a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic
for A Perry Mason Mystery:
The Case of the Wicked Wives, 1993
In December of 1993, Shelley guest starred in a TV movie that was a tribute to Raymond Burr, one of Hollywood's most respected actors. Raymond Burr, who famously played Perry Mason in the TV series which ran from 1957 to 1966 and in 26 TV movies, passed away in September of 1993. As a tribute to him, a Perry Mason TV movie entitled A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives was made. But to honor Burr's legacy, the part of Perry Mason wasn't recast. Instead, a new character was brought in, Anthony Caruso (played by Paul Sorvino) who was introduced as Mason's good friend. Cast regulars Barbara Hale and William Moses returned.
Shelley with Beverly Johnson, Kim Alexis,
Maud Adams, Paul Sorvino and Kathy Ireland
in a promo pic for A Perry Mason Mystery:
The Case of the Wicked Wives, 1993
The TV movie was riddled with Supermodels, who all played the "wicked wives" of ill-fated fashion photographer David Morrison (Eric Braeden) the murder victim. Shelley along with Maud Adams, Beverly Johnson, Kim Alexis and Kathy Ireland played David Morrison's wives past and present, all suspects in his murder, all with motives and axes to grind. And all the women looked fabulous - definitely deserving of their Supermodel status. Also, if you look closely, it's interesting to note how evident Shelley's penchant for low-heeled footwear was in this film.
Shelley in an ad with fellow supermodels Kim Alexis,
Kathy Ireland, Maud Adams and Beverly Johnson
for the TV movie A Perry Mason Mystery:
The Case of the Wicked Wives, 1993
