Happy New Year 2023

Shelley in an artwork Charlie perfume ad

for the 2023 New Year celebration

Charlie and THE Charlie Girl are still classics

Happy New Year, World!!!!

a closeup of Shelley with the Nutcracker

from a 1981 Charlie perfume newspaper ad

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1981, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie that offered the Charlie Bonus. The "Charlie's Color Adventures" box set had a Nutcracker scenario under the lid and was promoted as a bonus item, a perfect gift for that holiday season. It contained Charlie eye shadows, blushers, lipsticks, lip gloss, mascara, nail color and applicator brushes. It was a bonus package that was only $9 for any $5 purchase or more from the Charlie Collection. And Shelley, of course, appeared in the newspaper advertisement for this Charlie Bonus looking fabulous, festive and downright gorgeous.

Shelley in a 1981 Charlie perfume newspaper ad

Glamorous New Star

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic from 1980

Shelley was cast as Tiffany Welles in Charlie's Angels in 1979; and everyone was so excited to see THE Charlie Girl become a Charlie's Angel. But by 1980, she had moved on. She signed a one-year contract with the show which had a three-year option; and she opted to leave the show and move on to other things after a year. "I never expected to be there more than a year and I wasn't," Shelley told TV Tales: Charlie's Angels in 2002. "So I did my year and I moved on," she added, "That was just fine. That was plenty for me." But the publicity jump start she got from Charlie's Angels made her a Hollywood superstar nonetheless and she was considered one of the glamourous new luminaries of tinsletown. Also, she was determined to make something of her big break. In the 1980s, she was able to work with some of the best actors and directors in Hollywood like Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Dick Van Dyke, Sid Caesar, George Segal, Joseph Ruben and Terry O'Quinn. She made the most of her big break.

Shelley and Star Trek's Persis Kambatta,

by then Hollywood's glamorous new stars,

in a spread from the Japanese

fan magazine Screen, June 1980

1965 Glamour B

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

for Glamour magazine, October 1965

Shelley appeared in a spread for Glamour magazine called "The After-Six Answer: Bright-Bead Handbags And Silk Shoes" in October of 1965. (Check out: The After-Six Answer) In the spread, she modeled a backless black woolen dress by Nancy Ebker for Act III. It was a simple and perfect outfit to wear for that holiday season. She also modeled jewelry and bags - the delicate and the shimmering - which complimented dresses similar to the sexy number she had on. She also wore shimmery earrings by Coro and a ring by Panetta (both detailed with paveed rhinestones) as she posed among various beaded miniaudiers, chainless evening cases and miniature beaded bags with golden-chained handles by Walborg and De Lill Creations. Shelley was absolutely gorgeous in the spread.

Shelley in a pic for Glamour magazine, October 1965

The Finishing Touch 11

screen captures from the film feature

The Finishing Touch, 1992

In 1992, Shelley starred in the big screen thriller The Finishing Touch. She played Hannah, a divorced detective who had to work on a case with her detective husband then fell with one of their suspects. Dynasty star Michael Nader played her ex-husband Sam Stone and future The Mummy star Arnold Vosloo played the suspect, artist Mikael Gant. This was one of Shelley's sexiest roles because it involved her in a love scene with Vosloo. But for the topless scenes, she used a body double.

screen captures from the film featur

 The Finishing Touch, 1992

The film was about a divorced couple (Sam and Hannah Stone), both detectives, who had been assigned to the same case - find out who has been killing beautiful women in L.A., filming the deed and selling the footage as snuff films. Two suspects come up, a known criminal and a well-renowned artist (Mikael Gant). As Sam and Hannah further investigate the case, their former marital problems surface, clouding their judgement. And Gant would come between them. The film is available on VHS and was released under the title L.A. Ripper in Germany.

screen captures from the film feature

The Finishing Touch, 1992

Ballerina '78

a closeup of Shelley from an ad

for Main Street, 1978

Shelley began modeling in 1964 during her teens, during her summer vacations. After finishing her schooling, Shelley signed on full-time at her modeling agency, Ford Models Inc., and eventually became one of the Supermodels of the era. In 1978, she appeared in ad for Main Street which featured the Ballerina blouse. It was a top with a flourish all its own. It had a fullness falling from the gathers at the neck, continuing to become full sleeves that gathered on to dainty buttoned cuffs. The romantic-looking blouse, which buttoned down at the front, came in dreamy cloud colors like white, pale blue, pale peach and lavender. A pair of jeans finished her fabulous but casual look. Shelley was Supermodel gorgeous as always.

