This was one of several shows to premiere in 1971 with movie stars in them.Jimmy Stewart's was the best of the bunch.Among others to join the group were Anthony Quinn,James Garner(before Rockford),Tony Curtis & Roger Moore(on the same show),Glenn Ford, & Henry Fonda(his show actually premiered that January & was canceled in January 1972).They all were bombs,only Stewart & Garner's shows lasted a full year.This show was the lowest rated,& rightfully so.In fact it was the lowest rated for the year.The two episodes I saw were almost unbelievably silly.Later on,Shirley McLaine told Johnny Carson "it was crap" & she felt relieved it got canceled.Sheldon Leonard had a rare failure in this one.He later told Bob Costas he apologized to Shirley McLaine years afterward.
Review of Shirley's World
