1971 Cover

a closeup of Shelley from the cover

of Woman's Day 101 Sweaters

You Can Knit & Crochet, 1971

Shelley appeared on many covers throughout her modeling career. In 1971, She appeared on the cover of Woman's Day 101 Sweaters You Can Knit & Crochet. It was Woman's Day Super Special Issue No. 4 and it featured not just patterns but tips for fitting and finishing your creations, directions on how to knit and crochet, instructions on how to line knits and crochets as well as giving helpful terms used in the industry. On the cover, Shelley wore a tiny top in red, white and blue crochet over a pair of white trousers in a knit fabric. A white hat and bangle finished her look. And Shelley looked smashing.

Shelley on the cover

of Woman's Day 101 Sweaters

You Can Knit & Crochet, 1971

How Much Did She Make?

Shelley in a 1979 promo pic

Shelley became Charlie's Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of the hit TV series. Her character was Tiffany Welles and she took over the spot left open by Kate Jackson who played Sabrina Duncan for 3 seasons. It was reported that Kate made twice as much as Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith did during the 1st season of the show - $10,000 to their $5,00 per episode. The numbers must have changed during the second season as the series became a worldwide phenomenon. Shelley was reported to have made $10,000 per episode when she joined the series - which would have been increased to $15,000 if she stayed for another season. Not really that much when compared to the money she was making as THE Charlie Girl.

a writeup about newest Angel Shelley from 1979

Make It Pretty, Make It Fast C

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

for a Family Circle fashion spread, 1978

Shelley appeared on many issues of what was known as the Seven Sisters group pf magazines. The Seven Sisters magazines were Woman's Day, Redbook, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and Better Homes and Gardens. They all catered to married women with children rather than single working women. The magazines featured homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice and articles. Shelley appeared on the May 1978 issue of Family Circle magazine in a fashion spread entitled "Make It Pretty, Make It Fast." By then, she was already famous as Revlon's Charlie girl and her first movie (where she's the leading lady) was about to come out. Five pics of Shelley were used for the 6-page spread where she wears brightly printed pretty summer dresses anyone could stitch up in no time. Shelley was gorgeous as always.

Shelley in a pic for a Family Circle fashion spread, 1978

The Assassin F

Tales From The Crypt The Complete Sixth Season

and Tales From The Crypt The Complete Series,

released in 2007 and 2017 respectively

Shelley starred in an episode of Tales from the Crypt in 1994. The series was based on the horror comic anthology series of the same name which was published in the 1950s. The crypt keeper introduced and ended every episode during is entire run. In December 7, 1994, Shelley appeared in the season 6 episode called "The Assassin." She played Janet McKay, the wife of a suspected government assassin gone AWOL, who was finally tracked down and  was going to be eliminated. Shelley gave a fine performance in this must-see episode - as well as Corey Feldman, Jonathan Banks, Chelsea Field and Marshall R. Teague who all appeared in the episode as well. It is currently available on DVD.

screen captures of Shelley from the Tales From The Crypt

episode "The Assassin," 1994

The episode has since been considered one of the best episodes of the series because of its witty script and its unexpected ending. In 2019, the blog Genre Snaps gave the episode praise for its storyline, its ultimate twist ending as well as its perfect casting. Of the performers, the blog said, "Of course, Shelley Hack was great. I never understood why she wasn't a bigger star." In June 28 this year, the site Bloody Disgusting listed it as one of its 5 Tales of Queer Terror from TV Anthologies. It listed it down as one of the past horror anthologies that "are transparent with their representation and help articulate the characters’ frightening life experiences." As it turns out, Shelley's Janet McKay is a character ahead of her time.

screen captures of Shelley from the Tales From The Crypt

episode "The Assassin," 1994

THE Charlie Girl 1977

a closeup of Shelley from a 1977 Charlie perfume ad

Shelley first became famous in the 1970s as THE Charlie Girl. In 1976, she was hand-picked to represent the Revlon Charlie brand, as she was the embodiment the brand's ideal – gorgeous, sexy and young. Makeup artist Rick Gillette recalls, "Shelley Hack was really the perfect girl for Charlie. I remember when Revlon creative director David Leddick had Steen Svensson shoot the first presentation with her that got her the contract." They shot a commercial with her and when it debuted, it was an immediate and immense hit. By 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first American-made international bestseller) and Revlon sales figures passed the $1 billion mark. Shelley THE Charlie Girl had catapulted to icon.

