Angels in Syndication 2

Shelley in a promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels TOS (The Original Series). The series was one of the biggest (if not the biggest) and most successful TV series that came out of the 1970s. It has been aired and re-aired all around the world for the past 50 years. Initially, it starred three gorgeous actresses as the Angels... Kate Jackson as the smart no-nonsense Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett as the sporty California girl Jill Munroe, and Jaclyn Smith as the sultry and mysterious Kelly Garrett. But as the series progressed, three more gorgeous Angels joined the series... Cheryl Ladd as the cute and sexy girl-next-door Kris Munroe, Shelley Hack as the classy intellectual Tiffany Welles, and Tanya Roberts as the street-smart tigress Julie Rogers.

a 1982 magazine ad for Charlie's Angels

ready for syndication

Other cast members included David Doyle as John Bosley, Charlie's associate and the Angels' link to Charlie... and John Forsythe as the voice of Charles "Charlie" Townsend himself, the Angels' and Bosley's big boss (who was not credited for his role to add mystery to the character). The pilot included David Ogden Stiers as Scott Woodville, the Angels' facilitator and chief backup as well as Bosley's superior (but the character was dropped after the pilot episode to play up the self-reliance and sisterhood of the Angels during the planning and execution of their missions). A couple of recurring characters were Michael Bell as Bill Duncan, Sabrina's policeman ex-husband in season 1... and Soon-tek Oh as Lieutenant Torres of the Oahu Police Department in season 5. Other notable characters were John Agar as Colonel Blaylock, Sabrina's father who appeared in season 1 (hence, implying that Sabrina's maiden name was Sabrina Blaylock)... and Vic Morrow as Lieutenant Harry Stearns, Julie's mentor in season 5.

Beery and Bagg-a-loons

a closeup of Shelley

from a 1972 Ms. Lee ad

Shelley appeared on many ads during her Supermodel tenure. One of them was for Ms. Lee. The Lee Company, a popular American denim jeans brand, came up with a label catering to women. The label catered to the women’s market and was a tribute to women. Ms. Lee was tailor-made for women, in fit and in style. In 1972, Shelley appeared in a Ms. Lee ad that announced "It's Ms. Lee All Over" where she wore a top-to-bottom Ms. Lee outfit. She wore a Wallace-Beery-inspired body knit suit (which featured elbow and shoulder gun patches) over a pair of baggy pants, Bagg-a-loons (which were tighter on top and flared at the bottom), with cuffed hems. A pair of two-toned casual lace-up footwear and a pair of matching belts finished her look. A ribbed aviator skull cap with extended ear flaps and a scarf around her neck accessorized her look. And Shelley looked Beery good indeed.

Shelley in a 1972 ad for Ms. Lee

1980s Star

a closeup of Shelley

from a 1980s promo pic

Shelley became an overnight Hollywood Superstar in 1979 when she joined the cast of the hit series Charlie's Angels. She was thrust into the spotlight immediately after she was named Charlie's newest Angel and was hounded by reporters. "I had press people crawling in my windows," she said of the experience. The star said, "I was totally unprepared for the press 'bonanza' that followed." Shelley stayed with the series for a year and later said, "I did my year and I moved on." She added, "That was just fine. That was plenty for me." By the 1980s, Shelley was one of stars active in the Hollywood scene. She had earned the praise of very surprised critics via the stage plays Vanities, Close Ties and Born Yesterday. She had starred in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy opposite Robert de Niro and the soon-to-be cult classic The Stepfather opposite Terry O'Quinn, and received critical praise as well. She had starred in two TV series Cutter to Houston and Jack and Mike, which didn't last long but received praise from critics as well. She was one of Hollywood's most glamorous but underrated stars.

Shelley in a 1980s promo pic

Vested Chic

closeups of Shelley from a spread

for Simplicity Home Catalog,

summer 1973

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. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Home Catalog's summer 1973 issue. 