Shelley in an ad for Main Street, 1978

More Wine and Entertaining in the 1990s

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 two hour-long celebrity specials released in 1990s, Celebrity Guide to Wine (1990) and Celebrity Guide to Entertaining (1993). Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum hosted both specials and many celebrities/stars of the era participated in both educational videos. Celebrity Guide to Wine was a fun and practical guide to everything about wine. It 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 and Steven Seagal joined in on the fun. It was released in both VHS and LaserDisc formats. Celebrity Guide to Entertaining introduced viewers to various styles of entertaining, proper behavior and decorum during meals, as well as featured some culinary delights. Paula McClure co-hosted. Joining Shelley were Ed Begley Jr., Tony Curtis, Sarah Douglas, Terri Garr, Whoopi Goldberg, Merv Griffin, Kelly Le Brock, Michael Lerner, Dorothy Lyman, Dudley Moore, Joe Regalbuto, Steven Seagal, Rod Steiger, Jon Voight, Peter Weller and Jackie Collins. It was released in VHS format.

the cover of Celebrity Guide to Wine

in LaserDisc format, 1993

You're All Aglow

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Montgomery Ward's The Early Christmas

Shopper's Book of Values catalog, 1975

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 Montgomery Ward's The Early Christmas

Shopper's Book of Values catalog, 1975

Shelley appeared on the pages of Montgomery Ward's 1975 The Early Christmas Shopper's Book of Values catalog. In the spread called "You're All Aglow in Frosty Boucle Knits with Pastel Knit Pants," she wore separates that were a must for anyone's Christmas list that season - with its pieces in ice cream sundae colors with a bit of frosting. She wore the Tie Front Pullover (a knitted top with an attached tie detailed with candy-colored striping of coral, blue and green) over the coral-colored Pull-On Pant (holiday pastel-colored pants with slightly flared legs). She also wore the Twin Set (a sleeveless scoop neck top which came with a matching short-sleeved collared cardigan with turn-back cuffs and a self sash - both striped in meringue green and white) over the green Pull-On Pant. Gold earrings, a bracelet and matching footwear finished both her looks. And Shelley looked fabulous, all aglow, ready for that holiday season.

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Montgomery Ward's The Early Christmas

Shopper's Book of Values catalog, 1975

Happy Holidays 2022

Shelley in an artwork Charlie perfume ad

for the 2022 holiday season

Charlie and THE Charlie Girl is always a classic

Happy Holidays, World!!!!

a closeup of Shelley

from a 1981 Charlie perfume newspaper ad

for the holidays

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1981, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie that offered the Charlie Bonus. Charlie box sets which had a Nutcracker scenario under the lid were promoted as bonus items and perfect gifts for that holiday season. One box set contained various Charlie fragrance forms (Charlie cologne sprays and Charlie touch-tip perfume), Charlie dusting powder and Charlie body silk. Another, which was called "Charlie's Color Adventures," contained Charlie eye shadows, blushers, lipsticks, lip gloss, mascara, nail color and applicator brushes. It was a bonus package that was only $9 for any $5 purchase or more from the Charlie Collection. The promo also raffled out tickets to the Hartford Ballet performance of the Nutcracker for December of that year to any lucky patron who registered. And Shelley, of course, appeared in the newspaper advertisement for this Charlie Bonus looking fabulous, festive and downright gorgeous.

Shelley in a 1981 Charlie perfume newspaper ad

for the holidays

Helen Hayes Party 1980

Shelley at The Love Boat Honors Helen Hayes party, 1980

Shelley attended The Love Boat Honors Helen Hayes party in February of 1980 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Other attendees were her fellow Charlie's Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd, the entire cast of The Love Boat, Jane Wyman, Phil Silvers, Milton Berle, Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Hope Lange, John Gavin, Britt Ekland, Bobby Sherman, Phyllis Diller, Melissa Gilbert, Joyce DeWitt, Robert Hays, Loni Anderson, Mark Harmon, Lisa Hartman, Michele Lee and many more. Of course, Aaron Spelling was there too, as well as "First Lady of Theatre" herself, the evening's honoree Helen Hayes.

