"Evening Shade" (1990) TV series 1990-1994

Creator:

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
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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 | Coach | Small Town | Sitcom | Independent Film

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 25 nominations

Cast

Burt Reynolds	...	Wood Newton (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Marilu Henner	...	Ava Evans Newton (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Charles Durning	...	Dr. Harlan Elldridge (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Michael Jeter	...	Herman Stiles (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Jay R. Ferguson	...	Taylor Newton (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Jacob Parker	...	Will Newton (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Ann Wedgeworth	...	Merleen Elldridge (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Ossie Davis	...	Ponder Blue (97 episodes, 1990-1994)
Elizabeth Ashley	...	Freida Evans (97 episodes, 1990-1994)
Hal Holbrook	...	Evan Evans (79 episodes, 1990-1994)
Charlie Dell	...	Nub Oliver (76 episodes, 1990-1994)
Candace Hutson	...	Molly Newton (74 episodes, 1991-1994)
Burton Gilliam	...	Virgil (72 episodes, 1990-1994)

Series Directed by
Burt Reynolds		(35 episodes, 1990-1994)
Harry Thomason		(16 episodes, 1990-1994)
James Hampton		(16 episodes, 1992-1994)
David Steinberg		(8 episodes, 1990-1991)
Robby Benson		(8 episodes, 1993-1994)
Charles Nelson Reilly		(4 episodes, 1991-1992)
Charles Frank		(4 episodes, 1992-1994)

Series Writing credits
Linda Bloodworth-Thomason		(98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Victor Fresco		(50 episodes, 1991-1993)
Don Rhymer		(18 episodes, 1991-1993)
David Nichols		(16 episodes, 1990-1993)
Thom Bray		(15 episodes, 1991-1994)
Michael A. Ross		(15 episodes, 1991-1994)
Sean Clark		(6 episodes, 1990-1991)
Stephen A. Miller		(6 episodes, 1990-1991)
James Hampton		(6 episodes, 1992-1993)
Craig Hoffman		(4 episodes, 1993-1994)
Allen Crowe		(3 episodes, 1990-1994)
Burt Reynolds		(3 episodes, 1991-1992)
Kim C. Friese		(3 episodes, 1993-1994)
Susan Cridland Wick		(3 episodes, 1993-1994)
Danny Zuker		(3 episodes, 1993-1994)
Brent Briscoe		(2 episodes, 1994)
Mark Fauser		(2 episodes, 1994)
Steve Roth		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Victor Fresco	....	co-executive producer (48 episodes, 1991-1993)
David Nichols	....	co-producer / supervising producer / ... (29 episodes, 1990-1993)
Burt Reynolds	....	co-executive producer / executive producer (25 episodes, 1990-1992)
Linda Bloodworth-Thomason	....	executive producer (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Douglas Jackson	....	producer (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Lamar Jackson	....	associate producer (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Harry Thomason	....	executive producer (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Tommy Thompson	....	producer (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Stephen A. Miller	....	consulting producer (21 episodes, 1990-1991)
Craig Hoffman	....	producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Bobby Goldsboro		(26 episodes, 1993-1994)
Snuff Garrett		(24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Clarke Rigsby		(unknown episodes)
Kevin Stoller		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Nick McLean		(24 episodes, 1990-1991)

Series Film Editing by
Tony Hayman		(24 episodes, 1990-1991)
George Escobar		(unknown episodes)
Greg Wong		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Fran Bascom		(27 episodes, 1990-1993)

Series Production Design by
Beala Neel		(24 episodes, 1990-1991)

Series Set Decoration by
Jerry Wunderlich		(24 episodes, 1990-1991)

Series Costume Design by
Cliff Chally		(24 episodes, 1990-1991)