Shelley in a 1977 Charlie perfume ad

From Modeling to Acting

a promo pic of Shelley from 1989

Shelley was one of the most successful models of the 1970s, earning Supermodel status by the time she retired from modeling in the early 1980s. Like for many of her predecessors, it opened Hollywood doors for her with her big break as becoming one of Charlie's Angels. When she left that show, she appeared in a variety of films, TV movies and TV series; but she carefully chose the roles she would play, especially series-wise. In 1986, she had she told Entertainment Tonight, "You don't sign on the dotted line for five years unless it's something you really wanna do or you're very foolish." She lead the cast in two TV series, Cutter to Houston and Jack and Mike, which were well-received by most critics but were short-lived (sleeper hits were unheard of then). She also landed roles in theatrical releases such as Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy, Troll and The Stepfather. She also shined in small screen releases such as Single Bars, Single Women and Bridesmaids.

a writeup about Shelley from 1990

Mood-Setter

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News, 1972

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News November 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "For Young Romantics, The Mood-Setter" which featured the new femininity in dressing with the use of pretty details to soften the sleeves, necklines and hems of any outfit. She wore pattern no. 5297, a Lord Byron vest, blouse and skirt ensemble. A matching brooch and matching dark hose finished her look. And Shelley looked chic, fab, romantic and pretty.

Shelley in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News, 1972

Angel Hair Style & Care

Shelley on the cover

of Hair Styles & Care, October 1979

Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979, taking over Kate Jackson's spot on the TV megahit Charlie's Angels. And like all Angels before her, she became the hottest item in Hollywood, appearing on tabloid and magazine covers - with her fellow Angels and solo. In October of 1979, she appeared on the cover of Hair Styles & Care - a magazine that featured the latest hair and makeup trends. Shelley shared her beauty tips to readers.

Angel No. 5 in '79

a closeup of Shelley from a 1979 promo pic

Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. Her character was Tiffany Welles was a classy Boston-bred (originally Connecticut-bred) policewoman who was the daughter of one of Charlie's oldest friends. She was chosen from among a bevy of beautiful actresses which included Priscilla Presley, Kim Basinger, Michelle Pfeiffer, Connie Sellecca and Shari Belafonte. In May of 1979, Bond Girl Barbara Bach was announced the newest Angel. But it was quickly retracted and Shelley was announced as Charlie's newest Angel, with the approval of not just Spelling-Goldberg but also of incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd.

a writeup about newest Angel Shelley

from Modern People in 1979

Upon the announcement of Shelley's Angeldom in 1979, almost immediately, tongues began wagging about how Charle's new Angel trio didn't get along, how the Angels set was in turmoil. Writeups began to come out about Cheryl not wanting Shelley in the show because she's blonde as well, about how Jaclyn not wanting Shelley cast because she was competition for the "classy Angel" title. One tabloid even said that Shelley wanted to make Cheryl and Jaclyn her slaves. The stories were numerous and many of them were ridiculous if not hilarious. The truth is Cheryl and Jaclyn both felt comfortable with her and knew they could work with Shelley. Jaclyn even said she was the perfect fill in for Kate Jackson.

Shelley poses for a 1979 promo pic

Make It Pretty, Make It Fast B

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

for a Family Circle fashion spread, 1978

Shelley appeared on many issues of what was known as the Seven Sisters group pf magazines. The Seven Sisters magazines were Woman's Day, Redbook, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and Better Homes and Gardens. They all catered to married women with children rather than single working women. The magazines featured homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice and articles. Shelley appeared on the May 1978 issue of Family Circle magazine in a fashion spread entitled "Make It Pretty, Make It Fast." By then, she was already famous as Revlon's Charlie girl and her first movie (where she's the leading lady) was about to come out. Five pics of Shelley were used for the 6-page spread where she wears brightly printed pretty summer dresses anyone could stitch up in no time. Shelley was gorgeous as always.

