Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1967, she appeared in the magazine's October issue, in a spread called "Satin Shirts Turn On," which featured satin shirtdresses that were the latest fashion to wear at "New York's new turn-it-on place," The Electric Circus, which was a dance spot located in the East Village at the time. Shelley wore a pink long-sleeved satin shirt dress that was perfect for evening parties and shindigs. A gold circle chain belt, printed hose and buckled pumps finished her look. Matching dangling pink earrings and a cropped 1960s-style wig further enhanced her '60s-style vibe. And Shelley looked ready to hit the dance floor and party.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Satin Shirts 1967
Angels S4 E9 A
Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels for its 4th season. Shelley was already a Supermodel when she joined the hit TV series and was known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl in those fabulous Revlon Charlie TV commercials and print ads. She auditioned, went though a screen test, and even a personality test; but what really got her the part, it seems, was the headline "THE Charlie Girl becomes Charlie's newest Angel" which was going through Angels executive producer Aaron Spelling's head as he was choosing TV's latest cherub. Also, Shelley had good rapport with her new co-Angels Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith; plus, the three photographed really well together. When Shelley's debut episode "Love Boat Angels" aired, it topped the Nielsen ratings.
Eagleknit 1970
Shelley was a much sought-after model during her modeling days. She appeared in many print ads, including ads for Eagleknit. Eagle Knitting Mills was a manufacturer of knitted headwear (as well as the manufacturer of the original patented earlap cap) and was sold to Zwicker Knitting Mills in 1963. In the 1970s, aside from headwear, Eagleknit came out with caps, hats, shawls and "flings"... all in the latest fashion trends of course. A 1970 ad with Shelley said:
Out there... it's a cold cruel world in the winter. And in that kind of world, a girl has to keep warm somehow. But looking like the abominable snowman doesn't make it. Looking fashionable does. And that's where Eagleknits come in. They're fashionable. They're fun. And they're cozy. Because they're made of super soft, super colorful Creslan acrylic fiber. And if you don't think that's enough to make a girl feel warm all over, just try them. Creslan is a product of the American Cyanamid Co., Wayne, New Jersey.
Me, Myself & I Movie F
Shelley starred alongside JoBeth Williams and George Segal in the 1992 comedy Me, Myself & I. JoBeth Williams played Diane, a woman living in a New York apartment building suffering from paranoia and nymphomania. She has two personalities the growling, howling "Crazy Diane" and the normal, level-headed "Sane Diane" - and they're constantly arguing and bickering. Her next-door neighbor, Hollywood TV-writer Buddy Arnett (George Segal) is "Crazy Diane's" peeve; he's constantly the subject of her commentaries on sex, violence and invisible persecutors. But when "Crazy Diane" manages to seduce Buddy, "Sane Diane" takes over and the two fall in love. But Buddy's estranged lesbian wife, Hollywood superstar Jennifer (Shelley Hack), reappears in Buddy's life and comes over from California, which rattles "Sane Diane" and so "Crazy Diane" makes a comeback. Don Calfa, Betsy Lynn George, Bill Macy and Sharon McNight round out the rest of the cast. The movie was the directorial debut of Cuban-American visual designer Pablo Ferro.
