"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)

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:

There really is a town called Evening Shade, Arkansas which is located in the north-central part of the state. During the show's run, gift shops in the real town would sell t-shirts and other trinkets with the show's logo on them.

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

Great show. Great cast.

They just don't make shows like this anymore. It had such a laid back feeling and one of the few truly flawless casts in the history of sitcoms. I can't imagine we will ever have a series that could attract actors like Elizabeth Ashley and Hal Hollbrook. I never though I could like Burt Reynolds half as much as I did and Marilu Henner is still a favorite of mine. Of course Alice Ghostley Always stole every scene she was in. I was just a kid when it was on and I wish one of the many rerun over-ridden cable channels would pick it up. Reruns could perhaps provide a fitting tribute to the many actors that are no longer with us. Along with shows like Newhart and Designing Women, this show is what sitcoms should really be about.