Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1979, an artwork of Shelley's gorgeous Patrick Demarchelier 1978 fashion pic appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Looking Good, Feeling Great with the Charlie Fragrance 6-Pack!" It was a promo for The Charlie Fragrance 6-Pack.. six wonderfully packable Charlie things: two bars of Charlie Fragrant Body Silk Soap, a container Charlie Body Silk Foam Bath, a container of Charlie Body Silk, a bottle of Charlie Cologne, and a bottle of Charlie Concentrated Perfume Spray. It was available for only $6.00 with any $5.00 purchase from the Charlie Collection. And, of course, Shelley appeared in the ad, her Charlie Girl gorgeous self as always.
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Charlie Fragrance 6-Pack
Truck-Stop Waitress Frankie
Shelley starred in the 1984 TV movie Single Bars, Single Women which, as one writer put it, was "darn good." The film explored the singles scene for women - post women's liberation. Women had finally come out on their own, so the rules of dating were changing... fast. No longer in need of escorts and chaperones, women could now go bar-hopping alone to meet the men they wanted to meet. Women finally had a voice and a choice. "I like being a single woman in the world today," Shelley said.
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Shelley appeared in the Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog in 1972. The catalog featured fashions readers could make themselves - young and up-to-date fashions. She appeared in many spreads throughout the catalog and one of them was called "Create Your Own Playthings... For Fun And Sun", which featured tops, shorts, pants, and dresses for young misses to play around in for that summer.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
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Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout 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 1975 catalog.
That Electric Presence
Shelley starred as Billie Dawn in the Pennsylvania Stage Company's 1982 staging of Born Yesterday in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Shelley starred alongside acting vets Michael O. Smith, Fritz Sperberg and Kelly Fitzpatrick. Stephen Rothman, the executive director of the critically acclaimed Pasadena Playhouse, was the director. The play ran from September 29 to October 24 of that year and was presented at the J.I. Rodale Theater in Allentown. "I am interested in developing my career as an actress and doing as much work in the theater as I can," Shelley said in 1982. As for working with the Pennsylvania Stage Company, she said, "I'm thrilled to be here, and to be working with such great people. This playhouse is getting a very good reputation. When I heard that they were doing this play, I got in contact with them. All I want to do now is to do good theater."
RRRRRUSS Apparel
Shelley appeared in many fashion ads during her tenure as a Supermodel. One of them was for RRRRRUSS apparel in 1977. The RRRRRUSS brand produced ladies' and girls' apparel... namely skirts, jackets, blouses, shirts, shorts, pants, slacks, jeans and coats. It was manufactured by Russ Togs (founded by brothers Eli and Irving Rousso in 1946) which also manufactured the Vicky Vaughn brand and much later the Christie Brinkley sportswear and bathing suit lines. Shelley appeared in a 1977 RRRRRUSS apparel ad with the tagline a "Buy That's Right" where she wore a chic white blazer and skirt ensemble. The blazer had black piping and black-and-white buttons to match. Under the blazer, she wore a V-neck striped top with yellow, white, black and gray stripes. Her outfit was finished with a pair of gold hoop earrings, a golden bracelet and, of course, her effervescent smile. And Shelley looked chic and oh-so-right.
Being A TV Star
Shelley became Charlie's Angel Tiffany Welles in May of 1979. After a long search, executive producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg chose Shelley to fill the spot vacated by Kate Jackson in the spring of 1979. Shelley said, "I remember there was a big Angel hunt going on, and they asked me to audition. The hunt seemed to go on for a long time. A lot of my girlfriends went in to be tested, but I wasn't involved until sometime later when my agent called and said, 'It's a terrific show - you really should think about testing.' So, I thought about it again and went in." Shelley was cast; and she along with Jaclyn Smith (Kelly Garrett) and Cheryl Ladd (Kris Munroe) became Charlie's newest Angel team.
Charlie's Body Language
Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1977, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Charlie's Body Language." It was for a promo for Charlie Body Silk, Charlie's body lotion that had that familiar Charlie fragrance as it softened dry skin all over the body. The 8-ounce container came with its own convenient pump and was both handy and ready-to-use. Valued at $8, it was available for just $2.75 for any $4.00 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. And, of course, Shelley appeared in the ad, Charlie Girl gorgeous as always.
Rare Appearance in 2009
Shelley made a very rare appearance at the Hollywood Collector’s Show in 2009. The two-day event (July 18 and 19) was held in Burbank, California at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Shelley who had been previously very busy with SHMC (Shelley Hack Media Consultancy) was now back in the United States and ready to take on a new career (she and her husband Harry Winer eventually established SMASH MEDIA Inc. where they are currently co-presidents). Many fans were excited because it was the first time in many years that Shelley had gone out to meet, chat, and take pictures with them. Also at the event was her fellow Charlie's Angel Tanya Roberts whom Shelley got to meet for the very first time. It was a historic event in Charlie's Angels history and many fans were thrilled to meet and be with both Angels.
