Simplicity Fashions 1972

a closeup of Shelley from a Simplicity fashion pic, 1972

Shelley appeared on the covers as well as in many spreads for Simplicity fashion magazines and booklets. In 1972, she modeled a casual dress that gave the appearance of a two-piece ensemble. It was a bias-skirt dress with a contrasting rib knit turtleneck top. A fancy belt, a fun timepiece, a knitted beanie and a smart-looking bag finished her look. And Shelley looked oh, so modern and pretty in her dress.

Shelley in a Simplicity fashion pic, 1972

From Perfume Girl to Angel

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Shelley was already a famous Supermodel when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels in 1979. She was already known throughout the world as THE Charlie Perfume Girl. Charlie by Revlon was the no.1-selling fragrance in the world at the time, and it was due in a large part to the image Shelley projected in the both the print ads and commercials for the brand - gorgeous, confident, modern, liberated. She had this air of elegance and complete confidence, yet she seemed so approachable. So it seemed natural for her to join the cast of Charlie's Angels - she was already a famous Supermodel and she looked fantastic alongside Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. Besides, the headline "Charlie Girl Becomes Charlie's Newest Angel" was just too good to resist.

a writeup about Shelley from 1979

Elle Cover

Shelley on the cover of Elle magazine, 1971

Shelley appeared on many magazine covers during her Supermodel tenure. In 1971, she appeared on the cover of the French magazine Elle. The magazine originated in France and has since come out with other international editions including the U.S. Shelley appeared on the December 1971 issue.

Cutter to Houston TV Series

screen captures of Shelley with Alec Baldwin and Jim Metzler

promoting their new series Cutter to Houston in 1983

In 1983, Shelley starred in her second TV series 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. Shelley played ambitious surgeon Dr. Beth Gilbert, while Alec played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler and Jim played the idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton. All three had their reasons for being there, a stepping stone for Beth, a probation for Hal and a thank you for hometown boy Andy, who was sent through medical school by Cutter. The series was put in a bad time-slot and, in spite of some good reviews, was canceled after just seven episodes, leaving two finished episodes unaired during its initial run. Let's hope the series is finally released in DVD.

screen captures of Shelley promoting
her new series Cutter to Houston in 1983

The New Math Class

closeups of Shelley from a spread

from Seventeen magazine, 1965

Since she began modeling, Shelley had appeared in many issues of Seventeen magazine. In 1965, she appeared in the December issue of the magazine. In the spread called "The New Math Class: Class 1," she modeled a simple, supple-shaped dress which was bisected with bold colors and, voila, she was wearing the New Math look. She modeled the Bull's Eye!, a wool shift knit with bull's eye details on the sides. A bangle and a hair ribbon finished her look. Shelley was uber-pretty.

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen magazine, 1965

Jack and Mike TV Series

Shelley with co-star Tom Mason

in a promo pic for their TV series Jack and Mike, 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.

Shelley in a 1988 French-language writeup
about her work on Jack and Mike

Perfect Partners 1973

closeups of Shelley from a spread

from JCPenney Fall and Winter 1973 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 1973 catalog. In one spread called "Perfect Parteners," she modeled the latest sweater set and skirt fashions. She wore a sleeveless slipover-vest with a V-neck and deep ribbing at the waist (it came with a matching cardigan) over the Play It Sporty In A Belted Woven-Plaid skirt, a front-pleated skirt with a waistband and side-zipper closure. It came with a matching cotton suede buckle belt. A long sleeved shirt and a pair of two-toned footwear finished her look. And Shelley looked sensational in it.

Shelley in a spread
from JCPenney Fall and Winter 1973 catalog

Simplicity Fashion 1972

a closeup of Shelley

from a Simplicity fashion pic, 1972

Shelley appeared on the cover as well as in many spreads throughout Simplicity The Fashion Magazine for Women Fall/Winter 1972. In the spread under "Fashion Focus 6, 7" called "Stitch up a Classic", she modeled Simplicity Pattern 5241, a casual dress that gave the appearance of a three-piece ensemble. It was a bias-skirt dress with a contrasting bodice. A scarf, a belt and a matching bracelet finished her look. And Shelley looked oh, so prim and pretty in her dress.

Shelley in a Simplicity fashion pic, 1972

1990s Guide to Wine 2

an outtake of Shelley's promo pic

used on the VHS and LD covers 

of Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Shelley was among the celebrities who participated in the fun and campy 1990 instructional video Celebrity Guide to Wine. Hosted by Spago's then maître d’hôtel Bernard Erpicum, the video answered questions many people had regarding the drinking and serving of wine. Dudley Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Kelly LeBrock, Robert Loggia and Steven Seagal were also in the video. It was released in VHS and LaserDisc format.

