Medical Recruits

Shelley in a promo pic for Cutter to Houston, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was about three young doctors who were recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. When they encountered problems their facility couldn't handle, they got in touch with a big city hospital in Houston, Texas, via computer and helicopter - hence, the title. Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin played the other two doctors. Jim played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and was glad to be home. Alec played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who was 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 who aspired to be a heart surgeon in Houston.

Shelley with Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin

in a promo ad for Cutter to Houston, 1983

Quintessential

Shelley in an outtake pic

for a Charlie perfume ad, 1979

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and was Revlon Charlie's image model from 1976 to 1982. Charlie was one of the first mega-successful lifestyle brands in the world. The phenomenal success of the brand was due in part to Shelley's unforgettable image. Although there were a slew of other Charlie models before her, it was Shelley's image that catapulted the brand to iconic status. Everybody in the world wanted to be a Charlie Girl because of Shelley. Her portrayal of the confident, fabulous and independent woman who was unapologetic and happy about that fact captured the imagination of many worldwide and made Charlie one of the best-selling brands in history.

Shelley in a pic used for a Charlie perfume ad, 1979

Star Columnist

Shelley in a promo pic for Jack and Mike, 1986

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 paper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur. The other cast members were: Nora Adler (Jacqueline Brookes), Jackie’s editor;  Anthony Kubecek (Kevin Dunn), Jackie's assistant; Carol (Holly Fulger), the head waitress at Mike's restaurant, Brennan's Grill; and Rick Scotti (Vincent Baggetta), an attorney who appeared occasionally. The series, created by Sara Davidson, was filmed on location in Chicago, Illinois.

Shelley on a writeup for Jack and Mike, 1986

Polka Dots

closeups of Shelley from a spread

for Sears Spring Through Summer 1967 catalog

Shelley appeared in many catalog spreads throughout her modeling career. She appeared in many catalogs for Sears. In the Sears Spring Through Summer 1967 catalog, she appeared in the spread which featured fashions for the pregnant woman. She wore the Polka Dots dress, a black dress with crisp white polka dots, white ribbon band and bow accents and a button-trimmed ribbon highlight down the front of the dress. A matching headband finished her look. And  of course, Shelley looked sensational.

Shelley in a spread

for the Sears Spring Through Summer 1967 catalog

Busy Ford Model

a closeup of Shelley from the cover

of Ingenue magazine, 1971

Shelley was a very busy model in the 1970s. She appeared on many covers and spreads throughout the decade. She was one of the busiest models represented by Ford Models Inc. Eileen Ford, the FMI matriarch, said of Shelley, "She is a very good model and an intelligent, well-educated lady." Ford added, "Modeling was just a vehicle she used to get educated. It was never a thing where she wanted to be the best model in the world. She simply became one of them despite herself."

Shelley on the cover of Ingenue magazine, 1971

Comedy Album

a closeup of Shelley from a still

for The First Family Rides Again comedy album, 1981

Shelley participated in the political satire comedy album The First Family Rides Again in 1981. The others were Rich Little, Melanie Chartoff, Michael Richards, Jenilee Harrison, Earle Doud, Bonzo and Vaughn Meader. The album pokes fun at President Ronald Reagan and his years in the White House. Shelley's pic appears on the back cover of the album.

Shelley in a still

for The First Family Rides Again comedy album, 1981

Top Dividend

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Aldens 1976 Spring and Summer catalog

Shelley appeared on many different catalogs in the 1970s. In 1976, she appeared in Aldens 1976 Spring and Summer catalog. In the spread called "Top Dividend - The Wrap Sweater For Your Many Layered Looks," she wore The Wrap, a wraparound sweater with a self-belt,patch pockets and short cuffed sleeves. She wore the striped version the Full Turtleneck, a pullover style top with bracelet sleeves, and a back zip. Matching slacks finished her look. And Shelley looked divine.

Shelley in a spread

for Aldens 1976 Spring and Summer catalog