Headliner Shelley

Shelley in 1978

Shelley once sat down for a talk with David Frost, the renowned English journalist who became famous for interviewing political figures, among them Richard Nixon whom he interviewed in 1977 - post his presidential resignation (which was the basis of the 2006 play Frost/Nixon and became a feature film in 2008). It was probably aired as part of Headliners with David Frost, a six-week miniseries which was aired in 1978. Other guests, it seems, included Truman Capote, John Travolta and ex-CIA director Richard Helms.

Shelley with David Frost,1978

The Only American

Shelley in a poster for the TV movie

Frederick Forsyth Presents:

A Casualty of War, 1989

Shelley appeared in the TV movie series Frederick Forsyth Presents. It was a set of six TV movies 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 TV movie was produced by the British production company FremantleMedia and was shot in England, Germany and Yugoslavia. Shelley, who was the only American among the predominantly British cast, said she enjoyed working with her British co-stars and found their approach to their craft very interesting. She said, "They have a different approach toward working and in approaching their roles, which was very interesting for me." She added, "English actors are educated in a different system than (American actors) are, and they've done a lot more theater."

Shelley with David Threlfall in a promo pic

for Frederick Forsyth Presents:

A Casualty of War, 1989

Jumpers 1970

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for McCall's pattern catalog,

October 1970

Shelley appeared on many magazines and catalogs during her tenure as Supermodel in the 1970s. She appeared on many covers, fashion spreads, and sewing patterns for McCall's... for their magazines, catalogs, and pattern covers. In October of 1970, she appeared on the McCall's pattern catalog. In the spread called "Jumpers Go to All Lengths," she modeled McCall's pattern number 2479... a misses' jumper that could be made in three lengths. It had a center back zipper and buttoned side openings below the high-cut armholes. It also had a buttoned back belt and lined pockets. Shelley wore the mini-skirt version over a short-sleeved sweater with a high neck and finished it with a pair of low-heeled Derby footwear for women. And Shelley looked fabulous.

Shelley in a spread

for McCall's pattern catalog,

October 1970

Angels and Art 4

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

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

The Sporting Life 7

Shelley with Chaz Man Tom Selleck

in a promotional pic for the Charlie

and Chaz brands, 1980

Shelley was The Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982; and she appeared on many promotional pics for the Revlon brand. In February of 1980, Charlie and it's male perfume counterpart Chaz (also by Revlon) teamed up to promote the 1980 Winter Olympics... which was held in Lake Placid, New York from Feb 13 to 24 of that year. Pics of Shelley together with the then current Chaz Man Tom Selleck were taken and used to promote The Sporting Life Kit, a promotional gift set containing both Revlon Charlie and Chaz products (Charlie perfume, Charlie Body Silk, Charlie After Bath Tonic, Chaz perfume and Chaz Moisturizing After Shave Balm). It was available to all Charlie and Chaz fans for just $10.00. By 1980, Shelley wasn't just a Supermodel; she was already a big TV star due to Charlie's Angels. Tom Selleck, on the other hand, would become famous later that very year when his own TV series Magnum, P.I. premiered.

artwork of Shelley and Tom Selleck

in a newspaper ad promoting

the Charlie and Chaz brands, 1980

In the East Coast

a paparazzi pic of Shelley

attending a Broadway show

in New York City, Dec 1981

In 1980, after a year in the hit TV series Charlie's Angels, Shelley was ready to move on and was determined to make the most of the opportunities that fell on her lap as a result of her instant Angels superstardom. She first tackled stage (via the plays Vanities and Close Ties) and won critical praise for her efforts. Then she got the part of a lifetime... a supporting role in a Martin Scorsese film (The King of Comedy) opposite Robert De Niro. Four months after auditioning for the part, her agent called and told her she got the part. The movie was going to be shot on location in New York and New Jersey; but then production was delayed. Shelley said, "I couldn't work because I read for The King of Comedy, and got the part. The picture was delayed and I couldn't take a chance on doing anything else." So in 1981, Shelley was frequently spotted by the paparazzi in the East Coast, in New York City. In October of 1981, Shelley was spotted with constant companion, Bruce Nivens, at Jack Martin's Restaurant at the private party for the Yankees. In December of the same year, She was again spotted with Bruce Nivens attending a Broadway show in NYC.

