1001 Fashion D

a pic of Shelley

from 1001 Fashion & Needlecraft Ideas, 1971

In 1971, Shelley appeared on the pages of the fall issue of 1001 Fashion & Needlecraft Ideas. The magazine came out twice a year and contained the latest fashions, accessories, home décor and more that readers could sew, knit and crochet themselves. In the issue, Shelley appeared on the spread called "Knits Take A Trimming," which featured fashion pieces that could be made by readers with the secret addition of machine-made trimmings they could pass off as self-made -- unless asked of course. She wore the knitted poncho/skirt fashion piece. The piece, as a poncho, had a wide turtleneck which switched into a waistband when it was worn as a skirt. It had wide rows of detailing as it approached the poncho's hem/skirt's hemline - one of which was a row of "embroidered" flowers, machine-made attachments that brought a wow factor to the piece. Shelley wore it as a skirt and topped it off with a white long sleeved shirt with had a wide collar and wide cuffs. A matching belt and unique gladiator-inspired boots finished her look. With minimal makeup and her long hair simply brushed back, Shelley looked young, fresh, chic and fabulous.

Shelley in a spread

for 1001 Fashion & Needlecraft Ideas, 1971

Researching For A Role 2

Shelley on the cover

of Channel One magazine, Oct 1984

Shelley starred in the TV movie Single Bars, Single Women in 1984. Inspired by the Dolly Parton hit song of the same title, it explored the new singles scene in the 1980s after the women's lib movement of the 1970s. In the telefilm, Shelley played Frankie, a truck stop waitress looking for love after she catches her partner Gabe (Paul Michael Glaser) cheating on her. When she got the part, Shelley went on to do some research. She put on a black wig to disguise herself, went into a several singles bars and talked to different people. "Oh, there were some guys who would look at you like you were a piece of steak," she said, "but I met lots of people who were lonely and wanted love or just friendships." She also tried her hand at being a real truck stop waitress. "I even researched being a waitress by working in a truck stop in Provo (Utah) where we filmed most of the movie," she admitted. "I learned a great deal in the café too," she added, "I made a lot of money in tips and learned some tricks about turning down customers without hurting their feelings." Shelley turned out a fine performance in the telefilm which, incidentally, was directed by her future husband, Harry Winer.

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for Single Bars, Single Women, 1984

Terrycloth Sundress

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Harper's Bazaar, 1976

Shelley was one of the highest-paid Supermodels of the 1970s and she appeared on the cover and pages of numerous major publications including Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. In July of 1976, she appeared on the pages of Harper's Bazaar. In the spread called "Bazaar Bargains: Fresh & Fabulous Summer Clothes For $25 Or Less," she wore budget-friendly fashions that were recommended by the mag for the coming summer season. It showed readers the "kind of clothes you're looking for now" - sexy evening dresses, tops, pants and summer dresses to wear in either the city or the country. Shelley modeled The Super Slicker and The White Shirt & Pants ensemble. She also wore The Terrycloth Sundress. Priced at $20, it was a bright sunshine yellow halter-top knee-length sundress by Partout International in cotton and nylon terrycloth - the  perfect way to look neat in the summer heat. Earrings by Trifari, bracelets by Peter & Peggy for P.C. Designs and a hat by Kenneth finished her look. And Shelley looked positively sexy and summer-ready. Check out the spread at: Summer Clothes '76

a pic of Shelley from a spread

for Harper's Bazaar, 1976

The King of Comedy 5

screen captures from the feature film

The King of Comedy, 1983

2023 is the 40th anniversary of the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy. Released in 1983, the film was a satire that touched on themes regarding American media culture and the then growing cult of celebrity worship - a subject that has become more and more significant and prevalent nowadays. The film was about aspiring stand-up comic Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) who would do anything to gain instant fame - even stalk his idol successful comedian and talk show host, Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis) - in order to impress his love interest Rita Keane (Diahnne Abbott). When he couldn't get past Langford's smooth production exec Cathy Long (Shelley Hack) for a guest spot on Langford's talk show, he teams up with a fellow stalker, the mentally unstable Masha (Sandra Bernhard), and kidnaps the talk show host. In exchange for Langford's freedom, he demands a guest spot from the show's production team and gets it. After his guest spot, he is arrested and incarcerated for what he had done. But upon his release, Rupert ironically gets a book deal and a show of his own.