The Charlie Color Palette Promo
Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and was Revlon Charlie's image model from 1976 to 1982. Charlie was one of the first mega-successful American lifestyle brands in the world. The phenomenal success of the brand was due in part to Shelley's unforgettable image. Although there were a slew of other Charlie models before her, it was Shelley's image that catapulted the brand to iconic status. But earlier, in 1972, Shelley had also been the image model of another Revlon product, Super Skin by Natural Wonder, a facial cleanser that cleaned the face and kept it looking super all day. Not only did it clean the skin, it kept it in great shape as well. (For more, check out: Super Skin '72)
Shelley Has Found Happiness
Shelley starred in her third TV series Jack and Mike in 1986. The series was initially called Jackie O'Shea as it was going to be a star vehicle for Shelley. Series producer David Gerber believed in her talent and star power so much that he wanted to give her her own TV series. Shelley was going to play the title role, a woman journalist who had a supportive husband waiting at home - kind of like a reverse gender role thing which was a fresh idea in the 1980s. Tom Mason, who played Shelley's boyfriend in the 1985 TV movie Kicks and with whom Shelley had great on-screen chemistry, was offered the role of Mike Brennan, Jackie's husband. Initially, he turned down the role as it was merely window dressing for the title character - a sort of stay-at-home cheerleader for Jackie. After a lot of talks with David Gerber, the husband was developed into a more well-rounded character, with more to do in the storylines. It was then retitled Our Kind of Town. "Maybe it will lean more heavily toward me (Mike) one week, and Shelley (Jackie) the next," Mason explained. "The real focus will be on the marriage and how two people who work cope and how their professional entanglements affect them," he added. When it aired, it was again retitled Jack and Mike, and both Shelley and Tom got equal billing.
Young Contemporary Fashions 1972 A
Shelley has appeared in many spreads for many catalogs from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. Many Supermodels at the time regularly appeared in the most popular catalogs during the era. Shelley appeared in a number of spreads throughout the Simplicity Home Catalog Fall/Winter 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "Sure Bet: The Dress" where she modeled unbeatable little dresses that were great for fall and winter that season. (For more, check out: Sure Bet 1972). She also appeared in the spread called "Add 'Em All Up" where she modeled great looking get-ons that added up to a totally smashing look for fall that season. (For more, check out: Add 'Em All Up 1972 A , Add 'Em All Up 1972 B and Add 'Em All Up 1972 C).
She also appeared in the spread that featured Young Contemporary Fashions for 1972. It featured patterns for dresses that catered to the younger set. Shelley wore Simplicity pattern number 5130 - a pattern for a misses' bias-dress that could be made in two lengths. The dress (Shelley wore the short version) had the new narrow shoulder look... with the shoulder length of the pattern shorter and the head of the sleeves higher. It had a high, round neckline, long set-in sleeves, contrasting collar and cuffs, a back zipper and an optional ribbon bow. Shelley accessorized her dress with the optional bow and a matching clip on her hair.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Night White In 1967
Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1967, she appeared in the magazine's October issue, in a spread called "Night White," which featured coats and dresses with the subtlest of sparkle that went well into the night. Shelley wore a glitter-buttoned evening coat made of fur... fake fur. She wore the mid-thigh length coat by Russel Taylor over a high-neck silver evening dress. She finished her look with textured white stockings and white boots. Silver gloves accessorized her look. And Shelley looked space age and white hot.
1978 Film
Shelley's first leading lady role came in the 1978 film If Ever I See You Again. She was handpicked by producer/director/leading man Joseph Brooks to play the part of artist Jennifer Corly, his love interest in the film. 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."
Casual and Sporty
Shelley appeared on many spreads for many catalogs from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. Mail-order catalogs were at the height of its popularity at the time. They were big-book size publications that contained a list of general merchandise from, usually, a department store that were available for purchase and delivery straight to the homes of consumers. Everything from homeware to toys were featured in these catalogs... as well as garments and the latest fashion pieces. Many Supermodels - like Cheryl Tiegs, Beverly Johnson, Patti Hansen and Shelley Smith, just to name a few - appeared in the most popular catalogs of the era. Many models who eventually became actresses also appeared in these catalogs - like Veronica Hamel, Erin Grey, Kim Basinger and Pam Dawber.