Shelley in a spread

for Simplicity Home Catalog,

summer 1973

In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread that featured Knitting Fashions. She modeled Simplicity pattern number 5657, step-by-step knitting instructions for a pullover sweater vest. The V-neck pullover vest had extended shoulders. It had a ribbed neckline, ribbed shoulders and a ribbed midriff. Shelley wore the red, white and blue version... first, over a pair of white pants... then again, over a red and white Tartan Plaid long-sleeved shirt and red pants ensemble. Shelley looked chic and modern in both outfits.

Shelley in a pics used in a spread

on Simplicity Home Catalog,

summer 1973

Angels Wardrobe 9

screen caps of Shelley

from the Charlie's Angels episode

"Angels on Skates"

1979 was a new era for the hit TV series Charlie's Angels. Supermodel Shelley Hack joined Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to form Charlie's glamorous new Angel team. Nolan Miller, the wardrobe designer of the series, said, "I begged Aaron to hire Shelley. There was something about her I really liked; I was impressed with her Charlie perfume commercials and how she could create a look just by turning her collar up and putting her hands in her pockets." The wardrobe budget was increased to $20,000 per episode; and, according to People magazine, each Angel was to go through eight costume changes per episode (but it was more like three to five, with Farrah making the most - at eight changes - in "Fallen Angel"). For the episode "Angels on Skates," Shelley went through six outfit changes. For her first scene, she wore a long-sleeved plaid shirt with a pair of red overalls. She finished her look with a pair of beige open-toe high-heeled sandals which she later switched to a pair of boot skates (the "Riedell boot Chicago plate combo" as recommended by Freddie Fortune himself). She next wore a blouse and Bermuda shorts combo in different shades of pink (which she also wore in "Love Boat Angels"). She accessorized her outfit with a gold bracelet and necklace. She finished her look with a pair of boot skates which she later switched to a pair of beige open-toe high-heeled sandals. She next wore a pink below-the-knee dress with a V-neckline and a slightly puffed sleeves. A conflower blue sash belt and a pair of deep pink open-toe high-heeled sandals finished her look. A gold necklace accessorized her look. She next wore a maroon turtleneck below-the-knee rib knit sweater dress. A contrasting buckled sash belt finished her look. She next wore a blue graph-printed shirt with a pair of white pleated slacks. She finished her look with a pair of beige low-heeled wedge sandals and accessorized her look with white suspenders (she also wore this look for promo pics that season). For the epilogue, she wore a white shirt and pants combo which she topped off with a bright red sweater.

screen caps of Shelley

from the Charlie's Angels episode

"Angels on Skates"

Celebrity Wine Guide

a closeup from an outtake of Shelley's promo pic

used on the VHS and LaserDisc covers

of Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Shelley was among the celebrities who participated in an hour-long celebrity special released in 1990, Celebrity Guide to Wine. Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum hosted the special and many celebrities/stars of the era participated in the educational video. Celebrity Guide to Wine was a fun and practical guide to everything about wine. It answered questions many people had regarding the drinking and serving of wine, as well as debunked some of the myths and the rules on the subject. Aside from Shelley, Dudley Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Kelly Le Brock, Robert Loggia and Steven Seagal joined in on the fun. It was released in both VHS and LaserDisc formats.

an outtake of Shelley's promo pic

used on the VHS and LaserDisc covers

of Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Posh and Refreshing

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

featured in Modern Needle/Craft,

Fall Winter 1971

Shelley appeared in many spreads for many magazines from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. She appeared in various knitting and sewing magazines at the time. Shelley appeared on various spreads throughout the magazine Modern Needle/Craft Fall Winter 1971. Modern Needle/Craft was publication that featured knitting, crochet and textile arts. Crochet and knitting techniques as well as cross-stitch and needlepoint tips were usually featured in the magazine. In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread that featured crocheted accessories. In the spread, she modeled a crocheted hat and scarf set and a ring belt made from yarn. She wore them with a ribbed turtleneck top and button-front skirt ensemble. Matching leggings finished her look. And Shelley looked young, chic, posh and refreshing. (For more, check out: Modern Needle/Craft 2 )

a pic of Shelley featured

in Modern Needle/Craft,

Fall Winter 1971