50th Anniversary

an announcement of the April 2026

Charlie's Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion

at PaleyFest LA in Hollywood, Los Angeles

The 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels is coming up this March 21, 2026. The pilot was aired on March 21, 1976; and it premiered as a TV series on September 22, 1976. It ran for five seasons and made superstars out of all its gorgeous Angels. PaleyFest LA 2026 has included the Charlie's Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion among its featured highlights. Founded in 1984, PaleyFest LA is an annual festival for television hosted by The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles; and it features screenings specially chosen for the festival, followed by exclusive, behind-the-scenes panels with cast and creators. The pop-culture event brings together television fans with the stars and the creators of their favorite TV shows. PaleyFest LA 2026 will run from April 4 to 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The Charlie's Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion will be held on April 6 with Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd in attendance.

another fantasy announcement

(again, praying this will happen🙏🙏🙏)

of the Charlie's Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion

at PaleyFest LA 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles

with Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd,

and Shelley Hack in attendance

Last February 10, Closer reported that Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd had to talk Kate Jackson into joining them at PaleyFest LA 2026. With that in mind, wouldn't it be an even bigger blast if Shelley Hack (the only other living Angel from the original series) joined Kate, Jaclyn and Cheryl as well? Wouldn't it be a phenomenal event if Charlie's four living Angels were all on stage, facing their fans, answering all their questions? Wouldn't that be one unforgettable (and a definitely historically significant) Angel event for all the Charlie's Angels fans around the world? Wouldn't that be just heavenly? Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd, could you also talk Shelley into joining you three for this historic reunion? Please? (For more, check out: Angels 50th Anniv Reunion, 50th Anniversary Reunion, Reunion For Their 50th Anniversary, and Reunion: 50th Anniversary)

A Medical Novel

Shelley in a promo pic

for the 1983 TV series

Cutter To Houston

Shelley's second TV series was Cutter to Houston. It was about three young doctors with markedly different backgrounds and motives. Shelley, Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin starred as three young doctors who ran a small hospital in the fictitious Texas small town called Cutter, 60 miles from Houston. Many publicity pics were taken help to promote the series prior to its initial run. One of the publicity pics was used on the cover of the 1994 Hungarian-language novel A Sebészasszony (The Surgeon's Wife) by Alain Thiéry. Alain Thiéry is a French author known for his medical novels which were translated to other languages including Hungarian.

Shelley on the Hungarian-language paparback novel

A Sebészasszony (The Surgeon's Wife)

In 1994, one of Alain Thiéry's medical novels was translated to Hungarian as A Sebészasszony (The Surgeon's Wife). It was about Ann Jessup, a talented orthopedic surgeon at a Boston hospital. The novel was released in both hardcover and paperback versions. In the paperback version, the front cover read as:

Alain Thiéry

The Surgeon's Wife

LEAVING

BOSTON...

Medical Novels

The back cover read as:

Synopsis:

The novel's protagonist is Ann Jessup, a talented orthopedic surgeon at a Boston hospital, who invents a "bone glue" that can heal broken limbs in two to three days. She's an attractive, beautiful and sexy modern woman who can turn the head of every man she meets. The story takes place in the United States, against the backdrop of a modern version of "Gone with the Wind", the contrast between North and South, the splendid life of the upper class, parties, finance, the Caribbean islands, and, for outsiders, the strange world of surgery... laced with major accidents, exciting operations and petty intrigue.

A Sporty Threesome 2

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Needles & Thread magazine,

November 1972

Shelley appeared on many spreads for many magazines from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. In November of 1972, she appeared on the pages of Needles & Thread, a magazine that featured patterns for knitting, crochet, and general needlecraft projects. Shelley appeared in the spread called "A Sporty Threesome to Sew and Crochet" which featured Simplicity pattern 5175, a pattern for three tops to crochet - a short striped top with a ribbed midriff, a top with cap sleeves and a ribbed midriff, and a longer top trimmed with contrasting edging and a heart-shaped pocket. Shelley wore the short striped top with a ribbed midriff version with Simplicity pattern number 9718 (a blouse with front button closing, a shirt-type collar, and long set-in sleeves, softly gathered at the forward shoulder seams) and Simplicity pattern number 5145 (a pair of hip hugging below-the-knee pants with front lap zipper and turn back cuffs... it had contrasting yoke, pockets, and cuffs). Matching socks and footwear finished her fun look. And Shelley looked young, fresh, and ready for the cold months ahead.

