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.
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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.
