a closeup of Shelley from a 1980 publicity pic
Shelley joined the cast of the phenomenal hit series Charlie's Angels in 1979 during its 4th season, taking over Kate Jackson's vacated spot. The series had experienced a slump in the ratings in the 3rd season (it dropped from no. 4 to no. 12 from the 2nd to the 3rd season). The addition of Supermodel Shelley had brought interest back in the show. In fact, her debut episode topped the Nielsen ratings; and everyone thought (despite the usual jeers and complaints from critics) that it was smooth sailing from there. Shelley was exactly the fresh new face Charlie's Angels needed. She was familiar to everyone due to her Charlie perfume commercials/ads, a Supermodel star on the rise and a face that blended with with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd's beauty.
Shelley a in a 1980 publicity pic
