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.
Episodes
A Day in the Life of Wood NewtonOn 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.30m2
There Once Was A Boy Named WoodFrieda babysits, and fills in for Evan on poker night when he has a date with Miss Beausoleil.30m3
Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?On seeing an old game film, Wood discovers his most celebrated high school touchdown catch was actually out of bounds.30m4
Sadie Hawkins DanceDuring Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.30m5
Fast WomenAva asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.30m6
The Moustache ShowAva's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.30m7
All for CharityHoping to win Wood's favour, Herman, at a fundraiser, bids for and wins a weekend with Wood and his family.30m8
Something to Hold OntoWood 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.30m9
Mr. MomWith Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.30m10
Hooray for WoodWood gets a bit part when a movie company and its temperamental star arrive to shoot a Civil War mini-series.30m11
The Wood Who Stole ChristmasTired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.30m12
Wood and Ava and Gil and MadelineWood and Ava are asked to dinner by a married couple—who turn out to be swingers into spouse-swapping.30m13
Wood's Thirtieth ReunionAt his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.30m14
Vote Early and Vote OftenWood and Ava recall how friends rallied to help her get elected Prosceuting Attorney over her opponent Jim Guy Puckett.30m15
Chip Off the Old BrickHerman's big, blustery father comes to visit, but talks football with Wood and chases after Frieda more than he sees his son.30m16
The Trials of Wood NewtonWood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.30m17
Into the WoodsOn Wood's annual deer-hunting trip, a local legend deer drops dead in front of his cabin—outside official hunting grounds.30m18
Nothing to Fear But Harvey LujackA convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.30m19
Gambler AnonymousWood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.30m20
Sex EducationAn in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in ""expert"" Wood.30m21
I am Wood, Hear Me RoarTwo female students attempt to join the football team.30m22
Herman and Margaret Sitting in a TreeHerman's relationship with Margaret hits a snag when she refuses to be seen with Herman on a formal ""date"".30m23
Far from the Madden CrowdAva goes into labor the night of the Booster Club Sports banquest, to which Wood has invited his football archrival Terry Bradshaw.30m24
The Baby ShowAva rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.30m
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