Shelley and Cheryl Ladd

at The Love Boat Honors Helen Hayes party, 1980

1965 Glamour A

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

for Glamour magazine, October 1965

Shelley appeared in a spread for Glamour magazine called "The After-Six Answer: Bright-Bead Handbags And Silk Shoes" in October of 1965. In the spread, she modeled jewelry and bags - the delicate and the shimmering - that went perfectly with the pure little slips of dresses in fashion for that season. She wore shimmery earrings by Coro and a ring by Panetta (both detailed with paveed rhinestones) as she posed among various beaded miniaudiers, chainless evening cases and miniature beaded bags with golden-chained handles by Walborg and De Lill Creations. Shelley was absolutely gorgeous in the spread.

Shelley in a pic for Glamour magazine, October 1965

The Finishing Touch 10

screen captures from the film feature

The Finishing Touch, 1992

In 1992, Shelley starred in the big screen thriller The Finishing Touch. She played Hannah, a divorced detective who had to work on a case with her detective husband then fell with one of their suspects. Dynasty star Michael Nader played her ex-husband Sam Stone and future The Mummy star Arnold Vosloo played the suspect, artist Mikael Gant. This was one of Shelley's sexiest roles because it involved her in a love scene with Vosloo. But for the topless scenes, she used a body double.

screen captures from the film feature

The Finishing Touch, 1992

The film was about a divorced couple (Sam and Hannah Stone), both detectives, who had been assigned to the same case - find out who has been killing beautiful women in L.A., filming the deed and selling the footage as snuff films. Two suspects come up, a known criminal and a well-renowned artist (Mikael Gant). As Sam and Hannah further investigate the case, their former marital problems surface, clouding their judgement. And Gant would come between them. The film is available on VHS and was released under the title L.A. Ripper in Germany.

screen captures from the film feature

The Finishing Touch, 1992

Djellabah Stripes D

Shelley in an ad for Gay Gibson, 1968

Shelley appeared in many ads for Gay Gibson during her modeling days. In 1968, she appeared in an ad for Gay Gibson called "Gay Gibson's Djellabah Stripes." It featured up-to-the-minute vacation dresses spiced up with the exotic Moroccan colorings of indigo-green, saffron, yellow and white inspired by those far-away places. She wore the Djellabah Swinger, a shift dress printed with a brilliant series of colorful zigs and zags. Matching sunglasses, a bracelet and chic flat footwear finished her look. She also wore the Djellabah striped square-necked sleeveless Top with buttons down the front and that ended in a white pleated above-the-knee skirt. A complementing bracelet, matching earrings and chic flat footwear accessorized her look. and she wore the Djellabah Tent sleeveless dress. It had an "all-seeing eye" print on the bodice and stripes from the chest down to its above-the-knee hemline. A complementing bracelet, matching chandelier earrings and chic flat footwear accessorized her look. And in all outfits, Shelley looked spicy and ready to vacay in any exotic locay.

closeups of Shelley from a Gay Gibson ad, 1968

Wine and Entertaining in the 1990s

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 two hour-long celebrity specials released in 1990s, Celebrity Guide to Wine (1990) and Celebrity Guide to Entertaining (1993). Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum hosted both specials and many celebrities/stars of the era participated in both educational videos. Celebrity Guide to Wine was a fun and practical guide to everything about wine. It 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 and Steven Seagal joined in on the fun. It was released in both VHS and LaserDisc formats. Celebrity Guide to Entertaining introduced viewers to various styles of entertaining, proper behavior and decorum during meals, as well as featured some culinary delights. Paula McClure co-hosted. Joining Shelley were Ed Begley Jr., Tony Curtis, Sarah Douglas, Terri Garr, Whoopi Goldberg, Merv Griffin, Kelly Le Brock, Michael Lerner, Dorothy Lyman, Dudley Moore, Joe Regalbuto, Steven Seagal, Rod Steiger, Jon Voight, Peter Weller and Jackie Collins. It was released in VHS format.

the cover of Celebrity Guide to Entertaining

in VHS format, 1993

You've Got The Spirit

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Montgomery Ward's The Early Christmas

Shopper's Book of Values catalog, 1975

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 Montgomery Ward's The Early Christmas