screen captures from the feature film

The King of Comedy, 1983

Although the film was well-received by critics, with the entire cast delivering great performances (Shelley turned out one of her finest performances in this film), it wasn't quite the box office draw at the time of its initial release. But in subsequent years, it had slowly gained a following - especially now that people have realized that the plot of the film isn't quite as far-fetched. Some have even ranked it among Scorsese's finest pictures. It ranks at #10 on the American Film's list of the "Best Films of the 1980s" and at #87 on Empire magazine's "The 500 Greatest Movies of All Time." It is also included in the film reference book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider and has made it into "The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made." It is currently available on DVD and Blu-ray.

screen captures from the feature film

The King of Comedy, 1983

Shelley Hack said that she read for both Scorsese and De Niro, then went home and waited. After four months, her agent called and said she got the part. "I had a feeling I would get it," Shelley said, "Even so, it was a nervous time. It was obviously such an important break for me - getting it would make people look at me differently." She thought working with Scorsese and De Niro was an exhilarating experience. "Bobby (De Niro) plays a stand-up comic in the picture and he's extraordinary." Shelley recounts, "The first day on the set, I was standing talking to Marty (Scorsese) and everyone was laughing. I didn't know why until Marty said to me, 'Aren't you going to say hello to Bobby?' And there he was beside me. I just hadn't recognized him. He looks entirely different in the picture." The Rupert Pupkin character was quite a departure from the characters De Niro had played prior.

Rare Charlie Girl Pics

a screen cap of Shelley in a hard-to-find promo pic

for the Charlie brand (from around 1980)

as seen in the YouTube vid

Jack Condon: Charlie's Angels Memorabilia

- Guinness World Records

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared on many, many ads for the brand around the world. She was THE Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982; and she catapulted the brand (as well as herself) to iconic status. Ads (as well as many promotional materials) with her image were everywhere. Jack Condon, the Guinness World Record holder of the largest collection of Charlie's Angels memorabilia in the world, has some of the rarest Shelley Hack as THE Charlie Girl promo pics in his collection.

Jack Condon in a pic

with his Charlie's Angels memorabilia collection

where a couple of rare Charlie Girl Shelley Hack

promo pics (from around 1980) can be spotted

In the YouTube video, Jack Condon: Charlie's Angels Memorabilia - Guinness World Records ( check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB-ro50CZzk ), a rare pic of Charlie Girl Shelley in a tank top, satin short shorts, striped over-the-calf sports socks, matching wrist bands and sneakers being lifted by (most likely) two male athletes appears in timecode 2:22. It is one of the rare promo pics of Charlie Girl Shelley among Jack's collection. In the pic of Jack Condon with his Charlie's Angels Memorabilia collection (which appeared in the Jan 20, 1998 issue of the Star tabloid) another rare promo pic of Charlie Girl Shelley can be seen in the background (along with the previously mentioned one). This one is a pic of Shelley playing the piano with her Charlie perfume ad co-star Bobby Short looking on. It's from a pic set used for the French-language ad for the latest Charlie Hit Parade colors of 1980 (check it out at: Setting the Tone) Shelley, as always, was gorgeous in both pics. Let's hope clearer and more complete versions are posted by Shelley fans in the coming days.

