Casbah Capers

a closeup of Shelley from a Gay Gibson ad, 1970

Shelley did a lot of ads during her modeling days. One of them was for Gay Gibson, a clothing line for women. In the 1970 dubbed "Gay Gibson's Casbah Capers," she wore an outfit that was perfect for a night out in town or a weekend adventure trail. The Moroccan-inspired Sheik Jumpsuit she wore was decorated on the bodice with native braiding. A coordinating head scarf, fun bracelet and matching open-toe heeled sandals finished her look. And Shelley looked super chic.

Shelley with Lucy Angle and Randi Oakes

in a Gay Gibson ad, 1970

Classic TV Movie

Shelley in a promo pic for Death Car on the Freeway, 1979

Shelley starred in her very first TV-movie Death Car on the Freeway in 1979. It was directed by stuntman-turned-director Hal Needham who also directed Smokey and the Bandit and later, The Cannonball Run. The film also starred - to name a few - George Hamilton, Peter Graves, Frank Gorshin, Barbara Rush, Dinah Shore, Abe Vigoda, Morgan Brittany and Hal Needham himself. It's one of the most impressive teleflicks to come out of that era. It has the right balance of action, drama and suspense; and it keeps viewers glued to the screen.

10 Classic Made for Television Horror Movies 

You've Never Seen Before (But Should)

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The film was recently included in Screen Rants' "10 Classic Made for Television Horror Movies You've Never Seen Before (But Should)." The list compiles 10 of best classic horror TV-movies that people should see. Coming in at no.8, the movie is said to have "well-choreographed, daredevil stunts" and is "a menacing and exciting thriller." Aside from that, Shelley wasn't just gorgeous in this film, she gave a great performance as well.

Alex Colman Fashions

a closeup of Shelley from a VISA fabrics ad

featuring fashions by Alex Colman California, 1975

Shelley appeared ads for many brands and stores. In 1975, she appeared in an ad for VISA fabrics which featured fashions by Alex Colman California - producers of quality sportswear, coordinates, and casual dress in the California-style. The company was famous for their printed outfits and casual-stye clothing. In the ad, Shelley wore a military green shirt over a pair of green flare-legged zipper pants. A textured fitted cardigan with a matching scarf completed her look. A white bangle and camel-colored footwear finished her look. Shelley looked casual, fabulous and ready to hit the town.

Shelley in an ad for VISA fabrics
featuring fashions by Alex Colman California, 1975

Ready or Not 6

screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 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. The other cast members were: Nora Adler (Jacqueline Brookes), Jackie’s editor;  Anthony Kubecek (Kevin Dunn), Jackie's assistant; Carol (Holly Fulger), the head waitress at Mike's restaurant, Brennan's Grill; and Rick Scotti (Vincent Baggetta), an attorney who appears occasionally. The series, created by Sara Davidson, was filmed on location in Chicago, Illinois.

more screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 1986

Jackie comes home to find their dinner guests, Gil and Dede, already there. Gil and Dede are investors in one of Mike's restaurants and Mike promised to make them dinner. Jackie apologizes for being late and warmly greets the two - even though she's slightly annoyed by them - well, Mike is as well. Anyway, Gil and Dede are showing Jackie pictures of their kids as Mike comes in to serve a salad for starters. Dede tells them how she's been trying to convince Gil to get out of the restaurant business even though Mike's restaurant is making a lot of money. Jackie and Mike retreat to the kitchen where Jackie unloads her frustration to Mike's amusement. Then, she tells him about her possible new interview with fugitive Matthew Pearson; and he is impressed. Tonight though, they have to endure the company of their guests.

The Blue Box Bonus

Shelley in a newspaper ad for Charlie perfume, 1979

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1979, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Charlie Offers The Blue Box Bonus." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase The Blue Box Bonus for only $3.50 for any $5.00 or more purchase of Charlie cosmetics or fragrances. The Blue Box Bonus contained Charlie Lipstick in bright plum, 60 ml. of Pure Moisturizer and Fresh Eye Shadow Creme in lustre blue. The offer was good while quantities lasted.