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Saturday, August 17, 2024
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Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout 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 1975 catalog.
So Glamorous
Shelley was already a Supermodel when she was cast in the hit TV series Charlie's Angels in 1979, for its 4th season. She was known all over the world as THE fabulous Charlie Girl, Revlon's "it" girl. And the headline "THE Charlie Girl Becomes A Charlie's Angel" was just what the show needed to gain even more viewers and popularity. Everyone loved THE Charlie Girl and was excited to see her fight crime alongside incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. For the 4th season, the Angels were going to be the most fashionable crime-fighters on TV. "We're bringing back the glamour," executive producer Aaron Spelling proclaimed. "Suddenly, it's 'in' to be well-dressed. I'd love to see Charlie's Angels become a fashion plate show," Spelling told People magazine in 1979.
The 1977 Woman
Shelley was on the cover of the premiere issue of Women Today back in August of 1977. With the success of her 1976 Charlie perfume commercial, she had become the embodiment the new independent young woman - sexy, gorgeous, free, confident and successful. THE Charlie Girl that Shelley portrayed/projected was a woman who had it all. And her 30-second spot did a lot more than promote perfume. It affected many women, made them think that they too could be Charlie Girls, that they too could have it all. Even the young Oprah Winfrey wanted to be a Charlie Girl. As Oprah confessed in 2008 when Shelley appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, "I wanted to stride like her with confidence. I wanted to be this fabulous." (For more, check out: Shelley and Oprah 1, Shelley and Oprah 2 and Shelley on Oprah) So it's only appropriate for Shelley to have graced the cover of this magazine.
Angels And Rumors
In 1979, Shelley was proclaimed as Charlie's newest Angel and she became a Hollywood superstar virtually overnight. Her face appeared on magazines and newspapers around the world and her casting was even mentioned in the evening news. "I couldn't believe it. What was I doing in the evening news?" Shelley exclaimed, surprised. She joined the cast of one of the biggest hit shows on TV for its 4th season - joining incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. Her first episode was a cross-over between Charlie's Angels and another hit TV show The Love Boat; and it was partly filmed in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. "When I got off the plane, there were maybe eight million paparazzi. I looked around for Sophia Loren. It was for me. I couldn't believe it," Shelley said when they arrived in St. Thomas.
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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. Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1977, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie promoting "Charlie's Put-Ons." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase a $20.00 worth Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf combo for only $6.00 with any purchase of $5.00 or more from the Charlie collection. The T-shirt was blue and came in sizes S-M-L. And the long scarf was blue, yellow and white striped. Of course, Shelley looked fab in both of them.
Spotted Arm in Arm
By 1984, Shelley was a busy working actress. After her career-boosting appearance in Charlie's Angels, she was determined to prove that she was more than just a pretty face. She appeared onstage via the plays Vanities, Close Ties and Born Yesterday. She appeared in Martin Scorsese's feature film The King of Comedy. She appeared in the teleflicks Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer and Single Bars, Single Women. She also starred in her 2nd TV series Cutter to Houston. And like most the stars of the era, Shelley was also spotted in numerous Hollywood functions, parties and premieres. In fact, around the mid-1980s, she was spotted arm in arm with an unnamed constant companion/date. Who could he be? (For more, check out: Shelley in the '80s)
Sparkling The Fashion Scene
Shelley appeared in the Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog in 1972. The catalog featured fashions readers could make themselves - young and up-to-date fashions. She appeared in many spreads throughout the catalog and one of them was called "Dresses Are In! Sparkling The Fashion Scene," which featured above-the-knee length summer dresses that could be worn from day to night, from sunny mornings to warm evenings.
Sunday, August 11, 2024
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Charlie's Angels Cocktail Party
"Who is going to be Charlie's newest Angel?" That was the question in everyone's mind in 1979. And in late-May of 1979, it was finally answered; the new Angel had been cast. THE effervescent Charlie Girl Shelley Hack was officially joining Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to complete Charlie's newest Angel triumvirate. Shelley was hounded by the paparazzi from then on. She was Hollywood's newest "it girl" and she appeared in virtually every newspaper and magazine around the world. Shelley said, "It has been quite a whirl." Jaclyn Smith said, "I feel good about her. I think the three of us are going to get along great." Cheryl Ladd said, "Shelley seems like a terrific girl. I think she's good and I'll do everything I can to make her feel at home." Everything was going along well with the new Angel team; yet rumors of catfights and jealousy (which unfairly plagued the series since its debut) still persisted and was being written about in the press.