Sunday, February 25, 2018

Embroidered Lace

Shelley in an ad for Vicky Vaughn, 1971

Shelley appeared in many ads for Vicky Vaughn when she was a model. In 1971, she appeared a Vicky Vaughn ad that featured outfits with embroidered lace insets. She wore what was called a love-set pantdress which was made up of a sleeveless tunic style top with lace insets around the neck and on the chest and matching trousers. Low-heeled sandals, giant button earrings and a pair of bracelets finished her look. Shelley looked super as usual.

a closeup of Shelley from the 1971 Vicky Vaughn ad

Jack and Mike Pilot 6

screen captures from the Jack and Mike pilot episode, 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other in their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago paper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur about to open his third restaurant. The pilot was released in VHS format and distributed in Europe, in the Netherlands and Belgium; but only the pilot episode. The entire episode was kept as is; but subtitles in Dutch were burned into the media for the convenience of the target audience. The episode runs for 90 minutes and was originally aired in September 16, 1986.

more screen captures from the Jack and Mike pilot episode, 1986

To continue, Jackie goes to the school Chris Sykes was teaching in before he was fired due to the rape case. Sister Joan, one of the school's officials, explains to Jackie why they had to fire Sykes even though he was a good teacher. The next day Jackie's column comes out. Her article "Who Has Time For Sex" was the article Jackie thought of days ago when she and Mike were trying to schedule time to be together. As Jackie and Mike enjoyed the breakfast Mike put together, Jackie explains to her husband why she felt she had to do something about the Chris Sykes case.

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Shelley in a spread for Seventeen magazine, 1971

Shelley appeared in many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1971, she appeared in a spread for their September issue called "1, 2, 3, Applique" which featured the latest fashion craze that year, applique decorated outfits. Shelley modeled Butterick pattern 6413, a long-sleeved pullover and a pair of shorts (or knickers or pants, as desired) in black. On the right shoulder, a large red strawberry applique... A matching red belt by Elegant, a Betmar beret with Napier pins, black hose and Alder socks that rise past the knees finished her look. Shelley looked like one sophisticated teen.

closeups of Shelley from the 1971 spread

At A 1986 Party

Shelley at the ABC Television Affiliates Party
held at the Century Plaza Hotel in California, June 1986

Cardigan Suit

Shelley in a spread for Simpsons Sears Spring and Summer 1973 catalog

Shelley appeared on many spread throughout Simpsons Sears Spring and Summer 1973 catalog. In the spread called "Our Finest Top-Fashion Double-Knit Sets", she modeled the Cardigan Suit. The completely new-look suit was a three-piece set made up of a V-neck cardigan jacket with chrome metal buttoning and trim, a pair of pull-on flared pants with an elasticized waist and, underneath the jacket, a sleeveless white shirt with an exaggerated convertible collar. Buckled footwear and a matching bracelet finished her look. And Shelley looked sensational.

closeups of Shelley from the 1973 spread

Superstar Angel

a writeup about Shelley from Look-In, 1980

Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 and was an instant superstar. Like the Angels who came before her, the paparazzi was all over her. She became one of the most photographed women during her tenure as one of Charlie's Angels. "I was totally unprepared for the press 'bonanza' which followed", she said in 2000.

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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 modeled sporty separates for those cool spring summer months.

a closeup of Shelley from a spread in Folio Collections:
Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973

She modeled a bodysuit which was very popular in the 1970s. Bodysuits are one-piece garments that covered the torso and the crotch and that closes at the crotch. It was and is worn with either pants or skirts. Shelley wore the "Body Printing" version, a short sleeved, button up top in bright red, blue, yellow and green print on white. Shelley looked superb in her bodysuit.

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Wrap and Go

Shelley on the cover of Butterick pattern 5212, 1973

Shelley appeared on many Butterick pattern packages in the '70s. In 1973, she appeared on pattern no. 5212. It contained instructions for creating a reversible skirt. The "Wrap-and-Go Reversible Skirt" was an easy-to-make 5-pattern-piece skirt that had no zipper and no snaps - "just and wrap, tie and you're all set to go". Shelley modeled plain and plaid version with a long sleeved pullover. She looked sensational.

