Which Vicky Are You?

a closeup of Shelley from a 1972 Vicky Vaughn ad

Shelley appeared in many ads for Vicky Vaughn during her modeling days. Vicky Vaughn was a the junior division of the R & M Kaufmann ladies' line of clothing. In the ad with the tagline "Which Vicky Are You?", she wore a long tweed skirt overlaid with fun rickrack over the all-day long blouse topped with a skinny ribbed sweater. Black open-toed pumps, hose, belt and and bracelets finished her look. Silver earrings brought an elegant touch. Shelley looked sensational.

Shelley in an ad for Vicky Vaughn, 1972

Radiant Beauty

a clipping about Shelley in 1980

When Shelley became a Charlie's Angel in 1979, there was so much buzz and excitement about the radiant beauty, known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl, becoming part of Charlie's bevy of crime-fighting babes. But when her episodes aired, it seemed she was given less to say than her co-stars. They said she couldn't act. But then how come she did so well in the Love Boat episode she appeared in? It was filmed and aired at around the same time. Consequently, she was given more lines mid-season, but most fans had tuned out by then. She actually did very well in those later episodes. Also, the series had already slipped from #5 to #12 in the ratings by the 3rd season. Shelley's casting actually pulled the ratings up to #18 (her first episode "Love Boat Angels" ranked #1 the week it aired).

Satin Shirts

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen mag, 1967

Shelley appeared in many spread throughout Seventeen magazine's October 1967 issue. In the spread called "Satin Shirts Turn On!", she donned a pink long-sleeved satin shirt dress that was perfect for evening parties and shindigs. A gold circle chain belt, printed hose and buckled pumps finished her look. Matching dangling pink earrings and a cropped wig further enhanced her '60s vibe.

a closeup of Shelley from the 1967 Seventeen mag spread

Running For A Seat

Shelley in the 1990s

In 1994, Shelley set her sights on a county Democratic Central Committee seat in the Westside and San Fernando Valley district; but she was disqualified. She came down with the flu; so she asked someone else to take over the signature-gathering needed to secure her a seat. But the man who did it didn’t live in the 41st District (a requirement) so it rendered all the signatures he gathered invalid. But Shelley wasn’t disappointed. "My concern is less elective office and politics," she said, "My concern is community service, and there's plenty to do."

Charlie's Supermodel

a closeup of Shelley's pic used

for a 1977 Charlie perfume ad
For more: go to Charlie Scarf to see the ad

Shelley was a certified Supermodel by 1976. She was able to secure an exclusive contract with Revlon to be the face of their Charlie line. And Shelley didn't disappoint. She catapulted the line (as well as herself) to iconic status. Other models came before her, but Shelley's image is the one that was etched in everyone's memory. Her air of elegance and complete confidence teamed with a sense of approachability was inspiring to so many. Everyone wanted to be a Charlie Girl after she began endorsing the line.

a pic of Shelley used for a 1977 Charlie perfume ad

A Budding Actress

Shelley in a 1977 publicity pic

Shelley was a well-known Supermodel by the mid-1970s. And like many other Supermodels before her, Hollywood came knocking at her door. So she enrolled at the Herbert Berghof Studios in New York to study acting under Jack Wolzer. She got a memorable cameo role in the 1977 Academy Award winning Woody Allen film Annie Hall where she played a vacuous WASP. In 1978, she all but retired from modeling, appearing exclusively for the Charlie brand, to concentrate on acting.

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Shelley in a spread for Folio Collections: 

Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was the Saks Fifth Avenue catalog Folio Collections. Saks Fifth Avenue is a high-end department store located in Manhattan, New York City, that sells luxury goods. In the Folio Collections: Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973 catalog, she appeared in the spread called "Win, Place or Show". She modeled an ensemble by Lisa Cobb made up of a short-sleeved, round neck, polka dot sweater topped with a long-sleeved button up cardigan in a reverse color scheme over a solid white texturized completely-lined wrapped skirt with an unexpected top pocket on the back. A scarf over her had and a straw hat finished her look. And Shelley looked ready for all those seaside parties.

closeups of Shelley from the spread

The Prettiest Pastels

Shelley in an ad for Pandora, 1972

Shelley appeared in many ads for Pandora, a fashion line that had been around since 1938. In one 1872 ad, she modeled Pandora's "prettiest possible pastels" namely: the "Tidy Alice" turtleneck top over a pair of plaid flyfront trousers and finished with a very-V cardigan with "flutter sleeves". And Shelley looked pretty in those pastels indeed.

