Shannon's Deal (TV Series)
1990
John Sayles (Creator), Allan Arkush ...
TV Series. Drama
TV Series (1990-1991). 15 episodes. Once a successful corporate lawyer at a prestigious Philadelphia law firm, Jack Shannon lost his marriage and his job, due in part to a compulsive gambling habit. While Shannon maintains a good relationship with his daughter, his professional career has hit rock bottom. He becomes a general practioner of law, gaining a loyal secretary in Lucy Acosta when he manages to free her boyfriend from jail. ... [+]