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Evening Shade

Season 3: Episodes 051-075 (25) (1992-1993)

Production Credits

Executive Producers ....................... Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Harry Thomason Burt Reynolds Supervising Producer ...................... David Nichols Producers ................................. Douglas Jackson ( - ?) Tommy Thompson ( - ?) Producer .................................. Don Rhymer Lamar Jackson ( - ?) Victor Fresco Produced by .............................. Douglas Jackson (? - ) Tommy Thompson (? - ) Lamar Jackson (? - ) Created by ................................ Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Cast: Burt Reynolds ............................. Wood Newton Marilu Henner ............................. Ava Evans Newton Jay R. Ferguson ........................... Taylor Newton Candace Hutson ............................ Molly Newton Jacob Parker .............................. Will Newton Michael Jeter ............................. Herman Stiles Elizabeth Ashley .......................... Frieda Evans Hal Holbrook .............................. Evan Evans Charles Durning ........................... Dr. Harlan Elldridge Ann Wedgeworth ............................ Merleen Elldridge Ossie Davis ............................... Ponder Blue Ann Hearn ................................. Margaret Fouch Linda Gehringer ........................... Fontana Beausoleil Charlie Dell .............................. Nab Oliver

051 [3.01-92] First Heroes / Vater und Sohn

After three months in Amsterdam Taylor returns - in a completely new grunge outfit. The store of Wood's late father - the only thing left which reminds him of his father - shall be pulled down. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Teleplay by: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Story by : Burt Reynolds & Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Bobby

052 [3.02-92] The Diary of Molly Newton / Suessholzraspeln im Wald

Molly's growing up ... something Wood possibly could handle. But a bra (and with that a massive size increase), a friend and the diary full of romantic stuff? That's something Wood needs to get used to first ... Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Thom Bray & Michael A. Ross Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Jimmy ??? ............................. Girl #1 ??? ............................. Girl #2

053 [3.03-92] You Scratch My Back / Der Massagesalon

Harlan finally has found someone - Roxanne - who wants to rent the premises he bought years ago. He doesn't care what Roxanne wants to do there but others prick up their ears when they find out it's a massage-salon. Ava, not knowing if it's on the right or wrong side of the law, talks Wood into checking it out ... Directed by: Charlie Frank Written by : Victor Fresco Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Roxanne ??? ............................. Lizzy ??? ............................. Duran

054 [3.04-92] What a Night / Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung

On their One-Year-Together anniversary Aimee dumps Taylor. On the same evening he finds someone else: Karen. But Karen's not alone ... With the starting of the new football season, Taylor - tired of losing - quits the team. He advises his dad against making such an effusive speech at the presentation because the team won't win again anyway. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : Ari Meyers ...................... Aimee ??? ............................. Doug ??? ............................. Karen ??? ............................. Paul ??? ............................. Woman

055 [3.05-92] Father-Child Campout / Ausflug in die Wildnis

Wood joins Will, who actually doesn't want to go, on the Father-Child campout. Although it's just meant for boys only Frieda accompanies them. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Eleanor ??? ............................. Man ??? ............................. Jonathan ??? ............................. Andrew ??? ............................. Boy #3

056 [3.06-92] The Hole Story / Das Loch

During the night Evan got up and hit a hole into the wall (it subsequently should be turned into a window) of the kid's room. A little bit crazy but nothing big ... until Nab recognizes the shape of President Lincoln in the hole. Directed by: Charles Nelson Reilly Written by : Victor Fresco Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Female Visitor ??? ............................. Male Visitor ??? ............................. Kid Visitor

057 [3.07-92] Harlan Deals a Meal / Schwerwiegende Probleme

Nab has a date and he insists that Herman accompanies him to the movies where later Nab's date Amanda hits on Herman. When Nab finds this out he's mad at Herman. Herman has another problem, too. Harlan, on diet, tells Richard Simmons, the one who puts together the diet program, that he lost 150 pounds thanks to it. Surprisingly, Simmons pays a visit to meet Harlan for a report (after all, losing 150 pounds is something). Now Herman shall play Harlan ... Directed by: Charles Nelson Reilly Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Richard Simmons ??? ............................. Hannah

