Sunday, October 27, 2024

Satin Shirts 1967

closeups of Shelley (in a 1960s-style wig)
from a fashion pic used in a spread
on Seventeen magazine,
October 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 "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.

Shelley, above left, in a spread
for Seventeen magazine, October 1967
(note: Cheryl Tiegs is the model on the far right)

Angels S4 E9 A

Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith,
Shelley Hack and Cheryl Ladd
during the filming of the Charlie's Angels
episode "The Prince and the Angel"

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.

screen captures from the Charlie's Angels
episode "The Prince and the Angel"

Farrah Fawcett would occasionally join the cast as well. She was contractually obligated to return as a guest star for three episodes that season and the season before (seasons 3 and 4). Farrah's first guest appearance for season 4 was in the 6th episode, "Fallen Angel," which also had future James Bond actor Timothy Dalton as a guest star and as Farrah's love interest. Her second guest appearance for season 4 was in the 9th episode "The Prince and the Angel" which had actor/director Leonard Mann as a guest star and again as Farrah's love interest. Shelley said she enjoyed working with Farrah. She thought Farrah was very nice and sweet and was a true professional. However, for season 5 of the series, neither Farrah nor Shelley returned or made guest appearances.

Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith,
Shelley Hack and Cheryl Ladd
during the filming of the Charlie's Angels
episode "The Prince and the Angel"

Eagleknit 1970

a closeup of Shelley
from an ad for 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.

Shelley in an ad for Eagleknit, 1970

Me, Myself & I Movie F

screen captures from the film feature
Me, Myself and I, 1992

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.

screen captures from the film feature
Me, Myself & I, 1992

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.

screen captures from the film feature
Me, Myself & I, 1992

The Charlie Color Palette Promo

a pic of Shelley from an ad
for Revlon's Super Skin
by Natural Wonder, 1972

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)

an artwork of Shelley in a newspaper ad
for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1979

In 1979, an artwork of Shelley, based on her pic from that 1972 Super Skin by Natural Wonder ad, was used in an ad for Revlon Charlie, promoting The Charlie Color Palette. For only $8.00 with any $5.00 purchase or more from the Charlie Collection, any woman could become a Charlie-artist and could make the most of Charlie's exciting palette of color accents to create a masterwork of art - namely herself. The Charlie Color Palette promo included blushes, lipglosses, eyecolors, applicators and a booklet of quick tips. Suggested purchases from the Charlie Collection were Fresh New Make-up, 2 oz. ($7.25), Blushiest Blush ($6.50), Fresh Waterbase Make-up, 1/2 oz. ($5.00), Lashiest Mascara ($4.75), and Extra-Extra Shine Lipstick ($4.00). And whether in pictures or in artwork, Charlie Girl Shelley was always Charlie-Girl gorgeous.

Shelley Has Found Happiness

Shelley with Tom Mason in a promo pic
for their 1986 TV series Jack and Mike

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.

a French-language writeup
about Shelley and her new TV series
Jack and Mike, 1986

Shelley was happy and excited about her new TV series Jack and Mike. Regarding her character, she said, "It's about a modern woman who is doing something her contemporaries are doing - holding down a job and keeping a relationship." She added, "This is a couple with a growing relationship that becomes an adventure. And that's not easy." In 1986, a French writeup about Shelley and her new TV series came out. It translates as:

Shelley Hack
Has Found Happiness

Five years after "Charlie's Angels" went off the air, Shelley Hack has found her smile again. She became a worldwide superstar when she replaced Kate Jackson in the hit TV series, but has since seemingly gone low profile. But now she's back in the limelight, she's visible again. In Chicago, where she's filming her new TV series "Jack and Mike" for the ABC network, she's been welcomed by her adoring fans. They've given her flowers, as well as woolen caps. "We filmed the pilot here in February, in minus 15 degree weather," Shelley said. "No one anticipated the sudden drop in temperature. Nearby warm clothing stores were completely ransacked," she added. It will take more than that, however, to dampen her enthusiasm for the series, because this one is hers. It's about a modern couple who, despite the many obstacles that come their way, is trying to find professional success as well as personal happiness. Shelley herself collaborates on the screenplay; and it's a bit like the story of her life. Inside her trailer, the star has pinned a newspaper clipping from her "Charlie's Angels" days which had the headline "Shelley Hack Is More Than A Barbie With A Revolver In Hand." And she has sworn to herself that she's going to prove exactly that to the entire world...

