Charlie Color-Go-Round

Shelley in promo pics

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1980

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 American lifestyle brands in the world. The phenomenal success of the brand was due largely to Shelley's unforgettable image. Because of Shelley, everybody in the world wanted to be a Charlie Girl. In 1980, she appeared in an ad promoting "The Charlie Color-Go-Round" compact and perfume set. It was a promo set (worth $35.00) that was available for only $7.00 with any Charlie Collection purchase. The promo set contained an easy-to-carry compact that housed 4 eye shadows, 2 blushes and 2 lip glosses... all in great Charlie facemaker colors. It also included a 6 oz. bottle spray of Charlie concentrated perfume. The ad promoted Revlon's Charlie Colorlights as well. Charlie Colorlights were three new groups of shimmering colors for the eyes, cheeks, lips and nails (called Soft Red Colorlights, Rosy Colorlights and Magenta Colorlights), that could put anyone's face at its best, day or night. And, of course, Shelley was featured in the ad, Charlie Girl gorgeous as always.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1980

Reporter Janette Clausen

Shelley in a promo pic

for Death Car on the Freeway, 1979

Shelley starred in her very first TV movie Death Car on the Freeway back in 1979. She played television reporter/news anchor Janette Clausen who was investigating a series of vehicular accidents and murders involving female motorists by a psychopathic driver who became to be known as "The Freeway Fiddler". The film also starred George Hamilton, Peter Graves, and Barbara Rush. In supporting roles were Frank Gorshin, Dinah Shore, Abe Vigoda, and Morgan Brittany. It was directed by stuntman-turned-director Hal Needham who also directed Smokey and the Bandit and The Cannonball Run. The movie has the right balance of action, drama and suspense. Plus, it has great action scenes due to director Hal Needham being a stuntman himself. The movie has been released in VHS format in different countries.

Shelley in a promo pic

for Death Car on the Freeway, 1979

Dirndl Doll

closeups of Shelley from a fashion pic used

in a spread on Seventeen magazine,

December 1967

Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1967, she appeared in the magazine's December issue, in several spreads. In a spread called "Dirndl Doll," which featured the little-girl look via pretty rounded skirts and tiny jackets, Shelley modeled a look that was just perfect for that Christmas season. She wore a pink candy-plaid, mandarin-collared jacket with silver buttons over a slightly-ballooned miniskirt, both in the same fabric, both by Outer Ltd. She finished her look with a pair of tights by Trimfit and footwear by Patinos. Earrings by Accessocraft, a hat by Adolfo II, a pair of white gloves by Kayser, and a matching handbag by Kadin accessorized her look. And Shelley looked every inch like a pretty doll come alive.

Shelley, above left, in a spread

for Seventeen magazine, October 1967

Guide to Entertaining E

screen captures of Shelley

from Celebrity Guide to Entertaining, 1993

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.

screen captures of Shelley

from Celebrity Guide to Entertaining, 1993

Shelley appeared in the segment about "Breaking The Ice." She shared a tip on how to become a great hostess when thowing a party. Her spiel for the segment went as follows:

Shelley: When I have people for dinner, I am relaxed, confident... Is this convincing? I'm a nervous wreck. I mean, what if the dinner burns? What if my soufflé turns to soup? What if everybody hates each other? Those people you invite over, they're friends. Once they walk into your door, they're--

(doorbell rings)

Shelley: Guests! So you know what I do? I put everybody to work in the kitchen. After all, I'm a working mom. I'm never ready when everybody arrives anyway. Before you know it everybody's chatting, laughing, having a great time. And I can relax. 

(Shelley goes over to greet her guests) 

Shelley: Hi. Hi, mwah, long time no see.

(Shelley greets and chats with her guests) 

(Someone hands Shelley a drink)

Shelley: Thanks. People say I'm a great hostess. Ha!

Pretty Tops for the Holidays A

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

for Glamour magazine, Dec 1974

After finishing her schooling, Shelley signed on full-time at her modeling agency, Ford Models Inc., and became one of the highest-paid Supermodels in the United States... booking countless fashion spreads, print and TV ads, as well as magazine covers including Glamour, Mademoiselle and Vogue. In 1974, she appeared on the pages of Glamour's December issue. In the spread called "Season Specials To Top Pants and Skirts," she modeled the prettiest tops for that holiday season that had a special hand-worked feeling... all of which had lace, crochet or beautiful openwork details (trivia: the photos used in the spread were taken by Shelley's then boyfriend Steen Svensson). Shelley wore a soft melon-colored long-sleeved tank top trimmed with fine lace by Miss Ingenue. She wore it over a similar colored rib knit pencil skirt by Rose Hips and finished it with a belt by Jose Cotel. A pin by DeBare Saunders and bracelets by Catherine Stein accessorized her look. And Shelley looked gorgeous, chic, and ready for to celebrate the holidays.

Shelley with male model Keith Gog

in a pic from a Glamour magazine spread, 1974

Jackie O'Shea

Shelley in a promo pic

for Jack and Mike, 1986

Shelley starred in her third TV series Jack and Mike in 1986. The series was initially called Jackie O'Shea as it was going to be a star vehicle for Shelley. Series producer David Gerber believed in her talent and star power so much that he wanted to give her her own TV series. Shelley was going to play the title role, a woman journalist who had a supportive husband waiting at home - kind of like a reverse gender role thing which was a fresh idea in the 1980s.

Shelley in a promo pic

for Jack and Mike, 1986

Tom Mason, who played Shelley's boyfriend in the 1985 TV movie Kicks and with whom Shelley had great on-screen chemistry, was offered the role of Mike Brennan, Jackie's husband. Initially, he turned down the role as it was merely window dressing for the title character - a sort of stay-at-home cheerleader for Jackie. After a lot of talks with David Gerber, the husband was developed into a more well-rounded character, then it was retitled Our Kind of Town. When it aired, it was again retitled Jack and Mike, with both Shelley and Tom given equal billing.

Shelley in a promo pic

for Jack and Mike, 1986

Avon Hair Spray

a pic of Shelley

from a Firm & Natural ad, 1977

Shelley appeared in many ads and commercials for many different products and companies during her tenure as Supermodel. One of them was for Avon. Avon is a company that sells cosmetics, skin care, perfume, personal care products, and jewelry. Some of the most well-known Avon brands are Imari, Far Away, and Sweet Honesty. Shelley appeared in many print ads, catalogs and commercials for Avon. In 1977, she appeared in ads for Avon's Firm & Natural. It was a hair spray that was guaranteed to hold up... even in the rain. It left the hair natural-looking while keeping a long-lasting hold. It came in a pump spray that was more economical, once for ounce. Plus, it had a clean, fresh herbal scent that didn't compete or overpower colognes and perfumes (For more, check out: Relax and Just Relax). Shelley appeared in a couple of Firm & Natural ads and was absolutely gorgeous in them.

a pic of Shelley

from a Firm & Natural ad, 1977