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for Pandora, 1972

1987 Cult Classic

Shelley with Terry O'Quinn and Jill Schoelen

in a still from The Stepfather, 1987

Shelley appeared in the 1987 cult classic The Stepfather. She was cast right off the bat by director Joseph Ruben who had seen her not on Charlie's Angels but in the 1982 Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy. Ruben thought she was easy on the eyes and had a naturalness that was perfect for the role. Shelley received great reviews for her role in both films.

Artwork Ads

an artwork of Shelley, THE Charlie Girl in the Charlie perfume ads,

in an ad for Charlie Colorblend Soft Pencils, 1979

Shelley was THE ultimate Charlie Girl during her tenure as the brand's model and spokesperson. She appeared in many commercials and print ads pushing not just the brand's perfume line but ts cosmetics, skin care and nail care lines as well. Sometimes artwork of Shelley would be used in the ads. Check out:

Merry Christmas!!!

Charlie at Filene's  

Charlie Cartoon

Beauty Is In The Bag

Shelley in the same ad for Charlie Colorblend Soft Pencils, 1979

Find Out!

Shelley on the cover of Entérese magazine, 1980

Shelley appeared on many magazine covers throughout her Charlie's Angels stint. The press interest on the women who became part of Charlie's team was relentless and made superstars out of all of them - all over the world. In 1980, Shelley appeared on the cover of the Mexican mag Entérese (Find Out). Shelley had been adamant about keeping her private life private; but fans all over the world still had so much interest in Charlie's most reclusive Angel.

Supermodel Makeup

Shelley in a spread for Harper's Bazaar, 1977

Supermodel Shelley appeared on the pages of Harper's Bazaar in October of 1977. The spread was called "Ready-To-Wear Beauty: The Great New Looks From Top Designers"; and it featured makeup looks from famed fashion designers Bill Blass, John Anthony, Stephen Burrows and Donna Karan. Shelley opened the spread with a beauty look by Bill Blass that could be achieved with the new Sparkling Bordeaux Collection from "Ultima" II/Charles Revson which, of course, was by Revlon. A step-by-step plan was presented so any woman could get Shelley's Supermodel look. She donned Bill Blass fashions and gold, diamond and ruby jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels for the spread.

closeups of Shelley from the spread

Planning for the Future

a clipping of Shelley from 1979

Shelley became a Supermodel in her teens and 20s. But she knew she couldn't possibly be an in-demand model by her 50s. So she decided to make sure she got an education, so she had something to fall back on when she's more mature. She thought about becoming an archeologist or even a lawyer; but she turned out to be a media consultant for pre- and post-war countries and eventually a Hollywood producer. Not bad.

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Shelley in a spread for Folio Collections:

Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was the Saks Fifth Avenue catalog Folio Collections. Saks Fifth Avenue is a high-end department store located in Manhattan, New York City, that sells luxury goods. In the Folio Collections: Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973 catalog, she appeared in the spread called "Win, Place or Show". She modeled an ensemble by Lisa Cobb, made up of a long-sleeved shirt top that had a wisp of belting over a pair of white pants with fared legs. Matching open-toed footwear with wedged heels and headband finished her look. Shelley looked ready to win at the races.

closeups of Shelley from the spread

Stitch a Hot Combo

closeups of Shelley from a 1966 spread on Seventeen mag

Shelley appeared in many spreads on Seventeen magazine throughout her modeling career. In October 1966, she appeared in a spread called "Stitch a Hot Combo" where she modeled hot outfits anyone can make themselves. She wore McCall's pattern no. 8490, a pleated skirt, with a short-sleeved turtlenecked top, a fancy belt, a matching bag and pigtails. She also wore McCall's pattern no. 8492, a pant suit with geometric details on the top. Matching gloves finished her look. Also, she wore McCall's pattern no. 8528, a strappy dress, and accessorized it with a matching bracelet and ribbon on her hair. In all three looks, Shelley looked sensational.

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen mag, 1966

Wholesome and Sexy

Shelley in a publicity still from 1978

Shelley became a Supermodel in the 1970s. She appeared in many ad campaigns, in print and on TV during the period. Her wholesome, all-American look was all the rage; and Shelley was everywhere. She had this clean, fresh, open and honest look that had a tinge of sexy to it - much like a cheerleader all grown up.

