Angels 50th Anniv Reunion

an announcement of the April 2026

Charlie's Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion

at PaleyFest LA in Hollywood, Los Angeles

(Thank you so much to Mike Pingel

and CharliesAngels.com for the fantastic news)

The 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels is coming up this March 21, 2026. The pilot was aired on March 21, 1976; and it premiered as a TV series on September 22, 1976. It ran for five seasons and made superstars out of all its gorgeous Angels. PaleyFest LA 2026 has included the Charlie's Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion among its featured highlights. Founded in 1984, PaleyFest LA is an annual festival for television hosted by The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles; and it features screenings specially chosen for the festival, followed by exclusive, behind-the-scenes panels with cast and creators. The pop-culture event brings together television fans with the stars and the creators of their favorite TV shows. PaleyFest LA 2026 will run from April 4 to 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The Charlie's Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion will be held on April 6 with Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd in attendance. 

But wouldn't it be phenomenal if Shelley Hack (the only other living Angel from the original series) joined Kate, Jaclyn and Cheryl as well? Wouldn't it be a phenomenal event if Charlie's four living Angels were all on stage, facing their fans, answering all their questions? Wouldn't that be one unforgettable (and a definitely historically significant) Angel event for all the Charlie's Angels fans around the world?

an imagined announcement poster

(praying this will happen🙏🙏🙏)

of the Charlie's Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion

at PaleyFest LA 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles

with Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd,

and Shelley Hack in attendance.

Wine Guide 1990

an outtake of Shelley's promo pic

used on the VHS and LaserDisc covers

of Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Shelley was among the celebrities who participated in the hour-long celebrity special released in 1990, Celebrity Guide to Wine. Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum hosted the special and many celebrities/stars of the era participated in the educational video. Celebrity Guide to Wine was a fun and practical guide to everything about wine. It answered questions many people had regarding the drinking and serving of wine, as well as debunked some of the myths and the rules on the subject. Aside from Shelley, Dudley Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Kelly Le Brock, Robert Loggia, Steven Seagal, and Peter Weller joined in on the fun as well. Norm Lenzer was the narrator. It was released in both VHS and LaserDisc formats.

outtakes of Shelley's promo pic

used on the VHS and LaserDisc covers

of Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Add 'Em All Up 4

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Simplicity Home Catalog, 1972

Shelley appeared on many spreads for many catalogs from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. She appeared on the pages of the Simplicity Home Catalog Fall/Winter 1972 issue. In the spread called "Add 'Em All Up," she modeled great looking get-ons that added up to a totally smashing look for fall that season. Shelley wore Simplicity pattern number 5142, a bibbed long skirt (with a waistband, a back zipper, and a lined bib with buttoned suspenders). She wore it over a combination of Simplicity pattern number 5194 (a top with a high round neckline, long set-in sleeves, a patch pocket, top-stitching, and a back zipper) and Simplicity pattern number 5218 (a dickey with a collar, a collar band, a tie, front button closing, and top-stitching). Matching hose and sandals finished her look. And Shelley looked young, fresh, and ready for the cold months ahead.

a pic of Shelley from a spread

for Simplicity Home Catalog, 1972

Found Money TV Movie 22

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley appeared alongside comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money. The movie was about computer expert Max Shepherd and security guard Sam Green, two former employees of First National Bank who have been let go with little to no benefits after decades of employment. Max uses his computer skills to create an account in the bank using the money from inactive accounts that are automatically transferred to the state when not claimed after five years. Using the name Seymour Good, head of The Invisible Friend Inc., he transfers the money to accounts of ordinary citizens who bring kindness to the world. After some convincing, Sam joins Max in his quest. As good Samaritans begin receiving the money, the story is picked up by the press and is covered by reporter Leslie Phillips (Shelley Hack) who becomes Max's love interest.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley found both Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar "very generous to work with" but had to keep up with the their pace. "You had to work so fast, because everything was left loose," she told TV Guide. "I felt like I kind of jumped on a moving train," she added. As for Shelley's performance in Found Money, Television writer Fred Rothenberg said "Miss Hack's acting has improved since she played one of Charlie's Angels." Shelley said of the TV movie, "It's a whole type of distinctly American comedy, the closest to theater on film I'd ever gotten." Prior to Found Money, Shelley had starred in several stage plays in the early 1980s and had received excellent reviews for her performances. She was also cast in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy where she held her own in scenes opposite acting giant Robert De Niro; she got excellent reviews for her performance in the film as well. Shelley had come a very long way indeed.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Charlie Colors

