HAPPY NEW YEAR, WORLD

Shelley in an artwork Charlie perfume ad
for New Years 2020/21
 
A New Year is ahead
And new opportunities are abound
Let's all take new steps this time
And spread nothing but love all around
Happy New Year, World!!!

 

a closeup of Shelley
in an artwork Charlie perfume ad
for New Years 2020/21
 

Honing Her Craft

Shelley in a 1980s promo pic

 

Shelley was a busy actress in the 1980s. After opting to leave Charlie's Angels in 1980, she went full-time into an acting career. She appeared on stage, TV and in the movies. She immediately tackled stage after Angels via the Jack Heifner play Vanities and gained critical praise for her work. Other stage plays soon came after (Elizabeth Diggs's play Close Ties, Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday and John Krizanc's Tamara at the end of the decade) and she got critical praise for them as well. She starred in the feature films Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy and Joseph Ruben's The Stepfather and got glowing reviews. In the series Cutter to Houston and Jack and Mike, she got mixed reviews but was generally praised for efforts. Shelley was determined to honing her craft.

Wrap Yourself for Christmas 2

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for McCall's magazine, Dec 1973

 

Shelley has appeared on many spreads for McCall's magazine when she was a working Supermodel. Published by the McCall Corporation, it was a monthly magazine that catered to the American woman and peaked in popularity in the 1960s. It debuted in the 1870s and through the years published fiction, fashion, children's issues, health, beauty, foreign travel, etc.

 

Shelley in a spread

for McCall's magazine, Dec 1973

 

In the mag's December 1973 issue, she appeared on the spread called "Wrap Yourself for Christmas" where she wore a couple of patterns from McCall's Carefree Patterns collection. The wrap-and-tie fashions guaranteed any woman a great look for the holidays and were not just easy to wear but were also easy to make. She wore pattern no. 3579, a wrapped shirt and skirt for festive holiday parties and home entertaining. Shelley looked fab in it as usual.

Shelley in a spread
for McCall's magazine, Dec 1973

Guide to Wine 3

screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Shelley took part in the 1990 educational video Celebrity Guide To Wine, a fun and practical guide to everything about wine. It was hosted by international wine expert and then Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum. The video answered questions many people had regarding the drinking and serving of wine, as well as debunked some of the myths and the rules on the subject. Aside from Shelley, Dudley Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Kelly Le Brock, Robert Loggia, Steven Seagal, and Peter Weller joined in on the fun as well. Norm Lenzer was the narrator. It was released in both VHS and LaserDisc format.

more screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

In the informative video, Shelley brought humor to the many apprehensions people had and have about drinking and serving wine. She poked humor at the serving red wine with ice, at the serving certain wines with certain foods, at the drinking of wine with one's favorite foods, at how wine should be opened and stored. But, as the video concluded, Bernard Erpicum appeared and stated that it ultimately came to one's preference. If viewers wanted to throw out all the "rules" regarding the drinking and the serving of wine, they should just go ahead and do that. He said that it is the enjoyment of consuming wine in the way one prefers that is more important.

more screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

The video was written and directed by Daniel Helfgott who had written and directed numerous TV movies and TV specials. It was produced by George Paige and Iren Koster for Silvers-Koster Productions. The description of the video (as written on the back covers of the VHS and LaserDisc) was as follows:

If you own a corkscrew, or think you would like to, here is the guide for you. This informative video takes out the mystery and puts the fun into ordering, opening and enjoying wine. International wine expert and maître d' of the famous Spago Restaurant Bernard Erpicum and his celebrity friends provide the wacky vignettes, humor and easy-to-understand discussions.

-How to choose from a wine list.

-Which wine goes best with which food.

-Selecting glassware.

-Opening and serving wine.

-French wines and their domestic equivalents.

-Bernard’s Picks: specific wine recommendations for every taste and price range.