Shelley with Bobby Short in rare promo pics

for the Charlie brand (from 1980)

Glowing Reviews

Shelley at an event in 1982

Shelley was one of Hollywood's newest stars in the early 1980s. She initially rose to Supermodel fame via her Charlie perfume commercials and print ads; then later she became a Hollywood superstar via her casting in Charlie's Angels. As it was with all the Angels, Shelley had to prove that she was more than just a pretty face after her stint with the show was over. Right after Angels, she starred in the Jack Heifner play Vanities and surprised everyone with her excellent performance. She ventured further and did Elizabeth Diggs' play Close Ties and likewise gave another excellent performance. She starred as Billie Dawn in the Pennsylvania Stage Co.'s production of Born Yesterday and again, excellent performance. She received glowing reviews for all her stage efforts.

Shelley at an event in 1982

She eventually got the attention of Martin Scorsese who cast her in his Robert de Niro/Jerry Lewis starrer The King of Comedy. "I couldn't work because I read for The King of Comedy and got the part," she said, "The picture was delayed and I couldn't take a chance of doing anything else." Her gamble payed off however. Not only did she receive glowing reviews for her performance in it, the film - although not a hit when it was released - has slowly gained a following and is now considered one of Scorsese's finest work.

Shelley at an event in 1982

Craft Corner '74

a pic of Shelley from a spread

for Simplicity Fashions, spring 1974

Shelley appeared on many spreads and catalogs for Simplicity. 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. Aside from patterns and pattern guides, they've come out with pamphlets, books, booklets, magazines and pattern packages.

Shelley in a spread a spread

for Simplicity Fashions, spring 1974

Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashions' spring 1974 issue. She appeared in feature called Craft Corner on the spread called "New Fashion To Crochet." Shelley wore a simple yet stunningly effective dress in black and white which had a hand-crocheted bodice and an attached cut-and-sewn skirt. It was Simplicity pattern no. 6131 which had a hand-crocheted scoopneck, sleeveless top and an attached skirt that was cut and sewn in a soft knit fabric. A necklace and bracelet jewelry set by P.C. Designs and a clutch bag by Walborg finished her look. And Shelley looked ready for those fabulous spring shindigs.

a pic of Shelley

from Simplicity Fashions, spring 1974

1001 Fashion C

a pic of Shelley

from 1001 Fashion & Needlecraft Ideas, 1971

In 1971, Shelley appeared on the pages of the fall issue of 1001 Fashion & Needlecraft Ideas. The magazine came out twice a year and contained the latest fashions, accessories, home décor and more that readers could sew, knit and crochet themselves. In the issue, Shelley appeared on the spread called "Some Like Them Hot," which featured the latest in shorts fashion - the "hot pants" (which bared the thighs) and what the mag called "warm pants" (an above-the-knee version of gaucho pants). Shelley wore a black and white crocheted version of the "hot pants". She topped it with a red long-sleeved collared shirt tied at the waist. She finished her look  with a pair of black tights and unique gladiator-inspired boots. As always, Shelley looked chic and fabulous.

Shelley in a spread

for 1001 Fashion & Needlecraft Ideas, 1971

A Drama With Humor

Shelley in a promo pic

for Single Bars, Single Women, 1984

Shelley starred in the TV movie Single Bars, Single Women in 1984. Inspired by the Dolly Parton hit song of the same title, it explored the new singles scene in the 1980s after the women's lib movement of the 1970s. Gender roles were changing, women were becoming more confident in going out on their own and looking for love and companionship. In the telefilm, Shelley played Frankie, a truck stop waitress looking for love after she catches her partner Gabe (Paul Michael Glaser) cheating on her. The telefim also starred Tony Danza, Christine Lahti and Mare Winningham. It has been released in VHS format in several countries including Japan.

Shelley with Mare Winningham

and Paul Michael Glaser

on the Japanese VHS cover

for the 1984 telefilm Single Bars, Single Women

Shelley had only good things to say about the telefilm. "I really sound Pollyanna, but that's the way I feel," she said in a telephone interview. "It's drama with humor," she said of the teleflick. About working in Hollywood, she said, "The more I do, the more I realize what a collaborative medium this business is. And my number one priority is to work with good people." By then, she had already worked with Robert de Niro, George Segal, Dick Van Dyke and Sid Ceasar, as well esteemed directors Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese. "I've been so lucky to work with so many different people," she said.