Shelley with Bruce Nivens

attending a Broadway show

in New York City, Dec 1981

Chic-Sational 1975 C

a closeup of Shelley from a pic used

in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News,

November 1975

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Aside from the pamphlets, they came out with books, magazines and pattern packages. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News, on their November 1975 issue. In the spread called "A Wrap, A Zip, A Tie - For Jiffy Dresses", she modeled the Jiffy tucked-bodice dress with obi tie... Simplicity pattern number 7617. The bright scarlet red dress was a standout and could be worn from day to night. A fabulous scarf, an envelope clutch and a pair of ankle strap pumps - all in varying shades of tan - finished her outfit. And Shelley looked chic-sational in it.

Shelley (on the right side)

in a pic used in a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News,

November 1975

Shelley and Steen

Shelley in a modeling pic

taken by her then live-in boyfriend

photographer Steen Svensson, 1970s

After Shelley graduated from Smith College in 1970, she decided to take on modeling full-time... and began her transition from teen model to top model (and eventually to Supermodel.) Her then boyfriend, photographer Steen Svensson, came up with test shots of Shelley in the hope that the images could get her on the pages of Vogue. Model-and-photographer couples were not uncommon by then. Irving Penn and Lisa Fonssagrives, David Bailey and Jean Shrimpton, Franco Rubartelli and Veruschka were some of the most famous model-and-photographer couples who collaborated often. Shelley and Steen collaborated often as well... for magazine covers, spreads and print ads. In fact, Revlon creative director David Leddick had Steen shoot Shelley's first Revlon Charlie presentation portfolio that got her the contract. And they collaborated on many more Revlon Charlie ads after that.

Shelley in a modeling pic

taken by her then live-in boyfriend

photographer Steen Svensson, 1970s

With Pepper Anderson and Rick Simon

Shelley in paparazzi pic

with other TV superstars Angie Dickinson

and Gerald McRaney, 1987

In March of 1987, Shelley Hack attended the 24th Annual Publicist's Guild of America Awards. The Publicist's Guild of America (which merged with the International Cinematographers Guild in 2002) is a union that has represented film and television publicists throughout the US and Canada since 1955. For its members, it negotiates base salaries and benefits. Among the union’s major activities is the Publicists Annual Awards where outstanding film and television marketing campaigns are recognized by the members. In 1987, the awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and Shelley was in attendance. In attendance too were other stars of the moment. In fact, Shelley was photographed with other TV superstars, namely Angie Dickinson who played Sgt. Pepper Anderson in the groundbreaking TV series Policewoman and Gerald McRaney who played Rick Simon in the 1980s hit series Simon & Simon.

Shelley in paparazzi pic

with other TV superstars Angie Dickinson

and Gerald McRaney, 1987

Tunic Car Coat

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on the Montgomery Ward

Spring and Summer 1970 catalog

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 and were big-book size publications that contained a list and pictures of everything available for purchase and delivery straight to the homes of customers. Shelley appeared in many spreads throughout the Montgomery Ward Spring and Summer 1970 catalog. In the spread that featured "The big looks that are 'In'", Shelley modeled "the look of NOW for the "with it" set." She modeled The Tunic Car Coat, an Edwardian collared coat in crisp cotton canvas and lined with acetate taffeta. The double-breasted coat had tortoiseshell-look button and welt-seam front pockets. A matching shoulder bag and a modified afro wig finished her look. And Shelley looked "in" and "with it".