Shelley in a spread

for Needles & Thread magazine,

November 1972

Found Money TV Movie 26

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley appeared alongside comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money. The movie was about computer expert Max Shepherd and security guard Sam Green, two former employees of First National Bank who have been let go with little to no benefits after decades of employment. Max uses his computer skills to create an account in the bank using the money from inactive accounts that are automatically transferred to the state when not claimed after five years. Using the name Seymour Good, head of The Invisible Friend Inc., he transfers the money to accounts of ordinary citizens who bring kindness to the world. After some convincing, Sam joins Max in his quest. As good Samaritans begin receiving the money, the story is picked up by the press and is covered by reporter Leslie Phillips (Shelley Hack) who becomes Max's love interest.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley found both Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar "very generous to work with" but had to keep up with the their pace. "You had to work so fast, because everything was left loose," she told TV Guide. "I felt like I kind of jumped on a moving train," she added. As for Shelley's performance in Found Money, Television writer Fred Rothenberg said "Miss Hack's acting has improved since she played one of Charlie's Angels." Shelley said of the TV movie, "It's a whole type of distinctly American comedy, the closest to theater on film I'd ever gotten." Prior to Found Money, Shelley had starred in several stage plays in the early 1980s and had received excellent reviews for her performances. She was also cast in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy where she held her own in scenes opposite acting giant Robert De Niro; she got excellent reviews for her performance in the film as well. Shelley had come a very long way indeed.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Thrice As Nice Color Expressions

Shelley in a promo pics

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 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 American lifestyle brands in the world. In 1980, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Thrice As Nice." It was a promo for Charlie's latest trio of color expressions for the eyes, cheeks, lips and nails. It was a collection of three different color-coordinated makeup sets for all the expressions of every woman. Quiet and mellow earth tones for a casual feel. Sophisticated up-beat and off-beat colorings for a smart feel. A heady night-inspired violet color palette for a glamorous feel. The ad also promoted the "Lightweight Pack-Away-Packs," a pair of lightweight bags for the girl on the go - a petite cosmetics pack with a 4 oz. bottle of Charlie perfume inside and a grand-sized bag to sling over the shoulder... both for only $10.00 for any $5.00 purchase from the Charlie Collection. And Shelley was her usual fabulous Charlie self in the ad, of course.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1980

Underrated Star

a closeup of Shelley

from a 1980s promo pic

Shelley became an overnight Hollywood Superstar in 1979 when she joined the cast of the hit series Charlie's Angels. She was thrust into the spotlight immediately after she was named Charlie's newest Angel and was hounded by reporters. "I had press people crawling in my windows," she said of the experience. The  star said, "I was totally unprepared for the press 'bonanza' that followed." Shelley stayed with the series for a year and later said, "I did my year and I moved on." She added, "That was just fine. That was plenty for me." By the 1980s, Shelley was one of stars active in the Hollywood scene. She had earned the praise of very surprised critics via the stage plays Vanities, Close Ties and Born Yesterday. She had starred in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy opposite Robert de Niro and the soon-to-be cult classic The Stepfather opposite Terry O'Quinn, and received critical praise as well. She had starred in two TV series Cutter to Houston and Jack and Mike, which didn't last long but received praise from critics as well. She was one of Hollywood's most glamorous but underrated stars.

Shelley in a 1980s promo pic

Modes De Paris 1

a closeup of Shelley from a fashion pic

used in a spread for the French magazine

supplement Modes De Paris, 1971

Shelley was one of the most visible Supermodels in the 1970s. She appeared on the covers and pages of many major magazines around the world, as well as brochure, magazine pull-outs, and magazine supplements. In 1971, she appeared on the pages of the French-language Free Weekly Supplement Modes De Paris (Paris Fashions). It featured practical  patterns for the cold weather... for city dressing as well as dressing for the ski slopes. She modeled wrap skirts that could be sewn by readers themselves and were appropriate for the cold weather (hence, the padding). She wore one skirt with a shirt under a tank-top-style sweater. She accessorized her outfit with two belts and a fun brooch. And, as always, Shelley looked smart, chic, and ready for those cold winter days and evenings.

Shelley in a spread for the French magazine

supplement Modes De Paris, 1971