Shirting It '74 A

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on the JCPenney

Spring and Summer 1974 catalog

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout the bulk of her modeling career, from the late '60s to the late '70s. Mail-order catalogs were at the height of its popularity at the time. They were big-book size publications that contained a list and pictures of the general merchandise from, usually, a department store that were available for purchase and delivery straight to the homes of their customers. Everything from homeware to toys were featured in these catalogs... as well as garments and the latest fashion pieces. Shelley appeared in many spreads throughout the JCPenney Spring and Summer 1974 catalog.

pics of Shelley that were featured

in a spread on the JCPenney

Spring and Summer 1974 catalog

In the spread called "Shirting It," Shelley wore shirt dresses in colorful printed fabrics that were tailored to perfection in the latest easy-care materials. She wore The "Shirt-Look Comes On Dressy" jacket and dress set made from a printed polyester interlock knit fabric that had a jersey look. The jacket had a button-front, a pointed collar, side slits and long sleeves with button cuffs. The matching dress was sleeveless, had a V-neck, a back zipper and came in long or short lengths. Shelley wore the short version in both the yellow print and the navy print versions. She finished both versions with matching medium-heeled sandals. She accessorized the yellow version with the Charming Pendant Watch which had a floral design on its face and a gold-tone base metal case, back and chain. And Shelley looked fabulous and ready for spring.

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on the JCPenney

Spring and Summer 1974 catalog

Super Megashow & Comic Fest 2010

Shelley at the Super Megashow

& Comic Fest in July 9, 2010

Shelley made a rare appearance at the Super Megashow & Comic Fest in Fairfield, New Jersey back in July of 2010. For three days (July  9, 10 and 11) she met and chatted with her East Coast fans who were so excited to finally meet Charlie's most reclusive Angel. In the same event, she met fellow TV legend Lindsay Wagner, The Bionic Woman herself. Let's hope Shelley makes another public appearance real soon, her fans really, really miss seeing her. And let's also hope she agrees to an ultimate Charlie's Angels reunion/sit-down interview with Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. Wouldn't that be just heavenly?

Shelley at the Super Megashow

& Comic Fest in July 10, 2010

The year before, Shelley made another rare public appearance. She attended the Hollywood Collectors Show in 2009. It was a 2-day affair held in Burbank, California, on July 18 and 19 of that year. Shelley who had been previously very busy with SHMC (Shelley Hack Media Consultancy) was now back for good in the United States and was ready to embark on a new career, as a producer (She and her husband Harry Winer would eventually put up SMASH MEDIA Inc. where they both act as co-presidents). In the Hollywood Collector's Show, Shelley met her fellow Charlie's Angel Tanya Roberts for the very first time; so the it was quite a historic event. For more, check out: At The Hollywood Show with Tanya & Mike and Shelley and Tanya 2009

Shelley at the Super Megashow

& Comic Fest in July 11, 2010

A Certified Supermodel

a closeup of Shelley

from a modeling pic from the 1970s

When Shelley graduated from Smith College in 1970, she decided to become a model full-time. Represented by the top model management company, Ford Models Inc., she began her transition from teen model to top model (and eventually to Supermodel.) Her then boyfriend, photographer Steen Svensson, and make-up artist extraordinaire Rick Gillette came up with test shots of Shelley in the early '70s with the hope that the images could get her on the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar - which eventually did happen. She appeared on both the US and international editions of the magazines. According to Rick, "In the early 70’s before "Charlie", before "Charlie’s Angels", Shelley Hack was an ex-teen model looking for a more sophisticated look to get her into Vogue. I was creating a portfolio with the same goal in mind." By the late 1970s, Shelley was a certified Supermodel. She was known worldwide as THE fabulous Charlie Girl. for more, check out: She's A Lady

Shelley in a modeling pic from the 1970s

Cowgirl Angels 1

an artwork of Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd

and Shelley Hack, on the cover

of Look-In magazine, 1980

Look-In magazine was a kiddie/teen UK magazine that featured two-page comic/picture strips of the most popular television shows of the era. Subtitled as "The Junior TV Times," its first issue came out in 1971 and its final issue came out in 1994. Many popular American TV series were featured in the mag including Kung Fu, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, CHiPs, Battlestar Galactica, Mork and Mindy... and, of course, Charlie's Angels.

