Affiliates Party

a paparazzi pic of Shelley

at the ABC TV Party, 1986

In 1986, Shelley was spotted at the ABC Television Affiliates Party. Many of Hollywood's leading stars attended the yearly Hollywood event. In June of 1986, it was held at the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, California. Shelley attended the event with her then boyfriend, director Harry Winer. Other star attendees were Buck Rogers in the 25th Century's Gil Gerard and his then wife Hotel's Connie Sellecca, Growing Pains' Alan Thicke, soap stars Steve Bond, Anthony Geary and Tia Carrere (who would later star in the film True Lies).

a paparazzi pic of Shelley

at the ABC TV Party, 1986

Rural Doctor

Jim Metzler, Shelley Hack and Alec Baldwin

in a promo pic for Cutter to Houston, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was a short-lived TV series that began airing in the fall of 1983. It starred Shelley Hack, Jim Metzler, and Alec Baldwin as young doctors recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. 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 as well as on the big and small screens. 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.

a newspaper promo ad

for Cutter to Houston, 1983

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. Its sudden cancelation was a disappointment to many fans. Let's hope the entire series is finally streamed somewhere.

Jim Metzler, Shelley Hack and Alec Baldwin

in a promo pic for Cutter to Houston, 1983

Spring And Summer Ready

a closeup of Shelley from a fashion pic

used in a spread on Simpsons-Sears

Spring and Summer 1971 catalog

Shelley appeared on numerous catalogs during her Supermodel days. One of them was the Simpsons-Sears catalogs. Simpsons-Sears was a joint venture between the Canadian retailer Simpsons and the American retailer Sears. Simpsons-Sears was Canadian catalog and department store chain that sold various goods. Shelley appeared in the Simpsons-Sears Spring and Summer 1971 catalog. In the spread that featured "Prints N' Pants," Shelley wore the latest spring fashions for 1971. She wore a dress that was colorful, young-looking and easy-to-care for. She wore a predominantly-red printed mini-dress which had short puffy sleeves and a flippy skirt that was gored at the sides. It had a tiny self-covered button trim on the chest and a back zipper. A simple necklace with a fancy pendant finished her look. With her hair simply tied back in a low ponytail, Shelley looked spring and summer ready.

Shelley on a spread

for the Simpsons-Sears

Spring and Summer 1971 catalog

Dinosaurs, Diamonds, and Angels 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,

David Doyle and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Comfortable In Your Own Skin

Shelley in a promo pics

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1979

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl. She catapulted herself as well as the brand to worldwide recognition and success. There were others before her, but it was Shelley that captured the imagination of many worldwide. A few months after she began endorsing the brand, it became the no. 1 scent in the entire world. Charlie Girl Shelley was gorgeous, sexy, young as well as vibrant and confident. She was an inspiration to many worldwide and appeared in numerous Charlie ads in different languages.

Shelley in a 1979 French-language

Charlie perfume and cosmetics ad

In 1979, Shelley appeared in a French-language Charlie ad promoting the brand's perfume and cosmetics line. The text on the ad translates as follows:

"Beautiful and comfortable in your own skin..."

Live like Charlie

Self-confident, freedom-loving,

full of energy and verve.

Live your life in all the

nuances of Charlie's terrific fragrance.

Make Charlie your own, this provocative scent.

Charlie, a world that reflects you.

At the Charlie counter in your store.

REVLON

Troll In VHS

a screen capture of Shelley

from the movie Troll, 1985

Shelley appeared in the 1985 horror/fantasy film Troll, which was released in US theaters in January of 1986. Aside from Shelley, the film had in its cast former TV stars Sonny Bono (The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour) and Gary Sandy (WKRP in Cincinnati) as well as future TV stars Michael Moriarty (Law & Order) and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld). Mother and daughter June and Anne Lockhart were also part of the cast, as well as Phil Fondacaro who played Torok the Troll. Jenny Beck and pre-teen superstar Noah Hathaway rounded out the cast. Troll was geared towards children and was kept appropriately wholesome, with the gore kept to a minimum. It received mixed reviews and Variety called it a "predictable, dim-witted premise executed for the most part with surprising style". But as the years went by, it had gained a cult following and even a 1990 sequel (Troll 2, which was originally titled Goblins). It was released in VHs format around the world... translated into German, Japanese and Swedish, to name a few.