Shelley with Paul Michael Glaser in a screen capture

from Single Bars, Single Women, 1984

Teen Beauty 1965

Shelley on the cover of the booklet

Ingenue Magazine's Guide To Teen Beauty, 1965

During her tenure as a Supermodel, Shelley appeared on the covers of many magazines - as well as their booklets and specials. In 1965, she appeared on the cover of the booklet Ingenue Magazine's Guide To Teen Beauty which was produced by the editors of Ingenue magazine. Like the Seventeen magazine booklet guides, the Teen Beauty booklet was a guide for young women to help them discover and bring forth their own personal brand of beauty. The booklet gave young women advice on how to become A Self-Made Beauty. It featured teens with real beauty problems that Ingenue magazine helped overcome with a "Miracle Makeover" - the girls went From Disheveled to Delectable, From Mousy to Magnetic, From Bespectacled to Spec-tacular, From Somber to Swinging. And finally, it featured tips, tricks and secrets on how any girl could transform herself via her own personal "Miracle Makeover" - from her hair to her skin to her make-up to her fragrance and to her figure. And 18-year-old Shelley was absolutely gorgeous on the cover of the booklet, a real teen beauty.

a pic of 18-year-old Shelley

from the cover of the booklet

Ingenue Magazine's Guide To Teen Beauty, 1965

The King of Comedy 4

screen captures from the feature film

The King of Comedy, 1983

2023 is the 40th anniversary of the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy. Released in 1983, the film was a satire that touched on themes regarding American media culture and the then growing cult of celebrity worship - a subject that has become more and more significant and prevalent nowadays. The film was about aspiring stand-up comic Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) who would do anything to gain instant fame - even stalk his idol successful comedian and talk show host, Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis) - in order to impress his love interest Rita Keane (Diahnne Abbott). When he couldn't get past Langford's smooth production exec Cathy Long (Shelley Hack) for a guest spot on Langford's talk show, he teams up with a fellow stalker, the mentally unstable Masha (Sandra Bernhard), and kidnaps the talk show host. In exchange for Langford's freedom, he demands a guest spot from the show's production team and gets it. After his guest spot, he is arrested and incarcerated for what he had done. But upon his release, Rupert ironically gets a book deal and a show of his own.

screen captures from the feature film

The King of Comedy, 1983

Although the film was well-received by critics, with the entire cast delivering great performances (Shelley turned out one of her finest performances in this film), it wasn't quite the box office draw at the time of its initial release. But in subsequent years, it had slowly gained a following - especially now that people have realized that the plot of the film isn't quite as far-fetched. Some have even ranked it among Scorsese's finest pictures. It ranks at #10 on the American Film's list of the "Best Films of the 1980s" and at #87 on Empire magazine's "The 500 Greatest Movies of All Time." It is also included in the film reference book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider and has made it into "The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made." It is currently available on DVD and Blu-ray.

screen captures from the feature film

The King of Comedy, 1983

Shelley Hack said that she read for both Scorsese and De Niro, then went home and waited. After four months, her agent called and said she got the part. "I had a feeling I would get it," Shelley said, "Even so, it was a nervous time. It was obviously such an important break for me - getting it would make people look at me differently." She thought working with Scorsese and De Niro was an exhilarating experience. "Bobby (De Niro) plays a stand-up comic in the picture and he's extraordinary." Shelley recounts, "The first day on the set, I was standing talking to Marty (Scorsese) and everyone was laughing. I didn't know why until Marty said to me, 'Aren't you going to say hello to Bobby?' And there he was beside me. I just hadn't recognized him. He looks entirely different in the picture." The Rupert Pupkin character was quite a departure from the characters De Niro had played prior.

