The Personal Touch

Shelley in a spread for the book The Personal Touch, 1974

Shelley appeared on many fashion spreads throughout her modeling career, be it magazines, catalog and even books. In 1974, she appeared on a spread for the book The Personal Touch. The book was part of a set called The Art of Sewing and was by the editors of Time Life  Books - this particular book talked about personal style. In the chapter called "The Medium is the Material," Shelley modeled a "pretty little slip of a dress" that "takes on unexpected drama when rendered in a vivid pink and orange cotton print" fabric. Matching earrings finished her look. And Shelley looked spectacular in the spread.

a closeup of Shelley from the book The Personal Touch, 1974

Bridesmaids, Amigas Para Sempre

Shelley with Sela Ward, Brooke Adams and Stephanie Faracy

in a Spanish-language video (VHS format) cover

for the 1989 telefilm Bridesmaids 

In 1989, Shelley along with Sela Ward, Brooke Adams and Stephanie Faracy starred in the telefilm Bridesmaids. It was about a group of friends who were reunited after a number of years at another friend's wedding. Audra Lindley and Jack Coleman was also in the cast. The movie was a staple on cable TV in the 1990s probably because it was a light comedy and was fun to watch. It was released in VHS format around the world for everyone else to enjoy. The Spanish-language version was titled Amigas Para Sempre.

Shelley with the cast of Bridesmaids, 1989

Stripe It Rich

Shelley in a Vicky Vaughn ad, 1971

Shelley appeared on many ads for Vicky Vaughn, a line of clothes that were designed for young women. In 1971, she appeared in their ad called "Stripe-it-rich Knits for the Trevira Era" which featured garments made from red/white/navy or green/white/lilac striped printed fabric for the modern young lady. Shelley wore a sleeveless mini dress made from a red/white/navy striped print fabric. A matching red fringed belt, a red bangle and a pair of red pumps with white polka dots finished her look. Shelley looked fab in her boldly striped getup.

closeups of Shelley from the 1971 ad

Cutter to Houston Pilot 21

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, Frank Bickum has stormed into the operating room of Cutter Community Hospital were his wife Ginny is about to be have an emergency C-section due to complications in her pregnancy; and he has a gun in hand. Dr. Beth Gilbert is about to perform the operation with the assistance of Dr. Andy Fenton. Dr. Hal Wexler is trying to talk Frank out of what he's doing as Beth, Andy and the nurses look on. Frank doesn't trust Beth. Earlier, she had to make the tough decision of amputating Franks arm to save his life when he was pinned down at a recent oil rig accident. Frank doesn't want Beth to touch Ginny. Beth tries to reason with Frank and slightly flares up as she tries to explain how tough it was for her to do what she did and how much she didn't want to do it but had to due to the dangerous circumstance he was in.

I'm Sand

Shelley in an ad for Clairol's Naturally Blonde color line, 1975

Shelley appeared in several ads for Clairol during the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1975, she appeared not only in an ad featuring their Naturally Blonde color line but on their packaging as well. Shelley had previously been a packaging model for Clairol. in the 1960s, she appeared on their packaging for Nice 'N Easy.

check it out at:

The Closer He Gets...

 and

Shelley Hack in Packaging

Shelley's image appeared on the packaging

for Clairol's Naturally Blonde color line, 1975

In 1975, Shelley appeared on the ads and packaging for the Clairol Naturally Blonde color Sand. Naturally Blonde came in 18 shades of blonde, from Snow to Honey. And it was guaranteed to look like the real thing. After all, it wasn't called Naturally Blonde for nothing.

a closeup of Shelley from the 1975 ad

Charlie's 5th Angel

Shelley on a marketing card with fellow Charlie's Angels

Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, 

Cheryl Ladd and Tanya Roberts

Shelley became the 5th Angel to join the cast of Charlies Angels in 1979. She filled the spot vacated by Kate Jackson earlier that year. She teamed up with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd who filled Farrah Fawcett's vacated spot two years earlier. A year after, Tanya Roberts filled in Shelley's vacated spot. The series was a phenomenon that was felt worldwide; and each and every Angel had/has her own set of fans. They were all so different but all so Angelic. Kate Jackson was the smart no-nonsense Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett was the sporty California girl Jill Munroe, Jaclyn Smith was the sultry and mysterious Kelly Garrett, Cheryl Ladd was the cute and sexy girl-next-door Kris Munroe, Shelley Hack was the classy intellectual Tiffany Welles and Tanya Roberts was the street-smart tigress Julie Rogers.

