A Matter of Modeling

a pic of Shelley

from the Seventeen Beauty Workshop binder, 1967

Shelley began modeling in her teens in 1964. She was discovered by A&P supermarket heir and publisher Huntington Hartford at a debutante ball; and he urged her to try modeling. After consulting with her parents, Shelley decided to give it a go and appeared on the covers and pages many of the top teen magazines of the era. In 1967, she appeared on the pages of the Seventeen Beauty Workshop binder. The mod yellow and pink hardback binder contained tips and tricks for the young women of the time. It contained chapters on Posture, Exercise, Diet, Modeling, Hair Care, Skin Care, Make-up, Grooming, Fashion and Manners. Shelley's pic appeared on the chapter about Modeling. Aside from Shelley, pics of other top teen models of the day appeared on it as well... such as Colleen Corby, Lucy Angle, Regine Jaffery, Terry Reno and Wendy Hill.

Shelley with other top teen models

from the Seventeen Beauty Workshop binder, 1967

Doing Something Good

Shelley in a paparazzi pic from 1984

Shelley wanted to make the most of the opportunity she had gained from her year as one of Charlie's Angels. She had become an  international Hollywood superstar and "I didn't want to leave Los Angeles without doing something good," she said. So immediately after leaving Charlie's Angels in 1980, Shelley joined the cast of the Jack Heifner play Vanities. The play was a record-breaking hit. It was taped and was aired as part of the HBO series Standing Room Only in 1981. In 1982, she starred in Elizabeth Diggs' play Close Ties. The play ran in 1982 and was aired on cable TV's The Entertainment Channel in March of 1983. Also in 1982, Shelley played Billie Dawn in the Pennsylvania Stage Company's production of Born Yesterday in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Shelley received glowing reviews for her performances in all three plays. Shelley said, "Every actor likes to do a variety of things - television, movies, stage. I like the theater because you have the live audience."

a clipping about Shelley

from the "Photo Topics From Los Angeles" page

on the Japanese fan magazine Screen, Jan 1985

Aside from theater, Shelley also starred in both the big and small screens. In 1983, she delivered a noteworthy performance in the Martin Scorsese feature film The King of Comedy opposite Robert De Niro. She also gave fine performances opposite comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money... as well as opposite Hollywood acting veteran George Segal in the 1983 TV movie Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer. She was deemed a bright spot in her second TV series, 1983's Cutter to Houston. She also turned out fine performances opposite TV veterans Paul Michael Glaser and Tony Danza in the 1984 TV movie Single Bars, Single Women. After all the unfair criticism she received during her stint on Charlie's Angels, Shelley surprised her critics and detractors with her subsequent work on stage, TV and the big screen.

Shelley was featured

in the "Photo Topics From Los Angeles" page

on the Japanese fan magazine Screen, Jan 1985

Shelley's fellow Charlie's Angels

Farrah Fawcett and Cheryl Ladd

and future Charlie's Angel Drew Barrymore

were also featured in the same

"Photo Topics From Los Angeles" page

on the Japanese fan magazine Screen, Jan 1985

'70s Chic C

a closeup of Shelley

from a pic used in a spread

for Woman's Day mag, May 1973

Shelley appeared in a spread for Woman's Day magazine in May of 1973 called "Yes! The Dress". It featured different dresses to wear from day to evening. One of the dresses Shelley wore was a sleeveless above-the-knee dress that had a plain white knitted top and a printed skirt with a shirred waist. It came with a matching long-sleeved jacket (in the same print as the skirt) with buttoned cuffs and button details. The outfit was by Leslie Fay. A pair of two-toned Oxford-style pumps with medium heels, matching button earrings, a chunky but modern opera-length necklace and a contrasting clutch finished her look. A black wig lent her a cosmopolitan vibe. And Shelley looked every inch like a young mid-1970s sophisticate. For more check out: '70s Chic B and Yes! The Dress! 2

Shelley in a pic used in a spread

for Woman's Day mag, May 1973

Medical Drama Series

Shelley with Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin

in a promo pic for the TV series

Cutter to Houston, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was about three young doctors recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Shelley played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter. Beth aspired to become a heart surgeon in Houston. Jim Metzler played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and was glad to be back in the town that financed his medical education. Alec Baldwin played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who was getting through his probation, having been relegated to Cutter for being a little too fast and free with his prescriptions. Other regular cast members included K Callan as Nurse Connie Buford, Susan Styles as Nurse Patty Alvarez and Noble Willingham as Mayor Warren Jarvis.