VHS covers of Troll

from around the world

Super-Simple Patterns

a closeup of Shelley from a pic used

in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News,

February 1970

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 February 1970 issue. In the spread called "Super-Simple Patterns," she modeled pattern number 9231, a peasant blouse with two sleeve types to chose from, and pattern number 9232, an elastic-waist skirt. A head scarf, a chain belt and necklace, a golden bangle and a pair of matching flats finished her look. Shelley looked young, adorable, and like she was having a lot of fashion fun. (For more, check out: Super-Simple)

Shelley in a pic used in a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News,

February 1970

Eileen Ford Supermodel

Shelley in a modeling pic

from the 1970s

When Shelley graduated from Smith College in 1970, she decided to become a model full-time. Represented by the top model management company, Ford Models Inc., she began her transition from teen model to top model... and eventually to Supermodel. Her then boyfriend, photographer Steen Svensson, and make-up artist extraordinaire Rick Gillette came up with test shots of Shelley in the early '70s with the hope that the images could get her on the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar - which eventually happened. She appeared on both the US and international editions of the magazines. According to Rick, "In the early 70’s before "Charlie", before "Charlie’s Angels", Shelley Hack was an ex-teen model looking for a more sophisticated look to get her into Vogue. I was creating a portfolio with the same goal in mind." By the late 1970s, Shelley was a certified Supermodel, one of the highest-paid in the business.

Shelley in a modeling pic

from the 1970s

Night Court Attorney

Shelley joined the cast

of Night Court in 1984

In 1984, Shelley was cast as public defender Christine Sullivan for the second season of the nighttime sitcom Night Court. Shelley said she was delighted with her character, a defense attorney who will eventually become romantically involved with Judge Harry Stone (played by comedian Harry Anderson). "I liked the show. They offered me the role. I went and met with them and liked them," Shelley said in a 1984 interview. "But what happened was the role was changed somewhere between that meeting and my first day on the set," she added. "Instead of being a funny lady, as she was in the reading, they had changed her into a straight woman," Shelley continued. Shelley didn't think it was working; so she and the producers of the show amicably parted ways without her completing a single episode. Promotional pics of Shelley with the cast (as well as her solo promo pics) were produced though.

a writeup about Shelley

joining the cast of  Night Court, 1984

Blouse, Skirt, And Vest Ensemble

a closeup of Shelley

from the package cover

of Simplicity Pattern 5297, 1972

Shelley appeared on many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. The Simplicity Pattern Company is the leading manufacturer of sewing patterns and sewing pattern guides which are distributed throughout the world. They have been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and have allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. In 1972, Shelley appeared on the package cover for Simplicity Pattern 5297. It was a pattern for a misses' skirt in two lengths, a blouse, and a vest. The blouse had a high round neckline, a collar, a back zipper, and long set-in sleeves that gathered to snap-fastened cuffs (lace edging details and ribbon bows were optional). The skirt could be made in either ankle-length or mini-length. The lined vest was top-stitched, had a low-round neckline, and fastened with either loops and buttons or chain and button closings... as preferred. Shelley wore the blouse in white and with lace edging details, the ankle-length skirt in black, and the vest in a predominantly-red check pattern. Matching black hose and black pumps finished her look. A black ribbon bow tie for women and a fancy ring accessorized her look. And Shelley looked chic, fab, elegant and pretty.

Shelley on the package cover

of Simplicity Pattern 5297, 1972

Dinosaurs, Diamonds, and Angels 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,

David Doyle and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Charlie in Mexico

Shelley in a promo pics

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1976

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl. She catapulted herself as well as the brand to worldwide recognition and success. There were others before her, but it was Shelley that captured the imagination of many worldwide. A few months after she began endorsing the brand, it became the no. 1 scent in the entire world. Charlie Girl Shelley was gorgeous, sexy, young as well as vibrant and confident. She was an inspiration to many worldwide and appeared in numerous Charlie ads in different languages.

Shelley in a 1978 Spanish-language

Mexican Charlie perfume ad promoting

a contest sponsored by Revlon Charlie

In 1978, Shelley appeared in a Spanish-language Mexican Charlie perfume ad promoting the "The World Belongs To Charlie" contest. The text on the ad translates as follows:

PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITION

The World Belongs To Charlie

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Revlon Charlie has organized "The World Belongs To Charlie" contest, where you can be the Charlie Girl of 1978. This contest will run from June 15th to July 31st.