the caption on Shelley's pic translates as:
Five years after "Charlie's Angels" went off the air,
Shelley Hack returns via a new TV series..

Young Contemporary Fashions 1972 A

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
used on the Simplicity Home Catalog
Fall/Winter 1972 catalog

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).

Shelley in a spread
for the Simplicity Home Catalog
Fall/Winter 1972 catalog

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.

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
used on the Simplicity Home Catalog
Fall/Winter 1972 catalog

Shelley also wore Simplicity pattern number 5132 - patterns for a dress that could be made in two lengths and an unlined jacket. The dress (Shelley wore the short version) was a skirt stitched to a contrasting bodice and could be worn with an optional purchased belt. The top of which had a back zipper and a high round neckline. The unlined jacket had top-stitching, front button closing, a collar, patch pockets and long set-in sleeves. Shelley accessorized her dress and jacket ensemble with a fun brooch, a contrasting belt and chain strap shoulder bag. And in both dresses, Shelley looked young, contemporary and definitely chic.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Night White In 1967

closeups of Shelley (in a 1960s-style wig)
from a fashion pic used in a spread
on Seventeen magazine,
October 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.

Shelley, above left, in a spread
for Seventeen magazine, October 1967
(note: Cheryl Tiegs [center] and Lucy Angle [right]
are the other models)

1978 Film

Shelley with Joseph Brooks in a pub still
for If Ever See You Again, 1978

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."

a writeup about the film
If Ever See You Again, 1978

The film was a sort of follow up to the 1977 movie You Light Up My Life (written and directed by Joseph Brooks as well) which featured the ballad "You Light Up My Life" (written by Brooks). The movie was a mild hit; but was panned by critics. However, the song "You Light Up My Life" (as interpreted by Debbie Boone) held the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for ten consecutive weeks in 1977. It also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Grammy Award for Song of the Year. The movie If Ever I See You Again was panned by the critics as well; and was a box-office flop. But like its predecessor, the song "If Ever I See You Again" (as interpreted by Roberta Flack) was more successful than the film and peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It hit #1 on Billboard magazine's Easy Listening chart and stayed there for three weeks in July of 1978.

Shelley with Joseph Brooks in a pub still
for If Ever See You Again, 1978

Casual and Sporty

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
on a spread on the JCPenney
Spring and Summer 1973 catalog

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.

Shelley in a spread on the JCPenney
Spring and Summer 1973 catalog
(note: Kim Basinger is the model
to the left of Shelley - on both instances)

Shelley appeared in many catalogs for JCPenney. She appeared in many issues of the department store's catalog from the 1960s (when it was still called Penney's) until the 1970s. She appeared in several spreads throughout the JCPenney Spring and Summer 1973 catalog. In one spread for the Juniors section, she modeled "sporty little tops and easy moving skirts." Shelley modeled a cap-sleeve scoop-neck top over a long-sleeved eyelet shirt and a flared circle skirt. A pair of heeled two-toned lace up women's Oxfords finished her look. She also modeled a cotton scoop-necked rib-knit top in white over a cotton knit polka-dot skirt with a pair or shorts attached underneath. Matching casual sandals finished her look. JCPenney's Casual Canvas Bag accessorized her look. And Shelley looked casual, sporty, and sensational.