Labor of Love Contest

a closeup of Shelley from a 1972 DuPont ad

Shelley appeared in an ad for a Dupont contest in 1972. The "Labor of Love" Knitting contest was open to all knitting lovers who were interested. All they had to do was submit a sweater, afghan, cape or poncho, scarf or shawl, either one of those, to the specified address for judging by a panel made up of people selected from the editorial staffs of leading knitting publications. The winner got a trophy, an all-expense trip 3-day trip to New York and a "boatload" of yarn for future projects. In the ad, Shelley modeled an afghan made from yarn by Dupont.

Shelley in an ad for a DuPont yarn contest, 1972

Producer Shelley Hack

watch the trailer at:
A Bramble House Christmas - Autumn Reeser
(Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS1imU9O-9w
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and choose "Open Link in New Tab" option)

Smash Media, Shelley and her husband Harry Winer's production company, has a movie premiering this November 19 at the Hallmark Channel. A Bramble House Christmas, which is based on the book by C.J. Carmichael, is about Willa Fairchild. She and her son Josh are at the Bramble House B&B for Christmas, thanks to a bequest by a former nursing patient. Finn Knightly, the son of the said patient, is sent there to contest the will, but falls in love with Willa. When she finds out who he is and the reason he's there, he has to gain back her trust. Find out what happens on the 19th. For more info, check out:

A BRAMBLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS
http://smashmediafilms.com/?q=projects/bramble-house-christmas
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Producer Shelley in 2012

Charlie in 1980

Shelley in a 1980 Charlie perfume commercial
Check it out (it's the 3rd commercial) at:
April 14, 1980 commercials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG6ygy52KPM
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Shelley was THE Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982. She was the quintessential image of the Revlon brand - gorgeous, sexy and young. She appeared in many print ads for the brand, as well as commercials. In 1980, she appeared in yet another version.

screen captures of Shelley

from a 1980 Charlie perfume commercial

In 1980, Shelley was at the height of her popularity. She had been known all over the world as THE Charlie Girl in the past years; but in 1979, she became a bona fide superstar due to her casting in the mega hit TV series Charlie's Angels. She came in as Tiffany Welles, daughter of a Boston police chief who happened to be a friend of Charlie, taking over the slot Sabrina Duncan (Kate Jackson) vacated that year.

more screen captures of Shelley

from a 1980 Charlie perfume commercial

Shelley was busy as a bee at the time. Not only was she filming scenes for Charlie's Angels, she was doing commercials and print ads for Charlie perfume as well. She divided her time between Los Angeles and New York. But she was a trooper; and she wasn't fazed by challenges. On her junior year at Smith College, she was able to convince the dean to give her credit for an archaeology course she wanted to take at the University of Sydney in Australia. She was able to finish schooling whilst modeling on the side. She was willing to go the extra mile to achieve what she wanted to achieve.

more screen captures of Shelley

from a 1980 Charlie perfume commercial

Many versions of the Charlie perfume commercials came out during Shelley's tenure as the brand's image model. One 1980 version had her coming out of a building in a fabulous pantsuit, spreading good feelings (and Charlie perfume) to everyone she passed by on her way to meet a man who had certainly captured her heart. A choir was singing the jingle, and the man she went to meet was no other than male Supermodel Matt Collins (who appeared in another Charlie perfume commercial - the one with  Mel Tormé). Shelley was beyond breathtaking.

more screen captures of Shelley

from a 1980 Charlie perfume commercial

Needs A Sense of Humor

a clipping about comedienne Phyllis Diller becoming an Angel

When Shelley left Charlie's Angels in 1980, the hunt for her replacement went on; and it seemed the new Angel was anyone's guess. But believe it or not, comedienne Phyllis Diller made a serious bid to be cast as one of Charlie's heavenly cherubs. She said, "The series needs an attractive, mature woman with a sense of humor."

For The Expectant

closeups of Shelley from Sears Spring Through Summer 1967 catalog

Shelley appeared in many spreads throughout Sears Spring Through Summer 1967 catalog. In a spread for pregnant women, she modeled outfits designed for expectant mothers. She wore a stripped cotton roomy blouse over a pair of stretchy shorts. Flat sandals and ribbon-ed ponytail finished her look. She also wore a roomy sleeveless cotton top over a pair of Capri pants. Matching flat pumps finished her look. Shelley looked fab.

