Simplicity Young Ideas 1

closeups of Shelley from Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog, 1972

Shelley appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog in 1972. The catalog featured fashions readers could make themselves - young and up-to-date fashions. She appeared in many spreads throughout the catalog and one of them was called "Double Timers" which featured "she" along with a corresponding "he" patterns. Pattern 9923 was a pattern for a Western shirt that could be made with fun contrasting fabrics. Pattern 9991 was for jeans for both she and he. A fun belt and a bandana finished Shelley's look. And she and her "he" looked fab in their Western-inspired looks.

Shelley in a spread for Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog, 1972

Jack and Mike Pilot 11

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 see lawyer Rick Scotti, at lunchtime. Rick is a high-profile lawyer who is known for taking on sensational cases. He didn't seem interested at first; but after some persuading, Jackie convinces him to take on the case. Leaving the restaurant, at a nearby shop, she spots a vintage radio that's perfect for Mike's new 1950s-themed restaurant. She goes in and buys it. But when she get to her car, as she's putting in her key into the door lock, a van almost runs her over. Unfortunately, she dropped the radio she just bought; it was ran over by the van. All that's left of it is the antenna, still in her hand. Jackie's nerves are rattled.

Beat the Weather 1

Shelley from a spread for Vogue, 1976

Shelley appeared in many magazines during her Supermodel days. On of them was Vogue. In October 1976, She appeared in a spread for the mag called "Everything You Need To Know To Beat the Weather" which featured fashions that were perfect for the cold weather. Layering was in; and Shelley wore the season's favorite, the suede-soft shirtdress in brown. With it, she wore sweater layers - a crewneck underneath and a cardigan to tie over it. All pieces were by McMullen. A fab shoulder bag finished her look. Shelley looked sensational.

Helen Hayes Party 2

Shelley was seen at the event, The Love Boat Honors Helen Hayes, in February 2, 1980. The star-studded affair was held at the Beverly Hills  Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Shelley wore a sexy, form-fitting golden evening gown that had a halter neckline. Shelley was stunning.

Stephan Casuals

Shelley in an ad for Stephan Casuals, 1976

Shelley appeared in several ads for Stephan Casuals in the 1970s. Stephan Casuals was the fashion line of the Abe Schrader Corporation that specialized in fashions for the young and snappy. In 1976, she appeared in an ad modeling a snappy woman's suit worn with a blouse with a tie collar. A matching belt and open-toe footwear finished her look. Fancy earrings and a two-strand pearl necklace accessorized the outfit. Shelley looked fab.

a closeup of Shelley from the 1976 ad

Confused Fans

a writeup about Shelley from Glamour magazine, 1980

Shelley was cast as one of Charlie's Angels in 1979; and before she even filmed anything for the series, she was hounded by the press and the paparazzi. Everyone wanted to get to know this fabulous Charlie Girl; and everyone was excited by Aaron Spelling's choice to take over Kate Jackson's Angel duties. She was pure class and looked fantastic with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd; and with the new season's emphasis on the latest in fashion, Shelley, a New York clotheshorse, fit right in.

Shelley in a silk sweater by Richard Callahanand 

and shorts by Betsy Gonzalez

When the season began (with the first episode "Love Boat Angels") the ratings went through the roof. The episode finished at no.1, at the top of the ratings. Clearly, viewers were interested in this new Angel and what she brought to the table; and, predictably, the critics lambasted the show, especially Charlie's newest recruit. The second episode "Angels Go Truckin'", finished high in the ratings; Shelley meshed perfectly with Cheryl and Jaclyn. The three had chemistry and were fun to watch.

writeup about Shelley from May, 1980

But the next two episodes focused on just one Angel - Jaclyn Smith (The cast wanted more time off, so single Angel episodes were produced). The episode after those focused on Farrah Fawcett (she was fulfilling her obligation to appear on the show for 3 episodes for one more season). The next episode focused on Cheryl Ladd. By the time the episode focused on Shelley ("Angels on Campus"), viewers had lost interest in her and the show and the rating had taken a plunge. Too bad, because Shelley was great on her first solo episode. In fact, she was great during the latter part of the season, when her part got bigger.

