Jackie downstairs at 1935's bar. He feels bad for having fired Kenny; and Jackie is willing to hear him out and console him. But Carol suddenly comes over to tell Jackie that her assistant Anthony is on the phone. Jackie takes the call, and Anthony tells her to go to a specific address. Jackie asks Mike to drive her there. In the car, Mike tells Jackie how he feels about the whole incident regarding Ben. He tells her he feels guilty for what happened to Ben. Jackie assures Mike that it wasn't his fault; and that he can't change someone who doesn't want to change. Then she tells him that she was able to do it though. She says she was able to turn graffiti artist Sam into a productive member of society. Mike asks how; and Jackie says she inspired her by taking her to Lucia's studio. And now feels that Sam is ready to do artwork that could be hung from anyone's living room. They arrive at the address, and they're both surprised. Sam left Jackie a graffiti artwork that says, "NICE TRY, JACKIE SHEA. FREEDOM IS BEAUTY." Mike gets a big laugh out of it. Jackie wonders if they could hang it in their living room. Mike says no.
screen captures from the Jack and Mike
episode "High Anxiety," 1986
