Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike in 1986. The yuppie phenomenon exploded in the 1980s when more and more women began entering the workforce, climbing up the corporate ladder and holding positions previously held exclusively by men in past generations. The show explored the life of star journalist Jackie Shea (played by Shelley) and restauranteur Mike Brennan (played Tom Mason), a happily married couple with busy careers trying to find time to be with each other. In 2022, what the Cracked website (an American website based on Cracked magazine) said of Jack and Mike was - "the idea of having a show that showcased a happy couple was revolutionary for the time, for that pre-Mad About You time." So curl up and cuddle with your special someone and watch the happily married Jackie and Mike this Valentine's Season (there are a few episodes posted online).