screen captures from a TV promo

for the Cutter to Houston episode

"From the Smallest Crystal,

From the Smallest Stone," 1983

Cutter to Houston was a short-lived TV series that began airing in the fall of 1983. Although it received mixed reviews, it had great promise; plus, the cast had an easy rapport and was talented enough to carry an hour-long drama. Prior to the series, former Charlie's Angel Shelley Hack had already proven that she had acting chops, having received great reviews for her work on stage as well as in the big and small screens. Jim Metzler had a Golden Globe Award nomination under his belt for his supporting role in the 1982 feature film Tex. Alec Baldwin had come from his 1980-1982 stint in the NBC daytime soap opera The Doctors. The medical drama, which was aired Saturday nights, had a difficult time finding an audience. Aside from a bad time slot, it seemed to have lost network confidence early on; a "sleeper hit" was still an uncommon notion at the time. It was first aired on October 1, 1983 and it ran for just 7 episodes, airing its final episode on December 31, 1983. There were two more completed episodes; but they weren't aired during the show's initial 1983 run.

screen captures from a TV promo

for the Cutter to Houston episode

"From the Smallest Crystal,

From the Smallest Stone," 1983

Swimdress '73

a closeup of Shelley

from an ad for JCPenney, 1973

Shelley appeared in many ads and catalogs for JCPenney in the 1970s. In June of 1973, she appeared in a JCPenney ad with the tagline "The Halter. We've Suited It To Everyone Under the Sun" which suited the halter to a bikini, a long shift and a swimdress - outfits that were pefect for those hot summer days and nights. Shelley wore the swimdress made from a printed fabric that was exclusive to JCPenney at the time. And Shelley looked swim-ready, smashing and just sensational.

Shelley in an ad for JCPenney, 1973

1986 ABC Party

a paparazzi pic of Shelley

at the ABC TV Party, 1986

In 1986, Shelley was spotted at the ABC Television Affiliates Party. Many of Hollywood's leading stars attended the yearly Hollywood event. In June of 1986, it was held at the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, California. Shelley attended the event with her then boyfriend, director Harry Winer. Other star attendees were Buck Rogers in the 25th Century's Gil Gerard and his then wife Hotel's Connie Sellecca, Growing Pains' Alan Thicke, soap stars Steve Bond, Anthony Geary and Tia Carrere (who would later star in the film True Lies).

a paparazzi pic of Shelley

at the ABC TV Party, 1986

Chic And Modern 2

Shelley in a pic used in a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

Shelley appeared on many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. The Simplicity Pattern Company is the leading manufacturer of sewing patterns and sewing pattern guides which are distributed throughout the world. They have been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and have allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue.

a clipping of Shelley from a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

The Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue featured fashions that were young, hip and up-to-date, that were perfect for both the spring and summer seasons of that year. Shelley appeared on many spreads throughout the issue wearing the latest fashion patterns by Simplicity. She modeled Simplicity pattern number 5657, step-by-step knitting instructions for a pullover sweater vest. The V-neck pullover vest had extended shoulders. It had a ribbed neckline, ribbed shoulders and a ribbed midriff. Shelley wore the red, white and blue version... first, over a pair of white pants... then again, over a red and white Tartan Plaid long-sleeved shirt and red pants ensemble. Shelley looked chic and modern in both outfits.

Shelley in a pic used in a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

Chic Class President

a closeup of Shelley

from a pic for Seventeen mag, 1965

Shelley was discovered by A&P supermarket heir and publisher Huntington Hartford at a debutante ball when she was just 14 years old. "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. So Shelley and her mom went to went to New York to see Eileen Ford (a friend of her mother's) for representation. On November of 1964, her face appeared simultaneously on the covers of both Seventeen and Glamour magazines. For more, check out: Seventeen Cover and First Cover

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen mag, 1965

Shelley appeared in the August 1965 issue of Seventeen magazine... in the spread called "A Yearbook of Hairdos." It featured the latest teen hairdos, as worn by the different types of teens in school - like the President of the Folk Music Club, the Senior Prom Queen, the Lead in the Class Play, etc. Shelley's hairdo was the one usually sported by the Class President. It was a smooth, neatly-combed side-parted bob with the ends flipped out. A pair of baby-blue bows spiced up her classically simple hairdo. And Shelley made one super chic-looking class president. Also, among the models with Shelley on the spread were Colleen Corby and Jennifer O'Neill.