058 [3.08-92] The Resurrection of Wood Newton / Frauenpower und Manneskraft

Ava's star is rising - she's become Arkansas' Attorney of the Year - Wood's 'star', however, is no longer. Somehow embarrassed he reluctantly follows Ava's advice to consult Harlan. Reluctantly also because he knows how Harlan treats this kind of things - and he should be right. Soon the whole town knows about Wood's bedroom problems ... Directed by: James Hampton Written by : David Nichols Story by : David Nichols & Burt Reynolds Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Doug

059 [3.09-92] The NFL on CBS / Jahrestag

Ava and Wood's wedding anniversary is approaching and they both prepare for a romantic weekend at the location where they have spent their honeymoon. A call then makes Wood change his plans: He is asked to be a guest on 'NFL Today' - a once in a lifetime chance he can't miss. Ava, however, is not pleased ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Victor Fresco Guest Cast : Terry Bradshaw .................. himself Greg Gumbel ..................... himself ??? ............................. Woman in Restaurant ??? ............................. Bellhop ??? ............................. Producer ??? ............................. Tech #1 ??? ............................. Tech #2 ??? ............................. Stage Manager ??? ............................. Make-up

060 [3.10-92] The Really Odd Couple / Eifersucht wirkt Wunder

The apartment house where Herman is living is changed into a condo. So he has two possibilities: pay more or leave. And since he can't afford it he must do the latter - seeking a new home. But that's not so easy. So Ava comes up with the idea that he should move into Frieda's (who's terribly suffering since Thor left). Herman has doubts but he gives it a shot - and more than his worst nightmares come true. Since Frieda wouldn't be enough, now also Margaret turns mad because he moves in with another woman ... Directed by: James Hampton Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : [no guest cast]

061 [3.11-92] Carl the Mule / Bringt mir den Kopf von Carl!

Totally frustrated after another loss Wood takes into consideration that he might be the problem - and resigns. The new man in charge now is Herman. Instead of the team Wood now wants to open his own shop. During a game Carl, the team's seal, freaks out and Herman takes care of it since it needs a new place to live. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Michael A. Ross & Thom Bray Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil Alice Ghostley .................. Irna Wallingsford ??? ............................. Jimmy

062 [3.12-92] I'll be Home for Xmas / Weihnachten in der Fremde

For Christmas Will wants a super-duper race track. Unfortunately, it's sold out. But thanks to Herman's connections they get one in a far away town and so Wood and Herman hit the road on Christmas Eve. On their way back the car breaks down and they won't return in the near future ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Thom Bray & Michael A. Ross Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Kid ??? ............................. Mechanic

063 [3.13-93] Frieda and the Preacher / Barmherzige Liebe

At the ice cream parlor Frieda meets a man and soon tries to catch him. They are both mutually attracted and spend time together - until Frieda finds out he's a preacher. Now Frieda adjusts her life to be a preacher man worthy. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : James Hampton Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Steve ??? ............................. Doug Alice Ghostley .................. Irna Wallingsford ??? ............................. Woman #1

064 [3.14-93] The Private School / Die seelische Erleuchtung

    Molly's friends will go to the Oakwood Academy, a private shool, next
    year. Molly herself wants to go there, too. Somehow reluctantly Wood
    and Ava agree to at least take a look at it since Molly plays the
    dissapointed and deeply hurted after they have turned down her wish.
    The teaching style impresses them and they are willing to let Molly
    go even if they can hardly afford it. But there's an entrance exam
    - not for the kid but for the parents - which Wood and Ava fail ...
    Nab goes on a date with Amanda.

    Directed by: Robby Benson
    Written by : Don Rhymer
    Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Eleanor
                 ??? ............................. Mrs. Hampton
                 ??? ............................. Ms. Norris
                 ??? ............................. Girl #1
                 ??? ............................. Girl #2
                 ??? ............................. Mandy
                 ??? ............................. Vanessa
                 Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda

065 [3.15-93] Ava takes a Shower (1) / Kalte Dusche fuer Ava (1)

It's time to give a baby shower for Fontana. It will be at Ava's and each of the women takes on a part of the duties. But subsequently Ava takes away the responsibilities from the others. Herman has a new job, he joined the security team of Reba McEntire. Ava, also in charge of the music, now wants to get exactly Reba for the shower. This should be no big deal since Herman knows her quite well - unfortunately Herman lied a little bit and when Ava wants to persuade her, a bothered Reba calls security - and Herman arrests Ava ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Victor Fresco and Don Rhymer Guest Cast : Reba McEntire ................... herself ??? ............................. Cindy