a picture of Shelley

from a spread on the Montgomery Ward

Spring and Summer 1970 catalog

Angels and Art 3

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

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

The Sporting Life 6

Shelley with Chaz Man Tom Selleck

in a promotional pic for the Charlie

and Chaz brands, 1980

Shelley was The Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982; and she appeared on many promotional pics for the Revlon brand. In February of 1980, Charlie and it's male perfume counterpart Chaz (also by Revlon) teamed up to promote the 1980 Winter Olympics... which was held in Lake Placid, New York from Feb 13 to 24 of that year. Pics of Shelley together with the then current Chaz Man Tom Selleck were taken and used to promote The Sporting Life Kit, a promotional gift set containing both Revlon Charlie and Chaz products (Charlie perfume, Charlie Body Silk, Charlie After Bath Tonic, Chaz perfume and Chaz Moisturizing After Shave Balm). It was available to all Charlie and Chaz fans for just $10.00. By 1980, Shelley wasn't just a Supermodel; she was already a big TV star due to Charlie's Angels. Tom Selleck, on the other hand, would become famous later that very year when his own TV series Magnum, P.I. premiered.

Shelley with Tom Selleck

in a newspaper ad promoting

the Charlie and Chaz brands, 1980

Frederick Forsyth Film

Shelley in 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

Chic-Sational 1975 B

a closeup of Shelley from a pic used

in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News,

November 1975

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Aside from the pamphlets, they came out with books, magazines and pattern packages. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News, on their November 1975 issue. In the spread called "Jiffy... The Fashion Extender", she modeled a tab-collared cardigan top, a skirt and a pair of pants that readers could sew easily by themselves. The pieces had simple lines and had "no troublesome details." Plus, they were versatile, adaptable to any fashion situation and were easy to to wear all day long. And Shelley looked chic-sational in it. (For more, check out: Chic-Sational 1975 A and Fashion Extender)

Shelley in a pic used in a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News,

November 1975

Fabulous and Sensational C

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

used in a spread for Harper's Bazaar,

November 1977

Shelley was one of the highest paid models in the 1970s, a certified Supermodel. Aside from her Revlon Charlie endorsements, she appeared on many magazine covers and fashion spreads for the biggest-selling fashion magazines of the era such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Mademoiselle and Seventeen. She was photographed by prominent fashion photographers, wearing the creations of the great designers of the era as well as pushing the top-selling beauty and body care products of the time. In November of 1977, she appeared on the pages of Harper's Bazaar's November 1977 issue... in the spread called "Fabulous Furs for Evening." She modeled some of the year's newest and most sensational fur shawls, fur jackets and full-length fur coats. In the 1970s, furs was considered one of the most luxurious and most expensive items in a woman's wardrobe (PETA hadn't yet been established) and were featured in fashion magazine all over the world. Shelley modeled another All-Out Silver Fox coat. It came with the then new look of mixed patterns and textures. It was a "narrow-cut natural silver fox coat" with "a tuxedo front and cuffs of natural Black Cross black and white mink turned to the horizontal" by Revillon. Shelley wore it over a gray cashmere dress by Judith Berkowitz for Opening Line. And Shelley looked looked sensational. (For more, check out: Furs For Evening C)

Shelley in a pic used in a spread

for Harper's Bazaar, November 1977

A Gripping Thriller

Shelley in promo pic

for the thriller Blind Fear, 1989

Shelley played Erika Breen, a blind switchboard operator, in the 1989 big screen thriller Blind Fear. Erika is working at a country lodge that had just been sold and is currently being boarded up. It is her last day of work and she is spending the night there along with the lodge's caretaker, Lasky, before leaving for Boston in the morning. Her cousin Harry will be picking her up then. But that very night, a gang of criminals who've hijacked an armored car earlier (and killed its driver) and is searching of a place to spend the night, invades the lodge. They kill Lasky and assume they're finally alone. But they're soon aware of Erika's presence which puts her life in mortal danger. But despite her disability, Erica manages to outsmart them all; and manages to... There's a surprise ending.