Shelley in a pic for a Family Circle fashion spread, 1978

The Assassin E

Tales From The Crypt The Complete Sixth Season

and Tales From The Crypt The Complete Series,

released in 2007 and 2017 respectively

Shelley starred in an episode of Tales from the Crypt in 1994. The series was based on the horror comic anthology series of the same name which was published in the 1950s. The crypt keeper introduced and ended every episode during is entire run. In December 7, 1994, Shelley appeared in the season 6 episode called "The Assassin." She played Janet McKay, the wife of a suspected government assassin gone AWOL, who was finally tracked down and  was going to be eliminated. Shelley gave a fine performance in this must-see episode - as well as Corey Feldman, Jonathan Banks, Chelsea Field and Marshall R. Teague who all appeared in the episode as well. It is currently available on DVD.

screen captures of Shelley from the Tales From The Crypt

episode "The Assassin," 1994

The episode has since been considered one of the best episodes of the series because of its witty script and its unexpected ending. In 2019, the blog Genre Snaps gave the episode praise for its storyline, its ultimate twist ending as well as its perfect casting. Of the performers, the blog said, "Of course, Shelley Hack was great. I never understood why she wasn't a bigger star." In June 28 this year, the site Bloody Disgusting listed it as one of its 5 Tales of Queer Terror from TV Anthologies. It listed it down as one of the past horror anthologies that "are transparent with their representation and help articulate the characters’ frightening life experiences." As it turns out, Shelley's Janet McKay is a character ahead of her time.

screen captures of Shelley from the Tales From The Crypt

episode "The Assassin," 1994

THE Charlie Girl 1976

a closeup of Shelley from a 1976 Charlie newspaper ad

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1976, she appeared in a newspaper ad for the Charlie Collection by Revlon that was promoting their skincare line, makeup line, shampoo line as well as their fragrance line. But for every purchase of $5 or more from the Charlie Collection by Revlon, the $21.50 Charlie Check-Out Bag could be purchased for just $4.50 at any Charlie counter at Macy's. Now wasn't that a great promo.

Shelley in a 1976 Charlie newspaper ad

Fun and Campy

an outtake of Shelley's promo pic 

used on the VHS and LD covers

of Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Shelley was among the celebrities who participated in the fun and campy 1990 instructional video Celebrity Guide to Wine. Hosted by Spago's then maître d’hôtel Bernard Erpicum, the video answered questions many people had regarding the drinking and serving of wine. Dudley Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Kelly LeBrock, Robert Loggia and Steven Seagal were also in the video. It was released in VHS and LaserDisc format.

another outtake of Shelley's promo pic

used on the VHS and LD covers

of Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Cool Classics

closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News, 1972

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News March 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "The Dress World Is In Tune With Cool Classics" which featured dresses that were perfect for that summer season. She wore pattern no. 9885, a floral halter mini-dress that was softly gathered above the waistline with a matching ribbon. Matching heeled sandals and fresh natural makeup finished her look. And Shelley looked chic, fab and summer-ready.

Shelley in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News, 1972

Sunday in the Park, 72

a closeup of Shelley from a Vicky Vaughn ad, 1972

Shelley appeared in many ads for Vicky Vaughn during her modeling years. Vicky Vaughn was the junior clothing line of R & M Kaufmann, Inc, a clothing manufacturer that  produced high quality garments at affordable prices (It was eventually sold to Russ Togs in 1969.) In 1972, she appeared in an ad for the brand dubbed "Sunday in the Park" which featured white with navy separates with braid-banding that could be worn by young ladies for fun times on weekends. She wore the Polo Plus Pants combination, a braid-banded pullover top with pointed collar and cap sleeves over a pair of roomy flaired-legged pants cuffed at the hem. A matching bracelet, sunglasses and heeled open-toe footwear finished her look. And Shelley, of course, looked sensational and ready for fun at the park.

Shelley in a Vicky Vaughn ad, 1972

Greek Crossword Cover 1979

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

from a Greek-language crossword mag, 1979

Shelley, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd appeared on the cover of a Greek-language crossword mag in 1979. The Greek magazine featured crossword puzzles (in Greek of course) and a pic of the three incumbent Charlie's Angels was on  the cover. The TV series was such a huge hit all over the world that all the women who starred in the series are still being talked about today. Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett (R.I.P. - we love you), Jaclyn, Cheryl, Shelley and Tanya Roberts (R.I.P. - we love you as well) will always be in the hearts of every Charlie's Angels fan in the world.