Shelley in a spread for Sears Spring Through Summer 1967 catalog

Sew Who You Are 2

a closeup of Shelley from a 1972 JCPenney ad

Shelley appeared in many ads during her tenure as a Supermodel. She appeared in many ads for JCPenney. In 1972, she appeared in an ad that urged women to go express themselves and "sew" who they were. In it, she modeled McCall's pattern 3245, made with quilted fabric from JCP. Shelley looked fresh and original.

Shelley in an ad for JCPenney, 1972

Out in Town

Shelley in a paparazzi pic from the early '80s

Shelley became a superstar in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. From the moment it was announced, she was hounded by the press and the paparazzi. Being a very private person, Shelley had to adjust to life in the limelight. Prior to joining the show, she got a lot of attention as a well-known Supermodel; but the attention multiplied exponentially when she became an Angel.

Dieting and Common Sense

a closeup of Shelley from the cover of the book 

Dieting, Yogurt and Common Sense, 1977

Shelley appeared on the cover of the book Dieting, Yogurt and Common Sense in 1977. The book told readers how to diet with, well, yogurt and a lot of common sense. The book gave a lot of practical ideas for slimming down. It also showed readers how to start a calorie bank account, break bad eating habits, figure out how much weight should be lost and more.

Shelley on the cover of the book Dieting, Yogurt and Common Sense, 1977

Delightful TV Movie

Shelley in a news clipping for the 1989 TV movie Bridesmaids

Shelley kept herself busy in the 1980s by appearing in various TV and big screen projects. In 1989, she appeared in the telefilm Bridesmaids, which was about a group of friends coming together for the wedding of another friend. Stephanie Faracy, Brooke Adams and Sela Ward co-starred. The film is a delight to watch and the cast had a lot of chemistry.

Charlie and the 1980 Olympics

Shelley in a 1980 Olympic games-inspired Charlie perfume commercial
Charlie Fragrance by Revlon Commercial 1980

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaOBbwLkJQQ

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Shelley was THE Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982. She was the quintessential image of the Revlon brand - gorgeous, sexy and young. She appeared in many print ads for the brand - as well as commercials. In 1980, she appeared in an Olympic games-inspired version.

screen captures of Shelley from a 1980 Olympic games-inspired 

Charlie perfume commercial

The 1980 Summer Olympics was one of the more controversial ones. It was held in Moscow in the Soviet Union. Sixty-five countries boycotted the games because of the Soviet war in Afghanistan, dwindling the participants to just 80 nations. But it was also the first time the games were staged in Eastern Europe, the first time it was held in a socialist country, as well as the first time it was held in a Slavic language-speaking country.

more screen captures of Shelley from a 1980 Olympic games-inspired 

Charlie perfume commercial

The 1980 Winter Olympics was held stateside though, in Lake Placid, New York. It was the second time it was held there since 1932. There were 38 events involving 10 disciplines - alpine skiing, ice hokey, biathlon, luge, bobsleigh, Nordic combined, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, figure skating and speed skating.

more screen captures of Shelley from a 1980 Olympic games-inspired

Charlie perfume commercial

Charlie perfume came out with an Olympic games-inspired commercial in 1980. Charlie perfume was selected by the United States Olympic Committee as an official fragrance; so a Charlie commercial with gorgeous Shelley cheering American athletes was released. It had Shelley Charlie-striding around, passing by Olympic athlete after Olympic athlete approving, applauding and cheering them on. "Let's Go, America!" she shouts at the end of the commercial. (note: Shelley wore high heels during the 1st half of the commercial; but after the shot of the weightlifter, she changed to flats/sneakers so she could run with the girls at the end of the commercial.)

New Opportunity

Shelley in 1979

Shelley became Charlie's Angel no. 5, Tiffany Welles in 1979. Of her new opportunity, she said, "I was surprised by the amount of attention, but I had done a lot of press before. There was so much to do then, so you just deal with it." Not only was she an Angel by then, she was also THE Charlie Girl; so she had a lot on her plate. She had to divide her time between her obligations in L.A. and New York, but she was a trooper.

The Many Looks

Shelley in an ad for Bobbie Brooks, 1967

Shelley appeared in many ad for Bobbie Brooks throughout her modeling career. In a 1967 version of the ad with the tagline "The Many Looks of Bobbie Brooks", she modeled a go-glow look that was guaranteed to make the biggest stir during campus sports events in radiant red and squash yellow. She wore the Sizzle Slip-Over Mini Sweater (with shortstop inclinations) and fly-front pants. A crocheted cap finished her look. And Shelley looked smashing.

closeups of Shelley from the ad