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

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)

Series Directed by
Burt Reynolds		(35 episodes, 1990-1994)
Harry Thomason		(16 episodes, 1990-1994)
James Hampton		(16 episodes, 1992-1994)
David Steinberg		(8 episodes, 1990-1991)
Robby Benson		(8 episodes, 1993-1994)
Charles Nelson Reilly		(4 episodes, 1991-1992)
Charles Frank		(4 episodes, 1992-1994)

Series Writing credits
Don Rhymer		(18 episodes, 1991-1993)
David Nichols		(16 episodes, 1990-1993)
Thom Bray		(15 episodes, 1991-1994)
Michael A. Ross		(15 episodes, 1991-1994)
Linda Bloodworth-Thomason		(13 episodes, 1990-1992)
Victor Fresco		(11 episodes, 1992-1993)
Sean Clark		(6 episodes, 1990-1991)
Stephen A. Miller		(6 episodes, 1990-1991)
James Hampton		(6 episodes, 1992-1993)
Craig Hoffman		(4 episodes, 1993-1994)
Allen Crowe		(3 episodes, 1990-1994)
Burt Reynolds		(3 episodes, 1991-1992)
Kim C. Friese		(3 episodes, 1993-1994)
Susan Cridland Wick		(3 episodes, 1993-1994)
Danny Zuker		(3 episodes, 1993-1994)
Brent Briscoe		(2 episodes, 1994)
Mark Fauser		(2 episodes, 1994)
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:

The title and setting were suggested by Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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

The vanishing sitcom

I really enjoyed this programme, I couldn't believe it when it suddenly vanished from our screens. The whole product, the acting, the story lines and the scripts - faultless. Well they won an award or two so it must be good - so hey, let's take it off, lest the public decide to reach for higher standards in programmes. One of the most appealing things about the series was the way that the 'minor' (and I realize that this may not be the correct term for them) cast members were drawn and as alive as the main characters, if not more so at times. Who could forget Hermann for example? I wish this programme was available on VHS or DVD, if anyone knows something I don't here, let me know! Thank you.