The Charlie You Kiss With

pics of Shelley in Bill Blass for Blassport

for the Charlie brand, 1976

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared on many, many ads for the brand around the world. She became THE Charlie Girl in 1976 and by 1977, she catapulted the brand (as well as herself) to iconic status. Ads with her image were everywhere. In 1978, she appeared in a Charlie ad which had the tagline "The Charlie You Kiss With." It promoted Charlie Extra Extra-Shine Lipstick. It was a lipstick that made the mouth feel soft, creamy and moist; and the creamy lipstick produced a luscious glistening shine. The colors available were deemed pure, distinct and special. Now having kissable lips like THE Charlie Girl was just a makeup counter away.

Shelley in an ad for Charlie lipstick, 1978

Great Body of Work in the 1980s

a closeup of Shelley

from a promo pic from the 1980s

Immediately after leaving Charlie's Angels, Shelley jumped into theater-acting in 1981 via the play Vanities by Jack Heifner. In the following years, she ventured further and did Elizabeth Diggs' Close Ties, and later Born Yesterday. In 1989, she appeared in the John Krizanc play Tamara. She impressed her critics and detractors and received glowing reviews for her stage performances. In 1983, she appeared in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy and held her ground acting-wise opposite acting legend Robert De Niro. Later, she appeared in the 1984 children's fantasy feature Troll with Michael Moriarty (who would later star in Law & Order) and the 1987 cult classic The Stepfather directed by Joseph Ruben. Joseph Ruben was impressed with Shelley's performance in The King of Comedy and had no second thoughts casting her in his film. She would receive great reviews for her acting in Ruben's film. She also played a blind character in the 1989 suspense thriller Blind Fear. On TV, she delivered great work opposite acting veterans George Segal (Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer, 1983), Dick Van Dyke and Sid Ceasar (Found Money, 1983). She worked with Paul Michael Glaser and Tony Danza (Single Bars, Single Women, 1984) with soap superstar Anthony Geary (Kicks, 1985) with Sela Ward and Brooke Adams (Bridesmaids, 1989). She also starred in two of her very own TV series - Cutter to Houston in 1983 with Alec Baldwin, and Jack and Mike from 1986-1987 with Tom Mason. All in all, she racked up a great body of work in the 1980s.

a promo pic of Shelley from the 1980s

C&C Super Simple Fashions B

a closeup of Shelley

from Coats & Clark's Book No.260, 1977

Shelley appeared on many leaflets, booklets and brochures for various fashion companies during her tenure as Supermodel in the 1970s. One of them was for Coats & Clark's, a sewing and needlecrafts products manufacturer. Aside from sewing and knitting products, the company came up with reading materials that contained sewing and knitting instructions as well as tips for interested readers. In 1977, Shelley appeared on the pages of Coats & Clark's Book No.260, which featured "Super Simple Fashions to Knit & Crochet." In one spread, she donned a colorful crocheted hooded coat with long bell sleeves and and a rope belt. She wore it over a cowl neck sweater, gaucho pants and boots ensemble. A pair of matching sunglasses and a chunky bangle finished her look. And again, Shelley looked chic and, oh so, 1970s casual.

Shelley in a pic

from Coats & Clark's Book No.260, 1977

1001 Fashion B

a pic of Shelley

from 1001 Fashion & Needlecraft Ideas, 1971

In 1971, Shelley appeared on the pages of the fall issue of 1001 Fashion & Needlecraft Ideas. The magazine came out twice a year and contained the latest fashions, accessories, home décor and more that readers could sew, knit and crochet themselves. The issue featured the latest knitted designs, the latest patterns by designers, as well as instructions on how to sew, macramé, knit and crochet the new designs.  It also featured a one piece pattern design bonus, with a spread that included Shelley (check out: 1001 Fashion A)

Shelley in a spread

for 1001 Fashion & Needlecraft Ideas, 1971

In the issue, Shelley also appeared on the spread called "All You Need Is Applique-tion," which featured fashion pieces that readers could customize and detail with appliques (French for small fabrics cutouts applied to larger pieces). Shelley wore a pair of old-fashioned overalls with iron-on applique details to give it that high fashion look. A simple white short-sleeved shirt, matching footwear and a casual floppy hat finished her look. Also, Shelley wore a pair of jeans with hand-embroidered floral details that could be made easily by readers who were sewing enthusiasts. A knitted long-sleeved turtleneck top, a pair of boots, a matching belt and a casual floppy hat finished her look. And in both looks, Shelley looked young, fun and fabulous.

