Moroccan Bazaar B

a closeup of Shelley

from a fashion pic used in a spread

on Seventeen magazine, August 1970

Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1970, she appeared in the magazine's August issue, in a spread called "Moroccan Bazaar," which featured fashions inspired by the splendors of Morocco, vivid put-togethers inspired by a desert sheik. Shelley wore a vest emblazoned with silky embroidery by Lady Barry over a shimmery shirt with a carved out collar and gathered long sleeves and matching pants, both by Modern Jrs. She finished her look with detailed scarves around her neck and waist and with Capri beads. With her hair tied back and with tendrils framing her face, Shelley looked like a chic desert doll.

a pic of Shelley used in a spread

on Seventeen magazine, August 1970

Angels S4 E9 B

Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Shelley Hack,

Cheryl Ladd and David Doyle during the filming

of the Charlie's Angels episode

"The Prince and the Angel," 1979

Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels for its 4th season. Shelley was already a Supermodel when she joined the hit TV series and was known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl in those fabulous Revlon Charlie TV commercials and print ads. She auditioned, went though a screen test, and even a personality test; but what really got her the part, it seems, was the headline "THE Charlie Girl Becomes Charlie's Newest Angel" which was going through Angels executive producer Aaron Spelling's head as he was choosing TV's latest cherub. Also, Shelley had good rapport with her new co-Angels Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith; plus, the three photographed really well together. When Shelley's debut episode "Love Boat Angels" aired, it topped the Nielsen ratings.

screen captures from the Charlie's Angels

episode "The Prince and the Angel," 1979

Farrah Fawcett would occasionally join the cast as well. She was contractually obligated to return as a guest star for three episodes that season and the season before (seasons 3 and 4). Farrah's first guest appearance for season 4 was in the 6th episode, "Fallen Angel," which also had future James Bond actor Timothy Dalton as a guest star and as Farrah's love interest. Her second guest appearance for season 4 was in the 9th episode "The Prince and the Angel" which had actor/director Leonard Mann as a guest star and again as Farrah's love interest. Shelley said she enjoyed working with Farrah. She thought Farrah was very nice and sweet and was a true professional. However, for season 5 of the series, neither Farrah nor Shelley returned or made guest appearances.

Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Shelley Hack,

Cheryl Ladd and David Doyle during the filming 

of the Charlie's Angels episode

"The Prince and the Angel," 1979

Goody Hair Nets

Shelley on one package cover variation

of Goody hair nets, 1973

Shelley (who was represented by model agent Eileen Ford) began to modeling, part-time, during her summer breaks from school in the 1960s. Later, after graduating from Smith College, she signed on full-time at Ford Models Inc., and became one of the most in-demand models in the United States. She appeared on magazine and catalog covers and pages, on newspapers, on print and TV advertisements, and even on packaging covers. In 1973, she appeared on the package covers of Goody products. Goody was/is a brand that specializes in hair brushes, combs and other hair accessories. The brand is considered one of the most innovative hair product manufacturers and even won a gold ABBIE award from the American Beauty Association. In 1973, Shelley appeared on two different package cover variations of Goody Hair Nets; but both package variations contained 3 dark brown nylon hair nets with elastic edges. In the same year, she appeared on the package cover of the Goody Shower Bonnet (For more, check out: Super Bouffant).

Shelley on another package cover variation

of Goody hair nets, 1973

Guide to Entertaining A

Shelley in a screen capture (right)

from Celebrity Guide to Entertaining, 1993

(the front cover of the VHS is on the left)

Shelley was among the celebrities who participated in the hour-long celebrity special released in 1993, Celebrity Guide to Entertaining. Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum hosted the special along with Paula McClure. Many celebrities/stars of the era participated in the educational video. Celebrity Guide to Entertaining introduced viewers to various styles of entertaining. It featured instructions and recommendations regarding proper behavior and decorum during meals. It also included cooking tips recipes and culinary delights. Joining Shelley were Ed Begley Jr., Tony Curtis, Sarah Douglas, Terri Garr, Whoopi Goldberg, Merv Griffin, Kelly Le Brock, Michael Lerner, Dorothy Lyman, Dudley Moore, Joe Regalbuto, Steven Seagal, Rod Steiger, Jon Voight, Peter Weller and Jackie Collins. It was released in VHS format.

Shelley in a screen capture (right)

from Celebrity Guide to Entertaining, 1993

(the back cover of the VHS is on the left)

Charlie's Put-Ons 11

Shelley in a 1977 promo pic for Charlie perfume,

wearing the Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf promo items

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1976, she was hand-picked to represent the Revlon Charlie brand, as she was the embodiment the brand's ideal – gorgeous, sexy and young. Makeup artist Rick Gillette recalls, "Shelley Hack was really the perfect girl for Charlie." By 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first American-made international bestseller); and Shelley THE Charlie Girl catapulted to icon. In 1977, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie promoting "Charlie's Put-Ons." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase the Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf combo (valued at $15) for just $6.00 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. The light blue T-shirt came in sizes S-M-L and had the Charlie logo in deep blue printed on the left sleeve. The long scarf had blue, yellow and white stripes. Of course, Shelley looked fab in both of them.

an artwork of Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1977

TV Doctor

Shelley with Alec Baldwin and Jim Metzler

in a promo ad for Cutter To Houston, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was 1983's Cutter to Houston. The show was about three young doctors recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Shelley played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter who aspires to become a heart surgeon in Houston. Jim Metzler played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and was glad to be back in the town that financed his medical education. Alec Baldwin 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.

a short writeup about Cutter to Houston, 1983

Cutter to Houston was a short-lived TV series that began airing in the fall of 1983. Although it received mixed reviews, it had great promise; plus, the cast had an easy rapport and had enough talent to carry an hour-long drama. Prior to the series, former Charlie's Angel Shelley Hack had already proven that she had acting chops, having received great reviews for her work on stage as well as on the big and small screens. Jim Metzler had a Golden Globe Award nomination under his belt for his supporting role in the 1982 feature film Tex. Alec Baldwin had come from his 1980-1982 stint in the NBC daytime soap opera The Doctors. Cutter to Houston, which was aired Saturday nights, had a difficult time finding an audience. Aside from a bad time slot, it seemed to have lost network confidence early on... "sleeper hits" were still unheard of at the time. It was first aired on October 1, 1983; and after 4 original episodes, it was announced cancelled by October 29, 1983. Replays and three more original episodes were aired until December 31, 1983. There were two more completed episodes; but they weren't aired during the show's initial 1983 run.

Shelley in a promo pic

for the TV series Cutter to Houston, 1983

Young And Contemporary Suit

a closeup of Shelley from the package cover

for Simplicity 5869, 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 pattern package 5869. It contained patterns and instructions for creating a suit for the young and contemporary woman of the era. Any suiting material could be used, but Shelley's brown and white checked version (with matching brown suit collar) was deemed a very contemporary fabric choice. She wore it with a crisp, white turtleneck sweater under the suit jacket. She finished her look with brown heeled leather footwear, a brown leather shoulder bag and a matching 1920s-style white cloche-style hat. And Shelley looked chic, fabulous, young and contemporary.

Shelley on the package cover

for Simplicity 5869, 1972