Me, Myself & I Movie E
Shelley starred alongside JoBeth Williams and George Segal in the 1992 comedy Me, Myself & I. JoBeth Williams played Diane, a woman living in a New York apartment building suffering from paranoia and nymphomania. She has two personalities the growling, howling "Crazy Diane" and the normal, level-headed "Sane Diane" - and they're constantly arguing and bickering. Her next-door neighbor, Hollywood TV-writer Buddy Arnett (George Segal) is "Crazy Diane's" peeve; he's constantly the subject of her commentaries on sex, violence and invisible persecutors. But when "Crazy Diane" manages to seduce Buddy, "Sane Diane" takes over and the two fall in love. But Buddy's estranged lesbian wife, Hollywood superstar Jennifer (Shelley Hack), reappears in Buddy's life and comes over from California, which rattles "Sane Diane" and so "Crazy Diane" makes a comeback. Don Calfa, Betsy Lynn George, Bill Macy and Sharon McNight round out the rest of the cast. The movie was the directorial debut of Cuban-American visual designer Pablo Ferro.
Charlie Packs
In 1980, Shelley appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie that promoted the Charlie Packs. It was a pair of lightweight bags made from parachute cloth... in tan and with chocolate trim. Makeup could be stashed into the small cosmetics bag (which contained a free 4 oz. bottle of Charlie concentrated perfume spray). The small bag could be packed into the grand-sized tote bag that could be slung over the shoulder. Both were available for only $10.00 for any $5.00 purchase from the Charlie Collection. The ad was also a promo for Charlie's New Color Expressions - FOR THE EYES... fresh, fresh eyecolor creme, FOR THE FACE... light creamy makeup, FOR THE LIPS... extra rich lipsticks, FOR THE CHEEKS... blushiest blush, and FOR THE CHARLIE GIRL IN EVERY WOMAN... Charlie spray cologne. An artwork of Shelley as her usual fabulous Charlie Girl self appeared in the ad.
Still in the Top 20
Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. Shelley was already a Supermodel when she joined the hit TV series and was known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl in those Revlon Charlie TV commercials and print ads. She auditioned, went though a screen test, and even a personality test; but what really got her the part, it seems, was the headline "THE Charlie Girl becomes Charlie's newest Angel" which was going through Angels exec producer Aaron Spelling's head as he was choosing TV's latest cherub. Also, Shelley had good rapport with her new co-Angels Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith; plus, the three photographed really well together. When Shelley's debut episode "Love Boat Angels" aired, it topped the Nielsen ratings.
Young Contemporary Fashions '71 D
Shelley appeared in a number of spreads for Simplicity Home Catalog Fall/Winter 1971. She appeared in the spread called "Splice-Ups" which featured fashions enhanced with color slicing, using color blocks for different parts of a garment (for more, check out: Splice-Ups). She also appeared in the spread called "Jumpers" which featured jumpers of every kind (for more, check out: Jumpers). And she appeared in the spread that featured Young Contemporary Fashions - outfits that were fun, young and up-to-date for the modern miss.
In one spread, Shelley modeled pattern 9570. Simplicity Pattern 9570 was a pattern for a misses' shirt. The shirt (V.1), which had contrasting raglan sleeves, had a back zipper, a high round neckline, slits in the side seams and flat woven braid trim. It also had a contrasting star applique. The shirt (V.2) could also be made with long sleeves. A men's version could be made with the same patterns as well. Color combos could be played around with as preferred. Shelley modeled V.1 and looked young, contemporary, fun, and definitely up-to-date.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Matte Whites In 1967
Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1967, she appeared in the magazine's October issue, in a spread called "Matte Whites," which featured coats and coat-look dresses that were as fresh as first snow and definitely matte white. She modeled a coat-look dress in a tweedy version of white in Blue C nylon and wool (Herlinger). The mini dress by Kelly Arden had long sleeves and, for a shimmery little shape, zipped up into a turn-down collar. Matching white Adler stockings and white Sbicca footwear finished her look. Monet earrings accessorized her look. And Shelley looked fresh and white hot.
Busy 1980s Actress
Shelley was a busy working actress in the 1980s. After her career-boosting appearance in Charlie's Angels, she was determined to prove that she was more than just a pretty face. She immediately tackled stage a via the Jack Heifner play Vanities and gained critical praise for her work. Other stage roles soon followed. She was praised for her work in Elizabeth Diggs's play Close Ties and Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday. At the same time, she was getting more serious feature film work. She appeared in Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy and much later in Joseph Ruben's horror classic The Stepfather. She also got to work in TV movies with seasoned actors such as George Segal, Dick Van Dyke, Sid Caesar and Paul Michael Glaser.