closeups of Shelley from the package cover

Jack and Mike Pilot 5

screen captures from the Jack and Mike pilot episode, 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other in their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago paper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur about to open his third restaurant. The pilot was released in VHS format and distributed in Europe, in the Netherlands and Belgium; but only the pilot episode. The entire episode was kept as is; but subtitles in Dutch were burned into the media for the convenience of the target audience. The episode runs for 90 minutes and was originally aired in September 16, 1986.

more screen captures from the Jack and Mike pilot episode, 1986

To continue, Jackie meets Chris Sykes at the site where the rape took place to see if they can find any clues to what happened. As they were conversing, Chris spots a car similar to his and runs after it. Not far behind, Jackie takes the plate numbers and tells Chris she will look into it. Later, Jackie meets Mike at a Chinese restaurant, but, obviously, not just for dinner. Mike orders almost everything in the menu to the waiter's surprise. Then Mike proceeds to check out the table sizes and the make of the chairs and the little details of why the restaurant is such a hit. Jackie, amused, just watches her husband size up the competition.

Smocked Blouse '73

Shelley in an ad for Ship'n Shore, 1973

Shelley appeared in many ads for Ship'n Shore during her Supermodel tenure. in 1973, she appeared in one of their ads promoting  smocked blouses. They were short blouses that had smocking around the waist and wrists, a perfect look for the holidays that year. Shelley wore a crisp white version over a pair of plaid trousers. And Shelley looked smart in it.

a closeup of Shelley from a 1973 Ship'n Shore ad

All Over The World

a writeup about Shelley in the Spanish-language mag Nosotras, 1980

The announcement of Shelley becoming the newest Charlie's Angel in 1979 was heard around the world. Her casting made news all over the world. Shelley exclaimed, "I couldn't believe it. What was I doing in the evening news?" Shelley added, "I still have not really recovered from the surprise of landing the part." Her casting made her an international superstar before she even filmed anything or the hit series.

Nifty Knits

closeups of Shelley from a 1971 Vicky Vaughn ad

Shelley appeared in many ad for Vicky Vaughn when she was modeling. In 1971, she appeared in one modeling their Nifty Needlework Knits. She wore an empire cut dress that had the romantic floral detailing. A dark hose, a pair of Mary Janes and a satin choker finished her look. Shelley looked young and fresh.

Shelley in an ad for Vicky Vaughn, 1971

Network Star

ABC-TV Still the One 1979 ending
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO96_Ypjqik
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In 1979, via Charlie's Angels, Shelley became part of the roster of stars of the ABC Network. She and co-stars Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and David Doyle were in the biggest hit show the network ever had. All four of them appeared in the ABC station ID made for that year, which included the other stars of the TV network as well.

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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 modeled sporty separates for those cool spring summer months.

a closeup of Shelley from a spread in Folio Collections:
Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973

She modeled a hostess gown inspired by the East. The red kimono-inspired gown was in a Japanese-print fabric. It had butterfly wings that were edged in black fabric. The waist was elasticized on the sides for comfort and a high and wide belt (edged like the sleeves) wrapped the whole thing up. And Shelley looked like the perfect host in it.

another closeup of Shelley from a spread in Folio Collections:
Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973

Shelley modeled a second hostess gown as well. This other one was actually a pants pull-on with an elasticized waist. It had a criss-cross halter top that hugged every woman snuggly. It was in a pink/gold/green hand-screened printed acetate crepe fabric that was perfect for those summer parties. And Shelley looked sensational in it.

Sunday, February 11, 2018

More Crocheted Accessories

Shelley on the cover of Simplicity pattern 5174, 1972

Shelley appeared on many covers of Simplicity pattern packages in the late '60s and in the '70s. In 1972, she appeared on pattern no. 5174. It contained crochet instructions for a pullover top and a shoulder bag - accessories for any fashionista in the early '70s.  On the cover, Shelley wore a variation of the pullover top.

closeups of Shelley from the package cover

Jack and Mike Pilot 4

screen captures from the Jack and Mike pilot episode, 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other in their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago paper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur about to open his third restaurant. The pilot was released in VHS format and distributed in Europe, in the Netherlands and Belgium; but only the pilot episode. The entire episode was kept as is; but subtitles in Dutch were burned into the media for the convenience of the target audience. The episode runs for 90 minutes and was originally aired in September 16, 1986.

more screen captures from the Jack and Mike pilot episode, 1986

To continue, Jackie meets convicted rapist Chris Sykes and his wife Holly in her office at The Mirror. He's sentencing is days away, and he is asking Jackie to help him prove his innocence. He denies raping Ann Pulaski and is asking Jackie, whom he knows is an influential columnist, to write a story about his wrongful conviction to help him with his case. Moved, she says she'll think about it. That evening, Mike comes home to Jackie who had fallen asleep in bed amid some reading material from work. She's awakened by his kiss and the new jacket Mike bought for himself catches her attention. He puts the jacket away and they discuss the incident in Jackie's office earlier. She's seriously thinking about what Chris said and is wondering if she will take him up on his offer. Mike says she'll know what to do, as always.