Great Go-Togethers

Shelley in a spread for Sears Wish Book for the 1974 Christmas Season catalog

Shelley appeared on many Sears catalog issues from the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1974, she appeared on many spreads throughout the Sears Wish Book for the 1974 Christmas Season catalog. In the spread called "Great Go-Togethers ...Dressy Tops, Skirts and Pants," Shelley modeled up-to-the-minute fashion separates that were designed to coordinate with one another and make it easy for any woman to look put together and be at her best.

closeups of Shelley from the 1974 spread

Shelley wore the sleeveless cream pullover which had a glittery dusty pink stripe-trim on its round neckline over a pair of dusty pink trouser-style flared pants which had a hook-and-eye closing at the waistband. A cream long-sleeve cardigan with a glittery dusty pink stripe-trim and 2 patch pockets went over her pullover and pants outfit. Cream high-heeled and open-toed footwear finished her look.

more closeups of Shelley from the 1974 spread

Shelley also wore the same sleeveless pullover and long-sleeve cardigan, but this time in dusty pink with a cream stripe-trim and over a short cream colored  skirt. The skirt had a back zipper and closed with a button at the waistband. In both outfits, Shelley looked sensational.

Totally Great!

Shelley in a spread for the Spiegel Fall & Winter 1972 values catalog

As with the other top models of her day, Shelley appeared on many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was for the Spiegel Fall & Winter 1972 values catalog. The mail order catalog featured Spiegel's most value-for-your-dollar items. Shelley appeared in the spread called "Totally Great!," which featured pant suits that were great-looking, at a great price and made with great fabric. The two-piece set was made up of a shirt-style jacket (with a long collar and contrasting band trim) and flare-legged slacks (which was elasticized at the waist). Under the jacket, she wore a rib-knit shell that had a turtleneck, long sleeves and a back zipper. Pumps with faux-buckles finished her look. Shelley looked great and ready for work or play.

a closeup of Shelley from the Spiegel Fall & Winter 1972 values catalog

Bridesmaids, 1989 Telefilm

Shelley with Sela Ward, Brooke Adams and Stephanie Faracy

in a Polish-language video (VHS format) cover

for the 1989 telefilm Bridesmaids

In 1989, Shelley along with Sela Ward, Brooke Adams and Stephanie Faracy starred in the telefilm Bridesmaids. It was about a group of friends who were reunited after a number of years at another friend's wedding. Audra Lindley and Jack Coleman was also in the cast. The movie was a staple on cable TV in the 1990s probably because it was a light comedy and was fun to watch. It was released in VHS format around the world for everyone else to enjoy.

Shelley as beauty queen turned politician Kimberly

in Bridesmaids, 1989

Teen Model

Shelley modeling in her teens in the1960s

Shelley was one of the sought-after teen models in the 1960s. She was discovered at a debutante ball by millionaire/publisher Huntington Hartford. After some convincing from him and her mother, she agreed to give it a try. But for Shelley, school was her priority and modeling was just a summer job. "It beats waitressing," she said. She was represented Ford Models Inc. which was owned and operated by Eileen Ford, an acquaintance of her mother Pat, a former model herself. When she graduated, she went from part-time to full-time and was everywhere. By the 1970s, she jumped to Supermodel status via her unforgettable turn as Revlon's Charlie Girl.

a closeup of teen model Shelley

Cutter to Houston Pilot 20

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, Ginny Bickum is on the operating table. She has been experiencing complications in her pregnancy due to the stress caused by her husband Frank's accident and subsequent arm amputation (an the operation  performed by Beth). He has become volatile and moody and has stormed into Cutter Community Hospital looking for his wife. Beth, assisted by Andy, is in the operating room ready to perform a C-section on Ginny to save both mother and child when Frank storms in, points a gun at Beth and threatens to shoot if she doesn't stop whatever she's doing. He doesn't trust Beth and is suspicious of her intentions. Hal, as well as one of the nurses, is right behind Frank and tries to reason with him.