Shelley as Tiffany Welles in Look-In mag's

Charlie's Angels comic/picture strip, 1980

From 1979 to 1980, during the airing of the 4th season of Charlie's Angels, Shelley's Tiffany Welles character was featured in the mag's Charlie's Angels comic/picture strip. Along with her co-Angels Kelly Garrett (Jaclyn Smith) and Kris Munroe (Cheryl Ladd), Tiffany solved cases for Charlie for several issues, two pages a week. Her first case debuted on November of 1979 and her final case ended on October of 1980. The mag also featured occasional writeups about Shelley as well as posters of her and the Angel team of that season.

Shelley Hack with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

More Charlie Art Collection

pics of Shelley for Charlie perfume, 1981

Shelley was THE Charlie perfume girl from 1976 to 1982. She was dubbed as THE quintessential Charlie Girl because she was the embodiment of the brand's ideal - gorgeous, sexy, young... as well as independent, confident and loving every minute of it. In 1981, she appeared in an ad for Charlie called "Spring Blooms in Charlie Country... and with any purchase, the Charlie Art Collection, just 10.00." The promo offered customers a chance to purchase The Charlie Art Collection for only $10.00 with any purchase from the Charlie collection. The Charlie Art Collection was a glamorous cosmetic kit containing 12 colors for the eyes, cheeks, lips and nails... plus a bottle of Charlie perfume spray. The kit also contained a LeRoy Neiman Cityscape Artwork (which he named "Spring Blooms in Charlie Country") ready for framing. The ad was also a promo for The Charlie Country Collection, the latest Charlie cosmetics and perfume line (priced between $6.00 to $15.00) with the packaging designed by the renowned artist LeRoy Neiman himself. And even in Mr. Neiman's artwork, Charlie Girl Shelley was Charlie-Girl fabulous as always.

an artwork of THE Charlie Girl Shelley 

by LeRoy Neiman in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1981

A Forsyth Telefilm

a closeup of Shelley

from a publicity pic

from the mid/late 80s

Shelley appeared in the TV movie series Frederick Forsyth Presents. It was a set of six telefilms by internationally acclaimed author Frederick Forsyth, all original spy thrillers. The first, aired in December of 1989, was called A Casualty of War. In it, Shelley played Monica Browne, an enigmatic and very wealthy horse breeder who becomes the love interest of retired British secret service agent Tom Rowse (played by David Threlfall) who is recruited to intercept an arms shipment from Libya to the IRA. The telefilm was shot in England, Germany and Yugoslavia. Shelley said she found Forsyth's books to be "very macho, exciting Cold War stuff." She added, "This is the kind of story everyone likes to watch, and he does them so well." And being the only American among the predominantly British cast, she laughed and said, "Yes, I'm the token." She enjoyed working with her British co-stars and found their approach to their craft very interesting.

Shelley in a publicity pic

from the mid/late 80s

Tops and Pants 1973

a closeup of Shelley

wearing Simplicity Pattern 5615

from Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

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. Shelley appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue. In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread that featured tops and pants for the young miss. Shelley wore Simplicity Pattern 5615 - patterns for a pullover top and wide-legged pants... for stretch knits. The top-stitched top had a lowered round neckline, short set-in sleeves gathered to the armholes and an optional patch pocket. The pants had an elasticized waistline and an optional purchased belt. Shelley finished her outfit with a pair of matching high-heeled footwear and a gold-tone bracelet set. And Shelley looked fabulous as always.

Shelley was featured on a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

True Classics '74

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on the JCPenney

Spring and Summer 1974 catalog

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was JCPenney. She appeared in many spreads on the JCPenney Spring and Summer 1974 catalog. In the spread called "True Classic," she wore tailored classics in earthly tones of brown and white in blended double knits and jersey knits. Shelley wore The Classic Shirt-Jacket And Pants ensemble. It was a 2-piece suit in polyester and cotton double knit with the look of flax. The jacket had a front-button closing, pointed shirt collar, a rounded shirt-tail bottom and long sleeves with button cuffs. It also had a breast patch pocket and all-over contrast top-stitching. The pants had cuffed, slightly flared legs, an elasticized waist and matching contrast top-stitching as well. A vinyl belt was also included. She finished her outfit with the Scarf Hat and The Spectator Sling-Back footwear. She accessorized her look with The Chain Necklace. And Shelley looked truly classic and utterly fabulous.

Shelley was featured

in a spread on the JCPenney

Spring and Summer 1974 catalog

Japanese Souvenir Program 5

If Ever I See You Again

souvenir program, Japan 1978

In 1978, Shelley got her first leading lady role in the film If Ever I See You Again. Shelley was cast in the role of Jennifer Corly, the main protagonist's love interest. The producer and leading man of the film, Joseph Brooks, told one reporter, during the audition process, "I saw scores of girls on the East Coast, the West Coast and points in between - and SHE walked in. I know that sounds overly dramatic. But when (Shelley) walked into the room, I turned to my assistant and said, 'She's got it! She's got the part.'" Shelley's side of the story, "I was amazed at how quickly Joe made up his mind. I didn't read for the part or take a screen test. I walked in and he told the other people in the room that I was the girl he was looking for." The film didn't do so well at the box office; but the title song "If Ever I See You Again" as interpreted by Roberta Flack reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The film was released worldwide including in Japan, where the film's original soundtrack and a souvenir program were produced.

