Shelley appeared on many spreads for many catalogs from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. Mail-order catalogs were at the height of its popularity at the time. They were big-book size publications that contained a list of general merchandise from, usually, a department store that were available for purchase and delivery straight to the homes of consumers. Everything from homeware to toys were featured in these catalogs... as well as garments and the latest fashion pieces. Many Supermodels - like Cheryl Tiegs, Beverly Johnson, Patti Hansen and Shelley Smith, just to name a few - appeared in the most popular catalogs of the era. Many models who eventually became actresses also appeared in these catalogs - like Veronica Hamel, Erin Grey, Kim Basinger and Pam Dawber.
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Look Great In '75 A
Billie D.
Shelley played Billie Dawn in the Pennsylvania Stage Company's 1982 staging of Born Yesterday in Allentown, Pennsylvania. "I am interested in developing my career as an actress and doing as much work in the theater as I can," Shelley said in 1982. As for working with the Pennsylvania Stage Company, she said, "I'm thrilled to be here, and to be working with such great people. This playhouse is getting a very good reputation. When I heard that they were doing this play, I got in contact with them. All I want to do now is to do good theater." PSC's 1982 staging of Born Yesterday starred Shelley alongside Michael O. Smith and Fritz Sperberg. Stephen Rothman, the executive director of the critically acclaimed Pasadena Playhouse, was the director.
Makeup 1971 I
Shelley appeared on many magazine covers and spreads throughout her modeling career. In September of 1971, she appeared in a spread for Glamour magazine called "Makeup - How Far Do You Want To Go?" It featured seven recommended makeup styles that went from the barest look to the totally made-up face - choices that depended on the readers' preferences and moods. In the spread, Shelley wore makeup from Charles Revson's Great Designer Reds for 'Ultima' II. Maxine Van-Cliffe was the designated makeup artist. Makeup Style 7 was called "Nothing Held Back Here." It was a look that added to Makeup Style 6 - "Gingerly," a pale yellow, applied on the inner corner of the eye area, "Blue Violet" shadow dusted on the lids for more color intensity, and a full dose of color on the cheeks and lips. This time, Shelley's look was definitely bold and colorful - and definitely the most daring and the most sensational.
Personal Foul 8
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. 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. In the episode "Personal Foul," a college professor is suspended for trying to flunk the school's star basketball player, and Mike is upset that Jackie's covering the story, since it's his alma mater and he's the team's No. 1 supporter. The episode was originally aired in September 30, 1986.
THE Dress of '74 C
When Shelley graduated from Smith College in 1970, she decided to become a model 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 on the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar - which eventually happened. She appeared on both the US and international editions of the magazines. According to Rick, "In the early 70’s before "Charlie", before "Charlie’s Angels", Shelley Hack was an ex-teen model looking for a more sophisticated look to get her into Vogue. I was creating a portfolio with the same goal in mind." By the late 1970s, Shelley was a certified Supermodel.
Street Angels 3
Shelley became Charlie's Angel Tiffany Welles in May of 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 was cast; and she along with Jaclyn Smith (Kelly Garrett) and Cheryl Ladd (Kris Munroe) became the newest Angel team.
Build a Wardrobe D
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 Fall-Winter 1972 issue.
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Maharani '75
Shelley appeared in an ad for Maharani in 1975. The ad appeared in the November 1975 issue of Harper's Bazaar. In the ad, she modeled a posh version of the Burnoose (a hooded cloak in either a coarse woolen or embroidered and even tasseled fabric) that had been restyled into a jacket. It was made with "silken threads in opulent shades of red, purple, emerald and gold - and woven in traditionally brilliant Indian patterns." And of course, it came with a hood (which had a gold silken tassel hanging from its crown). It was great to wear over dresses, pants, skirts and even evening gowns for those cold, chilly nights out in the town. And Shelley definitely made it look like fashionable must-have for the season.
