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a closeup of Shelley in a pic from a spread

for Simplicity School Catalog's

Fall-Winter 1972 issue

Shelley appeared on many spreads and catalogs for Simplicity. 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. Aside from patterns and pattern guides, they've come out with pamphlets, books, booklets, magazines and pattern packages. Shelley appeared on the cover and pages of Simplicity School Catalog's Fall-Winter 1972 issue.

Shelley in a spread

for Simplicity School Catalog's

Fall-Winter 1972 issue

The spread called "Special Occasion Fashions" featured romantic outfits that could be worn for those special days or nights. Shelley wore a romantic misses' blouse and jumper ensemble. Simplicity Pattern number 5245 was a pattern for a dolman-sleeved blouse with a back zipper, tie collar and long sleeves that gathered into sleeve bands. The pattern also included a jumper with a square neckline, a midriff stitched to the bodice and a long A-line skirt with a back zipper. It had self fabric ruffles and tie ends. Matching hose and footwear and a pin on her hair finished her look. And Shelley looked young, chic, and oh so romantic.

Butterick Winter '77 B

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

for Butterick Home Catalog, Winter 1977

In the 1970s, Shelley appeared on numerous pattern packaging covers for Butterick, as well as issues of the Butterick Home Catalog. The Butterick Company Inc. produces and sells patterns for the home sewing of women's and girls' clothing and publishes catalogs and magazines in which these patterns appear. Shelley appeared on the pages of Butterick Home Catalog's Winter 1977 issue.

Shelley in a pic from a spread

for Butterick Home Catalog, Winter 1977

In the spread called "Double Fashion: Two Looks From One Pattern," Shelley wore Butterick Pattern no. 5652. It was a pattern for a misses' top and skirt ensemble that could go from day to evening. The top was semi-fitted and had full-length sleeves that gathered into buttoned cuffs. It had a front neckline slit and gathered the front and back into a neck binding that extended into ties. The fitted and flared skirt was below mid-knee in length, had front and back tucks, pockets in the side seams, a waistband and a back zipper. Shelley wore a day version of the ensemble made from a floral-printed challis with the top worn untucked and cinched at the waist with a matching chic thin and color-coordinated belt. Gold earrings and bracelets finished her look. Shelley wore an evening version of the ensemble made from two shades of mint (different shades for the top and the skirt) of shimmering jersey. An ultra chic thin gold belt and matching gold earrings finished her look. Shelley, as always, looked sensational.

Shelley in a spread

for Butterick Home Catalog, Winter 1977

For more check out: Butterick Winter '77 A

Luisa in Tamara

a promo pic of Shelley, 1989

Shelley appeared in the long-running play Tamara from late-1989 to 1990. "I love theater. I thought it would be fun, and it is," Shelley said of her experience. Tamara is a play by John Krizanc, about the painter Tamara de Lempicka and her historical meeting with Gabriele D'Annunzio at his villa at Gardone Riviera. The play was staged at the Il Vittoriale in Los Angeles. It was unique because it allowed the audience to participate in the play itself. Audience members could follow any cast member as the play was going on. Shelley stepped into the role of Luisa Baccara, a character "who starts out crazy and gets crazier" according to her. "Basically, I get to chew the rug for two hours," she added.

a writeup about Shelley doing the play Tamara, 1989

Cheongsam Chic

a closeup of Shelley

from a pic used in a spread

for Woman's Day mag, June 1972

In 1972, Shelley appeared on the pages of the June issue of Woman's Day magazine. Shelley appeared in the spread called "Fashion Finds" which featured great fashions that could be found in different parts of department stores. At the Robe Department, women could find "casual evening fashions for dinners or home entertaining". Shelley modeled the Oriental Shift. It was a multicolored cheongsam by Stella Fagin and was perfect for casual evening affairs. A matching bracelet and Shelley's effervescent smile was the only thing it needed. And Shelley wore both with ease and confidence. For more, check out: Fashion Finds 2

Shelley in a pic used in a spread

for Woman's Day mag, June 1972

Reluctant Hero

screen captures of Shelley with Tom Mason

and episode guest Steve Marachuk

from a promo for the Jack and Mike

episode "Reluctant Hero", 1987

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other in their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago newspaper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur. The series was one of the most promising shows in the 1986 fall TV lineup but was unfortunately cancelled after just one season.

screen captures of Shelley

from a promo for the Jack and Mike

episode "Reluctant Hero", 1987

In March 24, 1987, the series was in its 18th and final episode... entitled "Reluctant Hero." In this one, Jackie tries to identify a mystery man who saved a boy's life but doesn't want anything for it, especially publicity. Also, Mike gets investment tips from a street bum. Steve Marachuk guest stars as Stevens, the mystery savior. Bert Remsen played the smart street bum.

Charlie and Sammie

Shelley in a promo pic for Charlie, 1982

A pic from the same set was used

for a 1982 Charlie perfume ad

Check out the Charlie perfume ad

at: Charlie Girl Gorgeous

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1982, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "2 To Go! Charlie And Sammie Have Good Looks In The Bag." It was a promotional tie-in between Charlie and Samsonite, a manufacturer of luggage, business cases, backpacks, travel accessories and the like. The promo was for Samsonite's blue Sammie Bag filled with a ready supply of Charlie cosmetics and, of course, the Charlie fragrance. The $85.00 promo item was available for just $10.00 for any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie cosmetic or fragrance collection. And, naturally, Shelley appeared in the ad, Charlie Girl gorgeous as always.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1982

Filming at Zuma Beach

Shelley with rollers in her hair

getting ready for the filming

of the Charlie's Angels episode

"Angel Hunt," 1979

Shelley became Charlie's Angel Tiffany Welles in 1979. After a long search, executive producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg chose Shelley to fill the spot vacated by Kate Jackson in the spring of 1979. Shelley said, "I remember there was a big Angel hunt going on, and they asked me to audition. The hunt seemed to go on for a long time. A lot of my girlfriends went in to be tested, but I wasn't involved until sometime later when my agent called and said, 'It's a terrific show - you really should think about testing.' So, I thought about it again and went in."

Shelley with rollers in her hair

getting ready for the filming

of the Charlie's Angels episode

"Angel Hunt," 1979

The second episode she filmed for the series was "Angel Hunt". Filmed in August of 1979, parts of it were shot on location at Zuma Beach in California (where the paparazzi and fans had a field day taking snaps of the Angels as they were filming). As mentioned in Mike Pingel's book Channel Surfing: Charlie's Angels, in the scene where she was up a tree, Shelley remembers being left up that tree when the whole crew broke for lunch (How could they do that?). And in the scene where she fell into the water, she swallowed some of it, so she was given a hepatitis shot.

Shelley and Cheryl Ladd on a break

from filming the Charlie's Angels

episode "Angel Hunt," 1979