a pic of Shelley

from 1001 Fashion & Needlecraft Ideas, 1971

Case With The Supermodels

Shelley with Beverly Johnson, Kim Alexis,

Maud Adams, Paul Sorvino and Kathy Ireland

in a promo pic for A Perry Mason Mystery:

The Case of the Wicked Wives, 1993

In December 17, 1993, Shelley starred in the TV movie A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives. It was a tribute to Raymond Burr, one of Hollywood's most respected actors. Raymond Burr, who famously played Perry Mason in the TV series which ran from 1957 to 1966 and in 26 TV movies, died in September of that year. But to honor Burr's legacy, the part of Perry Mason wasn't recast. Instead, a new character was brought in, Anthony Caruso (played by Paul Sorvino) who was Mason's good friend. Cast regulars Barbara Hale and William Moses came back. The TV movie was riddled with Supermodels who all played the "wicked wives" of ill-fated fashion photographer David Morrison (Eric Braeden) the murder victim. Shelley along with Maud Adams, Beverly Johnson, Kim Alexis and Kathy Ireland played David Morrison's wives past and present, all suspects in his murder, all with motives and axes to grind. And all the women looked fabulous - definitely deserving of their Supermodel status. Also, if you look closely, it's interesting to note how evident Shelley's penchant for low-heeled footwear was in this film.

Shelley with Beverly Johnson, Kim Alexis,

Maud Adams, Paul Sorvino and Kathy Ireland

in a promo pic for A Perry Mason Mystery:

The Case of the Wicked Wives, 1993

Softsuiting '75

a closeup of Shelley from an ad

for Jacobson's, 1975

Shelley appeared in many ads during her Supermodel days. She appeared in several ads for Jacobson's which was a regional department store chain that focused on high-end apparel, fine jewelry and home furnishings. It was known for personalized fashion shows as well as its posh atmosphere. Shelley modeled the latest in "Softsuiting," a day-to-evening fashion must for the working woman as well as the ladies who lunch. She wore an outfit by Belle Saunders for Abe Schrader deemed as the essence of spring '75. It was a white crepe blouse (with ruffles going down the front and at the cuffs) paired with a navy ottoman cardigan jacket and skirt ensemble. Dark hose, a pair of pumps and matching earrings finished her look. And Shelley looked sensational in in her softsuit.

Shelley in an ad for Jacobson's, 1975

The King of Comedy 3

screen captures from the feature film

The King of Comedy, 1983

2023 is the 40th anniversary of the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy. Released in 1983, the film was a satire that touched on themes regarding American media culture and the then growing cult of celebrity worship - a subject that has become more and more significant and prevalent nowadays. The film was about aspiring stand-up comic Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) who would do anything to gain instant fame - even stalk his idol successful comedian and talk show host, Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis) - in order to impress his love interest Rita Keane (Diahnne Abbott). When he couldn't get past Langford's smooth production exec Cathy Long (Shelley Hack) for a guest spot on Langford's talk show, he teams up with a fellow stalker, the mentally unstable Masha (Sandra Bernhard), and kidnaps the talk show host. In exchange for Langford's freedom, he demands a guest spot from the show's production team and gets it. After his guest spot, he is arrested and incarcerated for what he had done. But upon his release, Rupert ironically gets a book deal and a show of his own.

screen captures from the feature film

The King of Comedy, 1983

Although the film was well-received by critics, with the entire cast delivering great performances (Shelley turned out one of her finest performances in this film), it wasn't quite the box office draw at the time of its initial release. But in subsequent years, it had slowly gained a following - especially now that people have realized that the plot of the film isn't quite as far-fetched. Some have even ranked it among Scorsese's finest pictures. It ranks at #10 on the American Film's list of the "Best Films of the 1980s" and at #87 on Empire magazine's "The 500 Greatest Movies of All Time." It is also included in the film reference book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider and has made it into "The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made." It is currently available on DVD and Blu-ray.

