Look Fresh, Be Alive!

Shelley in an ad for Noxzema, 1971

Shelley appeared in many cosmetic ads during her modeling days. In 1971, she appeared in an ad for Noxzema, for their greaseless, medicated skin cream. It was "in a jar, not a bar" and it could be used everyday. Since it was greaseless,it washed off with water while leaving the skin cool and tingly. It kept the skin soft and clear; it made users "Feel Fresh, Look Fresh, Be Alive!"

Not Quite TV Guide

a cartoon of Shelley and John Forsythe

in the fictional nighttime soap Supermarket,

a 1983 fictional parody of Dynasty

Nighttime soaps were all the rage in the 1980s - Dallas, Knots Landing, Falcon Crest, Flamingo Road... just to name a few. But the most over-the-top of them all had to be Dynasty. It's starred some of the biggest names in show business, past and present. And with it's sets, fashions and props (they used real fur, real diamonds and real caviar, for chrissakes), it put forth and showcased the lavish, garish, more-is-more lifestyle that was aspired to by so many people at the time. Not Quite TV Guide, a parody of TV Guide, came up with a fictional nighttime soap called Supermarket, starring the cast of Dynasty - John Forsythe, Linda Evans and Joan Collins. The cast also included the biggest names in nighttime soaps then, as well as the biggest names in showbiz. Former Charlie's Angels Jaclyn Smith and Shelley Hack were also included. Jaclyn was Jackie, the eldest daughter of Forsythe's character, while Shelley was Shelly, a young designer with designs on Forsythe's character. I guess they were classy enough to be part of it.

Not Quite TV Guide's fictional nighttime soap Supermarket, 1983

The Dependable One

a closeup of Shelley from a Forecaster of Boston ad, 1977

Shelley appeared in ads for Forecaster of Boston, The Dependable One. She wore their petite length, all-weather repellent, machine-washable coat in coral over a long-sleeved shirt and flared pants ensemble. Matching leather footwear, a bracelet and some earrings finished her look. Shelley looked fabulous and ready to hit the town, at any weather.

Shelley in an ad for Forecaster of Boston, 1977

Lash-A-Lot

a closeup of Shelley from a 1971 Yardley Lash-A-Lot ad

Shelley appeared in many beauty ads for many different cosmetics companies during her tenure as a Supermodel from the '60s to the early '80s. She did ads for Revlon, Clinique and Cover Girl,  to name a few. She also did ads for Yardley. Yardley launched a line of cosmetics at around the 1950s.

another closeup of Shelley from a 1971 Yardley Lash-A-Lot ad

Yardley or Yardley of London is one of the oldest international companies that specialize in cosmetics, toiletry products and fragrances. The British brand was founded in 1770 and produced mainly soaps and perfumes. It branched out to cosmetics in the second half of the 20th century, but the line was discontinued by around the 1980s.

yet another closeup of Shelley from a 1971 Yardley Lash-A-Lot ad

Shelley appeared in the ad for Yardley Lot-A-Lash. Lot-A-Lash was an easy-to-use mascara that came in tandem with Yadley Easy Liner, an all-in-one gel eye liner. The Easy Liner was "quicker on the draw", while the Lash-A-Lot was "quicker on the brush." The result was "The complete eye by Yardley." And Shelley definitely showed everyone how Yardley helped make her look fabulous.

Shelley in an ad for Yardley Lot-A-Lash, 1971

1980s Event

Shelley snapped by the paparazzi at a 1980s event

Shelley was a working actress in the 1980s. She had conquered stage, receiving glowing reviews from (surprised) critics, and was always on the lookout for worthwhile projects for the big and small screen. She landed roles in theatrical releases such as Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy, Troll and The Stepfather. She also shined in small screen releases such as Single Bars, Single Women and Bridesmaids. She lead the cast in two TV series, Cutter to Houston and Jack and Mike, which were well-received by most critics but were short-lived. Sleeper hits were unheard of then.

Fabulous Mini-Dress and Bag

Shelley in Simplicity pattern 9879 package cover, 1972

Shelley appeared in many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. In 1972, she appeared in pattern packaging 9879, a mini-dress and bag combo. The simple-to-sew dress had a Mandarin collar and patch pockets. A pattern for a simple round snap-fastened shoulder bag was also included. A cute headscarf and open-toed footwear finished her look. And Shelley looked simply fabulous in her mini-dress and bag ensemble.

closeups of Shelley from Simplicity pattern 9879 package cover, 1972

Cutter to Houston Pilot 6

screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was about three young doctors from the world-famous Texas Medical Center in Houston who were recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin played the other two doctors. Jim played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and is glad to be home. Alec played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who is getting through his probation, having been relegated to Cutter for being a little too fast and free with his prescriptions. And Shelley played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter and aspires to be a heart surgeon in Houston.

more screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

To continue, Beth is left to make a difficult decision in order to save a man's life. The man, Frank Bickum, has been pinned down by debris at the site of the oil rig accident and the situation there is getting very dangerous. Beth makes her call, and the crew later flies back to Cutter Community Hospital. Frank's pregnant wife, Ginny, finds out about the accident and rushes to the hospital looking for Dr. Gilbert. Beth, exhausted, is resting in one of the rooms when Ginny finds her. Beth awakens to talk to Ginny who is worried about her husband's health. Beth assures her that Frank is doing well.