"The World Belongs To Charlie" and it's a dynamic, fresh, and youthful world full of surprises, with the activity and lifestyle that characterize the Revlon Charlie fragrance.

This world can be yours, and you can be the Charlie Girl. If you're young, cheerful, adventurous, stylish, open-minded, sporty or all of the above, you can participate in the exciting "The World Belongs To Charlie" contest organized by Revlon has for you.

Just go to the Perfume Department of any major department store or self-service store and fill out a "The World Belongs To Charlie" entry form.

RULES

Female Mexican nationals, legal residents between the ages of 18 and 32 are eligible to participate in this contest.

Employees of Revlon, S.A., its affiliated companies, its suppliers, its advertising agency, employees of various advertising media, and their families are not eligible to participate. Neither are individuals who have professionally pursued artistic or modeling activities.

The winner of this contest will be selected from among the 10 finalists, based on their personality and cultural background, by a jury.

The finals of the contest will be held at Revlon, S.A., on August 31, 1978.

PRIZES

The first place winner will be selected 

from among the 10 finalists. 

The first place winner will receive:

National Savings Bonds valued at $50,000.00

A wardrobe valued at $40,000.00

A supply of Revlon products worth $10,000.00

Total Prizes: $100,000.00

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill out an entry form and submit it before July 31, 1878, to the Charlie counter of your favorite department store (the Perfume Department) or directly to Ms. Ema Torres Sarabia, Revlon Promotions Department, Av. Vision del Norte No. 3395, Mexico City 22, D.F.

The Model-Turned-Actress Stigma

Shelley in promo pics

from the 1980s

Shelley began a career in modeling during her teens in the 1960s and eventually reached the pinnacle of her profession in the 1970s, as she became one of the highest-paid Supermodels of the era. Like  many a Supermodel, Hollywood came knocking on her door. But it seems that her success in modeling had become both an asset and a hindrance to her acting career. Modeling may have opened Hollywood doors for her, but "There's a funny prejudice in general against models who act," Shelley stated. "I guess it's because they look for pretty girls who haven't necessarily studied acting," she added. But whether modeling or acting, for Shelley (who studied acting at Herbert Berghof Studios under Jack Wolzer in New York in the 1970s), it's a business where one is self-employed. In order to succeed, Shelley said, "You do that by studying, being prepared, by being responsible when you are working. The same as any other career." It was a way to beat the stigma that came with being a model-turned-actress.

a writeup about Shelley from 1990

Sweater Set, 1975

a closeup of Shelley

from an ad for Jacobson's, 1975

Shelley appeared in many ads during her Supermodel days. She appeared in several ads for Jacobson's which was a regional department store chain that focused on high-end apparel, fine jewelry and home furnishings. It was known for personalized fashion shows as well as its posh atmosphere. In 1975, Shelley appeared in an ad for Jacobson's wearing an outfit by Tiktiner. Tiktiner was a family-owned and run fashion business based in the French Riviera, founded by Dina Tiktiner Viterbo. By 1975, the brand was known for high-quality two- and three-piece coordinated ensembles at couture-level prices. In the 1975 ad, Shelley wore a Tiktiner navy and white companion pointelle sweater set over a Tiktiner below-the-knee gabardine skirt. A casual belt, skin-colored hose and cross-strap high-heeled sandals finished her look. A complementing scarf and chunky earrings accessorized her look. And Shelley was high-end chic and breathtakingly beautiful in the ad.

Shelley in an ad for Jacobson's, 1975

The Beatle and THE Charlie Girl

an imagined pic of Shelley with John Lennon

(would be great if a real one would surface)

In the past months, some netizens have been sharing a story about Shelley meeting music legend John Lennon in the late 1970s. The story recounts how the two had met at an art gallery in Manhattan through mutual acquaintances in the art community. The post-Beatles Lennon had become philosophical in his later years and had developed a passionate interest in global issues as well as in the influence of pop culture in generation-shaping. Well-read Charlie Girl Shelley, who has a degree in history, has an interest in variety of intellectual subjects and concepts as well as in various women's issues. The two formed a bond that would result in a genuine and lasting friendship. They exchanged letters; and Lennon even gave Shelley a hand-drawn sketch he called "For the Other Charlie" which Shelley framed and kept in her home. Lennon's passing in 1980 devastated the Charlie Girl turned Angel and she mourned in private. Is the story true? Well, taking into consideration that both are intellectually curious individuals and are both very private, maybe it is. It would be wonderful if there were pics taken of them together though. Thank you so much to Vikings Old History, THE REO BROTHERS NATION WORLDWIDE (REOmania), and Grandmas Just Wanna Have Sarcasm at FB as well as boobie1shoe and bud_larosa at IG for sharing the story. Thank you too to my friend Andy for sharing this info.