And much more. All presented in a lively format, sparkling laughter and good cheer.

more screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Qiana Fabric Model

a closeup of Shelley 

from an ad for Herman Geist, 1972

 

Shelley appeared in many ads that featured the Qiana fabric. The silky nylon fiber was developed in 1962 by Stanley Brooke Speck at the DuPont Experimental Station. It was introduced in 1968 and, although intended for the high-end fashion market, was a popular choice for faux-silk men's shirts and women's dresses in the 1970s as it displayed bold patterns a trend carried over from the 1960s. Many clothing manufacturers and designers used the material during the era.

 

Shelley in an ad for Herman Geist, 1972

 

Vintage clothing labels like Herman Geist, Jerry Silverman, Mr. Dino and Rina of California used the fabric. Designers George Halley and Kay Unger used it as well. Sears department stores, JCPenney department stores and Bonds Clothing Stores carried fashions that used the fabric as well. The silk-like nylon fiber was deemed luxurious and spanned both high-end and affordable apparel.

Shelley in an ad for Bonds Clothing Stores, 1976

Fourth Season Angel

a promo pic of Shelley during her Angels days

from TV Guide Canadian edition, March 1980

 

Shelley joined the cast of Charlie's Angels during its fourth season from 1979 to 1980. And although she was aware of the show's immense popularity, she was also aware of the kind of show it was. "Of course it's fluff," she admitted, "but high-grade fluff. You don't compare Agatha Christie to Tolstoy." She knew Charlie's Angels was the best there was in its category. It was the biggest TV show in the world and its lead actresses were superstars and tabloid cover girls. "I'm a very private person and I hope to keep it that way," she told the press.

 

Jaclyn Smith was recently interviewed 

by The Locher Room. Watch it at:

Jaclyn Smith - Mother / Actress / Businesswoman / ICON 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNNC1tRklmM

 

One of Charlie's original series Angels (one of the original three) was interviewed last October. The fabulous Jaclyn Smith (I LOOOOOOOOOVE Jaclyn Smith) was interviewed by Alan Locher at The Locher Room channel on YouTube. Alan is a big fan of Jaclyn and was excited and over-the-moon as he interviewed his favorite Angel asking her about her childhood, her family, her business and, of course, Charlie's Angels. Jaclyn, as always, is very obliging when she is asked about her experiences with regards to the legendary TV series. The series was groundbreaking and its worldwide popularity can be compared to the popularity of the Avengers movies of recent years. Jaclyn didn't mind answering questions about her co-Angels and this is how that part of the interview went:

Alan Locher: 
If you could, could you describe the Angels in, you know, one word - Farrah, Cheryl, Tanya, Shelley...?

 

Jaclyn Smith:

You know, Kate - cerebral, complex, extremely talented, intense
Cheryl - warm and approachable, fun and funny
Shelley was, you know, East-coast preppy and dignified and soft-spoken and refined
And Farrah... Wow, she was a combination. She was to me very unexpected. She was the
girl next door but not like any girl you knew next door. She was an 8x10 glossy but
yet there was this very real all-American sweet quality about her. She was truly a
good girl friend. she was just a great girl. Yeah, to me she was.
And... Did I leave-- Tanya was highly-- Gosh, Tanya was very sensual, you know.
Unique in that way. She had a sensuality that she just radiated onscreen.

Suits or Separates '78

closeups of Shelley from a spread

for the Montgomery Ward Christmas 1978 catalog

 

Shelley has appeared on many spreads for many catalogs from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. Many Supermodels at the time appeared in the most popular catalogs during the era like Cheryl Tiegs, Beverly Johnson, Patti Hansen and Shelley Smith, just to name a few. Many models who eventually became actresses also appeared in the catalogs like Veronica Hamel, Erin Grey, Kim Basinger and Pam Dawber.