screen captures from the feature film

The King of Comedy, 1983

Shelley Hack said that she read for both Scorsese and De Niro, then went home and waited. After four months, her agent called and said she got the part. "I had a feeling I would get it," Shelley said, "Even so, it was a nervous time. It was obviously such an important break for me - getting it would make people look at me differently." She thought working with Scorsese and De Niro was an exhilarating experience. "Bobby (De Niro) plays a stand-up comic in the picture and he's extraordinary." Shelley recounts, "The first day on the set, I was standing talking to Marty (Scorsese) and everyone was laughing. I didn't know why until Marty said to me, 'Aren't you going to say hello to Bobby?' And there he was beside me. I just hadn't recognized him. He looks entirely different in the picture." The Rupert Pupkin character was quite a departure from the characters De Niro had played prior.

Charlie Fresh-Fresh Eyecolor

a pic of Shelley from a Charlie ad, 1977

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared on many, many ads for the brand around the world. She became THE Charlie Girl in 1976 and by 1977, she catapulted the brand (as well as herself) to iconic status. Ads with her image were everywhere. One ad called "The Charlie Column" featured her along with a fictional narrative about the day in the life of THE Charlie Girl - as she attends the "sport of kings," the horse races at the Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. The said event was graced by THE Charlie Girl; and she was a standout, wearing Charlie's latest Fresh-Fresh Eyecolor - one of the latest and newest of the 8 eyecolors in the Charlie makeup line. Of course, she sported the Charlie fragrance as well. And Shelley appeared in the ad, fabulous as ever.

Shelley in the Charlie ad

called "The Charlie Column," 1977

Producer Shelley

a pic of Shelley from April of 2023

THANK YOU SO MUCH to Laurent

and the Shelley Hack Fan Page on FB

as well as Mike Pingel and his Charlie's Angels FB page

for posting this fab pic

Shelley Hack has worn many hats throughout the years. She was one of the Supermodels of the 1970s; she was a Hollywood superstar and actress; she was a media consultant who worked in pre- and post-conflict countries; and, as of 2010, she and her husband, director Harry Winer, have been co-presidents at their production company Smash Media Inc. Shelley has produced numerous TV movies, film features and documentaries, both with Smash Media as well as on her own. Her credits include the documentary Citizen of the World (2010), Lucky Christmas (2011), the documentary Maharajah of the Road (2012), the film feature The Expatriate/Erased (2012), Perfect Match (2015), Summer of Dreams (2017), A Bramble House Christmas (2017), Christmas in Evergreen (2017), Falling for You (2018), Holiday Hearts (2019) and the film feature The Doorman (2020). Asked whether she would consider returning to acting, "I feel I've done it," Shelley said in 2018. "This is what interests me right now and it's really fun and fulfilling." Let's hope Shelley changes her mind and returns to acting - her fans miss her.

features Shelley has produced throughout the years

C&C Super Simple Fashions A

a closeup of Shelley from the back cover

of Coats & Clark's Book No.260, 1977

Shelley appeared on many leaflets, booklets and brochures for various fashion companies during her tenure as Supermodel in the 1970s. One of them was for Coats & Clark's, a sewing and needlecrafts products manufacturer. Aside from sewing and knitting products, the company came up with reading materials that contained sewing and knitting instructions as well as tips for interested readers. In 1977, Shelley appeared on the back cover of Coats & Clark's Book No.260, which featured Super Simple Fashions to Knit & Crochet. On the back cover, she donned a colorful sleeveless crocheted poncho worn with a rope belt. She wore it over a matching T-shirt and jeans ensemble. A matching scarf and colorful bangles finished her look. And Shelley looked chic and, oh so, 1970s casual.

Shelley on the back cover

of Coats & Clark's Book No.260, 1977