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread for Seventeen mag, 1965

Like A Good Novel To Read

Shelley in a publicity pic from the mid/late 80s

Shelley appeared in the TV movie series Frederick Forsyth Presents. It was a set of six telefilms by internationally acclaimed author Frederick Forsyth, all original spy thrillers. The first, aired in December of 1989, was called A Casualty of War. Shelley 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 is recruited to intercept an arms shipment from Libya to the IRA. The telefilm was shot in England, Germany and Yugoslavia.

Shelley in a promo pic/Scottish Television

newspaper TV listing for the telefilm

Frederick Forsyth Presents:

A Casualty of War, 1989

"I used to read his books when I was a kid," Shelley said, "and when I got the script, it was like I was getting a good novel to read." Shelley said she found Forsyth's books to be "very macho, exciting Cold War stuff." She added, "This is the kind of story everyone likes to watch, and he does them so well." And 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.

a promo pic of Shelley for the telefilm

Frederick Forsyth Presents:

A Casualty of War, 1989

'70s Chic B

a closeup of Shelley

from a pic used in a spread

for Woman's Day mag, May 1973

Shelley appeared in a spread for Woman's Day magazine in May of 1973 called "Yes! The Dress". It featured different dresses to wear from day to evening. One of the dresses Shelley modeled was a sleeveless dress with a floor-length pleated skirt. It came with a matching casual baseball jacket, knitted cuffs and all. The top of the dress and the jacket were both made from the same knit lace. Simple earrings, a matching bracelet and heeled open-toed footwear finished her look. With her hair pinned back, Shelley looked 1970s elegant.

Shelley with Bruce Bauer,

Susan Blakely and another male model

in a pic used in a spread

for Woman's Day mag, May 1973

Jackie and Mike

screen captures of Shelley with Tom Mason

from a promo for the Jack and Mike

pilot episode, 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 newspaper. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur. In the pilot episode, Jackie finds herself involved in a rape case where an innocent man is found guilty; she tries to help him prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Mike is busy with matters pertaining to the opening of his newest restaurant; but he soon finds himself entangled in Jackie's investigation. They both stumble onto a corruption scheme that involves high-ranking personalities. The series was one of the most promising shows in the fall-1986 TV lineup and it debuted to decent ratings. It ran for 18 episodes, from September 1986 to March 1987, before it was unfortunately cancelled.

screen captures of Shelley with Tom Mason

from a promo for the Jack and Mike

pilot episode, 1986

What Have You Done For You Lately?

Shelley in a promo pic for Charlie, 1978

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand around the world. In 1978, she appeared in an ad that posed the question "What have you done for you lately?" It was an ad promoting Charlie's latest skincare and makeup line - as well as their signature fragrance. It urged customers to pamper themselves and try Charlie's no-nonsense skincare to see and feel the Charlie difference. It also urged customers to try Charlie's patented shampoo formula, as well as Charlie's marvelous makeup colors for the face, lips and eyes. And, of course, it promoted Charlie perfume... as well as Chaz, Charlie's male fragrance counterpart. Also included in the ad was a promo for the Charlie Brush Portfolio - a set of specialty makeup brushes made up of The Blusher Brush, The Lip Brush, The Brow and Lash Brush - makeup tools needed to perfectly apply all those fabulous Charlie colors. It could be purchased for just $6.50 for any $5.00 purchase or more from the Charlie or Chaz Collection. Shelley, of course, appeared in the ad, looking absolutely Charlie gorgeous as always.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie cosmetics, 1978

Angels Episode

Shelley on the set of the Charlie's Angels

episode "Angel Hunt," 1979

Shelley became Charlie's Angel Tiffany Welles in 1979. After a long search, executive producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg chose Shelley to fill the spot vacated by Kate Jackson in the spring of 1979. Shelley said, "I remember there was a big Angel hunt going on, and they asked me to audition. The hunt seemed to go on for a long time. A lot of my girlfriends went in to be tested, but I wasn't involved until sometime later when my agent called and said, 'It's a terrific show - you really should think about testing.' So, I thought about it again and went in."

