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Shelley in an artwork Charlie perfume ad

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Charlie and THE Charlie Girl,

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Shelley in a Charlie perfume newspaper ad

for the holidays, 1978

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the Charlie by Revlon brand. In 1978, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie that was geared towards the holiday season. The ad showcased the various Charlie gift ideas/collections that were perfect for the holidays. There was the Classy Charlie Classics set (containing 2 1/2 oz. of Charlie Cologne and 3 oz. of Charlie Dusting Powder), and the First-Time Charlie set (containing 1/2 oz. of Charlie Cologne and 2 oz. of Charlie Body Silk). There was the holiday-packaged 7 oz. Charlie Concentrated Perfume Spray, the holiday-packaged 2 1/2 oz. Charlie Perfume with matching pouch, and the 1 1/2 oz. Charlie Body Silk Perfumed Powder. Also in 1978, Shelley appeared in a magazine ad for Charlie that described the many fabulous facets of being a Charlie Girl while promoting the various Charlie beauty products (Charlie Cologne Spray, Charlie Eau de Cologne, Charlie Talc, Charlie Dusting Powder, Charlie Bath Soap, and Charlie Bath Gelee) that made perfect gifts for that holiday season. And Shelley, of course, appeared in both ads, looking Charlie fabulous and Charlie gorgeous as always.

Shelley in a Charlie perfume ad

for the holidays, 1978

Apple Pie and Brown Betty

a caricature and a pic of Shelley

from 1979

A couple of Shelley's recipes was featured in Johna Blinn's column in 1979. A former food editor for Look magazine, Johna Blinn wrote a syndicated column called "Celebrity Cookbook." The column combined an exclusive interview with a celebrity with one or more kitchen-tested recipes by that featured celebrity. Along with an exclusive interview with Shelley, the column featured Shelley's Apple Brown Betty recipe and her Green Apple Pie. "I have a farm in upstate New York, where I grow my own vegetables and fruits," Shelley told Blinn. "I'm writing a cookbook about making preservatives, jams, jellies and chutneys," she added. Various celebrities were featured in the column such as Lucille Ball, Liza Minelli, Alfred Hitchcock, Kirk Douglas, Andy Warhol, Truman Capote and even Shelley's fellow Charlie's Angels Farrah Fawcett and Cheryl Ladd.  (For more, check out: Heavenly Pies)

a writeup about Shelley

and her apple dessert recipes, 1979

Moroccan Chic 3

pics of Shelley used in a spread

on Seventeen magazine,

August 1970

Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1970, she appeared in the magazine's August issue, in a spread called "Moroccan Bazaar," which featured fashions inspired by the splendors of Morocco, vivid put-togethers inspired by a desert sheik. Shelley wore the black and white cat's cradle vest (made of crisscrossed silk rope) by Naked Grape over an orange hooded long-sleeved T-shirt by Match II. Shelley also wore a vest emblazoned with silky embroidery by Lady Barry over a shimmery shirt with a carved out collar and gathered long sleeves and matching pants, both by Modern Jrs. She finished her look with detailed scarves around her neck and waist and with Capri beads. Shelley also wore an ebony turtle top with long sleeves over a printed skoncho in colors of earth and sand... both by Duo by Ardee. She finished her look with matching boots by Sbicca. She accessorized her look with a turban by Odyssey, a fancy belt by Excelsior, and bangles by Accessocraft. Shelley also wore a colorful long-sleeved tied-dyed shirt by Granny Takes a Knit over an opulent mosaic of a drawstring maxiskirt by Maharajah. Her pattern-on-pattern look was accessorized with a matching orange headdress cum scarf by Baar & Beards, a couple of matching necklaces of Carpi beads by Elegant, and complementing cords around her waist by Elegant as well. And Shelley looked like a chic desert princess.

Shelley in a spread

for Seventeen magazine,

August 1970

Found Money TV Movie 16

Shelley in a screen capture

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

Modest Price Gifts B

a pic of Shelley from a spread

on Lady's Circle mag,

January 1975

Shelley appeared on many magazines throughout her modeling career. In January of 1975, she appeared on the pages of Lady's Circle magazine. Lady's Circle was a popular American magazine for women in the 1960s and 1970s. It featured writeups about homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice, as well as writeups about the popular celebrities of the moment. Shelley appeared in the a spread called "Making Merry With Modest Price Gifts at Christmas." It featured the perfect presents for the holiday season that are easy on the budget (a month late though... maybe it was for the holiday season that year). Shelley modeled a pair of Aris driving gloves. The chevron-embellished driving gloves were deemed comfortable, had leather strips down the inner fingers and were made of a blend of nylon, Antron and Spandex. The one-size-fits-all gloves were also reasonably-priced. Shelley wore them with a classic long-sleeved shirt and looked as chic as ever. (For more, check out: Modest Price Gifts A)

Shelley in a spread

for Lady's Circle mag,

January 1975

Glamorous New Angel

a closeup of Shelley

from a glamorous promo pic, 1979

Shelley became Charlie's newest Angel in 1979. Kate Jackson left the hit TV series at the end of its 3rd season and producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg needed a replacement for the upcoming season. According to Spelling, they were looking for someone long and lean like Kate. They were looking for a girl with "the right bubble and intelligence." New Angel Tiffany Welles was written as a Smith College graduate, a girl from the East who was not a voluptuous sexpot. After sifting through around 300 applicants, Spelling and Goldberg ran "personality tests" on 20 of them, then screen tests on 12, and Shelley emerged as the winner, as their final choice. Shelley fit the bill perfectly... she's a Smith College graduate (with a degree in history), she was born in New York and she grew up in Connecticut, and she had that classic model shape and beauty. "We hired her 40 percent from the screen test and 60 percent from the personality test," Spelling told TV Guide, "We decided she was a nice person with sparkle and intelligence."

Shelley in a glamourous promo pic

from 1979

Beauty Secrets

promo pics of Shelley from 1979

Quintessential Charlie Girl and Supermodel Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. And the interest in Charlie's newest Angel was so intense, that so many writeups and news features about her appeared around the world. "I couldn’t believe it. What was I doing in the evening news?" Shelley exclaimed at the time. In November of 1979, Shelley appeared on the pages of Super Teen magazine. Super Teen magazine was one of the most popular magazines in the 1970s that catered to teenagers... the others being Teen Beat and Tiger Beat. Teen magazines were very popular during the 1960s up until the 1990s. The magazine usually featured teen idol/celebrity gossip, writeups on movies, music, dating and fashion. Posters of the current teen idols and celebrities were also a staple in these mags. Shelley appeared in the magazine's monthly feature called "Beauty On A Budget" where stars shared their beauty secrets with readers. Shelley shared her skin care routine and her makeup tips.

Shelley in a writeup

for Super Teen magazine,

March, 1980