Women's Causes

a pic of Shelley at the Democratic

Voter Registration in L.A., 1994

In the 1990s, Shelley Hack began focusing on other ventures and started taking a more political role in women's causes. She became active in the National Women's Political Caucus and became a member of The Westside Women's Health Center Advisory Council (The Westside Women's Health Center offers a preventive and education-based approach to providing health care for more than 8,000 at-risk women and their families each year). She also started delving into grassroots politics in L.A. In 1994, she set her sights on a county Democratic Central Committee seat in the Westside and San Fernando Valley district; but she was disqualified. She came down with the flu; so she asked someone else to take over the signature-gathering needed to secure her a seat. But the man who did it didn't live in the 41st District (which was a requirement); so it rendered all the signatures he gathered invalid. But Shelley wasn't disappointed. "My concern is less elective office and politics," she said, "My concern is community service, and there's plenty to do." She later established SHMC (Shelley Hack Media Consultancy) and worked in pre- and post-conflict countries. (For more, check out: Shelley Hack Media Consultancy)

pics of Shelley at the Democratic

Voter Registration in L.A., 1994

Super Simple Summer 1

a closeup of Shelley

from the package cover

of Simplicity Pattern 9884, 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, she appeared on the cover of Simplicity Pattern package 9884. It was for a pair of summer shorts with an elasticized waist and patch pockets that could be made with matching suspenders. Shelley wore the shorts and suspenders set with a matching T-shirt and a pair of flat lace-up espadrilles. She accessorized her look with a matching scarf around her neck. And Shelley looked summer-ready and ready to play those fun summer games.

Shelley on the package cover

of Simplicity Pattern 9884, 1972

Coordinated Classics

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on the JCPenney

Spring and Summer 1974 catalog

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career, from the late '60s to the late '70s. Mail-order catalogs were at the height of its popularity at the time. They were big-book size publications that contained a list and pictures of the general merchandise from, usually, a department store that were available for purchase and delivery straight to the homes of their customers. Everything from homeware to toys were featured in these catalogs... as well as garments and the latest fashion pieces. Shelley appeared in many spreads throughout the JCPenney Spring and Summer 1974 catalog.

Shelley in a spread for the JCPenney

Spring and Summer 1974 catalog

In the spread called "Coordinated Classics," Shelley wore classic fashion pieces that perfectly coordinated with each other  ...in earthy seersucker plaids as well as brown, white and red fashion separates. Shelley wore the short sleeved seersucker plaid Shirt-Jacket (which had a button-front style, a shirttail hem, a same-fabric tie belt and white collar and cuffs) over the white Wide-Leg Pants (which had a low-slung wide waistband, a button and tab closure, a fly-front zipper and mock slash pockets). She finished her look with the T-Strap Shoes in red. Shelley also wore the red/white Pin-Dot Shirt (which had a button-front style, a convertible collar and turn-back button cuffs) over the white Front-Pleated Skirt (which had a waistband styling, a back zipper, a front button-and-tab trim and stitched-down pleats). She topped her shirt with the red sleeveless Scoop-Neck Sweater (which had a front ribbed design as well as ribbed armholes and neck). She again finished her look with the T-Strap Shoes in red. And Shelley looked stylish, fab and perfectly coordinated in both outfits.

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on the JCPenney

Spring and Summer 1974 catalog

Still At An All-Time High

Shelley Hack with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

"I couldn't believe it. What was I doing in the evening news?" Shelley exclaimed after it was announced that she was joining the cast of Charlie's Angels in 1979. Supermodel Shelley Hack became Charlie's 5th Angel and everyone was excited to see THE Charlie Girl bring her brand of beauty and glamour into the Townsend Detective Agency. "We hired her 40 percent from the screen test and 60 percent from the personality test," executive producer Aaron Spelling told TV Guide, "We decided she was a nice person with sparkle and intelligence." And Shelley's debut episode "Love Boat Angels" topped the Nielsen ratings when it first aired. It looked like Charlie's Angels was in for another explosive season.

a writeup about Charlie's Angels, 1980

During its first and second seasons, in the Nielsen ratings, the series finished within TV's top 5 shows of their respective years. During its third and fourth seasons, the series finished within TV's top 20 shows. For a four-year-old TV series, it wasn't doing bad at all. Interest in all the Angels was still at an all-time high by the show's fourth season. Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and Shelley Hack were all still doing famously and were all still being talked about, written about and making all the magazine and tabloid covers. Angel Fever was still ongoing.

Shelley Hack with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Poster Print and Linen Weave 1

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

on Family Circle magazine, October 1974

Shelley appeared on many issues of what was known as the Seven Sisters group of magazines. The Seven Sisters magazines were Woman's Day, Redbook, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and Better Homes and Gardens. They all catered to married women with children rather than single working women. The magazines featured homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice and articles. Shelley appeared on the pages of Family Circle magazine's October 1974 issue. She was part of a spread that featured Reversible Skirts that were designed by Gene Morin. She modeled a couple of the now classic skirts that could be worn either side out. She modeled the pumpkin-colored linen weave (on one side) and silk-like poster print (on the other side) version  that was mid-calf in length. It had a little gathering at the waist for a fuller, softer look. The skirt could go from the workplace to a casual evening out. The excess fabric could be made into a reversible scarf and/or even into a matching printed blouse. And Shelley was simply stylish in it. (For more, check out: Reversible Skirt 2)

a pic of Shelley from a feature

on Family Circle magazine, October 1974

Quality of Mercy Promo

screen captures of Shelley

from a promo for the Jack and Mike

episode "Quality of Mercy", 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a young 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 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. The trailer for the 5th original episode of the series "Quality of Mercy" is currently on YouTube (Check out: WABC-TV 7 [ABC - New York, NY] Commercials (October 8, 1986)... thank you Mitchell's Video Vault for posting) In the episode, Mike's friend, Malcolm, is on trial for killing his wife, who was terminally ill. He contends it was mercy killing but Jackie doesn't believe him. Stuart Whitman guest starred as Malcolm. Lara Flynn Boyle played Leslie.

screen captures of Shelley

from a promo for the Jack and Mike

episode "Quality of Mercy", 1986

Spring Colors Plus Perfume

a pic of Shelley

for Charlie perfume, 1981

Shelley was THE Charlie perfume Girl from 1976 to 1982. She was dubbed as THE quintessential Charlie Girl because she was the embodiment of the brand's ideal - gorgeous, sexy, young... as well as independent, confident and loving every minute of it. In 1981, an artwork of her appeared in an ad dubbed "Spring Blooms in Charlie Country with The Charlie Art Collection." It was an ad promoting The Charlie Art Collection, which was available for only $10.00 with any purchase from the Charlie collection. The Charlie Art Collection was a glamorous cosmetic kit containing 12 colors for the eyes, cheeks, lips and nails... plus a bottle of Charlie perfume spray. It contained Charlie's latest spring colors, lilac and peach... plus a Charlie perfume spray. The kit also contained a LeRoy Neiman Cityscape Artwork (which he named Spring Blooms in Charlie Country) ready for framing. And whether in pictures or in Mr. Neiman's artwork, Charlie Girl Shelley was always Charlie-Girl gorgeous.

an artwork of THE Charlie Girl Shelley

by LeRoy Neiman in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1981