Professional Boutique

Shelley in a spread for S&H Uniforms 1972 catalog

Shelley appeared on many catalogs during her modeling years. One of them was for S&H Uniforms, a catalog that featured business/professional apparel and footwear. In their 1972 catalog, Shelley appeared in "The S&H Professional Boutique ...for the Ultimate in Professional Uniforms" spread where she modeled a stylish nurse's uniform. The two-piece outfit came with an A-line tunic (that had white paneling on the sides, buttons at the waist, two side pockets and a back zipper) and pants (easy-legged with an elastic waistband). Matching white buckled pumps and a tidy hairdo finished her look. And Shelley looked like one reliable but oh-so-stylish nurse.

a closeup of Shelley from the 1972 spread

Charlie's 5th Heavenly Body

Shelley on the cover and pages of the Italian mag Il Monello

with fellow Charlie's Angels Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett,

Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and Tanya Roberts, 1983

Shelley became the 5th heavenly body to join the cast of Charlies Angels in 1979. She filled in the spot vacated by Kate Jackson earlier that year. She teamed up with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd who filled in for Farrah Fawcett two years earlier. A year after, Tanya Roberts filled in Shelley's vacated spot. The series was a phenomenon that felt worldwide; and each and every Angel has her own set of fans. They were all so different but all so Angelic. Kate Jackson was the smart no-nonsense Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett was the sporty California girl Jill Munroe, Jaclyn Smith was the sultry and mysterious Kelly Garrett, Cheryl Ladd was the cute and sexy girl-next-door Kris Munroe, Shelley Hack was the classy intellectual Tiffany Welles and Tanya Roberts was the street-smart tigress Julie Rogers.

Shelley in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
filming "Love Boat Angels" in 1979

The Costume Rage

Shelley in a spread for Sears 1970 Spring Through Summer catalog

Shelley appeared on many Sears catalog issues from the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1970, she appeared in the Sears 1970 Spring Through Summer catalog. In the spread called "The Costume Rage," she modeled a dress that had its own matching trench coat, which was modeled by Coleen Corby in the spread. Shelley's dress had a white bodice that skimmed low to a navy blue skirt. Sporting a bobbed wig, Shelley looked cute as a button in her bi-colored mini dress.

a closeup of Shelley from the 1970 spread

Perfect Partners

Shelley in a spread for the Spiegel Fall & Winter 1972 values catalog

As with the other top models of her day, Shelley appeared on many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was for the Spiegel Fall & Winter 1972 values catalog. The mail order catalog featured Spiegel's most value-for-your-dollar items. Shelley appeared in the spread called "The Perfect Partners" which featured a two-piece outfit that wasn't just fashion-forward, it was affordable as well. She wore a pullover tunic-length top that had a shirt collar, long sleeves, back neck zipper and a self sash over a pair of stovepipe-style pants with an elastic waistband and flared legs. Pumps with faux-buckles finished her look. Shelley looked perfect in both of them.

a closeup of Shelley from the Spiegel Fall & Winter 1972 values catalog

Star Journalist

Shelley as Jackie Shea in Jack and Mike, 1986

Shelley's third stab at series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a star journalist, Jackie Shea, who was married to a famous restaurateur, Mike Brennan, and who was trying to find time for both her work and her man. The series was filmed on location in Chicago. Shelley loved doing Jack and Mike. She loved the premise of the show and how it dealt with the problems women at the time were facing - finding a good balance between work and family life. Women's Lib was a thing of the '70s; and now in the '80s, women were faced with the situations that resulted from that liberation. Shelley herself was one of those women.

check out this Jack and Mike promo from 1986
for the episode "Ready or Not" on YouTube
Jack And Mike 1986 ABC Promo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7cRgn3KYr8

Snazzy Jumper

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for Mary Martin, 1977

Shelley appeared on many print ads during her Supermodel days. In 1977, she appeared in an ad for Mary Martin. In it, she wore the "snazzy jumper" by the designer. It was made up of a simple V'd neck jumper dress (with soft shoulder shirring and pleating at the waist) and a gently ribbed long-sleeved top with a cowl neck. A matching pair of above-the-knee boots completed her look. A simple bracelet accessorized it. And as always, Shelley looked fab!

Shelley in an ad for Mary Martin, 1977

Cutter to Houston Pilot 19

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 keeps his cool when Frank pulls a gun at him. He tries to calm him down and reason with him. He tells Frank about Ginny's condition and offers to accompany him to the operating room. With his gun still pointed, Frank agrees. The two arrive at the hallway outside the operating room where a nurse is stationed. Seeing the gun, she is alarmed by their presence.