screen captures of Shelley

from the 1989 thriller Blind Fear

Blind Fear was released in October of 1989. It was filmed in Québec, Canada and runs for an hour and 27 minutes. Shelley's costars were Jack Langedijk, Kim Coates, Heidi von Palleske, Jan Rubes, Ron Lea, and Geza Kovacs. The film is gripping and a really good watch. It keeps the audience at the edge of their seats until it's  bizarre and twisted finale. In July 2009, Shelley told her fans at the Hollywood Collectors Show a little bit about her experience while filming Blind Fear. She said that she wore a type of contact lens that blocked the vision and literally made her blind. She couldn't see anything when they were filming her scenes. (Thank you so much to Channel Surfing: Charlie's Angels for that bit of trivia.)

Shelley in promo pic

for the thriller Blind Fear, 1989

The Sweater Girl

a closeup of Shelley from an ad

for Ship'n Shore, August 1972

Shelley appeared on many ads for Ship'n Shore when she was an in-demand model. Ship'n Shore was a women's sportswear brand that specialized in affordable and up-to-the-minute women's blouses, pants, skirts, jackets, and other garments. It was one of the big brands in the mid-20th century and was known to produce garments of good quality. In 1972, Shelley appeared in an ad for Ship'n Shore with the tagline "We are The Sweater Girls Today." It featured chic sweaters that could be worn over shirt-and-pants ensembles for that up-to-the-minute layered look. She wore the Short-Sleeve Orlon Sweater/Vest (in navy) over the Ivy White Collar Shirt (with a check-print bodice and white collar and cuffs) and maroon-colored pants ensemble. A slim red belt finished her look. And Shelley looked chic, casual, and definitely up-to-the-minute.

Shelley in an ad for Ship'n Shore,

August 1972

Angels and Art 2

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

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

The Sporting Life 5

Shelley with Chaz Man Tom Selleck

in a promotional pic for the Charlie

and Chaz brands, 1980

Shelley was The Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982; and she appeared on many promotional pics for the Revlon brand. In February of 1980, Charlie and it's male perfume counterpart Chaz (also by Revlon) teamed up to promote the 1980 Winter Olympics... which was held in Lake Placid, New York from Feb 13 to 24 of that year. Pics of Shelley together with the then current Chaz Man Tom Selleck were taken and used to promote The Sporting Life Kit, a promotional gift set containing both Revlon Charlie and Chaz products (Charlie perfume, Charlie Body Silk, Charlie After Bath Tonic, Chaz perfume and Chaz Moisturizing After Shave Balm). It was available to all Charlie and Chaz fans for just $10.00. By 1980, Shelley wasn't just a Supermodel; she was already a big TV star due to Charlie's Angels. Tom Selleck, on the other hand, would become famous later that very year when his own TV series Magnum, P.I. premiered.

an artwork of Shelley with Tom Selleck

in a newspaper ad promoting

the Charlie and Chaz brands, 1980

Promising TV Series

Shelley with Alec Baldwin

and Jim Metzler in a promo pic

for Cutter To Houston, 1983

Cutter to Houston was TV series about three young doctors recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Shelley Hack played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter. Beth aspired to become a heart surgeon in Houston. Jim Metzler played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and was glad to be back in the town that financed his medical education. Alec Baldwin played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who was getting through his probation, having been relegated to Cutter for being a little too fast and free with his prescriptions.

Shelley with Alec Baldwin

and Jim Metzler in a TV Guide ad

for Cutter To Houston, 1983

Cutter to Houston began airing in the fall of 1983. Although it received mixed reviews, it had great promise; plus, the cast had an easy rapport and had enough talent to carry an hour-long drama. Prior to the series, Shelley had already proven that she had acting chops, having received great reviews for her work on stage, as well as the big screen. Jim Metzler had a Golden Globe Award nomination under his belt. Alec Baldwin had come from a two-year stint on a daytime soap opera. Buried in a bad Saturday night timeslot, Cutter to Houston had a hard time finding an audience. Also, it seemed to have lost network confidence early on. It was first aired on October 1, 1983; and after 4 original episodes, it was announced cancelled by October 29, 1983. Replays and three more original episodes were aired until December 31, 1983. There were two more completed episodes; but they weren't aired during the show's initial 1983 run.

