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Writer:
Nick Thiel (writer)
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Release Date:
8 January 1987 (USA) more
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Plot:
On the run after a failed con, Dinah finds her ex-husband Riley gone straight with a new identity, producing a consumer affairs show... more
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witty show, never given a chance more (3 total)

Cast

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Margot Kidder ... Dinah / ... (6 episodes, 1987)

James Read ... John Reid / ... (6 episodes, 1987)

Marg Helgenberger ... Natalie Thayer (6 episodes, 1987)
Rod McCary ... Bill Bower (6 episodes, 1987)

Chip Zien ... Bert Luna (6 episodes, 1987)
Fred McCarren ... Vince Vanneman (5 episodes, 1987)
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60 min
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Previously known as Riley and Dinah, the two main characters now use aliases derived from pop culture. "John Reid" was the true identity of the Lone Ranger, while "Jennie Jerome" was the maiden name of Winston Churchill's mother. more

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witty show, never given a chance, 25 May 2000
Author: Cleo-2 (frede005@tc.umn.edu) from Minneapolis MN, USA

"Shell Game" had a witty premise, charm, and fine chemistry between the lead actors. James Read showed a comedic skill here that he's had no real chance exhibit elsewhere. The network treated "Shell Game" as expendable, scheduled it opposite a top ten hit, and didn't give it a chance to build a following. A shame.

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