Needlepoint Stitch-In

a closeup of Shelley a fashion spread

for Seventeen Says Make It, 1971

Shelley appeared on the pages of Seventeen Says Make It in 1971. The mag featured fashions anyone could make for themselves. In the spread called "Needlepoint Stitch-In", she modeled an easy-to-needlepoint-anywhere accessory that could be put together by anyone. She modeled the Charmer of a Charm - a framed heart to string from a skinny ribbon for a dazzlingly demure look. A dark round neck top and a romantic updo finished her look. And Shelley looked dazzling.

Shelley in a fashion spread

for Seventeen Says Make It, 1971

Star '82

a closeup of Shelley at an event in 1982

Shelley was one of Hollywood's newest stars in the early 1980s. She rose to fame first via her Charlie perfume commercials and print ads in the 1970s and then, consequently, as one of Charlie's Angels in 1979. As it was with all the Angels, Shelley had to prove that she was more than just a pretty face. In 1981, she starred in the play Vanities and to everyone's surprise got excellent reviews. She eventually got the attention of Martin Scorsese who cast her in his Robert de Niro starrer The King of Comedy and received excellent reviews as well. She was going places.

Shelley at an event in 1982

New And Natural

a closeup of Shelley

from a 1973 Miss Clairol ad

Shelley appeared in many ads during the '60s and '70s; one of them was Miss Clairol. Clairol was introducing their New Natural Wear Miss Clairol shampoo-in hair color in 1973, and Shelley was the main model in their ads. Her effortless style, effervescent smile and wholesome sexiness made her the perfect choice and the Miss Clairol ad unforgettable.

a closeup of Shelley

from a 1973 Miss Clairol ad

Shelley appeared in the Miss Clairol New Natural Wear ad campaign. It featured Clairol's new shampoo-in hair color that was "improved to keep that wonderfully natural, soft look, week after week, after week." The package included a "rich conditioning base, so sudsy it needs no after shampoo." And according to Shelley, "Even after 3 weeks, when I catch myself in the mirror, I like what I see." We do, too.

Shelley in an ad spread

for Miss Clairol, 1973

The Assassin C

Tales From The Crypt The Complete Sixth Season

and Tales From The Crypt The Complete Series,

released in 2007 and 2017 respectively

Shelley starred in an episode of Tales from the Crypt in 1994. The series was based on the horror comic anthology series of the same name which was published in the 1950s. The crypt keeper introduced and ended every episode during is entire run. In December 7, 1994, Shelley appeared in the season 6 episode called "The Assassin." She played Janet McKay, the wife of a suspected government assassin gone AWOL, who was finally tracked down and  was going to be eliminated. Shelley gave a fine performance in this must-see episode - as well as Corey Feldman, Jonathan Banks, Chelsea Field and Marshall R. Teague who all appeared in the episode as well. It is currently available on DVD.

screen captures of Shelley from the Tales From The Crypt

episode "The Assassin," 1994

The episode has since been considered one of the best episodes of the series because of its witty script and its unexpected ending. In 2019, the blog Genre Snaps gave the episode praise for its storyline, its ultimate twist ending as well as its perfect casting. Of the performers, the blog said, "Of course, Shelley Hack was great. I never understood why she wasn't a bigger star." In June 28 this year, the site Bloody Disgusting listed it as one of its 5 Tales of Queer Terror from TV Anthologies. It listed it down as one of the past horror anthologies that "are transparent with their representation and help articulate the characters’ frightening life experiences." As it turns out, Shelley's Janet McKay is a character ahead of her time.

screen captures of Shelley from the Tales From The Crypt

episode "The Assassin," 1994

THE Charlie Girl

a closeup of Shelley

from a French Charlie

perfume ad, 1977

Shelley will forever be remembered as THE quintessential Charlie Girl (who became Charlie's 5th Angel, of course). Her image of the independent, bright, chic and confident woman was the perfect embodiment of the ideals of the Revlon brand. There were other Charlie models prior to her, but it was only Shelley's commercials and ads (from 1976 on) that were successful. Why? During one of Shelley's radio interviews, as discovered from answers to a call-in question, it turned out that women weren't intimidated by her and that men found her approachable. And her influence was far-reaching. Women all over the world wanted to be Charlie Girls; so much so that six months after Shelley began endorsing it, in 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first American-made international bestseller) and Revlon sales figures passed the $1Billion mark.

Shelley in a French Charlie

perfume ad, 1977

A Revelation

Shelley in a promo pic from 1983

In 1983, Shelley starred in her 2nd TV series Cutter to Houston. She starred as Dr. Beth Gilbert alongside Jim Metzler who played Dr. Andy Fenton and Alec Baldwin who played Dr. Hal Wexler. The three of them ran the Cutter Community Hospital located in the fictional small town of Cutter. When they had problems they couldn't handle, they asked help from a big city hospital in Houston via computer or helicopter. Shelley had been getting good reviews for her acting efforts after leaving Charlies Angels in 1980. Her performances on stage, the big and small screens were a revelation to her critics and detractors alike. Cutter to Houston was a good vehicle for her to further develop her acting chops.

Shelley in an ad

for the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

All Aboard

closeups of Shelley from a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News,

March 1972

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News March 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "All Aboard! Swing to the Red Hot Blues", which showcased outfits for summer with a nautical theme. Shelley wore pattern number 9886, a zippy pleated pantdress in a nautical print fabric. Matching clogs and headband finished her look. And Shelley looked chic, fab and summer-ready.

Shelley in a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News,

March 1972