Evening Shade
series not in production
Ended
Comedy
Seasons | 4
Episodes | 100
avg.Runtime | 30 min
First EP | 1990-09-21
Last EP | 1994-05-23
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Evening Shade is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from 1990 to 1994. The series stars Burt Reynolds as Wood Newton, an ex-professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who returns to rural Evening Shade, Arkansas to coach a high school football team with a long losing streak. Reynolds personally requested to use the Steelers as his former team because he is a fan. The general theme of the show is the appeal of small town life. Episodes ended with a closing narration by Ossie Davis summing up the events of the episode, always closing with "... in a place called Evening Shade." The show's final episode saw the guest appearances of Willie Nelson and Buzz Aldrin as escaped convicts on the run from authorities, the final scene being a spectacular shoot-out reminiscent of the final scene of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The opening segment included clips from around Arkansas, including the famous McClard's Bar-be-que, which is situated on Albert Pike Blvd. and South Patterson St. in Hot Springs National Park.
Created by
Produced by
Mozark Productions
Burt Reynolds Productions
MTM Enterprises
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 1990-09-21
1
A Day in the Life of Wood Newton
1990-09-21
On his birthday/wedding anniversary, an innocent Wood is photographed with a stripper; and Prosecuting Attorney candidate Ava discovers she's pregnant despite Wood's vasectomy.
2
There Once Was A Boy Named Wood
1990-09-28
Frieda babysits, and fills in for Evan on poker night when he has a date with Miss Beausoleil.
3
Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?
1990-10-05
On seeing an old game film, Wood discovers his most celebrated high school touchdown catch was actually out of bounds.
4
Sadie Hawkins Dance
1990-10-16
During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.
5
Fast Women
1990-10-29
Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.
6
The Moustache Show
1990-10-02
Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.
7
All for Charity
1990-11-09
Hoping to win Wood's favour, Herman, at a fundraiser, bids for and wins a weekend with Wood and his family.
8
Something to Hold Onto
1990-11-19
Wood and the rest of town tutor the football players in algebra so they won't fail their classes and be barred from a big game.
9
Mr. Mom
1990-11-26
With Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.
10
Hooray for Wood
1990-12-10
Wood gets a bit part when a movie company and its temperamental star arrive to shoot a Civil War mini-series.
11
The Wood Who Stole Christmas
1990-12-17
Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.
12
Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline
1991-01-07
Wood and Ava are asked to dinner by a married couple—who turn out to be swingers into spouse-swapping.
13
Wood's Thirtieth Reunion
1991-01-21
At his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.
14
Vote Early and Vote Often
1991-01-28
Wood and Ava recall how friends rallied to help her get elected Prosceuting Attorney over her opponent Jim Guy Puckett.
15
Chip Off the Old Brick
1991-02-04
Herman's big, blustery father comes to visit, but talks football with Wood and chases after Frieda more than he sees his son.
16
The Trials of Wood Newton
1991-02-11
Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.
17
Into the Woods
1991-02-18
On Wood's annual deer-hunting trip, a local legend deer drops dead in front of his cabin—outside official hunting grounds.
18
Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack
1991-02-21
A convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.
19
Gambler Anonymous
1991-03-04
Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.
20
Sex Education
1991-03-24
An in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in ""expert"" Wood.
21
I am Wood, Hear Me Roar
1991-04-01
Two female students attempt to join the football team.
22
Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree
1991-04-08
Herman's relationship with Margaret hits a snag when she refuses to be seen with Herman on a formal ""date"".
23
Far from the Madden Crowd
1991-04-29
Ava goes into labor the night of the Booster Club Sports banquest, to which Wood has invited his football archrival Terry Bradshaw.
24
The Baby Show
1991-05-06
Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.
CAST
charactor: Wood Newton
Original: Burt Reynolds
Total EP: 100
charactor: Ava Evans Newton
Original: Marilu Henner
Total EP: 100
charactor: Evan Evans
Original: Hal Holbrook
Total EP: 100
charactor: Harlan Elldridge
Original: Charles Durning
Total EP: 100
charactor: Merleen Elldridge
Original: Ann Wedgeworth
Total EP: 100
charactor: Herman Stiles
Original: Michael Jeter
Total EP: 100
charactor: Taylor Newton
Original: Jay R. Ferguson
Total EP: 100
charactor: Ponder Blue
Original: Ossie Davis
Total EP: 100
charactor: Freida Evans
Original: Elizabeth Ashley
Total EP: 100
charactor: Will Newton
Original: Jacob Parker
Total EP: 100
charactor: Molly Newton
Original: Candace Hutson
Total EP: 76
charactor: Molly Newton
Original: Melissa Reneé Martin
Total EP: 24
charactor:
Original: Alice Ghostley
Total EP: 6
charactor:
Original: Bobbie Ferguson
Total EP: 2
charactor:
Original: Charles Nelson Reilly
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Doug McClure
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Christian Hoff
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Rick Hurst
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Fred Applegate
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Leslie Nielsen
Total EP: 1
charactor: Tony Lombardi
Original: Tony Bennett
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Jane Abbott
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Dan Gilvezan
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Erin Gray
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Burton Gilliam
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Charlie Dell
Total EP: 1
charactor: Police Officer
Original: Michael J. Kuhlman
Total EP: 1
CREW
Burt Reynolds
Director
Directing
James Hampton
Director
Directing
Harry Thomason
Director
Directing
David Steinberg
Director
Directing
Robby Benson
Director
Directing
Charles Nelson Reilly
Director
Directing
Frank Bonner
Director
Directing
Charles Frank
Director
Directing
Dennis Erdman
Director
Directing
John Ratzenberger
Director
Directing
Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Producer
Production
Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Writer
Writing
Kim Friese
Writer
Writing
Brent Briscoe
Writer
Writing
Michael Ross
Writer
Writing
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