Shelley in a promo pic for Charlie perfume, 1978

New Series, 1986

gorgeous Shelley in a promo pic from 1986

Thank you very much to CharliesAngels.com at Facebook

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Shelley's third foray into series television was Jack and Mike in 1986. The show explored the life of Jackie Shea and Mike Brennan, a married couple with busy careers trying to make their marriage work. The yuppie phenomenon exploded in the 1980s as more and more women began entering the workforce and climbing up the corporate ladder on their own, holding positions previously reserved for men only in past generations. Shelley loved doing Jack and Mike. "I really love doing this series," she said, "because it looks directly at relationships. And we have great people on the crew and in the cast."

a writeup about Shelley from 1986

Great Times, Great Looks

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1972 catalog

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was JCPenney. She appeared in many issues of the department store's catalog from the '60s (when it was still called Penney's) until the '70s. She appeared in many spreads on the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1972 catalog.

Shelley in a spread for the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1972 catalog

In one spread called "Softness," she modeled an outfit made from a fabric blend featuring lamb's wool and angora rabbit for "Great Times, Great Looks." Shelley wore the paprika-colored sweater-knit style 2-pc set (top & pants) and 3-pc set (top & pants & skirt). With both, she wore the Side-Buckle Shoes. Shelley looked so good and ready for those great times.

more closeups of Shelley from a spread
on the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1972 catalog

More Needlework and Crafts 1973

Shelley from Simplicity's Needlework and Crafts booklet from 1973

Shelley appeared as a model on the 1973 booklet Needlework and Crafts by Simplicity. She modeled styles that could go from day to night; that could be worn over jeans or slacks. And Shelley made them all look fabulous.

Shelley from Simplicity's Needlework and Crafts booklet from 1973

The Newest Angel

a writeup about newest Angel Shelley, 1980

Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. Her character was Tiffany Welles, a classy Boston-bred policewoman who was the daughter of one of Charlie's oldest friends. She was chosen from among a bevy of beautiful actresses which included Priscilla Presley, Kim Basinger, Michelle Pfeiffer, Connie Sellecca and Shari Belafonte. in May of 1979, Bond Girl Barbara Bach was announced the newest Angel. But it was quickly retracted and Shelley was announced as Charlie's newest Angel by June, with the approval of not just Spelling-Goldberg but also of incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd.

a writeup about newest Angel Shelley, 1980

Spring Sale

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for the Robert Hall Spring Sale, 1974

Shelley appeared ads for many brands and stores. She appeared in an ad for Robert Hall wearing the brand's "fabulous fake for Spring newest trend" - a vinyl coat with a furry acrylic pile collar that looked just like white leather and luxurious fur. She wore it over a ribbed turtleneck top and slacks. Robert Hall or Robert Hall Clothes, Inc. was a clothing store/brand that was popular from 1938 to 1977. And in their 1974 ad, Shelley of course made their fabulous coat look even more fabulous.

Shelley in an ad for the Robert Hall Spring Sale, 1974

Ready or Not 5

screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 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.

more screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 1986

Jackie goes to her car and is ready to leave when another car stops beside her and two men come out. The men explain that they were sent by fugitive-from-the-law Matthew Pearson and they were just making sure she wasn't followed. They tell her she needs to come with them to see Pearson. Jackie is suspicious as they explain she needed to be blindfolded, as Pearson's hideout was a secret. Jackie agrees to a blindfold and goes with them. She meets Pearson at his hideout and he says he's ready to give her an exclusive in order to see if the time was right for him to come out of hiding. He apologized for the blindfold but was worried she might betray him. Jackie tells him to call her when he's finally sure she's not going to betray him and asks to be brought back to her car. Then, she walks away.

The Charlie Triangle

Shelley in a promo pic for Charlie perfume, 1976

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1976, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "The Charlie Triangle." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase the Charlie Triangle silver necklace for only $4.50 for any purchase of $5.00 or more from the Charlie Collection by Revlon.