Series Makeup Department
Tommy Cole	....	makeup artist (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Brian McManus	....	makeup department head / makeup artist (98 episodes, 1990-1994)
Charles Blackman	....	makeup artist (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Caryl Codon-Tharp	....	hair stylist / makeup artist (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Dorothea Long	....	hair stylist (16 episodes, 1990-1991)
Virginia G. Hadfield	....	hair stylist (5 episodes, 1990)
Donna Turner Culver	....	hair stylist (3 episodes, 1990)

Series Production Management
Bernard Oseransky	....	executive in charge of production / unit production manager / ... (24 episodes, 1990-1991)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Mark Hansson	....	second assistant director (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Maggie Parker	....	first assistant director / third assistant director (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Nancy King	....	second assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Marty Wunderlich	....	property master (22 episodes, 1990-1991)
Walter Wall	....	property master (2 episodes, 1990)

Series Sound Department
Dennis Kirkpatrick	....	boom operator (97 episodes, 1990-1994)
Tim Chilton	....	foley artist (47 episodes, 1990-1992)
Norman Webster	....	sound mixer (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Peter Bergren	....	sound effects editor (unknown episodes)
Bob Costanza	....	sound effects editor (unknown episodes)
Thomas DeGorter	....	supervising sound editor (unknown episodes)

Series Special Effects by
Ken Speed	....	special effects (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Gene Jackson	....	camera operator (97 episodes, 1990-1994)
Nicholas S. McLean	....	first assistant camera (71 episodes, 1990-1993)
Bill Fleming	....	key grip / grip (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Paul Petzoldt	....	chief lighting technician (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
David Roth	....	second assistant camera (4 episodes, 1990-1993)
Michael R. Marquette	....	assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Pat Swovelin	....	first assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Michael Yarish	....	still photographer (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Eric Van Wagoner	....	key costumer (50 episodes, 1992-1994)
Maureen Gates	....	costume supervisor: women (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Howard Sussman	....	costume supervisor: men / costume designer: men (24 episodes, 1990-1991)

Series Editorial Department
Wes Irwin	....	post-production coordinator (74 episodes, 1991-1994)
Alicia Hirsch	....	executive in charge of post-production / post-production supervisor / ... (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Sean Clark	....	story editor (10 episodes, 1990)
Judy Oseransky	....	assistant editor (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Lori Slomka	....	music editor (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Sonny Curtis	....	theme / composer: theme music (22 episodes, 1990-1991)
Hans Olson	....	performed by / singer: theme music (19 episodes, 1990-1991)
Craig Stuart Garfinkle	....	music producer / orchestrator (unknown episodes)

Series Transportation Department
Frank Khoury	....	driver (2 episodes, 1991)

Series Other crew
Ray DeVally Jr.	....	technical coordinator (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Norman S. Powell	....	executive in charge of production (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Rosemarie Clemente-Johnstone	....	script supervisor (23 episodes, 1990-1991)
Sean Clark	....	story editor (15 episodes, 1990-1991)
Don Rhymer	....	creative consultant (6 episodes, 1991)
J Graigory	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Burt Reynolds Productions
• MTM Enterprises
• Mozark Productions

Distributors

• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1990-1994) (USA) (TV) (original airing)

Also Known As:

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:

Burt Reynolds said the most fun he ever had in his whole career was working on this show.

Quotes:

Dr. Harlan Elldridge:He had a splinter, in his butt, the size of a Louisville Slugger.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Simpsons: Gump Roast (#13.17)" (2002)

Soundtrack:

Evening Shade Theme

The vanishing sitcom

I really enjoyed this programme, I couldn't believe it when it suddenly vanished from our screens. The whole product, the acting, the story lines and the scripts - faultless. Well they won an award or two so it must be good - so hey, let's take it off, lest the public decide to reach for higher standards in programmes. One of the most appealing things about the series was the way that the 'minor' (and I realize that this may not be the correct term for them) cast members were drawn and as alive as the main characters, if not more so at times. Who could forget Hermann for example? I wish this programme was available on VHS or DVD, if anyone knows something I don't here, let me know! Thank you.