Shelley on the cover of Celebrity Guide to Wine
in LaserDisc format, 1990

Put Yourself Together

closeups of Shelley from a spread

for Sears Spring Through Summer 1968

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her tenure as supermodel. In 1968, she appeared on the pages of the Sears Spring Through Summer 1968 catalog. In the spread called "Great Ways to Put Yourself Together in Cotton Knits," she modeled a fabulous shift dress. It was a T-shirt that went to great lengths, to above-the-knee actually. It had a back zipper closing and a self-tie belt. Shelley looked fab.

Shelley in a spread for Sears Spring Through Summer 1968

Found Money

screen captures from Found Money, 1983

Shelley starred with Comedy Legend Dick Van Dyke in the TV movie Found Money a.k.a. My Secret Angel in 1983. The TV movie also starred another Comedy Legend, Sid Caesar. She found both actors/comedians "very generous to work with" but had to keep up with the duos pace. "You had to work so fast, because everything was left loose," she told TV Guide. "I felt like I kind of jumped on a moving train," she added. Shelley would again work with Dick Van Dyke in 1997 - as a guest star in his series Diagnosis Murder.

more screen captures from Found Money, 1983

Attic Prints

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Seventeen magazine, 1965

Since she began modeling, Shelley had appeared in many issues of Seventeen magazine. In 1965, she appeared in the October issue of the magazine. In the spread called "Top Story: The Attic prints," she modeled a young woman's suit made from Challis. The yellow suit was floral printed and "the jacket cuts away cleverly from a skim of skirt." Matching stockings and footwear finished her look. A matching ribbon tied her hair back. Shelley was uber-pretty.

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen magazine, 1965

Ms Monica Browne

David Threlfall and Shelley Hack

in Frederick Forsyth Presents: A Casualty of War

Shelley appeared in the TV movie Frederick Forsyth Presents A Casualty of War in 1989. She played Monica Browne, an enigmatic and very wealthy horse breeder who becomes the love interest of retired British secret service agent Tom Rowse (played by David Threlfall) who was recruited to intercept an arms shipment from Libya to the IRA. The telefilm was shot in England, Germany and Yugoslavia. Shelley said she read Forsyth's books as a young girl and found them to be "very macho, exciting Cold War stuff." Being the only American among the predominantly British cast, she laughed and said, "Yes, I'm the token." She enjoyed working with her British co-stars and found their approach to their craft very interesting. She took the part after a four-month run as Luisa Baccara in Tamara, a play by John Krizanc.

a 1990 writeup about Shelley
for Frederick Forsyth Presents: A Casualty of War

New Directions 1973

closeups of Shelley from a spread

from the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1973 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 1973 catalog.

Shelley in a spread

from the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1973 catalog

In one spread called "New Directions," she modeled the latest take on the classics - updated with new textures an colors. She modeled the latest version of the Wrap-Coat - with a wide notched collar, single-breasted button closing and a self-tie belt. A matching wool cloche hat, a complementing scarf, brown boots and a brown shoulder bag finished her look. She also wore the cardigan jacket-and-dress ensemble. The dress had short sleeves and a wide-pleated front skirt. A matching belt and bracelet finished her look. And Shelley looked sensational in both outfits.

more closeups of Shelley from a spread
from the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1973 catalog

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday, Miss Shelley Hack!!!
this July 6, 2020
You have brought happiness to many in the world!
We LOVE you!!!
from your fans worldwide

Shelley through the years

Shelley's Mini Bio

Shelley Marie Hack was born on July 6, 1947 in White Plains, New York, but was raised in nearby Greenwich, Connecticut. She graduated from Greenwich Academy and went off to Smith College where she earned a degree in history. But while still in school, as a teen, she began modeling during her summer breaks. Subsequently, after her schooling, she signed on  full-time at her modeling agency, Ford Models Inc., and became one of the top models in the United states. In 1976, she jumped to Supermodel status via a Revlon commercial for Charlie Perfume. She was one of first batch of models  who were able to negotiate previously unheard of, lucrative and exclusive deals with giant cosmetics companies. The worldwide popularity she gained as THE Charlie Girl brought her to the attention of Aaron Spelling  who cast her in his hit series Charlie's Angels in 1979. Although she left the series after one season, the publicity she got from the series was enough to keep her in the public eye in the '80s. Shelley then tackled stage via plays like Vanities (1981) and Born Yesterday (1982) and was critically praised. This led to roles in movies like Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy (1983) and cult classics like Troll (1986) and The Stepfather (1987), as well as the lead in two other TV series, Cutter to Houston (1983) and Jack and Mike (1986.) She married director Harry Winer in the late '80s and in 1990 gave birth to their daughter, Devon Rose. In the '90s, Shelley began delving in grassroots politics and political fund-raising. She would receive her MBA from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and, in 1997, she formed Shelley Hack Media Consultancy (SHMC,) a media consultancy firm that worked internationally in pre- and post-conflict countries. She would go into war-torn countries and help them establish democracy through media. She began with Bosnia, producing their first ever televised presidential debates.She worked extensively in Eastern Europe and Western Asia and traveled all over the world. After ten years, Shelley settled down in California, and in 2010, she and her husband formed Smash Media Productions where she acts as co-president. Through Smash Media, she has produced documentaries like Citizen of the World and Maharajah of the Road, feature films like Erased and several movies for the Hallmark Channel (Lucky Christmas, Perfect Match, A Bramble House Christmas.) On her own, she has produced Summer of Dreams and Christmas in Evergreen, also for Hallmark.