American Consumer Body Trimmer

closeups of Shelley from a 1975 American Consumer Body Trimmer ad

Shelley appeared on many ads when she was a top model. In 1975, she appeared in an ad for the  American Consumer Body Trimmer, "the sensational minutes gym that helps make you slim." It was marketed to both men and women. It helped women lose inches and pounds and achieve a new shapely figure - all while lying down on thieir backs. It came with a simple routine that lasted for only minutes. The contraption helped women lose weight quickly and effectively. Plus, it was portable and could be taken anywhere. Shelley showed readers how it was used.

Shelley in an ad for the  American Consumer Body Trimmer, 1975

Charlie's 5th Seraph

Shelley on the cover of the Italian mag Il Monello

with fellow Charlie's Angels Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett,

Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and Tanya Roberts, 1983

Shelley became Charlie's 5th seraph in 1979. She joined the cast of one of TV's most iconic television shows. The orginal Angels were Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith. When Farrah left the show, Cheryl Ladd took over. When Kate left, Shelley took over. Then when Shelley left, Tanya Roberts took over. Each and every Angel had her own unique style and persona. Kate Jackson was the smart no-nonsense Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett was the sporty California girl Jill Munroe, Jaclyn Smith was the sultry and mysterious Kelly Garrett, Cheryl Ladd was the cute and sexy girl-next-door Kris Munroe, Shelley Hack was the classy intellectual Tiffany Welles and Tanya Roberts was the street-smart tigress Julie Rogers. They were all gorgeous and they were all loved by fans.

Shelley in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands in 1979

Jeans Get Set For The Sun

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen magazine, 1971

Shelley appeared in many issues of Seventeen magazine from the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1971, she appeared in their June issue. In a spread called "Jeans Get Set For The Sun With A Top And Some Easy Pieces," she wore hotpants-based outfits that were perfect for Sun-days and other fun days.

a closeup of Shelley from the 1971 spread

Shelley wore a "snappy" outfit made up of a pair of buckskin hotpants with curved-up pockets by A. Smile topped with a jockey jersey by Things by Dune Deck. A cap by High Hatter, a belt by Feder Fashions, knee-high socks by Le Roi and shoes by Famolare finished her look. 

another closeup of Shelley from the 1971 spread

Shelley also wore a buttercup-colored T-shirt by Garland over a pair of tulip-printed button-fly hotpants with patch pockets by Lady Wrangler. A belt by Elegant and a fun heart-shaped hair pin finished her look. She also wore a block-colored ribbed T-shirt by It Still Does over a pair of pocketed and cuffed hotpants by Stuffed Jeans. A belt by Vera and braided hair finished her look. And in all the outfits, Shelley looked sensational.

still another closeup of Shelley from the 1971 spread

Tunic, Skirt and Pants

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Simplicity School Catalog Fall/Winter 1971

Shelley appeared on many Simplicity School Catalogs issues in the 1970s. The catalog featured many of Simplicity's latest fashion patterns. In one spread on their fall/winter 1971 issue, Shelley wore pattern no. 9470, a tunic, skirt and pants set. The tunic, which could be made with a tie belt or an elastic waist, could be worn with the pants or the skirt in the set. Shelley the modeled the pants ensemble and looked ready to take on the city.

Shelley in a spread for Simplicity School Catalog Fall/Winter 1971

Mags to Movies

Shelley, with Laren Hutton and Susan Blakely,

in a TV Guide ad for Entertainment Tonight, 1983

Shelley is one of those successful models who've transitioned to acting. Many other big models have done so prior to her, like Lauren Bacall and Ali MacGraw - as well as Lauren Hutton and Susan Blakely, who, along with Shelley, were the subject of Entertainment Tonight's "Magazine to Movies" special in 1983. The three women were the latest batch of big time models to try their luck in showbiz.

a closeup of Shelley from the 1983 ET ad

Bowed-Band Dress

Shelley in a spread from the 1960s

on the Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalog book, 1998

Shelley appeared in many Sears catalog spreads during her tenure as Supermodel. In the 1960s, she appeared in the catalog's Junior Bazaar spread that featured knee-length dresses (which was the more desirable length at the time) for fashionable young ladies to wear on evening events. She wore the Bowed-Band dress, a round-neck sleeveless evening shift dress adorned with a matching bow at the waist. Matching low-heeled evening pumps - a must for every proper young lady - completed her look. Earrings and a clutch finished her look. And with her hair fashionably worn up, Shelley looked every inch a proper young lady of the 1960s.

closeups of Shelley from the 1967 Sears spread