Shopper's Book of Values catalog, 1975

Shelley appeared on the pages of Montgomery Ward's 1975 The Early Christmas Shopper's Book of Values catalog. In the spread called "You've Got The Spirit in Bright Stripes 'N Wards Finest Pull-On Pants," she modeled separates that were perfect for that holiday season. She wore the Sleeveless Turtleneck Shell top (a white double knit pullover top with ribbed neck and arms, a back neck zip and hemmed bottom) over Wards Finest Pull-On Pants (with the new slimmer leg pant style and which needed no ironing). She topped this off with the Striped Up Shirt-Jac (which had a diagonal striped print, pointed collar and big buttons). A beaded necklace finished her look. And Shelley looked fabulous and perfectly dressed in the spirit of the season.

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Montgomery Ward's The Early Christmas

Shopper's Book of Values catalog, 1975

Holiday Dressing C

Shelley in a pic from a spread

for Seventeen magazine, 1964

Shelley began modeling in late 1964. Shelley was discovered by A&P supermarket heir and publisher Huntington Hartford at a debutante ball when she was just 14 years old. It was her first time to be invited to one and her mother instructed Shelley, "If  any older men bother you, go powder your nose." And she kept powdering her nose all night because "A guy kept bothering me," Shelley said, "He kept coming up to ask, 'Have you ever thought of being a model?' " After careful consideration, and with the help of her mother, a former Conover model, she finally decided it was a better summer job than waitressing. They went to went to New York to see Eileen Ford (a friend of her mother's) for representation. In 1964, Shelley appeared in a spread in Hartford's Show magazine, in the September 1964 issue (check out: The First). In November of that same year, her face was on the covers of both Seventeen (check out: Seventeen Cover) and Glamour (check out: First Cover) magazines.

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen magazine, 1964

Shelley's very first Christmas spreads for Seventeen magazine was for the mag's December 1964 issue. In the spread called "Hit Knits," she wore knitted pieces that could be worn at any of the holiday parties for that season. She wore The Sissy Sweater, a new kind of sweater that was making an appearance that season, just in time for the festivities. It was a pullover sweater top that was ruffled around its slightly plunging neckline and at the end of its long sleeves. By Rosanna, it was of mohair and wool knit and could be worn over a pair of pants or a skirt. A ribbon on her hair accessorized her look. She also wore The Embroidered Shell, a night-time knitted sleeveless top bisected by openwork then edged with tiny rows of crochet trim. By James Kenrob, it also had two embroidered rosebud embellishments on the front. A matching skirt finished her look - although the mag also recommended it be worn under a late-day suit. A ribbon on her hair and a bracelet accessorized her look. And in both, Shelley looked like a big hit indeed.

Shelley in a pic from a spread

for Seventeen magazine, 1964

Jackie in 1986 B

a closeup of Shelley

from a promo pic from the 1980s

Shelley starred in her third TV series in 1986 Jack and Mike. The series was initially called Jackie O'Shea as it was going to be a star vehicle for Shelley (producer David Gerber wanted to give her her own TV series.) Shelley was going to play the title role, a woman journalist who had a supportive husband waiting at home - kind of like a reverse gender role thing which was a fresh idea in the 1980s. Tom Mason was brought in to play the husband as he had a good chemistry with Shelley when they played boyfriend/girlfriend in the TV movie Kicks. But Tom wanted the characters to be more equal, so the focus of the series changed from just Jackie to the marriage of Jackie and her husband Mike. It was retitled Our Kind of Town and Jackie's husband was given a bigger role. When it aired, it was again retitled Jack and Mike, with both Shelley and Tom getting equal billing.

a fun newspaper encircle-the-word game/puzzle

(with the answers) about Jack and Mike, 1986

Jack and Mike was about a busy married yuppie couple who lived in Chicago and found it hard to find time to be with each other. Jackie Shea was the star columnist at a fictional newspaper called The Mirror. Jackie's husband, Mike Brennan, was a successful restauranteur who owned and managed three restaurants around Chicago. The series aired right after the hit Moonlighting and debuted to decent ratings. It also received decent reviews, with a few scathing writeups here and there. The series looked like it was in for a long run when it was suddenly canceled to the disappointment of fans.