Shelley on the set of the Charlie's Angels

episode "Angel Hunt," 1979

The second episode she filmed for the series was "Angel Hunt". Filmed in August of 1979, parts of it were shot on location at Zuma Beach in California (where the paparazzi and fans had a field day taking snaps of the Angels as they were filming). As mentioned in Mike Pingel's book Channel Surfing: Charlie's Angels, in the scene where she was up a tree, Shelley remembers being left up that tree when the whole crew broke for lunch (How could they do that?). And in the scene where she fell into the water, she swallowed some of it, so she was given a hepatitis shot.

Chic And Modern 1

a closeup of Shelley

from a pic used in a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

Shelley appeared on many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. The Simplicity Pattern Company is the leading manufacturer of sewing patterns and sewing pattern guides which are distributed throughout the world. They have been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and have allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue.

a clipping of Shelley from a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

The Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue featured fashions that were young, hip and up-to-date, that were perfect for both the spring and summer seasons of that year. Shelley appeared on many spreads throughout the issue wearing the latest fashion patterns by Simplicity. She modeled Simplicity pattern number 5658, step-by-step knitting instructions for a light drop shoulder ribbed pullover sweater. Shelley wore the version with bell sleeves, which was made from variegated 4-ply knitting worsted yarn. She wore it over a printed shirt with long sleeves and flared trousers. Shelley, as always, looked chic and modern.

Shelley in a pic used for a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

Butterick Winter '77 C

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

for Butterick Home Catalog,  Winter 1977 

In the 1970s, Shelley appeared on numerous pattern packaging covers for Butterick, as well as issues of the Butterick Home Catalog. The Butterick Company Inc. produces and sells patterns for the home sewing of women's and girls' clothing and publishes catalogs and magazines in which these patterns appear. Shelley appeared on the pages of Butterick Home Catalog's Winter 1977 issue.

Shelley in a spread

for Butterick Home Catalog, Winter 1977

For more check out: Butterick Winter '77 A

and Butterick Winter '77 B

In the spread called "Party Goers... Go Romantic," Shelley modeled a beautiful party ensemble that was soft and pretty, suitable for those romantic evenings. It was made up of a beautiful billowing blouse and full skirt. She wore Butterick Pattern no. 5714, a misses' loose-fitting blouse with a lace neckline ruffle, a self drawstring neckline and full-length raglan sleeves elasticized at the wrist. She wore it over Butterick Pattern no. 5375, a three tiered dirndl full-length skirt with a waistband and a back zipper. A matching thin belt and a pin on her hair finished her look. And Shelley looked party-ready, romantic and absolutely lovely.

Shelley in a pic from a spread

for Butterick Home Catalog, Winter 1977 

Luisa in Tamara

Shelley with her Tamara co-stars

John Fitzgibbon and Lonnie Burr

at Tamara's (the play) New Year's Eve party in 1989

Shelley appeared in the long-running play Tamara from late-1989 to 1990. Tamara is a play by John Krizanc, about the painter Tamara de Lempicka and her historical meeting with Gabriele D'Annunzio at his villa at Gardone Riviera. The play was staged at the Il Vittoriale in Los Angeles. It was unique because it allowed the audience to participate in the play itself. Audience members could follow any cast member as the play was going on. Shelley stepped into the role of Luisa Baccara, a character "who starts out crazy and gets crazier" according to her. "Basically, I get to chew the rug for two hours," she added.

a writeup about Shelley

when she was doing the play Tamara, 1989

Shelley had a lot of fun doing  this one. She explained, "There's everything you have in a regular play - line, blocking, other actors. But it's also very different. For instance, if you and I have a scene in a room that's supposed to run three minutes, and it turns into four, then you're late - and the person downstairs you're supposed to meet is also late. So it can fall down like bowling pins." Asked why she did it, she said, "Why not? I love theater. I thought it would be fun, and it is." The Los Angeles Times described the play as "Great Fun. Bold. Outrageous!."

a newspaper clipping of the play Tamara, 1989

'70s Chic A

a closeup of Shelley

from a pic used in a spread

for Woman's Day mag, May 1973

Shelley appeared in a spread for Woman's Day magazine in May of 1973 called "Yes! The Dress". It featured different dresses to wear from day to evening. One of the dresses Shelley wore was a sleeveless day dress with a pleated skirt, by Stanley Wylins for Oak Hall. It was perfect for running up steps, two at a time if needed. It came with a matching cardigan for those cold air-conditioned rooms. Black accessories and belt, a black purse and a matching turban finished her look. Matching hose and pumps tied her whole look together. A black wig lent her a cosmopolitan vibe. And Shelley looked every inch like a young mid-1970s sophisticate. For more, check out: Yes! The Dress!

