TV series

Evening Shade

Name: Evening Shade
Released: 1990
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Marilu Henner, Hal Holbrook, Charles Durning, Ann Wedgeworth

1990–1994· 4 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 5.8Ended

On CBS — From Mozark Productions · Burt Reynolds Productions

YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND LAUGHTER... IN A PLACE CALLED EVENING SHADE!

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

american football small town arkansas american football coach high school high school sports sitcom

Episodes

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E1 A Day in the Life of Wood NewtonNext upSep 21, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jane Abbott
E2 There Once Was A Boy Named WoodSep 28, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
Frieda babysits, and fills in for Evan on poker night when he has a date with Miss Beausoleil.
E3 Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?Oct 5, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
On seeing an old game film, Wood discovers his most celebrated high school touchdown catch was actually out of bounds.
Guest stars: Dan Gilvezan
E4 Sadie Hawkins DanceOct 16, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.
E5 Fast WomenOct 29, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.
E6 The Moustache ShowOct 2, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.
E7 All for CharityNov 9, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hoping to win Wood's favour, Herman, at a fundraiser, bids for and wins a weekend with Wood and his family.
E8 Something to Hold OntoNov 19, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Rick Hurst
E9 Mr. MomNov 26, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
With Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.
E10 Hooray for WoodDec 10, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wood gets a bit part when a movie company and its temperamental star arrive to shoot a Civil War mini-series.
Guest stars: Charles Nelson Reilly
E11 The Wood Who Stole ChristmasDec 17, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.
Guest stars: Christian Hoff, Burton Gilliam, Charlie Dell
E12 Wood and Ava and Gil and MadelineJan 7, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wood and Ava are asked to dinner by a married coupleâ€”who turn out to be swingers into spouse-swapping.
Guest stars: Erin Gray
E13 Wood's Thirtieth ReunionJan 21, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
At his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.
Guest stars: Doug McClure
E14 Vote Early and Vote OftenJan 28, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wood and Ava recall how friends rallied to help her get elected Prosceuting Attorney over her opponent Jim Guy Puckett.
E15 Chip Off the Old BrickFeb 4, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Herman's big, blustery father comes to visit, but talks football with Wood and chases after Frieda more than he sees his son.
E16 The Trials of Wood NewtonFeb 11, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.
E17 Into the WoodsFeb 18, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
On Wood's annual deer-hunting trip, a local legend deer drops dead in front of his cabinâ€”outside official hunting grounds.
E18 Nothing to Fear But Harvey LujackFeb 21, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
A convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.
E19 Gambler AnonymousMar 4, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.
E20 Sex EducationMar 24, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
An in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in ""expert"" Wood.
Guest stars: Bobbie Ferguson
E21 I am Wood, Hear Me RoarApr 1, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Two female students attempt to join the football team.
E22 Herman and Margaret Sitting in a TreeApr 8, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Herman's relationship with Margaret hits a snag when she refuses to be seen with Herman on a formal ""date"".
E23 Far from the Madden CrowdApr 29, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ava goes into labor the night of the Booster Club Sports banquest, to which Wood has invited his football archrival Terry Bradshaw.
E24 The Baby ShowMay 6, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.