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
on a spread on the JCPenney
Spring and Summer 1973 catalog

Me, Myself & I Movie E

screen captures from the film feature
Me, Myself and I, 1992

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.

screen captures from the film feature
Me, Myself & I, 1992

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.

screen captures from the film feature
Me, Myself & I, 1992

Charlie Packs

Shelley in promo pics
for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1979

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. 

an artwork of Shelley in a newspaper ad
for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1980

Still in the Top 20

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd
in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

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.

a writeup about Charlie's latest Angel team, 1980

But after three episodes at the top 10, the ratings began descending to the 20s, then to the 30s. And the "disappointing" season was unfairly blamed on Shelley and everything from her acting, her attitude, her voice and even her hair were cited as the reason for the show's slip - and everybody jumped on that bandwagon. The verdict: she was let go at the end of the season. Spelling-Goldberg Productions issued the statement, "When she signed her contract for the series, Miss Hack had a personal agreement that she could review her continuation with the show at the end of her first season since series television represented an enormous change in her career and lifestyle." The statement further said, "In case Miss Hack decides not to come back next season on a regular basis, she has agreed to do several guest-star appearances on the show." (FYI: In spite of everything, in the Nielsen ratings, the fourth season of Charlie's Angels still finished within TV's top 20 shows of 1979 - which wasn't bad for a show that had been on the air for 4 seasons.)

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

Young Contemporary Fashions '71 D

a closeup of Shelley from a pic used
on the Simplicity Home Catalog
Fall/Winter 1971 catalog

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.

Shelley in a spread
for the Simplicity Home Catalog
Fall/Winter 1971 catalog

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.

Shelley with Steve Markham in a pic used
on the Simplicity Home Catalog
Fall/Winter 1971 catalog

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Matte Whites In 1967

closeups of Shelley (beside her is Lucy Angle)
from a fashion pic used in a spread 
on Seventeen magazine,
October 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.

Shelley, above right, in a spread
for Seventeen magazine, October 1967
(note: Cheryl Tiegs is the model in the center pic)

Busy 1980s Actress

Shelley in a 1980s promo pic

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.

Shelley in a 1980s promo pic

Smock-Style Top

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
on a spread on the JCPenney
Spring and Summer 1973 catalog

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.

Shelley in a spread on the JCPenney
Spring and Summer 1973 catalog

Shelley appeared in many catalogs for JCPenney. She appeared in many issues of the department store's catalog from the 1960s (when it was still called Penney's) until the 1970s. She appeared in several spreads throughout the JCPenney Spring and Summer 1973 catalog. In the spread called "Sensational Little Tops... the latest fashion excitement," she modeled the latest blouse style of that year. She wore the Smock-Style Top With Bib-Effect. It was a polyester and cotton blouse in a flower and check print that had a tucked, button-front white bib (with gathered fabric under the bib). It had a round collar and short, puffed sleeves. She wore it with a matching skirt and accessorized her look with a matching hair clip. And Shelley looked sensational... as always.

a pic of Shelley
from a spread on the JCPenney
Spring and Summer 1973 catalog

Me, Myself & I Movie D

screen captures from the film feature
Me, Myself and I, 1992

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.

screen captures from the film feature
Me, Myself & I, 1992

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.

screen captures from the film feature
Me, Myself & I, 1992

Charlie's Surprise Bag 4

Shelley in promo pics
for Charlie perfume, 1978

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1978, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Charlie's Surprise Bag." It was a promo that offered a tote bag that folded up small to pack flat in any suitcase... then opened up big to hold anything from beach gear to vacation souvenirs. It was a dividend for just $6.75 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie Collection by Revlon. And with the tote came 2 bars of Charlie Fragrant Body Silk Soap, a container of Charlie Body Silk Perfumed Powder and a bottle of concentrated Charlie Perfume Spray. Now wasn't that a great surprise? And of course, Shelley appeared in the ad, Charlie gorgeous as ever.

Shelley in a newspaper ad
for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1978

Kicks VHS

Shelley in a 1985 promo pic

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].

VHS covers of Kicks in different languages