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Shell Game

  • TV Series
  • 1987–
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Shell Game (1987)
ComedyDrama

After a failed con, Dinah finds her ex-husband Riley living a new life as a TV producer. Reluctantly, he gets pulled into conning bad guys for good, hoping it will reunite them.After a failed con, Dinah finds her ex-husband Riley living a new life as a TV producer. Reluctantly, he gets pulled into conning bad guys for good, hoping it will reunite them.After a failed con, Dinah finds her ex-husband Riley living a new life as a TV producer. Reluctantly, he gets pulled into conning bad guys for good, hoping it will reunite them.

  • Creator
    • Carla Jean Wagner
  • Stars
    • Margot Kidder
    • James Read
    • Rod McCary
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    32
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Carla Jean Wagner
    • Stars
      • Margot Kidder
      • James Read
      • Rod McCary
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Dinah…
    James Read
    James Read
    • John Reid…
    Rod McCary
    Rod McCary
    • Bill Bower
    Chip Zien
    Chip Zien
    • Bert Luna
    Marg Helgenberger
    Marg Helgenberger
    • Natalie Thayer
    Fred McCarren
    Fred McCarren
    • Vince Vanneman
    Walter Olkewicz
    Walter Olkewicz
    • Norman van Delken
    Michael MacRae
    Michael MacRae
    • Robert Bonne
    James Pax
    James Pax
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    Michael Greene
    Michael Greene
    • Thomas Sterling
    Martine Beswick
    Martine Beswick
    • Mrs. Susan Bonne
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Daniel Cho
    Jordan Charney
    Jordan Charney
    • Bob Kenton
    Ora Rubens
    • Veronica
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli
    • Casper Hall
    Dustin Nguyen
    Dustin Nguyen
    • Doug
    Richard Minchenberg
    Richard Minchenberg
    • Mr. Kern
    George Dickerson
    • Phil Dietrichson
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      • Carla Jean Wagner
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      Previously known as Riley and Dinah, the two main characters now use aliases derived from pop culture. "John Reid" was the true identity of the Lone Ranger, while "Jennie Jerome" was the maiden name of Winston Churchill's mother.

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    witty show, never given a chance

    "Shell Game" had a witty premise, charm, and fine chemistry between the lead actors. James Read showed a comedic skill here that he's had no real chance exhibit elsewhere. The network treated "Shell Game" as expendable, scheduled it opposite a top ten hit, and didn't give it a chance to build a following. A shame.
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    • May 24, 2000
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    • Release date
      • January 8, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Union Station - 800 N. Alameda Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hey Keed Productions
      • Lou Step Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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