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

on a Greek-language crossword mag, 1979

Make It Pretty, Make It Fast A

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

for a Family Circle fashion spread, 1978

Shelley appeared on many issues of what was known as the Seven Sisters group of magazines. The Seven Sisters magazines were Woman's Day, Redbook, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and Better Homes and Gardens. They all catered to married women with children rather than single working women. The magazines featured homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice and articles. Shelley appeared on the May 1978 issue of Family Circle magazine in a fashion spread entitled "Make It Pretty, Make It Fast." By then, she was already famous as Revlon's Charlie girl and her first movie (where she's the leading lady) was about to come out. Five pics of Shelley were used for the 6-page spread where she wears brightly printed pretty summer dresses anyone could stitch up in no time. Shelley was gorgeous as always.

Shelley in a pic for a Family Circle fashion spread, 1978

The Assassin D

Tales From The Crypt The Complete Sixth Season

and Tales From The Crypt The Complete Series,

released in 2007 and 2017 respectively

Shelley starred in an episode of Tales from the Crypt in 1994. The series was based on the horror comic anthology series of the same name which was published in the 1950s. The crypt keeper introduced and ended every episode during is entire run. In December 7, 1994, Shelley appeared in the season 6 episode called "The Assassin." She played Janet McKay, the wife of a suspected government assassin gone AWOL, who was finally tracked down and  was going to be eliminated. Shelley gave a fine performance in this must-see episode - as well as Corey Feldman, Jonathan Banks, Chelsea Field and Marshall R. Teague who all appeared in the episode as well. It is currently available on DVD.

screen captures of Shelley from the Tales From The Crypt

episode "The Assassin," 1994

The episode has since been considered one of the best episodes of the series because of its witty script and its unexpected ending. In 2019, the blog Genre Snaps gave the episode praise for its storyline, its ultimate twist ending as well as its perfect casting. Of the performers, the blog said, "Of course, Shelley Hack was great. I never understood why she wasn't a bigger star." In June 28 this year, the site Bloody Disgusting listed it as one of its 5 Tales of Queer Terror from TV Anthologies. It listed it down as one of the past horror anthologies that "are transparent with their representation and help articulate the characters’ frightening life experiences." As it turns out, Shelley's Janet McKay is a character ahead of her time.

screen captures of Shelley from the Tales From The Crypt

episode "The Assassin," 1994

Fur Cloth Hat

Shelley modeling a fur cloth hat

for McCall's pattern 2966, 1971

Shelley appeared on many pattern packages for many different pattern kits by different manufacturers in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1971, she appeared on the McCall's pattern package no. 2966 which contained patterned for bags and hats for both men and women as well as children. Shelley wore the Women's Fur Cloth Hat which could be made from faux fur and had a four-section crown. It had a headband and lining which were part of the design. Shelley looked chic and sensational.

Shelley modeling a fur cloth hat, McCall's pattern 2966, 1971

Getting Good Reviews

Shelley in a promo pic from 1983

In 1983, Shelley starred in her 2nd TV series Cutter to Houston. She starred as Dr. Beth Gilbert alongside Jim Metzler who played Dr. Andy Fenton and Alec Baldwin who played Dr. Hal Wexler. The three of them ran the Cutter Community Hospital located in the fictional small town of Cutter. When they had problems they couldn't handle, they asked help from a big city hospital in Houston via computer or helicopter. Shelley had been getting good reviews for her acting efforts after leaving Charlies Angels in 1980. Her performances on stage, the big and small screens were a revelation to her critics and detractors alike. Cutter to Houston was a good vehicle for her to further develop her acting chops.

Shelley with the cast of Cutter to Houston, 1983

Shades of Khaki and Muslin

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News, 1972

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News March 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "Shades of Khaki and Muslin Pick Up The Beat of Solid Rock" where she modeled pattern no 9828, a pair of shorts jazzed up with a bib, suspenders and pockets. A bright red shirt, a matching bracelet and glasses finished her look. And Shelley looked chic, fab and summer-ready.

Shelley in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News, 1972