Saturday, October 27, 2018

Kids in Gear 1970 too

closeups of Shelley from a spread on Seventeen mag, 1970

Shelley appeared in several spreads throughout Seventeen magazine's September 1970 issue. In the spread called "Kids in Gear," she modeled a number of funky outfits for the young and fashionable women of the time. She wore corduroy overalls with a posy-bib by Anastasia's over a long-sleeved fireman-red shirt by Morgan of London. A cap by Adolfo II finished her look.

closeups of Shelley from a spread on Seventeen mag, 1970

She also wore a swim-scene printed long-sleeved shirt by Exit II over a pair of gleamy satin jeans by Betsy Johnson for Alley Cat. She topped everything off with a pop art vest by Whistlestop. A belt and a pendant by Creative I accessorized her look. Matching ribbons tied her hair in a double ponytail. Shelley looked young and fabulous in both outfits.

Shelley in a spread on Seventeen mag, 1970

Great Addition

a closeup of Shelley from a 1980 publicity pic

Shelley joined the cast of the phenomenal hit series Charlie's Angels in 1979 during its 4th season, taking over Kate Jackson's vacated spot. The series had experienced a slump in the ratings in the 3rd season (it dropped from no. 4 to no. 12 from the 2nd to the 3rd season). The addition of Supermodel Shelley had brought interest back in the show. In fact, her debut episode topped the Nielsen ratings; and everyone thought (despite the usual jeers and complaints from critics) that it was smooth sailing from there. Shelley was exactly the fresh new face Charlie's Angels needed. She was familiar to everyone due to her Charlie perfume commercials/ads, a Supermodel star on the rise and a face that blended with with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd's beauty.

Shelley a in a 1980 publicity pic

Make-It-Yourself-With-Wool Contest 1

a closeup of Shelley from a McCall's Patterns
Make-It-Yourself-With-Wool Contest ad, 1971

Shelley appeared in many ads during her Supermodel days. In 1971, she appeared in an ad spread for the McCall's Patterns Make-It-Yourself-With-Wool Contest. Filling out and sending an attached coupon entitled the sender to an an entry form - which was to be mailed to them. The prize was a trip to Europe aboard the KLM Bravo jet. The winner got to go on a trip to Europe's romantic cites, historic ruins, serene countrysides and glamorous resorts -  a trip everyone dreams about.

Shelley in an ad for McCall's Patterns
Make-It-Yourself-With-Wool Contest, 1971

Shelley wore several outfits in the ad. One of which was a jaunty schoolgirl jumper, McCall's pattern 2901, in plaid. She wore it over a white ribbed-cotton turtleneck with long sleeves, matching hose and heeled footwear. A leather shoulder bag with stud details, a bracelet with studs details and a knitted hat finished her look. Shelley looked ready for those European day trips.

Cutter to Houston Pilot 10

screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was about three young doctors from the world-famous Texas Medical Center in Houston who were recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin played the other two doctors. Jim played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and is glad to be home. Alec played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who is getting through his probation, having been relegated to Cutter for being a little too fast and free with his prescriptions. And Shelley played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter and aspires to be a heart surgeon in Houston.

more screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

To continue, Andy goes over to meet and talk to Ginny. She's worried about her husband Frank, whose arm had been removed to save his life. He was pinned down by debris at the oil rig accident site and the removal saved his life. Andy assured her that he'll come around in time. Meanwhile, Beth pays Frank a visit to see how he is doing. He is asleep, but is awakened by her presence. She introduces herself and assures him that the operation was necessary to save is life. He goes ballistic and tells her to leave.

Plaid, Plaid World

Shelley in a spread for JCPenney's Fall and Winter 1973 catalog

Shelley appeared in many catalog spreads during her modeling days. She appeared in many spreads throughout JCPenney's Fall and Winter 1973 catalog. In the spread called "It's A Plaid, Plaid World," she wore plaid coordinates that put empasis on color, on the colors green, burgundy and white that is. She wore the burgundy High-Tubular-Style turtleneck sweater with contour seaming over Elasticized-High-Waist Pants in green/burgundy/white plaid. Matching high-heeled leather footwear finished her look. A golden rope necklace with a golden disk pendant accessorized her look. Shelley looked plaid and fab.

closeups of Shelley from a 1973 JCPenney catalog spread

Out and About 1980

Shelley in a gold halter evening gown
that emphasized Barbie doll face and figure
in an event, 1980

How to Wear a Sweater, 1971

closeup of Shelley from the 1971 Trifari ad

Shelley appeared in an ad for Trifari jewelry in 1971. It featured pieces that could be worn over sweaters, that could be worn to make sweaters look more fun and interesting. With her burgundy sweater, she wore several fabulous sliver necklaces as well as earrings. All of them were Trifari, of course.