 

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for the Montgomery Ward Christmas 1978 catalog

 

Shelley appeared on the pages of the Montgomery Ward Christmas 1978 catalog. In the spread called "Smart As Suits Or Separates," she modeled a 5-PC Suit in rich velvet which included a soft white blouse. The blazer had 2 patch pockets and 2-button closing. The vest had a 5-button closing and a pointed hem. The pants had a zipper front. The boot-length skirt had a back zipper. The blouse had a button front and cuffs and a neckline that could be worn as an ascot or a bowtie. And Shelley looked fab in it.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, WORLD

Shelley in an artwork Charlie perfume ad

for Holidays 2020

 

It's been a whirlwind of a year, 

but we have all learned to toughen up when needed

and soften up when it's called for.

We have learned that people do count

and that love is really all there is. 

Happy Holidays, World!!!!

 

a closeup of Shelley

in an artwork Charlie perfume ad

for Holidays 2020

Movies for the Holidays

 

Shelley has been a producer since 2010

 

Since 2010, Shelley has been enjoying her newfound role as producer - either independently or with her production company Smash Media where she is co-president with her husband Harry Winer. And for the past nine years, she has been working closely with The Hallmark Channel and has been producing family-friendly movies that everybody can watch and enjoy. She particularly enjoys producing Christmas movies that spread love and good cheer. Shelley told writer Steve Gidlow in 2018:

 

"I've always loved Christmas; my husband and I always decorate the house. We went to St. Petersburg and Helsinki after Christmas for some family time, and all the decorations were still up.  I had my camera out and started thinking, 'Wait a minute, we don't have these in America.' I started asking people where they got the decorations.  I got some wonderful Christmas ideas we haven't seen yet at Hallmark.  I'm excited to reveal a whole new look for Hallmark!"

 

Shelley has produced four Christmas movies
for the Hallmark Channel since 2011
and they're all out on DVD.

Wrap Yourself for Christmas 1

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for McCall's magazine, Dec 1973

 

Shelley has appeared on many spreads for McCall's magazine when she was a working Supermodel.In the mag's December 1973 issue, she appeared on the spread called "Wrap Yourself for Christmas" where she wore a couple of patterns from McCall's Carefree Patterns collection. The wrap-and-tie fashions guaranteed any woman a great look for the holidays and were not just easy to wear but were also easy to make. She wore pattern no. 3888, a wrapcoat in Christmas red made from soft wool and could give any woman's wardrobe a much needed lift. Shelley looked fab in it as usual.

 

Shelley in a spread
for McCall's magazine, Dec 1973

Guide to Wine 2

 

screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

 

Shelley took part in the 1990 educational video Celebrity Guide To Wine, a fun and practical guide to everything about wine. It was hosted by international wine expert and then Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum. The video answered questions many people had regarding the drinking and serving of wine, as well as debunked some of the myths and the rules on the subject. Aside from Shelley, Dudley Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Kelly Le Brock, Robert Loggia, Steven Seagal, and Peter Weller joined in on the fun as well. Norm Lenzer was the narrator. It was released in both VHS and LaserDisc format.

 

more screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

 

In the informative video, Shelley brought humor to the many apprehensions people had and have about drinking and serving wine. She poked humor at the serving red wine with ice, at the serving certain wines with certain foods, at the drinking of wine with one's favorite foods, at how wine should be opened and stored. But, as the video concluded, Bernard Erpicum appeared and stated that it ultimately came to one's preference. If viewers wanted to throw out all the "rules" regarding the drinking and the serving of wine, they should just go ahead and do that. He said that it is the enjoyment of consuming wine in the way one prefers that is more important.

more screen captures of Shelley
from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

The video was written and directed by Daniel Helfgott who had written and directed numerous TV movies and TV specials. It was produced by George Paige and Iren Koster for Silvers-Koster Productions. The description of the video (as written on the back covers of the VHS and LaserDisc) was as follows:

If you own a corkscrew, or think you would like to, here is the guide for you. This informative video takes out the mystery and puts the fun into ordering, opening and enjoying wine. International wine expert and maître d' of the famous Spago Restaurant Bernard Erpicum and his celebrity friends provide the wacky vignettes, humor and easy-to-understand discussions.

-How to choose from a wine list.

-Which wine goes best with which food.

-Selecting glassware.

-Opening and serving wine.

-French wines and their domestic equivalents.