If Ever I See You Again

souvenir program, Japan 1978

Chanel No. 5

a closeup of Shelley

from an ad for Chanel, 1970

Shelley appeared in many ads during her Supermodel days. Before she became THE Charlie Girl, she actually appeared in other fragrance ads. In 1970, she appeared in an ad for Chanel No. 5. It had the tagline "Every Woman Alive Loves Chanel No 5." Shelley was gorgeous in the Chanel ad. She later appeared in other Chanel ads... in 1971 and 1972. Check out: Chanel Girl and Chanel Girl Too

Shelley in an ad for Chanel, 1970

Cry Uncle

screen captures of Shelley

from a promo for the Jack and Mike

episode "Cry Uncle", 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a young married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other in their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago newspaper. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur. The series was one of the most promising shows in the 1986 fall TV lineup. In November 18, 1986, the 7th original episode of the series was aired... entitled "Cry Uncle." In the episode, Mike gets an unexpected visit from his sister Kathleen and her 15-year-old son Evan. It seems they're on the run from her ex-husband. It also seems they're hiding a dark secret. Then Mike discovers that the boy his sister left in his care is actually a missing child being sought by his father. Evan was played by a very young Chris O'Donnell, while Kathleen was played by Carol Potter. Al Nuti played Brian Moore.

screen captures of Shelley

from a promo for the Jack and Mike

episode "Cry Uncle", 1986

The Charlie Art Collection

pics of Shelley for Charlie perfume, 1981

Shelley was THE Charlie perfume girl from 1976 to 1982. She was dubbed as THE quintessential Charlie Girl because she was the embodiment of the brand's ideal - gorgeous, sexy, young... as well as independent, confident and loving every minute of it. In 1981, she appeared in an ad for Charlie called "Spring Blooms in Charlie Country with The Charlie Art Collection." It was a promo for The Charlie Art Collection - which was a glamorous cosmetic kit containing 12 colors for the eyes, cheeks, lips and nails... plus a bottle of Charlie perfume spray. The kit also contained a LeRoy Neiman Cityscape Artwork (he named "Spring Blooms in Charlie Country") ready for framing. The promo offered customers a chance to purchase The Charlie Art Collection for only $10.00 with any  purchase from the Charlie collection. And, as always, Shelley was gorgeous in the fabulous ad.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1981

Bona Fide Hollywood Superstar

Shelley in a promo pic from 1978

Shelley was an up-and-coming Hollywood star in the mid-to-late 1970s. She had gained worldwide Supermodel fame as THE Charlie perfume Girl and was poised to become the next big thing in Hollywood. Her film debut was a cameo role in the 1977 Academy-Award-winning Woody Allen film Annie Hall (check out: Film Debut 1977). Later, producer Cubby Broccoli talked to her about testing for the leading lady role in the Bond film Moonraker (check out: Angels as Bond Girls). Then in 1978, she landed her 1st leading lady role via the movie If Ever I See You Again (check out: 1st Leading Lady Role). In 1979, she had a guest-starring role in the TV series Married: The First Year (check out: Shelley Plays Linda and Shelley Plays Linda 2). Also, in 1979, she starred in the TV movie Death Car on the Freeway (check out: Death Car TV Movie ). In 1979 as well, she auditioned for the role of Tiffany Welles in the hit TV series Charlie's Angels... and she got the part. Her Angels casting made Shelley a Bona Fide Hollywood Superstar.

Shelley in a promo pic from 1978

Smocks Take The Lead

a closeup of Shelley

wearing Simplicity Pattern 5520

from Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

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. Shelley appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue. In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread called "Smocks Take The Lead." It featured patterns for smocks tops that could be worn on its own or over shirts or over sweaters. Shelley wore Simplicity Pattern 5520 - a smock/mini-jumper or a smock/tunic and pants ensemble. Shelley wore the tunic and pants version and finished it with a pair of matching open-toed high-heeled footwear, a pair of fun bracelets and a necklace with a fancy pendant. Shelley looked fabulous as always.