Shelley in an ad for Trifari, 1971

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Kids in Gear 1970

closeups of Shelley from a spread on Seventeen mag, 1970

Shelley appeared in several spreads throughout Seventeen magazine's September 1970 issue. In the spread called "Kids in Gear," she modeled a funky midi-dress with color-blocking on the bodice and the end of the long sleeves - by Exit 1. A pendant by Creative 1, purple hose by Beauty Mist and footwear by Connie finished her look. A ribbon around her neck and braided tied back hair brought everything together. Shelley looked young and fabulous.

Shelley in a spread on Seventeen mag, 1970

In the Eye of the Storm 2

a closeup of Shelley at her LA home in 1980

Shelley became a household name in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. She went through all the things all the Angels before her went through, superstardom and constant media attention. She told People magazine in 1980, "I feel like I've been sunbathing on Three Mile Island." The very private star was under constant scrutiny by the press, viewers and critics alike. "I was totally unprepared for the press "bonanza" that followed," she said in 2000 about the announcement of her Angel-dom. "I had press people crawling in my windows," Shelley told E! in 2002.  As another Charlie's Angel (Farrah Fawcett) put it, it was like being in the eye of a televised storm.

Shelley at her LA home in 1980

Wrangler Keeps Lasses Bonny

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for Kodel, 1971

Shelley appeared in many ads during her time as a Supermodel. In 1971, she appeared in an ad for Kodel, a fiber manufactured by Eastman. The ad featured Shelley in a shirt designed by Wrangler for the bonny lasses everywhere. Striped jeans and a wide belt finished her look. With a cowboy hat and a scarf around her neck, Shelley looked all-American apple-pie gorgeous.

Shelley in an ad for Kodel, 1971

Cutter to Houston Pilot 9

screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was about three young doctors from the world-famous Texas Medical Center in Houston who were recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin played the other two doctors. Jim played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and is glad to be home. Alec played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who is getting through his probation, having been relegated to Cutter for being a little too fast and free with his prescriptions. And Shelley played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter and aspires to be a heart surgeon in Houston.

more screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

To continue, Hal spots Sally Tollhouse whom he met at Cutter Community Hospital the night before. He decides to stop for a chat. She's horseback riding beside the highway, so he enters a dirt road and pulls over. Hal asks her about her brother Carl's hand and she says he's doing okay. Hal's a bit of a ladies man and flirts with her, telling her about himself and where he comes from. Sally seems to like him and, as she leaves, tells him she likes baseball - and invites him over for dinner. Back at CCH, Mayor Warren Jarvis comes over to see Andy, who hails from Cutter. He comes over to talk about Hal and his reputation. Andy assures him that things are under control. Nurse Patty Alvarez whisks Andy away for a talk with Ginny.

Kimberly Dress

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for Kimberly, 1973

Shelley appeared in an ad for Kimberly, a popular fashion line at the time. Sh wore a printed dress with short sleeves, a boat neckline and knee-length skirt. White fabric was used on the neckline , sleeves and pocket borders. A matching white belt, white footwear with black heels and a white beret finished her look. Shelley looked every inch a lady, very elegant.

Shelley in an ad for Kimberly, 1973

What If Jackie left?

Tanya Roberts, Cheryl Ladd and Shelley Hack
Charlie's Angels 1980?

Jaclyn Smith was the last of the original Charlie's Angels when Shelley joined the show in 1979. It was rumored that Jackie too wanted out and was going to leave after season 4. If she did, Tanya would still have made a great Angel, teamed up with Cheryl and Shelley. Gorgeous girl-next-door Kris Munroe, sophisticated intellectual Tiffany Welles and wild street-smart Julie Rogers would have made a fresh and great Charlie's Angels team. They would have looked fantastic together and would have meshed well together as well.

Tanya Roberts, Cheryl Ladd and Shelley Hack
Charlie's Angels 1980?