066 [3.16-93] Ava takes a Shower (2) / Kalte Dusche fuer Ava (2)

Ava backs off and accepts Reba decision. She continues to plan the party herself, ignoring suggestions from others. But it ends up to be too much for her and, accompanied by some bad luck, she blows the party ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Victor Fresco and Don Rhymer Guest Cast : Reba McEntire ................... herself Vince Gill ...................... himself ??? ............................. Cindy ??? ............................. Tish ??? ............................. Cathy Alice Ghostley .................. Irna Wallingsford

067 [3.17-93] They can't Take That Away From Me (1) /
Ich habe einen Traum ... (1)

Ava invited Aurelia Danforth, a leading person during the civil rights movement in the sixties and now an honored person, to a commemoration for Martin Luther King, jr. Back then Ponder was also an activist, leading the Arkansas group to Washington. Now they both meet again, and again sparks fly. Will has problems with a bully at school. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Aurelia Danforth ??? ............................. Tech Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda

068 [3.18-93] They can't Take That Away From Me (2) /
Ich habe einen Traum ... (2)

The commemoration for Martin Luther King takes place, not as originally planned at the high school but at Ponder's. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Aurelia Danforth Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda

069 [3.19-93] She what? / Herz-Schmerz

On the same evening he wants to go on a dance with Aimee, Taylor learns that she's eloped with Dwight. Taylor's totally devastated and it doesn't take a long time until Dwight's now-ex Daisy shows up to load the blame for this incident on Taylor. Somehow they then team up to find Aimee and Dwight and take them to task. And Taylor knows exactly where they could be: At Skip's where one year earlier he and Aimee got married ... [Note: For Taylor's marriage see ep.036 'Busted'] Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Thom Bray & Michael A. Ross Guest Cast : Leah Remini ..................... Daisy Ari Meyers ...................... Aimee ??? ............................. Doug ??? ............................. Skip Frank Bonner (?) ................ Walt ??? ............................. Dwight

070 [3.20-93] Another Baby Shower / Babyboom

Fontana gives birth to a girl, Scout Evans. Directed by: James Hampton Teleplay by: Michael A. Ross & Thom Bray Story by : David Nichols Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Tammy ??? ............................. Nurse ??? ............................. Nurse at Birth ??? ............................. Stan

071 [3.21-93] Cousins Behind Bars / Hinter Gittern

Wood's dreaded cousin Alvin returns, after he broke up with Lavanda, and parks himself at Wood's. In the morning Wood goes shopping with Alvin and - both land in jail because 'someone' has stolen property in his car ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Don Rhymer

072 [3.22-93] Mommy Goes AWOL / Dumm gelaufen

Scout cries day and night - but as soon as Evan appears she calms down. The stress with the baby and the fact that she and Merleen wants to open their own business distresses Fontana that much that she wants to throw away everything. Nab, assisted by Harlan, writes a detective novel. Wood and Herman attend a convention of high-school football coaches. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Victor Fresco

073 [3.23-93] Teaching is a Good Thing / Lehrreicher Unterricht

    It's Wood's turn in the 'Parents support Teachers' program, which
    basically means that he has to teach a class. And even for a pro
    like Wood, Will's class is no fun. Herman's former teacher, mentor
    and idol pays Herman a visit.

    Directed by: Robby Benson
    Written by : Victor Fresco

074 [3.24-93] Saint Bobby / Traeume

A video with the team's highlights (consisting basically of Taylor's highlights) should get Bobby Bowden - headcoach at Florida State - to Evening Shade and Taylor a scholarship. But Bobby's eyes hasn't fallen for No.22, Taylor, but for No.88, Merl - not knowing that Merl is a girl in Wood's team. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : James Hampton Guest Cast : Leah Remini ..................... Daisy Bobby Bowden .................... himself Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda

075 [3.25-93] The Graduation / Ende einer Kindheit

    The plans for summer are dropped when Taylor announces that after
    his graduation ceremony he's leaving for Houston where he landed
    a job at Astroworld. For the ceremony the school's in need of a
    high-profile star and Herman tries to get John Denver via his
    cousin. With Taylor leaving, the team's in need of a new quarterback.

    Directed by: Robby Benson
    Written by : Michael A. Ross & Thom Bray and Victor Fresco
    Guest Cast : Leah Remini ..................... Daisy
                 Bob Denver ...................... himself
                 Scott Wolf ...................... David
                 Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda

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