Shelley was featured on a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

Winter Fashions '74

Shelley modeling the latest

in winterwear, 1974

Discovered at a debutante ball, Shelley started out as a part-time teen model in the '60s (she was still in school) but by 1974, she was a full-time top model. "The clients respond to my all-American face," Shelley told Cosmopolitan magazine in 1974. She said, "It doesn't mean I don't have problems. First of all, there are my glasses. I have adjusted to seeing without them. That is, I've learned to relax without my glasses, so the expression on my face doesn't look strained." She added, "And then there is my face, which I think of as irregular. My smile is crooked and so is my nose. I correct my crooked nose by using a little brown shadow down the center. There is very little I can do about my smile except control the upper left side without looking stiff." She stressed that "It's my professional obligation to my client to look my best."

Shelley modeling the latest

in winterwear, 1974

When asked how she got to the top of her profession, Shelley said, "You just have to become objective about yourself." She figured, "I was a success because I was hard-working, professional, bright. I looked at the business and identified the markets. I knew the key was that they always wanted someone new. I decided to hit one market one year, then cut my hair and hit another. Then let it grow and hit television. I thought it through. The game plan can apply to any business, but especially to one where you're the product." In 1974, she appeared on the cover of the French mag Collections Magazine, on their Winter (Hiver) 1974 issue. Check it out at: Cover Girl '74

Shelley modeling the latest

in winterwear, 1974

Japanese Souvenir Program 4

If Ever I See You Again

souvenir program, Japan 1978

In 1978, Shelley got her first leading lady role in the film If Ever I See You Again. Shelley was cast in the role of Jennifer Corly, the main protagonist's love interest. The producer and leading man of the film, Joseph Brooks, told one reporter, during the audition process, "I saw scores of girls on the East Coast, the West Coast and points in between - and SHE walked in. I know that sounds overly dramatic. But when (Shelley) walked into the room, I turned to my assistant and said, 'She's got it! She's got the part.'" Shelley's side of the story, "I was amazed at how quickly Joe made up his mind. I didn't read for the part or take a screen test. I walked in and he told the other people in the room that I was the girl he was looking for." The film didn't do so well at the box office; but the title song "If Ever I See You Again" as interpreted by Roberta Flack reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The film was released worldwide including in Japan, where the film's original soundtrack and a souvenir program were produced.

If Ever I See You Again

souvenir program, Japan 1978

'60s Teen Model

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Eaton's catalog, 1960s

On September 1964, 17-year-old Shelley graced the pages of Show magazine in a spread entitled, "Shelley Hack: A Show First." (Check out: Youthful Sophistication Youthful Sophistication 2 Youthful Sophistication 3 Youthful Sophistication 4) The accompanying article read "the first published pictures of Shelley Hack, a young lady you'll see more, much more of soon." The pictures were so successful that she was asked to go to New York where she met Eileen Ford, the matriarch of Ford Models, Inc. Shelley said, "She barely looked at me, but at the end of the meeting, she turned and said, 'We'll be expecting you at 9 o'clock tomorrow.'" As the Show feature predicted, Shelley became one of the most visible teen models around. She appeared on numerous magazine covers, editorials and print advertisements. "I was brought up not to close doors," said Shelley, "Modeling was a great summer job. It beat waitressing."

Shelley on a spread for Eaton's catalog, 1960s

Taste of Chicago

screen captures of Shelley

from a promo for the Jack and Mike

episode "Taste of Chicago", 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a young married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other in their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago newspaper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur. The series was one of the most promising shows in the 1986 fall TV lineup. In December 9, 1986, the 9th original episode of the series was aired... entitled "Taste of Chicago." In the episode, Jackie gets an exclusive interview with mobster Jake Tompkins (played by seasoned veteran Cesare Danova) who had just been released from prison after 30 years. Also, the mayor's office makes Mike an offer he couldn't refuse. Mike becomes chairman of the city's annual restaurant festival. The other guests stars were Harry Gorsuch as Manny Pinero and Ernie Winstanley as Artie.

screen captures of Shelley

from a promo for the Jack and Mike

episode "Taste of Chicago", 1986

Take Charlie Along

pics of Shelley for Charlie perfume, 1979

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1980, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called the "Take Charlie Along!" which was a promo for Charlie's back-to-school cosmetics line. Aside from the Charlie color analysis, customers were introduced to Charlie's new colors and looks for fall of that year. The promo also offered customers a chance to purchase "Charlie's Feedbag" for only $8.00 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. "Charlie's Feedbag" was a handy, adjustable canvas tote that contained a bottle of Charlie Body Silk head-to-toe moisturizer, which was great for fighting after-summer dryness. And, as always, Shelley was gorgeous in the fabulous ad.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1980