-Bernard’s Picks: specific wine recommendations for every taste and price range.

And much more. All presented in a lively format, sparkling laughter and good cheer.

more screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Also written on the back covers of the VHS and LaserDisc were a few comments made by wine and food connoisseurs about the video:

"An entertaining, lighthearted and informative look at wine."

-Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate

"...this irreverently witty video helps de-mystify wine."

-Joel Fleishman, Vanity Fair

"I was laughing uproariously... This is a great antidote to wine snobbism."

-Ruth Reichl, Food Editor/Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times

"...will please the expert, edify the beginner, guarantee pleasure for both."

-Robert Lawrence Balzer, The Los Angeles Times Magazine

more screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Leonard 1974

a closeup of Shelley 

from an ad for Leonard Fashion Paris, 1974

 

Shelley appeared in an ad for Leonard Fashion Paris in 1974. The company was started in 1958 by Jacques Leonard and Daniel Tribouillard, an artist who wanted their brand to be different kind of haute couture. He launched a new process for fabric printing in 1960 and was hailed around the world. The company became known for their original floral prints. In 1968, Tribouillard came up with their first collection of printed silk jersey dresses that emphasized the lightness of the fabric. In the 1970s, the company created its own distribution network as well as diversified by creating perfumes, ties, silk scarves, etc.

 

Shelley in an ad for Leonard Paris, 1974

Season 4 Angel

a closeup of Shelley from the cover

of TV Guide Canadian edition, March 1980

 

Shelley joined the cast of Charlie's Angels during its fourth season from 1979 to 1980. And although she was aware of the show's immense popularity, she was also aware of the kind of show it was. "Of course it's fluff," she admitted, "but high-grade fluff. You don't compare Agatha Christie to Tolstoy." She knew Charlie's Angels was the best there was in its category. She knew the women who were cast as leads in the show lived in a fishbowl. She knew she had to ready herself for the kind of lifestyle change joining the show would bring. But she wasn't aware of how much change that would be. "I was totally unprepared for the press "bonanza" that followed," she said in 2000. As THE Charlie Girl, she told one reporter in 1979, "I had done a lot of press before. There was so much to do then, so you just deal with it." But the Supermodel wasn't aware that she was entering a totally different space, the rock star space.  "I was surprised by the amount of attention," she said."I had press people crawling in my windows," she told E! in 2002.

Shelley on the cover
of TV Guide Canadian edition, March 1980

Luxurious Warmth '77

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for the Montgomery Ward Christmas 1977 catalog

 

Shelley has appeared on many spreads for many catalogs from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. Many Supermodels at the time appeared in the most popular catalogs during the era like Cheryl Tiegs, Beverly Johnson, Patti Hansen and Shelley Smith, just to name a few. Many models who eventually became actresses also appeared in the catalogs like Veronica Hamel, Erin Grey, Kim Basinger and Pam Dawber.

 

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for the Montgomery Ward Christmas 1977 catalog

 

Shelley appeared on the pages of the Montgomery Ward Christmas 1977 catalog. In the spread called "The Luxurious Warmth of Plush Brushed Nylon," she modeled sleepwear that was deemed soft, sensuous and glowing. She wore the Tunic Pajama, an elegant and timeless two-piece outfit that had a softly shirred neckline and flouncy rffled sleeves with delicately soft ecru lace insets. It had a matching narrow tie belt. The pants had wide legs. And Shelley looked fab in it.

Shelley in a spread
for the Montgomery Ward Christmas 1977 catalog

Shelley is THE Charlie Girl

Shelley in an artwork of the Charlie perfume ad.

Shelley was THE ultimate Charlie Girl.

 

Shelley will forever be remembered as THE quintessential Charlie Girl (who became Charlie's 5th Angel, of course). Her image of the independent, bright, chic and confident woman was the perfect embodiment of the ideals of the Revlon brand. There were other Charlie models prior to her, but it was only Shelley's commercials and ads (from 1976 on) that were successful. Why? During one of Shelley's radio interviews, as discovered from answers to a call-in question, it turned out that women weren't intimidated by her and that men found her approachable. And her influence was far-reaching. Women all over the world wanted to be Charlie Girls; so much so that six months after Shelley began endorsing it, in 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first American-made international bestseller) and Revlon sales figures passed the $1Billion mark.

