"Evening Shade" (1990) TV series 1990-1994

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Writers:

Paul Clay (writer)
Steve Roth (freelance writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

21 September 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

In this laid-back comedy, Wood Newton is a former pro American Football player who has retired and returned to his childhood home...

Plot Keywords:

Football | Small Town | Coach | Beautiful Woman | Sitcom

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 24 nominations

Cast

Burt Reynolds	...	Wood Newton / ... (80 episodes, 1990-1994)
Marilu Henner	...	Ava Evans Newton (80 episodes, 1990-1994)
Michael Jeter	...	Herman Stiles (79 episodes, 1990-1994)
Elizabeth Ashley	...	Freida Evans (78 episodes, 1990-1994)
Ossie Davis	...	Ponder Blue / ... (77 episodes, 1990-1994)
Charles Durning	...	Dr. Harlan Elldridge (77 episodes, 1990-1994)
Jacob Parker	...	Will Newton (77 episodes, 1990-1994)
Charlie Dell	...	Nub Oliver (76 episodes, 1990-1994)
Jay R. Ferguson	...	Taylor Newton (76 episodes, 1990-1994)
Hal Holbrook	...	Evan Evans (74 episodes, 1990-1994)
Ann Wedgeworth	...	Merleen Eldridge (73 episodes, 1990-1994)
Burton Gilliam	...	Virgil (72 episodes, 1990-1994)
Candace Hutson	...	Molly Newton #2 / ... (55 episodes, 1991-1994)

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Series Directed by
Burt Reynolds		(34 episodes, 1990-1994)
Harry Thomason		(13 episodes, 1990-1994)
Robby Benson		(9 episodes, 1992-1994)
David Steinberg		(8 episodes, 1990-1991)
James Hampton		(7 episodes, 1992-1993)
Charles Nelson Reilly		(3 episodes, 1991-1992)
Sheldon Epps		(2 episodes, 1994)

Series Writing credits
David Nichols		(12 episodes, 1990-1993)
Linda Bloodworth-Thomason		(11 episodes, 1990-1992)
Thom Bray		(9 episodes, 1991-1994)
Michael A. Ross		(9 episodes, 1991-1994)
Don Rhymer		(9 episodes, 1991-1993)
Sean Clark		(6 episodes, 1990-1991)
Stephen A. Miller		(6 episodes, 1990-1991)
Victor Fresco		(4 episodes, 1992-1993)
Allen Crowe		(3 episodes, 1990-1994)
Burt Reynolds		(3 episodes, 1991-1992)
Craig Hoffman		(3 episodes, 1993-1994)
James Hampton		(2 episodes, 1992-1993)
Susan Cridland Wick		(2 episodes, 1993-1994)
Brent Briscoe		(2 episodes, 1994)
Mark Fauser		(2 episodes, 1994)
Paul Clay		(unknown episodes)
Steve Roth		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
David Nichols	....	co-producer / producer / ... (28 episodes, 1990-1993)
Victor Fresco	....	co-executive producer (unknown episodes)
Craig Hoffman	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Douglas Jackson	....	producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Bobby Goldsboro		(26 episodes, 1993-1994)
Clarke Rigsby		(unknown episodes)
Kevin Stoller		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
George Escobar		(unknown episodes)
Tony Haymen		(unknown episodes)
Greg Wong		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Fran Bascom		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Beala Neel		(unknown episodes)

Series Set Decoration by
Jerry Wunderlich		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Tommy Cole	....	makeup artist (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Brian McManus	....	makeup department head / makeup artist (98 episodes, 1990-1994)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Mark Hansson	....	second assistant director (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Nancy King	....	second assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Dennis Kirkpatrick	....	boom operator (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Tim Chilton	....	foley artist (48 episodes, 1990-1992)
Peter Bergren	....	sound effects editor (unknown episodes)
Bob Costanza	....	sound effects editor (unknown episodes)
Thomas DeGorter	....	supervising sound editor (unknown episodes)

Series Special Effects by
Ken Speed	....	special effects (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Gene Jackson	....	camera operator (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Nicholas S. McLean	....	first assistant camera (72 episodes, 1990-1993)
David Roth	....	second assistant camera (4 episodes, 1990-1993)
Michael R. Marquette	....	assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Pat Swovelin	....	first assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Michael Yarish	....	still photographer (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Eric Van Wagoner	....	key costumer (23 episodes, 1992-1994)
Howard Sussman	....	costume supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Wes Irwin	....	post-production coordinator (74 episodes, 1991-1994)
Alicia Hirsch	....	executive in charge of post-production (unknown episodes)
Judy Oseransky	....	assistant editor (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Craig Stuart Garfinkle	....	music producer / orchestrator (unknown episodes)

Series Transportation Department
Frank Khoury	....	driver (2 episodes, 1991)

Series Other crew
J Graigory	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)
Norman S. Powell	....	supervised, Sr. VP Production CBS (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Burt Reynolds Productions
• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
• MTM Enterprises
• Mozark Productions

Distributors

• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1990-1994) (USA) (TV) (original airing)

Runtime:

30 min (100 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Burt Reynolds Productions

Trivia:

"Harlan & Merleen" an unsold hour long pilot for an "Evening Shade" spin-off aired as a 2 part special on 7/13 and 7/20/93. It starred Charles Durning and Ann Wedgeworth in their "Evening Shade" roles and was written by 'James Hampton' and 'Burt Reynolds' [who also directed].

Quotes:

Dr. Harlan Elldridge: He had a splinter, in his butt, the size of a Louisville Slugger.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Father of the Pride: Larry's Debut, and Sweet Darryl Hannah Too (#1.2)" (2004)

Soundtrack:

Evening Shade Theme

Exceptional series.

One look at the cast of this show and it's clear that the level of professionalism is second to none. Forget the fact that the show had excellent writing and a wealth of talent to draw from; just to watch the likes of Hal Holbrook, Ossie Davis, Elizabeth Ashley, Charles Durning, Ann Wedgeworth, Michael Jeter, Burt Reynolds and Marilu Henner breath life into these wonderful characters was a joy to watch. These are actors at the top of their game. And let's give credit where it's due. This is a cast and crew who are friends and colleagues of Burt Reynolds. This series places at the top of my list of shows I miss the most. Here we are, some ten years later, and TV time is dominated by trashy daytime talk/theme shows and reality-based garbage on prime time. It's discouraging, to say the least.