Angels, 1979

Shelley with Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith

in a glam promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

1979 was a new era for the hit TV series Charlie's Angels. Supermodel Shelley Hack joined Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to form Charlie's latest glamorous detective team. The wardrobe budget was increased to $20,000 per episode and each Angel went through eight costume changes per episode. The fashions they wore for the season were the very latest. Also, for promotional purposes, five different pic sets were taken wherein the Angels were decked out in [1] satin robes, [2] skin tight spandex disco pants, [3] casual outfits, [4] evening gowns by Nolan Miller, and [5] full-length fur coats (the most glamorous thing any woman could ever don at the time - PETA wasn't in existence yet). These promotional pics appeared on newspapers and magazines all over the world.

a German fan asked

if Charlie's Angels was coming back

Shelley's tenure in the hit TV series Charlie's Angels lasted for a year and  Shelley was okay with that. "I never expected to be there more than a year and I wasn't," Shelley told TV Tales: Charlie's Angels in 2002. "So I did my year and I moved on. That was just fine. That was plenty for me," she added. But Shelley's fans all over the world were saddened by the news that she had left... and by the rumors that the series had been abruptly cancelled. A German fan from Oldenburg asked if the rumors were true (clipping above) - the translation is as follows:

The Three Angels

Soaring & Soaring

"I learned with sadness, with sadness in my heart, that the hit TV series, Charlie's Angels, has been abruptly cancelled. But I'm still hoping that the series will return for another season. But for that to happen, it has to continue filming in the USA. Is it?" 

- asks Barbara K. from Oldenburg

The three Angels will continue to soar. Episode 23 of this season will two-hours long. Then the usual hiatus/break from filming will occur on April and May... before 23 new episodes will be filmed in the USA. The Angels next season will be: Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, and Shelley Hack's replacement - who, at the moment, hasn't been cast yet. Elvis' widow Priscilla Presley and Bo Derek's sister, Kelly Collins, are being considered. Farrah might make three more guest appearances.

Shelley with Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith

in a glam promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Dress For The Time Being 2

a closeup of Shelley

wearing Simplicity Pattern 9885

from Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

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. Shelley appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue. In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread called "Dress For The Time Being." It featured patterns for dresses that could be worn during any time of the day. Shelley wore Simplicity Pattern 9885 - a super simple mini-dress. It had a halter neckline, an empire waist, of course, a short hemline. It was trimmed near the hem with a floral-patterned ribbon. Matching flat sandals finished her look. A matching clip and a thin bangle bracelet accessorized her look. And Shelley looked fabulous and ready for any activity during the day or for a casual and informal night out.

Shelley was featured on a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

Three Skirts

a closeup of Shelley from a fashion pic

used in a spread on the German mag

Brigitte Mit Constanze, 1971

Shelley was one of the most visible Supermodels in the 1970s. She appeared on the covers and pages of many major magazines around the world. In 1971, Shelley appeared on the pages of the November 12 issue of Brigitte Mit Constanze, a German women's magazine which featured fashions, home styles and health. In the section called "Brigittes Schneller Schnitt" (Brigitte's Quick Cut), she modeled "Drei Rocke: gemustert, gewickelt, watteiert" (Three Skirts: Patterned, Wrapped, Padded). She modeled wrap skirts that could be sewn by readers themselves and were appropriate for the cold weather (hence, the padding). She wore one skirt with a shirt under a tank-top-style sweater. She accessorized her outfit with two belts and a fun brooch. And, as always, Shelley looked smart, up-to-date and fabulous.

Shelley in a spread for the German mag

Brigitte Mit Constanze, 1971

Japanese Souvenir Program 3

If Ever I See You Again

souvenir program, Japan 1978

In 1978, Shelley got her first leading lady role in the film If Ever I See You Again. Shelley was cast in the role of Jennifer Corly, the main protagonist's love interest. The producer and leading man of the film, Joseph Brooks, told one reporter, during the audition process, "I saw scores of girls on the East Coast, the West Coast and points in between - and SHE walked in. I know that sounds overly dramatic. But when (Shelley) walked into the room, I turned to my assistant and said, 'She's got it! She's got the part.'" Shelley's side of the story, "I was amazed at how quickly Joe made up his mind. I didn't read for the part or take a screen test. I walked in and he told the other people in the room that I was the girl he was looking for." The film didn't do so well at the box office; but the title song "If Ever I See You Again" as interpreted by Roberta Flack reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The film was released worldwide including in Japan, where the film's original soundtrack and a souvenir program were produced.

If Ever I See You Again

souvenir program, Japan 1978