 

Just some of the many, many, many

Charlie perfume and cosmetic ads

Shelley appeared in from 1976 to 1982

 

And Shelley's influence wasn't relegated to one particular segment of women. In fact, it transcended the color barrier. Caucasian, Asian, African... women looked up to that image of her as an independent, liberated and happy-about-it woman. The image she created was so powerful that even the young Oprah Winfrey aspired to become a Charlie Girl herself.  "I wanted to stride like her with confidence. I wanted to be this fabulous," Oprah admitted in 2008 when she had Shelley as a guest in her iconic daytime TV talk show. "I was lucky," Shelley told Oprah, "There were two things I was in that were about making women feel a little more empowered," referring to Revlon Charlie and Charlie's  Angels.

 

Perfume Quotes in TV Shows

Pose S02E04 (Never Knew Love Like This Before)

https://borntobeunicorn.com/2019/07/11/pose-s02e04-never-knew-love-like-this-before/

 

Shelley's Charlie Girl persona was so unforgettable that any reference to the 1970s and early 1980s wouldn't be complete without a mention of the Revlon Charlie brand. Her image has been so ingrained in the minds of those who lived through the era that it is always brought up or alluded to (much like the poster of Farrah Fawcett and mega-hit TV series Charlie's Angels) when any reference to that time is made. Charlie perfume (and the Charlie advertising campaign) is as iconic as a can of Coca-Cola or a bar of Snickers. So much so that an episode of Pose mentioned the legendary brand. In season 2 episode 4 "Never Knew Love Like This Before," Candy's dialogue with her mother went like this:

 

• Candy: I can't believe you showed up.
• Vivica (Candy's mom): Baby. Why did it take me so long to see you?
• Candy: You refused to. Ma, how many times you catch me wearing your Revlon Charlie? Or trying on your wigs?

 

Watch the scene on YouTube at:
Candy's Parents Finally See Their DAUGHTER!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZYupB7eLuY

 

 

There were African-American Charlie perfume girls too,

like Naomi Sims in 1975 and Darnella Thomas in 1979.

Charlie Girl to Charlie's Angel 1979

closeup of Shelley from a promo pic, 1980

 

Shelley became a bona fide Hollywood superstar in 1979. She was already famous for being THE Charlie Girl when she joined the series, but her fame jumped exponentially when she was cast as Tiffany Welles in Charlie's Angels that year. She had been modeling for many years and, by 1979, had reached the pinnacle of success in her profession. She was one of the highest-paid Supermodels of the era and was one of the first to negotiate previously unheard of lucrative and exclusive deals with giant cosmetics companies. But with Charlie's Angels, she entered a totally different space. As one writer put it, she  entered into "rock star space." Charlie's Angels was a huge mega-hit all over the world and every Angel that joined the show was plunged into a fishbowl, where everything they said, did, went, wore or even ate was under the scrutiny of the public eye. But Shelley was determined to keep her private life private and seemed a bit overwhelmed by the amount of attention she got when she became Angel no. 5. "I was totally unprepared for the press "bonanza" that followed," she said in 2000.  "I had press people crawling in my windows," she told E! in 2002.

Shelley in a a promo pic, 1980

Touches of White

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on the Montgomery Ward Spring Summer 1973 catalog

 

Shelley has appeared on many spreads for many catalogs from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. Many Supermodels at the time appeared in the most popular catalogs during the era like Cheryl Tiegs, Beverly Johnson, Patti Hansen and Shelley Smith, just to name a few. Many models who eventually became actresses also appeared in the catalogs like Veronica Hamel, Erin Grey, Kim Basinger and Pam Dawber.