Shelley in a newspaper ad for Charlie perfume, 1976

The Charlie Collection by Revlon consisted of the Charlie Concentrated Cologne Spray as well as the Charlie Concentrated Perfume Spray - ranging from 1/2 oz to 3 1/2 oz. It also included the Charlie easy "work out" for the face for the morning and night routine which includes the Superior Cleansing Bar,  Superior Cleansing Lotion, Skin Balancing Tonic, Skin Conditioning Tonic and the More Moisture Moisturizer. And Lastly, the Collection also had the Perfumed Dusting Powder, Fragranced Bath Soap, Body Silk in 4 and 8 oz, and the Concentrated perfume in a Pot. And of course, Shelley used all of them.

Shelley in a promo pic for Charlie perfume, 1976

Hollywood Star

Shelley at a 1980s event

Shelley was one of Hollywood's visible stars in the 1980s. She had conquered stage, receiving glowing reviews from (surprised) critics, and was always on the lookout for worthwhile projects for the big and small screen. She landed roles in theatrical releases such as Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy, Troll and The Stepfather. She also shined in small screen releases such as Single Bars, Single Women and Bridesmaids. She lead the cast in two TV series, Cutter to Houston and Jack and Mike, which were well-received by most critics but were short-lived. Sleeper hits were unheard of then.

Twin Sets '74

closeups of Shelley from a spread for Sears 1974 Summer catalog

Shelley appeared on many spreads for Sears catalogs in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1974, she appeared in a spread for the Sears 1974 Summer catalog which featured Twin Sets. Shelley wore a cropped halter top in a floral-printed white fabric that came with a matching fitted cardigan with short puffed sleeves - perfect for those summer days. Green shorts with pocket flaps finished her outfit. Shelley looked freak and ready for those summer outings.

Shelley in a spread for Sears 1974 Summer catalog

Needlework and Crafts 1973

Shelley from Simplicity's Needlework and Crafts, 1973

Shelley appeared as a model on the 1973 booklet Needlework and Crafts by Simplicity. She modeled styles that could go from day to night; that could be worn over jeans or slacks. And Shelley made them all look fabulous.

Shelley from Simplicity's Needlework and Crafts, 1973

Cutter to Houston 1983

Shelley in an ad for the Cutter to Houston episode

"From the Smallest Crystal, From the Smallest Stone," 1983

Shelley starred in  the 1983 TV series Cutter to Houston with Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin. But why was it called Cutter to Houston? The title refers to the computer link between the clinic in small town Cutter, Texas, and the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Shelley played surgeon Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon who wanted out of Cutter and had her eye on a big-city hospital in Houston. Jim played Dr. Andy Fenton, a general practitioner who grew up in Cutter and was happy to be home. Alec played Dr. Hal Wexler, an internist on probation for writing unnecessary prescriptions, who hadn't quite figured out whether he liked it there or not.

Alec Baldwin, Shelley Hack and Jim Metzler
in a promo pic for Cutter to Houston, 1983

Make Your Own Statement

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for Utah Tailoring Mills, 1978

Shelley appeared in an ad for Utah Tailoring in 1978 with the tagline "How to Make Your Own Fashion Statement." Utah Tailoring Mills was a company that made custom-fitted fashions for their clients. Representatives would meet with clients, show them samples and take their measurements; so each piece was individually-fitted to each client's specific size. It was "The Individualist's Approach to Fashion". The average price for one dress ranged from $400 to $500 in the 1970s.

Shelley in a 1978 ad for Utah Tailoring Mills

Ready or Not 4

screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 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.

more screen captures 

from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 1986

Jackie returns to The Mirror from Dr. Cooperman's clinic, where she had a pregnancy test. Nora, her editor, who sent her to the doctor is surprised she didn't take the day off. Jackie says she's fine and ready to work. Anthony Kubecek, Jackie's assistant, informs her that she has a man on Line 3 who doesn't want to say who he is and is waiting for her to take his call. Jackie takes the call in her office. The man on the line says he is Matthew Pearson, a fugitive on the run from the law for 14 years. He wants to meet her at a laundromat for an interview. Jackie goes and, while waiting, witnesses a mother trying to manage her two kids. She reflects on her possible pregnancy. After a waiting a while, she decides to leave, dismissing the call as a prank.

Charlie's Put-Ons 1

Shelley in a promo pic for Charlie perfume, 1977

wearing the  Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf promo items

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1978, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Charlie Makeup Demonstrations." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to be made up by three top makeup artists using the new fall Charlie makeup collection. Simultaneously, the "Charlie Put-Ons" promo was on. For every $5 purchase from the Charlie collection, a Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf could be purchased by customers for only $6. Such a steal, right?