Shelley with Alec Baldwin

and Jim Metzler in a promo pic

for Cutter To Houston, 1983

Chic-Sational 1975 A

a closeup of Shelley from a pic used

in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News,

November 1975

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Aside from the pamphlets, they came out with books, magazines and pattern packages. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News, on their November 1975 issue. In the spread called "Jiffy... The Fashion Extender", she modeled a tab-collared cardigan top, a skirt and a pair of pants that readers could sew easily by themselves. The pieces had simple lines and had "no troublesome details." Plus, they were versatile, adaptable to any fashion situation and were easy to to wear all day long. And Shelley looked chic-sational in it.

Shelley in a pic used in a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News,

November 1975

Fabulous and Sensational B

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

used in a spread for Harper's Bazaar,

November 1977

Shelley was one of the highest paid models in the 1970s, a certified Supermodel. Aside from her Revlon Charlie endorsements, she appeared on many magazine covers and fashion spreads for the biggest-selling fashion magazines of the era such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Mademoiselle and Seventeen. She was photographed by prominent fashion photographers, wearing the creations of the great designers of the era as well as pushing the top-selling beauty and body care products of the time. In November of 1977, she appeared on the pages of Harper's Bazaar's November 1977 issue... in the spread called "Fabulous Furs for Evening." She modeled some of the year's newest and most sensational fur shawls, fur jackets and full-length fur coats. In the 1970s, furs was considered one of the most luxurious and most expensive items in a woman's wardrobe (PETA hadn't yet been established) and were featured in fashion magazine all over the world. Shelley modeled The All-Out Silver Fox, a notched-collared, full-sleeved steamer coat in silver fox that was dyed the color of cognac - by Halston for Ben Khan. She wore it over a champagne-colored tunic and pants ensemble from the Halston Made to Order Collection. Her gold accessories were by Elsa Peretti of Tiffany. And Shelley looked looked sensational. (For more, check out: Furs For Evening B)

Shelley in a pic used in a spread

for Harper's Bazaar, November 1977

Doctor Series

Shelley with Alec Baldwin

and Jim Metzler in a promo pic

for Cutter To Houston, 1983

Shelley's second TV series was 1983's Cutter to Houston. The show was about three young doctors recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Shelley played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter. Beth aspired to become a heart surgeon in Houston. Jim Metzler played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and was glad to be back in the town that financed his medical education. Alec Baldwin played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who was getting through his probation, having been relegated to Cutter for being a little too fast and free with his prescriptions.

a newspaper writeup

about Cutter to Houston, 1983

Cutter to Houston was a short-lived TV series that began airing in the fall of 1983. Although it received mixed reviews, it had great promise; plus, the cast had an easy rapport and had enough talent to carry an hour-long drama. Prior to the series, former Charlie's Angel Shelley Hack had already proven that she had acting chops, having received great reviews for her work on stage (Vanities, Close Ties, and Born Yesterday) as well as on the big screen (Annie Hall, The King of Comedy). Jim Metzler had a Golden Globe Award nomination under his belt for his supporting role in the 1982 feature film Tex. Alec Baldwin had come from his 1980-1982 stint in the NBC daytime soap opera The Doctors. Cutter to Houston, which was aired Saturday nights, had a difficult time finding an audience. Aside from a bad time slot, it seemed to have lost network confidence early on... "sleeper hits" were still unheard of at the time. It was first aired on October 1, 1983; and after 4 original episodes, it was announced cancelled by October 29, 1983. Replays and three more original episodes were aired until December 31, 1983. There were two more completed episodes; but they weren't aired during the show's initial 1983 run.

Shelley with Alec Baldwin

and Jim Metzler in a promo pic

for Cutter To Houston, 1983