Beauty Mastermind, 1964

Shelley in a spread for Glamour magazine, 1964

Shelley appeared on many spreads for Glamour magazine when she was modeling back in the 1960s and '70s. In 1964, the first year she started modeling, she appeared in a spread for their December issue called "Your Beauty Mastermind," a compilation of beauty secrets from Glamour's fashion and beauty editors as well as the models themselves. Shelley divulged her makeup secrets and how she solved her beauty problems.

closeups of Shelley from the 1964 spread

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Posh and Fabulous, 1970

a closeup of Shelley from a spread on Seventeen mag, 1970

Shelley appeared in several spreads throughout Seventeen magazine's September 1970 issue. In the spread called "In Focus: Velvet Patternings, Four Way Fabulous," she modeled a jacket and skirt ensemble made from patterned raised panne velvet. The ruffled jacket (at the hem and sleeves) closed in front with buttons then flared over its matching short skirt. It was a plush outfit by Bandbox Jr. Petites. A matching medallion necklace by Sandor, a ring by Michael Danyon and shoes by Sbicca finished her look. With her long blonde hair simply combed back, Shelley looked positively posh and fabulous.

Shelley in a spread on Seventeen mag, 1970

In the Eye of the Storm

Shelley at her LA home in 1980

Shelley became a household name in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. She went through all the things all the Angels before her went through, superstardom and constant media attention. She told People magazine in 1980, "I feel like I've been sunbathing on Three Mile Island." The very private star was under constant scrutiny by the press, viewers and critics alike. "I was totally unprepared for the press "bonanza" that followed," she said in 2000 about the announcement of her Angel-dom. "I had press people crawling in my windows," Shelley told E! in 2002.  As another Charlie's Angel (Farrah Fawcett) put it, it was like being in the eye of a televised storm.

Regular Length Dress

a closeup of Shelley wearing Simplicity Pattern 7255, 1975

Shelley appeared in many pattern packages for Simplicity in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1975, she appeared on the package cover for Simplicity pattern 7255. It was for a knit dress that came in two lengths. The top-stitched dress had a low round neck, set-in sleeves and an optional self-fabric tie belt. It could be made as a long dress with long sleeves or a regular length dress with short sleeves. Shelley wore the regular length version and looked fabulous in it.

Shelley in Simplicity Pattern 7255, 1975

Cutter to Houston Pilot 8

screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was about three young doctors from the world-famous Texas Medical Center in Houston who were recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin played the other two doctors. Jim played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and is glad to be home. Alec played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who is getting through his probation, having been relegated to Cutter for being a little too fast and free with his prescriptions. And Shelley played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter and aspires to be a heart surgeon in Houston.

more screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

To continue, Beth, Ginny and a nurse rush to Frank's room where the screaming was coming from. As Beth enters the room, she realizes what is happening. She tells the nurse and Ginny to leave immediately and closes the door behind them. Frank had awakened and discovered that he had lost an arm. Beth had to surgically remove his arm to unpin him from the debris. If she hadn't he would have died. Beth is moved and glad he's alive and conscious. Meanwhile, Hal is driving through Cutter when he spots Sally Tollhouse, the girl at Cutter Community Hospital the night before. She's horseback riding beside the highway; and Hal decides to stop and to have a chat with her.

Gorgous Charlie Girl, 1982

a closeup of Shelley from a 1982 Charlie perfume ad

Shelley was the quintessential Charlie Girl. She embodied the ideal of the brand - gorgeous, sexy-young, independent, fabulous and happy about it all. Shelley's unforgettable image has been ingrained in the minds of many in the world. In fact, Shelley and Revlon Charlie has become synonymous.

Shelley in a 1982 version of the Charlie perfume ad

Dressing-Table Secrets 1985

a 1985 writeup about Shelley's beauty secrets

Shelley has always been considered one of the top beauties in Hollywood; and the former Supermodel has always been divulging her beauty secrets to whoever is interested, ever since she rose to fame. In March of 1985, when she was currently starring in the TV movie Kicks, she was featured in Cosmopolitan magazine's issue for that month. In their "Dressing Table Secrets" compilation, Shelley along with Faye Dunaway, Lauren Hutton, Bernadette Peters, Marie Osmond, Erin Gray and a host of other celebrated Hollywood beauties spilled their beauty routines to anyone interested. Shelley was/is a believer in using natural products. She also recommends using shampoos native to the country you're in when traveling. She says they mix better with the local water than American products do.

Shelley is among the stars in a writeup from Cosmopolitan, 1985

Stargazer

a closeup of Shelley from a Gay Gibson ad, 1969

Shelley appeared in many ads for Gay Gibson, sometimes solo, sometimes in a group. In 1969, she appeared solo in Gay Gibson's Stargazer ad. It featured her in an outfit "designed for the most exciting holidays on Earth" - a futuristic "Moon-white jumpsuit-with-a-view." The white jumpsuit of polyester crepe beautifully hugged the curves and had a "space-and-lace stretch bodice of nylon and spandex." Giant button earrings, a scarf tying back her hair and matching pumps finished her look. Shelley looked every inch like a star you'd love gazing upon.