Charlie Olympics

a closeup of Shelley from the 1980 Charlie perfume ad

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982. In 1980, she appeared in a Charlie perfume ad promoting the 1980 Winter Olympics which was held in Lake Placid, New York, from Feb 13 to 24 of that year. The Revlon Charlie fragrance was an official selection of the United States Olympic Committee. A commercial was made (Charlie and the 1980 Olympics) to commemorate the event, as well as a promotional kit (Shelley and Tom 4). And Shelley was sensational in all of them.

Shelley in a Charlie perfume ad promoting the 1980 Winter Olympics

New Angel Frenzy

Shelley in a June 1979 writeup about her

Shelley became Charlie's Angel no. 5 in around the later part of May in 1979. Initially, it was reported that Barbara Bach got the role; so, writeups about Ms. Bach began popping up in magazines and newspapers. When it was confirmed that Shelley got the part, the frenzy about her suddenly began. "I had press people crawling in my windows," she told E! in 2002.

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Shelley in an ad for Ms. Lee, 1976

Shelley has appeared in many ads for Ms. Lee in the 1970s. In 1973,    The Lee Company, a popular American denim jeans brand, came up with a label catering to women. It was called Ms. Lee. The label catered to the women’s market and was a tribute to women. Ms. Lee was tailor-made for women, in fit and in style. In 1976, Shelley appeared in a Ms. Lee ad that featured a sashed pinwheel tunic over a pair of European jeans ensemble. Both were in indigo and had bands of cleanly sexy colors routed around the edges. And Shelley looked stunning in it, as always.

a closeup of Shelley from a 1976 Ms. Lee ad

Connect The Dots 2

a connect-the-dots game/puzzle from 1980
Did you connect the dots?
It's Shelley Hack! Who else?

Shelley was cast as Tiffany Welles in Charlie's Angels in 1979; and everyone was so excited to see THE Charlie Girl become a Charlie's Angel. But by 1980, she had moved on. She signed a one-year contract with the show which had a three-year option; and she opted to leave the show and move on to other things. Shelley told E! in 2002 that she never expected to be in the show for more than a year - which was already plenty for her.

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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 modeled sporty separates for those cool spring summer months.

closeups of Shelley from a spread in Folio Collections:
Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973

She modeled a look perfect for playing golf that year. She wore a clubhouse awning striped pantskirt that had a matching belt with a roundneck sleeveless shirt with buttons down the front. A matching cap finished her look. Shelley looked summery and ready for those golf lessons.

Saturday, February 3, 2018

Crocheted Accessories

Shelley on the cover of Simplicity pattern 5228, 1972

Shelley appeared on many covers of Simplicity pattern packages in the late '60s and in the '70s. In 1972, she appeared on pattern no. 5228. It contained crochet instructions for a beret, a scarf, a tie and a turtleneck dickey - accessories for any fashionista in the early '70s.  On the cover, Shelley wore all the designs and looked fab in all of them.

closeups of Shelley from the package cover

Jack and Mike Pilot 3

screen captures from the Jack and Mike pilot episode, 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other in their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago paper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur about to open his third restaurant. The pilot was released in VHS format and distributed in Europe, in the Netherlands and Belgium; but only the pilot episode. The entire episode was kept as is; but subtitles in Dutch were burned into the media for the convenience of the target audience. The episode runs for 90 minutes and was originally aired in September 16, 1986.

more screen captures from the Jack and Mike pilot episode, 1986

To continue, Jackie and Mike go over to Mike's new 1950s-themed restaurant, which is still under construction, for lunch. As they try to make the most of their time together by cuddling, Jackie gets an idea for a new article about modern couples having to find time to be together due to their busy separate schedules. At The Mirror, while giving her colleague Charlotte Branigan a hint about the article she's planning to write, her aide Anthony Kubecek approaches her about the a pressing matter - convicted rapist Chris Sykes and his wife Holly are there to see her. Intrigued, Jackie agrees to a meet with them.