1990s Guide to Wine

an outtake of Shelley's promo pic

used on the VHS and LD covers

of Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Shelley was among the celebrities who participated in the fun and campy 1990 instructional video Celebrity Guide to Wine. Hosted by Spago's then maître d’hôtel Bernard Erpicum, the video answered questions many people had regarding the drinking and serving of wine. Dudley Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Kelly LeBrock, Robert Loggia and Steven Seagal were also in the video. It was released in VHS and LaserDisc format.

Shelley on the cover of Celebrity Guide to Wine
in VHS format, 1990

Sophisticated Image

Pics of a sophisticated Shelley from the early '70s

Shelley graduated from Smith College in 1970 and decided to take on modeling full-time. Represented by the top model management company, Ford Models Inc., she began her transition from teen model to top model (and eventually to Supermodel.) Her then boyfriend, photographer Steen Svensson, and make-up artist extraordinaire Rick Gillette came up with test shots of Shelley in the early '70s with the hope that the images could get her into the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. And she eventually did, in both the US and International versions of the magazines. Then in 1976, she jumped to Supermodel status, when she  catapulted the Charlie by Revlon brand (as well as herself) to worldwide fame and success.

Shelley from the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar,
mid to late'70s

Ready or Not 22

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

Mike takes Jackie to the stadium where the Chicago Bears play for an outdoor, open-air dinner. He wants to make Jackie feel better after her miscarriage. Jackie is excited and delighted they are there. Mike calls in one of the waiters from his restaurant whom he hired for the night. He serves them hotdog sandwiches and beer and everything yummy you'd find in a football stadium - gourmet-style of course. The couple talk about their plans in creating a family. The acknowledge they were surprised by Jackie's sudden pregnancy - but will be ready next time, ready to raise their own family. The two enjoy their might together.

Summer Job

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for Arnel fabric, 1965

Shelley began modeling in 1964. She was discovered by no other than George Huntington Hartford II, the heir to the A&P supermarket empire at a debutante ball. "This guy kept bothering me," Shelley said, "He told my father that I was a new face." To which her father replied, "She’s not a new face around here, and I wish she’d take out the garbage and wash the dishes." She later appeared on numerous magazine covers, editorials and print advertisements. "I was brought up not to close doors," said Shelley, "Modeling was a great summer job. It beat waitressing." Modeling remained a sideline however, as Shelley concentrated on her studies. Shelley said, "The Ford Agency would send out a little card that said, 'Shelley Hack will be back June 1.'"

Shelley in an ad for Arnel fabric, 1965

50/50

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

Shelley joined the cast of Charlie's Angels in 1979 to so much fanfare. Shelley was an instant Superstar before she even filmed an episode of the series. When her debut episode "Love Boat Angels" finally aired in September of that year, it topped the Nielsen ratings. Shelley's casting was a coup. Her Charlie Girl image brought even more publicity for the show and it renewed interest in the series. But then, fans either loved her or hated her - it looked like it was 50/50. But Charlie's Angels was predicted to be a top rated show in its 4th season.

a writeup about Shelley and Charlie's Angels from 1979

Fleecey Warm-Ups

a closeup of Shelley from a spread 

from Seventeen magazine, 1970

Shelley appeared in many issues of Seventeen magazine during her modeling career. In 1970, she appeared on the October issue of the magazine in the spread "Tyrol Patrol, The Fleecey Warm-Ups." It featured coats, cloaks and capes that were stylish and on-point for that season. Shelley wore a navy gendarme's midi-cloak with tabs on the shoulders and arm slits, plus hid its buttons. To finish her outfit, she had on knit mittens, a matching scarf and a pair of boots. Shelley looked fabulous.

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen magazine, 1970