1990
TV-PG
30m

Summary A former pro football player moves back to his Arkansas childhood hometown to coach the high school football team. View more details

1990
TV-PG
30m

Evening Shade

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Burt Reynolds Ossie Davis Elizabeth Ashley Marilu Henner

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Genres : Comedy

Release date : Sep 20, 1990

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

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

Production companies : MTM Enterprises Mozark Productions Burt Reynolds Productions

Summary A former pro football player moves back to his Arkansas childhood hometown to coach the high school football team. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Sep 20, 1990

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

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

Production companies : MTM Enterprises Mozark Productions Burt Reynolds Productions

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Marilu Henner, Burt Reynolds, Ossie Davis, Charles Durning, Hal Holbrook, Michael Jeter, and Elizabeth Ashley in Evening Shade (1990)

Burt Reynolds and Michael Jeter in Evening Shade (1990)

Burt Reynolds and Jay R. Ferguson in Evening Shade (1990)

Burt Reynolds, Elizabeth Ashley, and Ann Wedgeworth in Evening Shade (1990)

Marilu Henner and Burt Reynolds in Evening Shade (1990)

Marilu Henner and Jay R. Ferguson in Evening Shade (1990)

Leslie Nielsen and Burt Reynolds in Evening Shade (1990)

Marilu Henner, Burt Reynolds, Ossie Davis, Charles Durning, Hal Holbrook, Michael Jeter, Elizabeth Ashley, Jay R. Ferguson, and Ann Wedgeworth in Evening Shade (1990)

Marilu Henner, Burt Reynolds, Ossie Davis, Charles Durning, Hal Holbrook, and Elizabeth Ashley in Evening Shade (1990)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 20, 1990

A Day in the Life of Wood Newton

In the series pilot, Wood Newton, a former NFL football player and the head coach of the local high school football team, has to deal with his team's losing streak and the possible pregnancy of his wife.

Episode 2 • Sep 27, 1990

There Once Was a Boy Named Wood

When Ava is admitted to the hospital for a few days, Wood has to manage at home without her.

Episode 3 • Oct 04, 1990

Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?

Wood begins to question his accomplishments when a replay from 30 years ago shows that his clutch touchdown should have been invalid.

Episode 4 • Oct 25, 1990

Sadie Hawkins Dance

Taylor takes "Marge the Barge" to a Sadie Hawkins dance while Harmon and Wood engage in a war of pranks with the seniors.

Episode 5 • Oct 28, 1990

Fast Women

Both Taylor and Evan begin relationship with women who have reputations for being very provocative.

Episode 6 • Nov 01, 1990

The Moustache Show

After a boozy evening, Wood passes out on the coffee table, giving Will a chance to shave off half his mustache. Meanwhile, Ava gets a visit from her old high school boyfriend Kyle Hampton.

Episode 7 • Nov 08, 1990

All for Charity

Wood donates "a weekend with Wood Newton" to Harlan's charity. Being the high bidder, Herman Stiles wins the prize and drives Wood's entire family nuts.

Episode 8 • Nov 18, 1990

Something to Hold on To

Right before a game with arch-rival Piggot High School, Wood's entire offensive line fails an algebra test and has to cram for a makeup test or else they will be barred from playing.

Episode 9 • Nov 25, 1990

Mr. Mom

When Ava's new job as a prosecuting attorney keeps her away from home, Wood takes on extra domestic chores and resents it so much that he packs up and moves in with Ponder Blue. Meanwhile, Herman joins a mail-order hair club.

Episode 10 • Dec 09, 1990

Hooray for Wood

When a Hollywood film crew arrives in town to shoot a Civil War mini-series, the townsfolk flock to play extras. Wood is cast as a Confederate colonel. The shoot is beset with problems, including temperamental actress Shelly Darling.

Episode 11 • Dec 16, 1990

The Wood Who Stole Christmas

Everyone is dealing with issues at Christmastime. Wood is so tired of his children's materialism that he donates all of their gifts to a hard-luck family in the neighborhood.

Episode 12 • Jan 06, 1991

Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline

Wood and Ava are spending a lot of time with Gil and Madeline Hall, but the Halls' increasingly frequent sexual banter is making Wood and Ava nervous enough to reevaluate the friendship.

Episode 13 • Jan 20, 1991

Wood's Thirtieth Reunion

Wood's visiting high school friends tell incriminating stories about him to Ava and Evan. And Wood's former fiancée Rebecca Kincaid is back in town and still carrying a torch for him.

Episode 14 • Jan 27, 1991

Vote Early and Vote Often

In a flashback, the Newton family helps Ava runs for district attorney against an obnoxious opponent, and Harlan is convinced that a win for Ava would have negative effects on her marriage to Wood.

Episode 15 • Feb 03, 1991

Chip Off the Old Brick

Herman's visiting father Brick gets pushy with Frieda and seems interested in spending time with everyone in town except for Herman.

Episode 16 • Feb 10, 1991

The Trials of Wood Newton

Evan has a physical confrontation with Vernon Moody who disagrees with one of Evan's editorials. But Wood is called as the star witness - for Moody.

Episode 17 • Feb 17, 1991

Into the Woods

Ava persuades Wood to take Taylor on a hunting trip at Evan's cabin, where a legendary buck dies on the front porch.

Episode 18 • Feb 24, 1991

Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack

Ava feels there is cause for concern when armed robber Harvey Lujack, whom she helped put in prison, escapes and swears revenge on her.

Episode 19 • Mar 03, 1991

Gambler Anonymous

When Kenny Rogers comes to town to visit the Newton family, they try to keep his presence a secret.

Episode 20 • Mar 23, 1991

Sex Education

During a town-wide flu epidemic, the biology teacher gets sick and Herman Stiles winds up substitute-teaching sex education for her.

Episode 21 • Mar 31, 1991

I Am Wood Hear Me Roar

Wood has to decide whether to allow women to try out for the football team.

Episode 22 • Apr 07, 1991

Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree

Herman wants his friendship with Margaret to move to the next level, so Wood, Ava, Harlan, and Merlene plan a dinner party to facilitate this.

Episode 23 • Apr 28, 1991

Far from the Madden Crowd

John Madden is sought to emcee an annual sports banquet, while Wood comes to regret asking Herman to film a documentary on the Newton family life for the Newtons' unborn baby to see.

Episode 24 • May 05, 1991

The Baby Show

The annual sports banquet is interrupted when Ava goes into labor and is rushed to the hospital.

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