Charlie Holiday 2

Shelley in promo pics

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1981

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the Charlie by Revlon brand. In 1981, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie that was geared towards the holiday season. "Tis the season for celebrating and Charlie" said the ad as it promoted the various Charlie cosmetics, personal care, and perfume products that could be slipped into stockings or under a tree. It also promoted the "Charlie Color Adventures" gift set which contained 4 Charlie eye shadows, 2 blushers, 3 lipsticks, 2 nail enamels, mascara, and lip gloss. It was a special holiday gift set that could be purchased for $10.00 for any $7.50 Revlon purchase. And Shelley, of course, appeared in the newspaper ad looking Charlie fabulous and Charlie gorgeous as always.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1981

Apple Dessert for the Holidays

a pic and a caricature of Shelley,

1979 and 1981

Shelley became a Hollywood superstar in 1979 when she joined the cast of the hit series Charlie's Angels. She was already a Supermodel when she joined the cast; she was known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl from the Revlon Charlie commercials and print ads. But becoming a Charlie's Angel was different. Shelley suddenly found herself in unfamiliar territory - rock star territory. "The thing is I haven't even done anything yet. I've been recognized before and I've signed autographs before but I get a part and suddenly find myself in the fishbowl," said Shelley. Suddenly her beauty routine, her personal and academic background, her lifestyle, and even her boyfriends were of interest to the public. Even her culinary endeavors were of interest.

Shelley's dessert recipe

(as well as her follow Angels

Farrah Fawcett's and Cheryl Ladd's recipes)

were featured in Celebrity Cookbook, 1981

A couple of Shelley's recipes was featured in Johna Blinn's column in 1979. A former food editor for Look magazine, Johna Blinn wrote a syndicated column called "Celebrity Cookbook." The column combined an exclusive interview with a celebrity with one or more kitchen-tested recipes by that featured celebrity. Along with an exclusive interview with Shelley, the column featured Shelley's Apple Brown Betty recipe and her Green Apple Pie. "I have a farm in upstate New York, where I grow my own vegetables and fruits," Shelley told Blinn. "I'm writing a cookbook about making preservatives, jams, jellies and chutneys," she added. Various celebrities were featured in the column such as Lucille Ball, Liza Minelli, Alfred Hitchcock, Kirk Douglas, Andy Warhol, Truman Capote and even Shelley's fellow Angels Farrah Fawcett and Cheryl Ladd. In 1981, the interviews and recipes were compiled in a 500-page book called (what else?) Celebrity Cookbook, which featured Shelley's Apple Brown Betty.

Shelley's Apple Brown Betty recipe

Moroccan Chic 2

a pic of Shelley used in a spread

on Seventeen magazine,

August 1970

Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1970, she appeared in the magazine's August issue, in a spread called "Moroccan Bazaar," which featured fashions inspired by the splendors of Morocco, vivid put-togethers inspired by a desert sheik. Shelley wore an ebony turtle top with long sleeves over a printed skoncho in colors of earth and sand... both by Duo by Ardee. She finished her look with matching boots by Sbicca. She accessorized her look with a turban by Odyssey, a fancy belt by Excelsior, and bangles by Accessocraft. Shelley also wore a colorful long-sleeved tied-dyed shirt by Granny Takes a Knit over an opulent mosaic of a drawstring maxiskirt by Maharajah. Her pattern-on-pattern look was accessorized with a matching orange headdress cum scarf by Baar & Beards, a couple of matching necklaces of Carpi beads by Elegant, and complementing cords around her waist by Elegant as well. And Shelley looked like a chic desert princess.