Shelley in a newspaper ad for Charlie perfume, 1978

Supermodel Angel

a writeup about Shelley from Vogue, 1979

Shelley was one of the Supermodels of the 1970s. She ranked among a handful of top, top, top models (including Lauren Hutton, Iman, Margaux Hemingway, Karen Graham, Christina Ferrare and Cheryl Tiegs) who were able to negotiate such previously "unheard of" lucrative and exclusive deals with the giant cosmetics companies of the era, and whose names became known to the public. Shelley was known as THE Charlie Girl and was revered around the world. When she became a Charlie's Angel, it was almost an inevitability. It was the natural next step after her success as a Supermodel.

Shelley on a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Great Scots! 2

a closeup of Shelley from a spread for McCall's magazine, 1976

Shelley appeared on many spreads for McCall's magazine throughout her modeling career. In 1976, she appeared in the mags October issue, in the spread called "Great Scots!" It featured fashions made from plaid-printed fabrics that the mag's readers could sew themselves.

Shelley in a spread for McCall's magazine, 1976

Shelley modeled two patterns. One of them was pattern no. 5319, a Halston designed dress which was made in the Stewart dress tartan. Sling-back pumps, a matching belt and a fun necklace finished her look. She also wore McCall's pattern 5324, a jacket and skirt ensemble in Chisholm tartan. She wore a shirt and a belted sweater under the jacket. Matching pumps finished her look. And Shelley looked just smashing.

Shelley in a two-page spread for McCall's magazine, 1976

Chic '75

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for Fair-tex Mills, 1975

Shelley appeared on many ads during her Supermodel tenure. In 1975, she appeared in an ad for textile manufacturer Fair-tex Mills. The ad featured fashions by Koret of California, a leader in the separates market, producing lines with many different coordinating pieces. Shelley wore floral long-sleeved body shirt over white fly front pants and topped with a chic blazer jacket in peach. Giant button earrings and a straw hat finished her look. Shelley looked absolutely chic.

Shelley with Lynn Woodruff (who married Sam Waterston a year later)
in an ad for Fair-tex Mills featuring Koret of California fashions

The Perfect Angel

Shelley in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1983

Shelley's first foray into series TV was, a everyone knows, Charlie's Angels. Kate Jackson left the series after season 3 and it was initially/mistakenly announced that Bond Girl Barbara Bach was the new Angel. Spelling-Goldberg later corrected the mistake and announced that Revlon Charlie Girl Shelley Hack was actually the new Angel. And Shelley fit the bill perfectly. She was a bright young woman with a high I.Q. from upscale Greenwich, Connecticut. She had a history degree from Smith (a classy East Coast college.) And, because of her Charlie endorsements, she was already one of the most recognizable faces in the world. And, of course, there was that dazzling smile (By then, it the second most famous smile of the 70's. The first was Farrah Fawcett's who was also a Charlie's Angel.) Everyone was so excited.

Clearance!

a closeup of Shelley from a spread for Great Values from Spiegel, 1973

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career. In 1973, she appeared in the Great Values from Spiegel, a catalog filled with items on sale in the department store giant. In the spread called "Clearance! Sale to 31 %," she modeled a purple outfit that appeared in the catalog's fall and winter 1972 edition. It was made up of a jumbo turtleneck rib knit sweater with long sleeves and a pair of stovepipe pants which came with a buckled belt. The necklace she wore was sold separately. Shelley looked made her 1972 outfit still look chic for 1973.

Shelley in a spread for Great Values from Spiegel, 1973

Ready or Not 3

screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 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.

more screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 1986

Jackie goes to The Mirror and her editor, Nora Adler, pays her a visit for an idea for a column. Nora, being one of Jackie's longtime friends, immediately notices that something's amiss. She asks Jackie why she's a bit pale to which Jackie says she's a bit under the weather. Nora suspects a pregnancy, calls Dr. Cooperman and forces her to make an appointment. Jackie goes to Dr. Cooperman's for a pregnancy test.