Shelley in an ad for Gay Gibson, 1969

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Pot o'Gloss

closeups of Shelley from a 1971 Yardley Pot o'Gloss ad

Shelley appeared in many beauty ads for many different cosmetics companies during her tenure as a Supermodel from the '60s to the early '80s. She did ads for Revlon, Clinique and Cover Girl,  to name a few. She also did ads for Yardley. Yardley launched a line of cosmetics at around the 1950s.

more closeups of Shelley from a 1971 Yardley Pot o'Gloss ad

Yardley or Yardley of London is one of the oldest international companies that specialize in cosmetics, toiletry products and fragrances. The British brand was founded in 1770 and produced mainly soaps and perfumes. It branched out to cosmetics in the second half of the 20th century, but the line was discontinued by around the 1980s.

yet another closeup of Shelley from a 1971 Yardley Pot o'Gloss ad

Shelley appeared in the ad for Yardley Pot o'Gloss. Yardley Pot o'Gloss was a line of tinted lip gloss that looked "so wet they almost drip with highlights." They were all "so tinted they glow him where it's at in six new shades," namely Pot o'Gloss Fire, Pot o'Gloss Walnut, Pot o'Gloss Gold, Pot o'Gloss Lilac, Pot o'Gloss Sheer and Pot o'Gloss Pinker. And Shelley definitely showed everyone how Yardley helped make her look fabulous.

Shelley in an ad for Yardley Pot o'Gloss, 1971

1980s Play

a closeup of Shelley from a 1983 cast pic for the play Close Ties

When Shelley left Charlie's Angels, she immediately jumped into doing theater. Without any prior experience, she took up the challenge and triumphed on stage, surprising many of her critics. She received glowing reviews for her stage work. One of them was Close Ties by Elizabeth Diggs. The play goes as follows (a summary from IMDB):

"For the first time in a long while, the entire Frye family has gathered in the family's summer home in the Berkshires. Grandmother Josephine Whitaker has always presided over her household with old-fashioned forcefulness, but lately, at 84, has been suffering from a frightening forgetfulness that may be senility. At first, her daughter, Bess Frye, and Bess' four grown children, Anna, Evelyn, Connie and Thayer, try to deny the problem's seriousness, but the signs cannot be ignored - Josephine sometimes converses with her dead husband, and once, when left alone for a few days, she went without eating."

The play was filmed for TV and was aired over The Entertainment Channel on March of 1983. It starred:

Anne Seymour - Josephine
Joyce Ebert - Bess
Alan Oppenheimer - Watson
Shelley Hack - Anna
Kim Darby - Evelyn
Christopher Guest - Ira
Ann Dusenberry - Connie
John Shepherd - Thayer

 Shelley with the cast of the play Close Ties, 1983
(from left) Alan Oppenheimer, Ann Dusenberry, Shelley Hack,
Anne Seymour, Kim Darby, Christopher Guest, Joyce Ebert
(seated in front) John Shepherd

Out to Change the World

Shelley in an ad for Maverick Sportswear, 1971

Shelley appeared in many ads when she was a model from the mid-'60s to the early '80s. One of them was for Maverick Sportswear. In 1971, she appeared in htier ad with the tagline "The Mavericks Are Out To Change The World." She wore a matching patchwork shirt and pants ensemble. A wide belt, matching boots and a fun ring finished her look. With her newly-shorn hair, Shelley looked fab.

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for Maverick Sportswear, 1971

Cutter to Houston Pilot 7

screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was about three young doctors from the world-famous Texas Medical Center in Houston who were recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin played the other two doctors. Jim played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and is glad to be home. Alec played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who is getting through his probation, having been relegated to Cutter for being a little too fast and free with his prescriptions. And Shelley played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter and aspires to be a heart surgeon in Houston.

more screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

To continue, Beth is awakened by Ginny, Frank Bickum's pregnant wife, who is worried about her husband's health. Beth assures her that Frank is doing well. Ginny is also worried about how he will take what happened to him. Frank was the man pinned down by debris at the oil rig accident site; and Beth had to make a difficult decision. Beth assures Ginny that everything will be fine. As Beth is about to leave to change clothes, they're both startled by some screaming. It's coming from Frank's room. They both rush there to see what is happening.