Sunday, May 4, 2025

Forsyth Telefilm

Shelley in a publicity pic
from the mid/late 80s

Shelley appeared in the first installment of the telefilm series Frederick Forsyth Presents. It was a set of six telefilms by internationally acclaimed author Frederick Forsyth; and they were all original spy thrillers. The first of them, A Casualty of War, was aired in December of 1989. The film was about the efforts of the British Intelligence to uncover an arms smuggling operation in Europe. In the film, Shelley played Monica Browne, the love interest of retired British secret service agent Tom Rowse (played by English actor David Threlfall) who was recruited to intercept an arms shipment from Libya to the IRA. But Monica had her secrets.

the front and back cover
of the Frederick Forsyth Presents:
A Casualty of War VHS, 1989

Shelley said she read Forsyth's books as a young girl and found them to be "very macho, exciting Cold War stuff." In the film, she was the only American among the predominantly British cast. She laughed this off and said, "Yes, I'm the token." But she enjoyed working with her British co-stars and found their approach to their craft very interesting. The telefilm was shot in England, Germany and Yugoslavia. It was initially released on VHS and subsequently on DVD.

Shelley with David Threlfall in a promo pic
for Frederick Forsyth Presents:
A Casualty of War, 1989

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Hot New Actress in '78

Shelley in a promo pic,
walking her dog, 1978

Shelley was one of the hottest new actresses on the scene in 1978. By that time, she was already a highly-paid Supermodel and was recognized by everyone as The Charlie Girl. She was currently transitioning from modeling to acting. The year before, she had done a cameo in the Academy Award winning film Annie Hall where she appeared in a scene with no other than director/star Woody Allen himself. By then, she was also being considered by long-time James Bond films producer Cubby Broccoli to play Bond girl in the latest Bond installment Moonraker. And she was currently, a first time leading-lady in the film If Ever I See You Again. The hot and busy model-turned-actress was in L.A. doing the talk shows to promote the film. 

Shelley in a promo pic,
walking her dog, 1978

Show Off Your Arms And Legs

a closeup of Shelley
from an ad for Penneys, 1971

Shelley appeared on many ads for Penneys in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1971, she appeared in a Penneys' ad with the tagline "Show off your arms and legs this summer. In ShortCuts 'n tops that don't cost you an arm and a leg" which featured tank tops and shorts that were perfect for that summer season. Shelley wore a two-toned tank top over a pair of matching short shorts. Strappy flat espadrilles, a fun rope belt and flower accessories on her hair and wrist finished her look. And Shelley looked sexy, summer-ready, and sensational.

Shelley in an ad
for Penneys, 1971

Cantiniere Angels 7

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic
for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Look-In magazine was a kiddie/teen UK magazine that featured two-page comic/picture strips of the most popular television shows of the era. Subtitled as "The Junior TV Times," its first issue came out in 1971 and its final issue came out in 1994. Many popular American TV series were featured in the mag including Kung Fu, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, CHiPs, Battlestar Galactica, Mork and Mindy... and, of course Charlie's Angels.

Shelley as Tiffany Welles in Look-In mag's
Charlie's Angels comic/picture strip, 1980

From 1979 to 1980, during the airing of the 4th season of Charlie's Angels, Shelley's Tiffany Welles character was featured in the mag's Charlie's Angels comic/picture strip. Along with her co-Angels Kelly Garrett (Jaclyn Smith) and Kris Munroe (Cheryl Ladd), Tiffany solved cases for Charlie for several issues, two pages a week. Her first case debuted on November of 1979 and her final case ended on October of 1980. The mag also featured occasional writeups about Shelley as well as posters of her and the Angel team of that season.

Shelley Hack with Cheryl Ladd
and Jaclyn Smith in a promo pic
for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Charlie Brand Ambassador

a closeup of Shelley
from a Charlie perfume ad, 1978

Shelley became a Supermodel in the mid 1970s when she landed an exclusive contract to become the image model and spokesperson of Revlon's Charlie brand. Her tenure as the brand's ambassador was so successful it catapulted the brand, as well as herself, to worldwide recognition and fame. By 1978, the line "Now The World Belongs To Charlie" was added on their print ads. And Shelley was photographed smiling that smile and striding that stride wearing the latest fashions as she roamed around the most famous sites around the world. In 1978, she was photographed across the River Thames in Central London, England, across the historic castle the Tower of London (officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London). She was wearing a fabulous outfit by American fashion designer Bonnie Cashin, a pioneer in creating sportswear for women that were both innovative and uncomplicated and was just perfect for the modern, independent woman... just like THE Charlie Girl herself. And, of course, Shelley was her gorgeous, sexy-young self in the ad.

Shelley in a Charlie perfume ad, 1978
(a cropped version of the ad)

Harry and Shelley Winer

Shelley with Harry Winer, 1987

Shelley started dating director/producer Harry Winer in the mid-1980s. They first worked together in 1984, in the telefilm Single Bars Single Women where Shelley was one of the leads and which Harry directed. They were spotted many times in each other's company throughout the 1980s. They eventually tied the knot, and, in 1990, had a daughter together. They named her Devon Rose. Rose is a 2013 graduate of Columbia University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sustainable Development. Shelley and Harry must be very proud of her.

Shelley with Harry Winer, 1987

Flower Shower 1

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
featured in 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 called "Shower of Flowers" which featured a mix-and-match wardrobe set for the young misses of the era. She wore all the pieces in the mix-and-match wardrobe set to show readers how many versatile, stylish and contemporary looks they could come up with and create with them. The set included a Jacket, an A-Line Skirt, Straight Leg Pants, Jamaica Shorts and a Shift Dress - all in a cotton floral-printed fabric. A matching Shirt and Pullover top were included in the set for added versatility. Matching footwear was recommended as well. And  of course, Shelley looked sensational in all of them.

Shelley in a pic
featured in a spread for Sears
Spring Through Summer 1967 catalog