Shelley in a Theodore Design Studio peach cotton sweatshirt and pants
and Chris Craft Footwear tennis shoes

By Feb of 1980, gossip about Shelley being replaced were circulating. It seemed she was being blamed for the ratings decline - which was very unfair. How could she be responsible for that when you hardly saw her in the show? Plus, when her part got bigger, the ratings had already plummeted. Things seemed to be working against her. Yet despite all of that, Charlie's Angels still managed to finish within TV's top 20 shows for the season - at no. 18, tied with CHiPs.

Candy Smith reported that Shelley signed a one-year contract with a four-year option. Either her option wasn't picked up for the next season or Shelley decided that a year was enough for her. Like Kate Jackson before her (it was unclear whether Kate was fired or not), Shelley's departure from the series was left unexplained. A 1980 Glamour mag writeup attempted to clarify everything; but, actually, it left more fans confused.

Cotton Knit Mix

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Sears Spring Through Summer 1971 catalog

Shelley appeared on many spreads for the Sears catalogs from the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1971, she appeared in a spread for Sears Spring Through Summer 1971 catalog called "Red And White Join The Navy In A Cotton Knit Mix" which featured outfits in red, white and navy. She wore a cotton knit pullover with a square bottom and a four-button trim over a pantskirt with an elasticized waist and patch pockets. Both were in the red, white and navy theme, of course. Shelley looked cool and comfortable in her summer outfit.

Shelley in a spread
for Sears Spring Through Summer 1971 catalog

Halter Dress

a closeup of Shelley from the Simplicity pattern 9885 package cover, 1972

Shelley appeared in many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. In 1972, she appeared in pattern packaging 9885, a super simple mini-dress. It had a halter neckline, an empire waist, of course, a short hemline. It was perfect for spring and summer and could be made with plain or printed fabric. Shelley looked sunny in it.

Shelley with Kathy Loghry
in the Simplicity pattern 9885 package cover, 1972

Jack and Mike Pilot 10

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 gives victim Ann Pulaski a visit to get her version of what happened. Ann's mother, reluctantly, allows her to talk to Ann even though she knows how much stress it would bring her daughter. Ann gives Jackie her version of events and becomes extremely upset, so her mother asks Jackie to leave. Outside their door, Jackie is shaken. She clearly was so shaken by what she witnessed that, later, during a trip to the grocery with Mike, she becomes upset herself. Sensing her predicament, Mike gets Jackie to talk about her experience and assures her she knows how to handle the situation. Jackie calms down and gets things in perspective.

Fabulous Look, Fabulous Fit

a closeup of Shelley in a 1976 ad for Levi's and Dacron... By Dupont

Shelley appeared in many ads when she was a model. One of them was for Levi's and Dacron... By Dupont in 1976. "'Levi's For Me' are all shape and no shine" was the tagline for the ad. Shelley wore a pair of slacks made from gabardine by DuPont's non-glitter Dacron polyester for a "Fabulous Look, Fabulous Fit". A matching printed blouse, wedge-heeled espadrilles, matching belt and earrings finished her look. Shelley looked fabulous and casual.

Shelley in a 1976 ad for Levi's and Dacron... By Dupont

Helen Hayes Party

Shelley was seen at the event, The Love Boat Honors Helen Hayes, in February 2, 1980. The star-studded affair was held at the Beverly Hills  Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Shelley wore a sexy, form-fitting golden evening gown that had a halter neckline. Shelley was stunning.

Bathe Away The Day...

Shelley in a spread for Avon bathing products, 1973

Shelley appeared in many ad campaigns for many different products throughout her modeling career. One of them was for Avon. Shelley appeared a spread for their 1973 product catalog called "Bathe Away The Day". It featured various Avon bath crystals, bubble bath gels, body rubs and even after-bath moisturizers and powders. Shelley, in nothing but a towel, obviously enjoyed Avon's smoothers and freshers which "made everything feel easier".

closeups of Shelley from the 1973 Avon spread

The Only Man in her Life?

