Complete series cast summary: | |||
Burt Reynolds | ... | Wood Newton 98 episodes, 1990-1994 | |
Elizabeth Ashley | ... | Freida Evans 98 episodes, 1990-1994 | |
Marilu Henner | ... | Ava Evans Newton 98 episodes, 1990-1994 | |
Ossie Davis | ... | Ponder Blue 98 episodes, 1990-1994 | |
Charles Durning | ... | Dr. Harlan Elldridge 98 episodes, 1990-1994 | |
Jay R. Ferguson | ... | Taylor Newton 98 episodes, 1990-1994 | |
Michael Jeter | ... | Herman Stiles 98 episodes, 1990-1994 | |
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Jacob Parker | ... | Will Newton 98 episodes, 1990-1994 |
Ann Wedgeworth | ... | Merleen Elldridge 98 episodes, 1990-1994 | |
Hal Holbrook | ... | Evan Evans 93 episodes, 1990-1994 | |
Candace Hutson | ... | Molly Newton 74 episodes, 1991-1994 | |
Charlie Dell | ... | Nub Oliver 64 episodes, 1990-1994 | |
In this laid-back comedy, Wood Newton is a former pro American Football player who has retired and returned to his childhood home, the small town of Evening Shade, Arkansas. He's now the coach of the local high school American Football team, which brings him in constant contact with the other residents of the town. Written by Afterburner <aburner@erols.com>
This show was so well done. It was a wonderful time watching the cast perform on each show. I would like to ask if anyone knows if this show will be or has been put on DVD for the general public to purchase. The one episode that stands out in my mind is a two-part episode where Burt R., Charles D. and Michael J. lose their clothes and the fun that entails. I just happened to tape both parts of this episode. I have played them for my 6 year old daughter and my 11 year old son. They actually sit there and LOVE them. They have asked to see this over and over again. Oh why didn't I record all of them? The acting and humor are first class. It was a visual humor. Even the music adds to the whole package of the show. The setting really makes you want to be there with them. An Evening Shade Reunion would be a big hit if it was advertised with clips from original shows. If they really pushed, it might work. If it worked, then maybe we would see reruns on the tube. Come on, put it on DVD!! Let's get this show on disk.