a pic of Shelley used in a spread

on Seventeen magazine,

August 1970

Found Money TV Movie 15

Shelley in a screen capture

from the TV movie Found Money, 1983

Shelley appeared alongside comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money. The movie was about computer expert Max Shepherd and security guard Sam Green, two former employees of First National Bank who have been let go with little to no benefits after decades of employment. Max uses his computer skills to create an account in the bank using the money from inactive accounts that are automatically transferred to the state when not claimed after five years. Using the name Seymour Good, head of The Invisible Friend Inc., he transfers the money to accounts of ordinary citizens who bring kindness to the world. After some convincing, Sam joins Max in his quest. As good Samaritans begin receiving the money, the story is picked up by the press and is covered by reporter Leslie Phillips (Shelley Hack) who becomes Max's love interest.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley found both Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar "very generous to work with" but had to keep up with the their pace. "You had to work so fast, because everything was left loose," she told TV Guide. "I felt like I kind of jumped on a moving train," she added. As for Shelley's performance in Found Money, Television writer Fred Rothenberg said "Miss Hack's acting has improved since she played one of Charlie's Angels." Shelley said of the TV movie, "It's a whole type of distinctly American comedy, the closest to theater on film I'd ever gotten." Prior to Found Money, Shelley had starred in several stage plays in the early 1980s and had received excellent reviews for her performances. She was also cast in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy where she held her own in scenes opposite acting giant Robert De Niro; she got excellent reviews for her performance in the film as well. Shelley had come a very long way indeed.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Modest Price Gifts A

a pic of Shelley from a spread

on Lady's Circle mag,

January 1975

Shelley appeared on many magazines throughout her modeling career. In January of 1975, she appeared on the pages of Lady's Circle magazine. Lady's Circle was a popular American magazine for women in the 1960s and 1970s. It featured writeups about homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice, as well as writeups about the popular celebrities of the moment. Shelley appeared in the a spread called "Making Merry With Modest Price Gifts at Christmas." It featured the perfect presents for the holiday season that are easy on the budget (a month late though... maybe it was for the holiday season that year). Shelley modeled a pair of Aris driving gloves. The chevron-embellished driving gloves were deemed comfortable, had leather strips down the inner fingers and were made of a blend of nylon, Antron and Spandex. The one-size-fits-all gloves were also reasonably-priced. Shelley wore them with a classic long-sleeved shirt and looked as chic as ever.

Shelley in a spread

for Lady's Circle mag,

January 1975

Up For The Challenge

a promo pic of Shelley

from 1987

Supermodel and former Charlie's Angel Shelley Hack experienced a career upswing in the mid-1980s. On the big screen, she appeared in Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy (with Robert De Niro), in the horror/fantasy children's film Troll, and in Joseph Ruben's The Stepfather (with Terry O'Quinn). On the small screen, she was the lead in two TV series, Cutter to Houston and Jack and Mike. She was also seen in the TV movies Found Money (with Dick Van Dyke), Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (with George Segal), Single Bars, Single Women (with Paul Michael Glaser), and Kicks (with Anthony Geary). For her efforts, she surprised many of her harshest critics, as well as fans who have followed her career throughout the years. There was a stigma associated with being a former Supermodel and Angel - instant fame was guaranteed, but critical acclaim went hardly noticed - and Shelley was not spared. But she was up for the challenge and was able to prove her worth as an actress.

a promo pic of Shelley

from 1987

Self-Confidence

Shelley, Olivia Newton-John and Cheryl Ladd

appeared on the cover of Super Teen mag,

March 1980

Quintessential Charlie Girl and Supermodel Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. Her character was Tiffany Welles, a classy Boston-bred policewoman who was the daughter of one of Charlie's oldest friends. The newest heavenly recruit came with the approval of not just executive producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg, but also of incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. The interest in Charlie's newest Angel was so intense, that so many articles about her, as well as news features, came out and appeared around the world. "I couldn’t believe it. What was I doing in the evening news?" Shelley exclaimed at the time.

Shelley appeared

on the cover and in a writeup

in Super Teen magazine,

March 1980

In March of 1980, Shelley appeared in the cover and in a writeup in Super Teen magazine. Super Teen magazine was one of the most popular magazines in the 1970s that catered to teenagers... the others being Teen Beat and Tiger Beat. Teen magazines were very popular during the 1960s up until the 1990s. The magazine usually featured teen idol/celebrity gossip, writeups on movies, music, dating and fashion. Posters of the current teen idols and celebrities were also a staple in these mags. Shelley (along with Olivia Newton-John and co-Angel Cheryl Ladd) was featured in a writeup called "Olivia, Cheryl & Shelley Teach You What They Know About Boys, Beauty & More!" It revealed the actresses' formula for success - hard work, dedication, and self-confidence. Although there were literally hundred of hopefuls for the role of Tiffany Welles in Charlie's Angels, Shelley still confidently auditioned and eventually won the role. Her self-confidence had also helped her override the nasty gossip and criticisms she undeservedly received after she won the role. The writeup said that a strong sense of self is most attractive and will help anyone win love and happiness.

Shelley in a promo pic

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics,1979