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Charlie Girl Shelley with Chaz Man Tom Selleck
in a 1980 Charlie and Chaz promo pic

Shelley was The Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982; and she appeared on many promotional pics for the Revlon brand. In 1980, Charlie and it's male perfume counterpart Chaz (also by Revlon) teamed up to promote the 1980 Winter Olympics which was held in Lake Placid, New York from Feb 13 to 24 of that year. Pics of Shelley together with the then current Chaz Man Tom Selleck were taken. The Sporting Life Kit containing both Revlon Charlie and Chaz products (the perfumes, Charlie Body Silk, Charlie Body Silk After Bath Tonic and Chaz Moisturizing After Shave Balm) became available. Shelley was already a superstar by then due to Charlie's Angels; but Tom Selleck would later become famous himself via his own TV series Magnum, P.I.

An Angel Finding Heaven

Charlie’s Angels” Star Shelley Hack Finds Heaven at Hallmark
Check it out at:
https://www.mediavillage.com/article/charlies-angels-star-shelly-hack-finds-heaven-at-hallmark/
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and choose "Open Link in New Tab" option)

Recently, former Charlie's Angel Shelley Hack was interviewed by Steve Gidlow at MediaVillage regarding her newfound career as producer - particularly for the Hallmark Channel. After spending years "as a consultant in post-conflict countries doing media stuff" through her company SHMC (Shelley Hack Media Consultancy), she went back to LA; and, together with her producer/director husband Harry Winer, formed Smash Media, a production company that develops media content. So far, their company has produced five original movies for Hallmark; and it seems Shelley enjoys being behind the camera more than being in front of it. When suggested if she would return to acting, she said, "I feel I've done it. This is what interests me right now and it's really fun and fulfilling.  It's really like I landed in heaven." Let's hope she changes her mind.

Shelley has been attending Hallmark Channel's TCA Parties since 2011

Shelley has had a great relationship with the Hallmark Channel since 2011. The first movie she produced for them was Lucky Christmas which starred Elizabeth Berkley and released in 2011. The second was the 2015 movie A Perfect Wedding with Danica McKellar. The year after, it was Summer of Dreams with Debbie Gibson. And in 2017, A Bramble House Christmas followed by Christmas In Evergreen. To know more about them, click the links below.


Shelley has produced five movies for the Hallmark Channel so far.
Thank you so much to the Shelley Hack fan page at Facebook
for the posting the MediaVillage link.

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Shelley in an ad for Ms. Lee, 1976

Shelley has appeared in many ads for Ms. Lee in the 1970s. In 1973,    The Lee Company, a popular American denim jeans brand, came up with a label catering to women. It was called Ms. Lee. The label catered to the women’s market and was a tribute to women. Ms. Lee was tailor-made for women, in fit and in style. In 1976, Shelley appeared in a Ms. Lee ad that featured cotton denim jeans that had eight lanes of needled-on-color that curved from the waist to the hem, from the front to the back. A turtleneck top under a shirt and wedged heels finished her look. A fancy scarf, a crocheted hat and a bracelet accessorized her look. And Shelley looked stunning like always.

a closeup of Shelley from the ad

Connect The Dots 1

a connect-the-dots game/puzzle from 1980
Who could this celebrity be?
Can you guess from the clue or do you need to connect the dots?

This supermodel/actress was cast as Tiffany Welles in Charlie's Angels in 1979; and everyone was so excited to see this Charlie Girl become a Charlie's Angel. But by 1980, she had moved on. She signed a one-year contract with the show which had a three-year option; and she opted to leave the show and move on to other things. She told E! in 2002 that she never expected to be in the show for more than a year - which was already plenty for her. Who could she be?

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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 modeled sporty separates for those cool spring summer months.

closeups of Shelley from a spread in Folio Collections:
Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973

She modeled a yellow short-sleeved, short placketed knit shirt under V-neck cardigan ribbed at the waist. She accessorized it with sunglasses that had a zig-zaggedy frame design that complemented her outfit. Shelley looked summery and ready for those outdoor activities.

another closeup of Shelley from a spread in Folio Collections:
Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973