Shelley in a pic used in a spread

for Woman's Day mag, May 1973

TV Guide Angels

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

in a glamorous promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Shelley became Charlie's Angel No. 5 in 1979 and everyone wanted to know everything about Charlie's newest cherub.  Write-ups about her immediately came out as soon as it was announced THE Charlie Girl Supermodel got the part of Tiffany Welles in the hit series. "The Charlie Girl becomes Charlie's newest Angel" was the headline Aaron Spelling was counting on to help bring interest in the show which was entering its fourth season. In the past season, the show had dropped from #4 to #12 in the Nielsen ratings; and the casting shake-up was just what the series needed to bring audiences back.

screen captures from a TV ad

for TV Guide's December 29, 1979 issue

check it out on YouTube at:

1979 TV Guide Commercial - Charlie's Angels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A11WWE3LQeE

thank you so much to Retro Man for posting

In December of 1979, TV Guide put the newest Angel team on their cover. Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and Shelley Hack was Charlie's newest and most glamorous Angel team. A writeup was about the history of the hit TV show so far was featured on its pages. After three seasons, after the loss of two of it's original Angels, Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson, the phenomenal hit TV series still had a huge fanbase. The premiere episode of the 4th season topped the Nielsen ratings and it seemed like the addition of Shelley Hack was exactly the right move. So much so that talks about Jaclyn Smith possibly leaving the show as well was on on everyone's tongue. For more, check out: Angels 1979

Shelley with Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith

in a glamorous promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Charlie's Creme De La Creme Holiday

Shelley wearing a fabulous outfit

by Bonnie Cashin in a promo pic

for Charlie, 1978

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie girl and was Revlon Charlie's image model from 1976 to 1982. Charlie was one of the first mega-successful American lifestyle brands in the world. The phenomenal success of the brand was due in part to Shelley's unforgettable image. Shelley's image catapulted the brand to iconic status. Everybody in the world wanted to be a Charlie Girl because of Shelley. Her portrayal of the confident, fabulous and independent woman (who was unapologetic and happy about that fact) captured the imagination of many worldwide and made Charlie one of the best-selling brands in history.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie cosmetics, 1978

In 1978, she appeared in an ad for Charlie's latest promo called "Take A Trip To Our Charlie Counter and Maybe To Paris..." Charlie and Air France were offering a "Creme De La Creme" holiday for 2 to Paris, France. The promo was for a 6 nights/7 day trip to Paris that included round trip transportation tickets via Air France, hotel accommodations, daily continental breakfasts and great Charlie giveaways. All anyone had to do was visit a Charlie counter, register and wait for a notification if they won. The ad also included a promo for Charlie's "Colors-By-The-Dozen" offer. It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase Charlie's Colors-By-The-Dozen compact cosmetics set for only for only $6.00 for any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. The take-anywhere compact cosmetics set included 6 shades of Fresh Fresh Eyecolor (plus applicators), 2 Real Live Blush, 3 Extra-Extra Shine Lip Gloss and a Soft-Line Automatic Lip Pencil. And, of course, Shelley appeared in the ad and looked Charlie fabulous as always.

Shelley putting on Charlie's

Extra-Extra Shine Lip Gloss

in a promo pic for Charlie, 1977

Chef Shelley

Shelley in a publicity pic from the mid/late 80s

Shelley has been trained, since her days growing up in Connecticut, to prepare dinner for a crowd. She grew up in a big family, and is the eldest among two brothers and three sisters. So dinner parties has never been a problem for her. (Check out: Dinner Party Cooking) But Shelley's true passion is baking. Her recipes have been featured in a few celebrity cookbooks and booklets. She has shared her recipes for Green Apple Pie, Apple Brown Betty and Baked Stuffed Pineapple. (Check out: Celebrity Chefs Booklet) She has also appeared in a few cooking shows like CBN Channel's Celebrity Chefs which was hosted by Robert Morley and featured celebrity guest stars making their favorite meals.

Shelley and Fern Michaels

(the pen name of author Mary Ruth Kuczkir)

were the featured guests

in the March 12, 1985 episode

of CBN Channel's Celebrity Chefs