Shelley in a promo pic for Charlie

perfume and cosmetics, 1978

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1978, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Charlie Colors-By-The-Dozen." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase the Charlie Colors-By-The-Dozen compact cosmetics set for only for only $6 for every $5 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. The take-everywhere compact cosmetics set included 6 shades of Fresh Fresh Eyecolor (plus applicator), 2 shades of Real Live Blush colors, 3 shades of Extra-Extra Shine Lip Gloss, and a Soft-Line Automatic Lip Pencil. The ad included a checklist of all the products available from the Charlie collection for customers who wanted their transactions and purchases done via postal mail. And, of course, Shelley appeared in the ad and looked fab in all the latest Charlie colors.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1978

Those Other Fabulous Angels

Tanya Roberts, Cheryl Ladd and Shelley Hack

in an imagined photo for Charlie's Angels

season 5, 1980

Jaclyn Smith was the last of the original Charlie's Angels when Shelley joined the series for its 4th season in 1979. At the time, it was rumored that Jackie too, like Kate Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, wanted out and wanted to leave after season 4. It was written that she said, "If Shelley goes over well with viewers, there's no reason why I couldn't walk off the show. Then next year, a replacement for me would be found and viewers again would have the opportunity of seeing a new face." Cheryl, Shelley and Tanya have been called the replacement Angels; and they would have made a great Angel team if Jackie did leave after season 4. Girl-next-door Kris Munroe (Cheryl), classy intellectual Tiffany Welles (Shelley) and street-smart Julie Rogers (Tanya) would have made a fantastic Angel team, too. (For more, check out: Kris, Tiffany and Julie and What If Jackie left?)

a Portuguese-language clipping

about the impact of Charlie's Angels' fashion,

featuring the replacement Angels

Cheryl Ladd, Shelley Hack, and Tanya Roberts

Charlie's Angels was a worldwide cultural phenomenon and was a huge hit all over the world. And everything about it was celebrated, especially its fashion. From Farrah's 1976 hairstyle to the spandex pants Jaclyn, Cheryl, and Shelley donned in 1979, Charlie's Angels showcased the very best fashions of the era. So much so that in recent times, the Angels style have become fashionable again... as stated in a Portuguese-language clipping that featured replacement Angels Cheryl Ladd, Shelley Hack, and Tanya Roberts... as well as Jaclyn Smith. The clipping translates as follows:

Fashion

The look of the Charlie's Angels detectives generated fashion trends among women in the 70s and 80s. Farrah Fawcett's blonde hair was an absolute hit during the show's run. Her golden locks, layered and parted in the middle, with a brushed-up style, were a must-have to be fashionable. Traditional wide-legged trousers, halter tops, suits, and scarves (preferably all very colorful) became hit again when a revival of the 70s style once more graced the runways of Paris and Milan about three years ago.

Out: Farrah Fawcett
Enter: Cheryl Ladd

Out: Kate Jackson
Enter: Shelley Hack

Out: Shelley Hack
Enter: Tanya Roberts

Only Jaclyn Smith remained until the end of the series in 1981. But the new Charlie's Angels ended up winning the hearts of fans.

Stylish and Sophisticated

a closeup of Shelley

wearing Simplicity Pattern 7145, 1975

Shelley appeared on many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. The Simplicity Pattern Company is the leading manufacturer of sewing patterns and sewing pattern guides which are distributed throughout the world. They have been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and have allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. In 1975, she appeared on the pages of the Simplicity Holiday 1975 catalog. In the "Make Christmas Special" spread, she wore Simplicity pattern number 7145, a misses' top and pants ensemble. The top had a V-shaped neckline, unlined yoke and sleeves, front midriff, back zipper, and self fabric tie ends, softly gathered to the bodice above the normal waistline. She finished her look with matching bracelets and earrings. And Shelley looked stylish, sophisticated and ready for any holiday event.

a pic of Shelley wearing

Simplicity Pattern 7145, 1975