Smock-Style Top
Shelley appeared on many spreads for many catalogs from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. Mail-order catalogs were at the height of its popularity at the time. They were big-book size publications that contained a list of general merchandise from, usually, a department store that were available for purchase and delivery straight to the homes of consumers. Everything from homeware to toys were featured in these catalogs... as well as garments and the latest fashion pieces. Many Supermodels - like Cheryl Tiegs, Beverly Johnson, Patti Hansen and Shelley Smith, just to name a few - appeared in the most popular catalogs of the era. Many models who eventually became actresses also appeared in these catalogs - like Veronica Hamel, Erin Grey, Kim Basinger and Pam Dawber.
Me, Myself & I Movie D
Shelley starred alongside JoBeth Williams and George Segal in the 1992 comedy Me, Myself & I. JoBeth Williams played Diane, a woman living in a New York apartment building suffering from paranoia and nymphomania. She has two personalities the growling, howling "Crazy Diane" and the normal, level-headed "Sane Diane" - and they're constantly arguing and bickering. Her next-door neighbor, Hollywood TV-writer Buddy Arnett (George Segal) is "Crazy Diane's" peeve; he's constantly the subject of her commentaries on sex, violence and invisible persecutors. But when "Crazy Diane" manages to seduce Buddy, "Sane Diane" takes over and the two fall in love. But Buddy's estranged lesbian wife, Hollywood superstar Jennifer (Shelley Hack), reappears in Buddy's life and comes over from California, which rattles "Sane Diane" and so "Crazy Diane" makes a comeback. Don Calfa, Betsy Lynn George, Bill Macy and Sharon McNight round out the rest of the cast. The movie was the directorial debut of Cuban-American visual designer Pablo Ferro.
The movie is quite a fun ride. JoBeth Williams' Diane is a kooky character prone to paranoid outbursts and hilarious guttural sounds that she can't seem to control. George Segal is amusing as Buddy, an everyman who finds himself in love with a woman with multiple personalities and is trying to make sense of what he has gotten himself into... aside from trying to get over his marriage to a wife who clearly prefers the same sex. Shelley Hack is funny as the narcissistic Hollywood star Jennifer, who will do anything to get what she wants (her reactions to Diane's growls are hilarious). The chemistry between the three main characters is terrific. The scene where the two women finally meet and all three main characters come together is hysterical. There is a comfortable rapport between JoBeth and George; and a comfortable rapport between Shelley and George as well (They were co-stars in the TV movie Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer in 1983). Me, Myself & I was released in the United States in May of 1992; and it was screened at the Cannes Film Festival that same year. The movie was released in VHS format in 1993.
Charlie's Surprise Bag 4
Kicks VHS
Shelley appeared in the TV movie Kicks in 1985, starring alongside Soap Superstar Anthony Geary. She played Maggie Pierson, a college professor addicted to, sort of, the thrill of the chase or, as the title says, kicks. She meets her match in Martin Cheevers (Geary), a wealthy businessman with a mysterious past. But their thrills gradually turn into chills as Cheevers ups the anti as they go along. Maggie goes along for the ride for as long as she could and they end up in Alcatraz. How far would she really go for mere kicks? Watch it and find out. The movie had been released in VHS format all over the world and had been translated into many different languages. In Spanish, it's called Kicks Juegos Peligrosos (Dangerous Games). In Luxembourg, it's called Destination Alcatraz [For more, check out: Destination Alcatraz VHS]. In Norway, it's called Kicks En Lek Med Døden (A Play With Death) [For more, check out: A Play With Death]. In Portugal, it's called Kicks A Febre Do Perigo (The Fever of Danger) [For more, check out: Kicks, 1985].