Shelley in a promo pic from the 1980s

Body-and-Soul Set 8

Shelley in a newspaper

advertising supplement/business reply card

for Charlie perfume and the Charlie Collection, 1976

Shelley first became famous in the 1970s as THE Charlie Girl.  In 1976, she was hand-picked to represent the Revlon Charlie brand, as she was the embodiment the brand's ideal – gorgeous, sexy and young. Makeup artist Rick Gillette recalls, "Shelley Hack was really the perfect girl for Charlie. I remember when Revlon creative director David Leddick had Steen Svensson shoot the first presentation with her that got her the contract." They shot a commercial with her and when it debuted, it was an immediate and immense hit. By 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first American-made international bestseller) and Revlon sales figures passed the $1 billion mark. Shelley THE Charlie Girl had catapulted to icon.

Shelley in a newspaper

advertising supplement/business reply card

for Charlie perfume and the Charlie Collection, 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 that offered "Charlie's Body-and-Soul Set" as a dividend. It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase the Revlon Charlie Body-and-Soul Set (which contained Charlie perfume and various Charlie skincare products which cost $19.75) for only $4.75 for any purchase of $5.00 or more from the Charlie Collection. The advertising supplement included a business reply card with a checklist of Charlie Collection beauty products (as well as Chaz cologne and aftershave) that anyone could order and have mailed right to their own home. And Shelley, of course, appeared in the newspaper advertising supplement and business reply card for this promo, gorgeous as ever.

pics of Shelley from a newspaper

advertising supplement/business reply card

for Charlie perfume and the Charlie Collection, 1976

The Finishing Touch 9

screen captures from the film feature

The Finishing Touch, 1992

In 1992, Shelley starred in the big screen thriller The Finishing Touch. She played Hannah, a divorced detective who had to work on a case with her detective husband then fell with one of their suspects. Dynasty star Michael Nader played her ex-husband Sam Stone and future The Mummy star Arnold Vosloo played the suspect, artist Mikael Gant. This was one of Shelley's sexiest roles because it involved her in a love scene with Vosloo. But for the topless scenes, she used a body double.

screen captures from the film feature

The Finishing Touch, 1992

The film was about a divorced couple (Sam and Hannah Stone), both detectives, who had been assigned to the same case - find out who has been killing beautiful women in L.A., filming the deed and selling the footage as snuff films. Two suspects come up, a known criminal and a well-renowned artist (Mikael Gant). As Sam and Hannah further investigate the case, their former marital problems surface, clouding their judgement. And Gant would come between them. The film is available on VHS and was released under the title L.A. Ripper in Germany.

screen captures from the film feature

The Finishing Touch, 1992

Djellabah Stripes C

a closeup of Shelley from a Gay Gibson ad, 1968

Shelley appeared in many ads for Gay Gibson during her modeling days. In 1968, she appeared in an ad for Gay Gibson called "Gay Gibson's Djellabah Stripes." It featured up-to-the-minute vacation dresses spiced up with the exotic Moroccan colorings of indigo-green, saffron, yellow and white inspired by those far-away places. One of them was the Djellabah Tent sleeveless dress. It had an "all-seeing eye" print on the bodice and stripes from the chest down to its above-the-knee hemline. A complementing bracelet, matching chandelier earrings and chic flat footwear accessorized her look. With her hair combed back and tied to a side-ponytail, Shelley looked spicy and ready to vacay in any exotic locay.

pics of Shelley from a Gay Gibson ad, 1968

Newest Heavenly Recruit

Shelley in a paparazzi pic, 1979

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 as the newest Angel. But it was quickly retracted and, by late-May of that year, Shelley was announced as Charlie's newest Angel. The newest heavenly recruit came with the approval of not just executive producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg but also of incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd.

Shelley with Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Her casting sent the press into overdrive. The interest in Charlie's newest Angel was so intense, that so many articles about her, as well as news features, came out and appeared around the world. "I couldn’t believe it. What was I doing in the evening news?" Shelley exclaimed at the time. Of course, some were true and some were, well, not. But publicity was publicity, and the frenzy generated so much interest in her, it catapulted her to Hollywood Superstardom before she even filmed an episode of the series. The headline "THE Charlie Girl Becomes Charlie's Newest Angel" was heard all over the world. Shelley was the newest "It Girl" in Hollywood.

a writeup about newest

Charlie's Angel Shelley, May 1979