Shelley in a spread

for the Montgomery Ward Spring Summer 1973 catalog

 

Shelley appeared on the pages of Montgomery Ward Fall & Winter 1973 catalog. In the spread called "Touches of White," she modeled an outfit with touches of white that was considered the becoming thing. She modeled the outfit called Confetti Checks, a jacket and skirt ensemble made from a fabric with a dark background that had been sprinkled with white all over. The jacket had contoured seams, front buttons and mock pockets. The skirt had an elasticized waist. White earrings, bag and footwear finished her look. And Shelley looked gorgeous, as always.

Guide to Wine 1

screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

 

Shelley took part in the 1990 educational video Celebrity Guide To Wine, a fun and practical guide to everything about wine. It was hosted by international wine expert and then Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum. The video answered questions many people had regarding the drinking and serving of wine, as well as debunked some of the myths and the rules on the subject. Aside from Shelley, Dudley Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Kelly Le Brock, Robert Loggia, Steven Seagal, and Peter Weller joined in on the fun as well. Norm Lenzer was the narrator. It was released in both VHS and LaserDisc format.

 

more screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

 

In the informative video, Shelley brought humor to the many apprehensions people had and have about drinking and serving wine. She poked humor at the serving red wine with ice, at the serving certain wines with certain foods, at the drinking of wine with one's favorite foods, at how wine should be opened and stored. But, as the video concluded, Bernard Erpicum appeared and stated that it ultimately came to one's preference. If viewers wanted to throw out all the "rules" regarding the drinking and the serving of wine, they should just go ahead and do that. He said that it is the enjoyment of consuming wine in the way one prefers that is more important.

more screen captures of Shelley
from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

The video was written and directed by Daniel Helfgott who had written and directed numerous TV movies and TV specials. It was produced by George Paige and Iren Koster for Silvers-Koster Productions. The description of the video (as written on the back covers of the VHS and LaserDisc) was as follows:

If you own a corkscrew, or think you would like to, here is the guide for you. This informative video takes out the mystery and puts the fun into ordering, opening and enjoying wine. International wine expert and maître d' of the famous Spago Restaurant Bernard Erpicum and his celebrity friends provide the wacky vignettes, humor and easy-to-understand discussions.

-How to choose from a wine list.

-Which wine goes best with which food.

-Selecting glassware.

-Opening and serving wine.

-French wines and their domestic equivalents.

-Bernard’s Picks: specific wine recommendations for every taste and price range.

And much more. All presented in a lively format, sparkling laughter and good cheer.

more screen captures of Shelley

from the Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

The Pandora Power Plan

a closeup of Shelley

from a 1972 ad for Pandora fashions

 

Shelley was a much sought-after model during her modeling days. She appeared in many print ads, including ads for Pandora. The Pandora Sweater company was founded in 1936. By the 1970s, it was an established clothing company catering to young misses. In one 1972 ad, Shelley presented the Pandora Power Plan. It was made up of a ribbed turtleneck body suit with long sleeves and an A-line miniskirt in glen plaid that buttoned down in front. A matching belt, matching hose and a pair of heeled loafers finished her look. A multi-strand lariat necklace and a curly short bob gave her look pizzazz. And Shelley looked fab.

 

Shelley in a 1972 ad for Pandora fashions

Cult Classic from 1987

Shelley in a promo pic

for The Stepfather, 1987

 

Shelley appeared in the cult classic The Stepfather in 1987. Directed by Joseph Ruben, it starred Terry O'Quinn in the title role, as Jerry Blake, a man who had the knack of marrying into the "perfect" family and then killing the family off when he deems they're not perfect after all. Shelley Hack played Susan Maine, the woman who marries Jerry and is willing look past the cracks she's beginning to notice. Jill Schoelen played Stephanie, Susan's daughter by her first marriage. Stephanie doesn't like Jerry, finds him creepy and is determined to find out who he really is. The story was penned by Carolyn Lefcourt, Brian Garfield and Donald E. Westlake, who got screenplay credit.

Shelley with Terry O'Quinn in a promo pic
for The Stepfather, 1987