an AI overview about Shelley and John Lennon's

friendship in the late 1970s

Cutter Doctor

Shelley in a promo pic

for the TV series Cutter to Houston, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It 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. Other regular cast members included K Callan as Nurse Connie Buford, Susan Styles as Nurse Patty Alvarez and Noble Willingham as Mayor Warren Jarvis. 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. Let's hope the entire series is finally streamed somewhere.

Shelley in a promo pic

for the TV series Cutter to Houston, 1983

Summer Ready

a closeup of Shelley

from the package cover

of Simplicity Pattern 9284, 1971

Shelley appeared on many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. The Simplicity Pattern Company is the leading manufacturer of sewing patterns and sewing pattern guides which are distributed throughout the world. They have been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and have allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. In 1971, Shelley appeared on the package cover for Simplicity Pattern 9284. It was a pattern for an easy-to-make, midriff shirt and hip-hugger bell-bottom pants set. The midriff shirt had a front button closing, shirt-type collar and long-set-in sleeves gathered to buttoned cuffs. It had front extensions tied under the bustline to expose a bare midriff (perfect for the summer heat). The hip-hugger bell-bottom pants didn't have a waistband, had a back zipper, and an  optional braid and button trim. It also had an optional purchased belt. Matching footwear finished her look. With her hair in pigtails, Shelley looked ready for those fun summer games and activities.

Shelley on the package cover

of Simplicity Pattern 9284, 1971

Dinosaurs, Diamonds, and Angels 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,

David Doyle and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Feedbag by Charlie

a tuxedoed Shelley in a promo pic

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1977

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 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. Everybody in the world wanted to be a Charlie Girl because of Shelley. Her portrayal of the confident, fabulous and independent woman who was unapologetic and happy about that fact captured the imagination of many worldwide and made Charlie one of the best-selling brands in history.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1978

In 1978, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "The Charlie Feedbag." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase "Charlie's Feedbag" for only $8.00 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. "The Charlie Feedbag" was a handy, adjustable canvas tote that contained a 4-ounce bottle of Charlie Body Silk head-to-toe moisturizer, which was great for fighting after-summer dryness. And, as always, Shelley was gorgeous in the fabulous ad.

a tuxedoed Shelley in promo pics (right)

and in screen caps from a Charlie commercial (left)

endorsing Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1977

Trying To Balance

Shelley with Tom Mason in a promo pic

for their TV series Jack and Mike, 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike in 1986. It was about a married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other amidst their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a fictional Chicago newspaper. Tom Mason played Jackie's husband Mike Brennan, a successful restaurateur. Regarding her character, Shelley said, "My character is doing what all my friends are doing. They're in the work place and trying to have a relationship." She told ET in 1986, "I saw in the script a modern woman who really loves her job and really loves her husband and is trying to balance the two." The pilot episode was originally aired in September 16, 1986 right after the hit TV series Moonlighting; and debuted to decent ratings. It also received decent reviews, with a few scathing writeups here and there. After a first order of a pilot and 12 episodes, the ABC network (which aired the series) ordered five more episodes; and the series looked like it was in for a long run. Then, it was suddenly canceled to the disappointment of fans. Let's hope the entire series is finally streamed somewhere.

a writeup about Shelley working

on Jack and Mike, 1986

International Superstar

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Shelley became Charlie's newest Angel in 1979, and she jumped from being THE Charlie Girl to becoming Charlie's latest Superstar Angel. Shelley's casting made news around the world. It was a huge deal. "I still have not really recovered from the surprise of landing the part," Shelley said at the time. "Yesterday, I was a schnook, and today I can't get across the street" is how Shelley described her sudden rise to Hollywood stardom. "It has been quite a whirl," she said. "I was surprised by the amount of attention, but I had done a lot of press before. There was so much to do then, so you just deal with it," she added. Her casting made her an international superstar before she even filmed anything for the hit series.

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

on the cover of the Greek magazine Puzzle, 1979