Shelley in a writeup from Modern Screen magazine, 1980

For a time, it seemed like Charlie was a name that brought great things for Shelley. She became THE Charlie Girl in 1976; and catapulted to model superstardom. She became a Charlie's Angel in 1979; and catapulted to Hollywood superstardom. She found out that her agent's (at the time) real name was Charlie; and he pushed her to audition for the Angels role that brought her Hollywood superstardom. The name brought her a lot of luck.

Snappy Dresses

Shelley in a spread for Sears Spring Through Summer 1971 catalog

Shelley appeared on many spreads for the Sears catalogs from the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1971, she appeared in a spread for Sears Spring Through Summer 1971 catalog called "Snap-Up Looks in Perma-Prest Dresses". It featured the latest in fabric technology, Perma-Prest, which meant the dresses could be machine-washed and no ironing was needed. Shelley wore the Shift Dress, pencil-stripped in brown and white with white trim and a back zipper. She also wore an floral-printed A-shaped skimmer that was bibbed and cuffed in white and had a back zipper closure. She also wore a dress in a brown, denim-textured fabric that had top-stitching around the collar and back ziper closing. And in all of them Shelley looked fab and snappy.

closeups of Shelley from a spread
on Sears Spring Through Summer 1971 catalog

Doily Doll-Up

Shelley in a doily dolled-uped T-shirt, 1977

 Shelley in another doily dolled-uped T-shirt, 1977

Shelley appeared in many spreads for Woman's Day magazine throughout her modeling career. In 1977, she appeared in a spread called "Doily Doll-Ups for T-Shirts". It featured T-shirts that went from plain to fancy when embellished with delicate crochet inserts. It showed readers how it could easily be done, as well as how great the finished product looked. And, of course, Shelley looked fab in them.

Shelley in a 1977 spread for Woman's Day magazine

Jack and Mike Pilot 9

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 arrives at the office and tells Charlotte about the threatening call. Charlotte informs Jackie about a lead regarding the Sykes case. It seems a similar car has been spotted in the area. Jackie immediately goes to the Sykes residence. She finds out the Sykes are being blacklisted by their neighbors. She's greeted by Holly at the door. She tells Holly about the latest news before going to the phone to confirm her lead. Chris arrives as Jackie finishes her call. She tells the couple the lead went cold.

Elegant Top

Shelley in a 1975 ad for Gupta Skim

Shelley appeared in many ads when she was a model. One of them was for Gupta Skim, where she wore an elegant top that could be worn to parties or country picnics. It was a hand-crocheted top with embellishments around the neck, armholes, sides and hem. Shelley looked fantastic in it.

a closeup of Shelley in a 1975 ad for Gupta Skim

Valentine's Day Party 2

Shelley attended the Charlie's Angels Valentine's Day Party on February 10, 1980. It ws held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The rest of the Angels cast was there of course - Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and David Doyle.

The Charlie Column

Shelley in the header for The Charlie Column, 1977

Shelley became THE Charlie Girl in 1976. By 1977, she catapulted the brand (as well as herself) to iconic status. Ads with her image were everywhere. One ad called The Charlie Column featured her and a narrative about the day in the life of THE Charlie Girl at the races, at the Churchill Downs Racetrack. Along with Charlie perfume, it mentioned what women can do and expect from Charlie makeup. It was a fun and fresh way to promote the brand.

Shelley donning Bill Blass for Blassport in The Charlie Column ad, 1977

The Only Man in Shelley's Life?

Shelley on the table of contents page of Modern Screen magazine, 1980

For a time, it seemed like Charlie was a name that brought great things for Shelley. She became THE Charlie Girl in 1976; and catapulted to model superstardom. She became a Charlie's Angel in 1979; and catapulted to Hollywood superstardom. She found out that her agent's (at the time) real name was Charlie; and he pushed her to audition for the Angels role that brought her Hollywood superstardom. The name brought her a lot of luck.

