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Overview
Release Date:
21 September 1990 (USA) morePlot:
In this laid-back comedy, Wood Newton is a former pro American Football player who has retired and returned to his childhood home... moreAwards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 24 nominations moreUser Comments:
Exceptional series. moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 13 of 48)| 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) |
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30 min (100 episodes)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
StereoFilming Locations:
Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA moreMOVIEmeter: 
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"Harlan & Merleen" an unsold hour long pilot for an "Evening Shade" spin-off aired as a 2 part special on 7/13 and 7/20/93. It starred Charles Durning and Ann Wedgeworth in their "Evening Shade" roles and was written by 'James Hampton' and 'Burt Reynolds' [who also directed]. moreQuotes:
Dr. Harlan Elldridge: He had a splinter, in his butt, the size of a Louisville Slugger. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Father of the Pride: Larry's Debut, and Sweet Darryl Hannah Too (#1.2)" (2004) moreSoundtrack:
Evening Shade Theme moreFAQ
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One look at the cast of this show and it's clear that the level of professionalism is second to none. Forget the fact that the show had excellent writing and a wealth of talent to draw from; just to watch the likes of Hal Holbrook, Ossie Davis, Elizabeth Ashley, Charles Durning, Ann Wedgeworth, Michael Jeter, Burt Reynolds and Marilu Henner breath life into these wonderful characters was a joy to watch. These are actors at the top of their game. And let's give credit where it's due. This is a cast and crew who are friends and colleagues of Burt Reynolds. This series places at the top of my list of shows I miss the most. Here we are, some ten years later, and TV time is dominated by trashy daytime talk/theme shows and reality-based garbage on prime time. It's discouraging, to say the least.