Smashy Separates

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Sears Spring Through Summer 1971 catalog

Shelley appeared on many spreads for the Sears catalogs from the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1971, she appeared in a spread for Sears Spring Through Summer 1971 catalog called "Smashy Separates". She wore the Flower-Print Shirt over linen-like pants topped with a matching vet. Footwear for her outfit were matching leather sandals imported from Italy. Shelley looked smashing.

Shelley in a spread
for Sears Spring Through Summer 1971 catalog

Perfume Rollette

Shelley in a 1976 ad for Avon

Shelley became THE Charlie Girl in late 1976. But prior to Charlie by Revlon, she appeared in other fragrance ads such as Hot Pants cologne, Chanel No. 5 and Braggi by Revlon. Also, she appeared in fragrance ads for Avon. In 1976, she appeared in an ad for Avon featuring their fragrances (Charisma, Moonwind, Topaze, Here's My Heart, Unforgettable, Sweet Honesty, Cotillion, Occur! and Bird of Paradise) in Cologne Petite and Perfume Rollette versions, all for less than half price at 99c each. It was a promo for that year's Christmas season and came in special Christmas cartons. Shelley, holding the Perfume Rollette version, looked sensational and ready to wow the world exclusively as THE Charlie Girl from then on.

Shelley in an ad for Avon fragrances, 1976

Jack and Mike Pilot 8

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's hot date turns out to be a baseball game with husband Mike. As Jackie moves through the crowd watching the game, just like at the office, she gets a lot of compliments for her recent article "Who Has Time For Sex". And not just the crowd, even the players compliment Jackie. Mike, who saved a seat for her, has been waiting for Jackie's arrival. And, because of what he was witnessing, decides, in jest, to carry her on his shoulders and take her home - to the delight of the entire stadium. Jackie is caught off guard and laughs it off. At home, the two "make time for each other" but is interrupted by the phone ringing. They try to ignore it but... Mike decides to whip up something to eat as Jackie gets the phone. It turns out to be a threat regarding her involvement in the Sykes rape case. Jackie is clearly shaken.

Cover Girl '71

Shelley with Harold Grant in the cover pic for Seventeen magazine, March 1971

Shelley appeared with model Harold Grant on the cover of Seventeen magazine in March of 1971. She wore a shiny patch jacket in red, white and blue satin over a pair of knickers, both by Elaine Post. A scarf by Burmel finished her look. Harold wore the same top over a pair of jeans by Mr. Wrangler. They looked like a sweet couple.

details about the Seventeen March 1971 cover

Valentine's Day Party 1

Shelley attended the Charlie's Angels Valentine's Day Party on February 10, 1980. It ws held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The rest of the Angels cast was present of course - Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and David Doyle.

Maximum Designer Wardrobe

a closeup of Shelley from a Max cigarettes Fashion-stakes promo ad, 1976

Shelley appeared in a promo ad for Max cigarettes Fashion-stakes in 1976 which was a contest for Max users. The prize was a designer wardrobe worth approximately $8,000, personally selected by the winner. They got an outfit each from John Anthony, Stephen Burrows, Calvin Klein, Kasper for Joan Leslie and Ralph Lauren - plus, luxurious furs from Alixandre. Shelley modeled an outfit by Ralph Lauren and she looked sensational.

Shelley in a promo ad for Max cigarettes Fashion-stakes, 1976

The Only Man in her Life?

a closeup of Shelley from a 1980 Modern Screen mag cover

For a time, it seemed like Charlie was a name that brought great things for Shelley. She became THE Revlon Charlie Girl in 1976; and catapulted to model superstardom. She became a Charlie's Angel in 1979; and catapulted to Hollywood superstardom. She found out that her agent's (at the time) real name was Charlie; and he pushed her to audition for the Angels role that brought her Hollywood superstardom. The name brought her a lot of luck.

Shelley on the cover of Modern Screen magazine, 1980