Supermodel Wives
In December of 1993, Shelley guest starred in a TV movie that was a tribute to Raymond Burr, one of Hollywood's most respected actors. Raymond Burr, who famously played Perry Mason in the TV series which ran from 1957 to 1966 and in 26 TV movies, passed away in September of 1993. As a tribute to him, a Perry Mason TV movie entitled A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives was made. But to honor Burr's legacy, the part of Perry Mason wasn't recast. Instead, a new character was brought in, Anthony Caruso (played by Paul Sorvino) who was introduced as Mason's good friend. Cast regulars Barbara Hale and William Moses returned. And, as guest stars, Supermodels were cast as the "wicked wives." Shelley Hack, Beverly Johnson, Kim Alexis, Maud Adams and Kathy Ireland played the present and former wives of a slain fashion photographer played by Eric Braeden. Paula Marsh rounded out the cast.
Makeup 1971 H
Shelley appeared on many magazine covers and spreads throughout her modeling career. In September of 1971, she appeared in a spread for Glamour magazine called "Makeup - How Far Do You Want To Go?" It featured seven recommended makeup styles that went from the barest look to the totally made-up face - choices that depended on the readers' preferences and moods. In the spread, Shelley wore makeup from Charles Revson's Great Designer Reds for 'Ultima' II. Maxine Van-Cliffe was the designated makeup artist. Makeup Style 6 was called "Unshy And Proud Of It." It was a look that added to Makeup Style 5 - "Opal" Transparent Eye Shadow Tint on the inner corner of the eye area, "Sari Pink" shadow under the brow and on the lids, a stronger application of color on cheeks, and a stronger application lipstick under the lip-gloss with the use of a lipstick brush. This time, Shelley's look was a lot more bold and colorful - and definitely even much more sensational.
Personal Foul 7
THE Dress of '74 B
When Shelley graduated from Smith College in 1970, she decided to become a model 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 on the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar - which eventually happened. She appeared on both the US and international editions of the magazines. According to Rick, "In the early 70’s before "Charlie", before "Charlie’s Angels", Shelley Hack was an ex-teen model looking for a more sophisticated look to get her into Vogue. I was creating a portfolio with the same goal in mind." By the late 1970s, Shelley was a certified Supermodel.
Street Angels 2
Shelley became Charlie's Angel Tiffany Welles in May of 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 was cast; and she along with Jaclyn Smith (Kelly Garrett) and Cheryl Ladd (Kris Munroe) became the newest Angel team.
Build a Wardrobe C
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 Fall-Winter 1972 issue.
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Back to Nature
Shelley was a very busy model in the 1970s. She appeared on many covers and spreads throughout the decade. She was one of the busiest models represented by Ford Models Inc. Eileen Ford, the FMI matriarch, said of Shelley, "She is a very good model and an intelligent, well-educated lady." Ford added, "Modeling was just a vehicle she used to get educated. It was never a thing where she wanted to be the best model in the world. She simply became one of them despite herself." In 1979, Shelley was cast in the phenomenal hit TV series Charlie's Angels.
From Angel to Actress
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 feature films like 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 was praised for acting efforts.
Makeup 1971 G
Shelley appeared on many magazine covers and spreads throughout her modeling career. In September of 1971, she appeared in a spread for Glamour magazine called "Makeup - How Far Do You Want To Go?" It featured seven recommended makeup styles that went from the barest look to the totally made-up face - choices that depended on the readers' preferences and moods. In the spread, Shelley wore makeup from Charles Revson's Great Designer Reds for 'Ultima' II. Maxine Van-Cliffe was the designated makeup artist. Makeup Style 5 was called "Bold and Beautiful Color Is The Idea Here." It was a look that added to Makeup Style 4 - "Sari Pink" shadow brushed up through the brow on the eyelid and shadowed around to meet the blusher (deeper in shade than in 4 and applied higher on the cheek) under the outer corner of the eye. A deeper shade of lipstick was applied as well, and again over lip-gloss. This time, Shelley looked a lot more made-up and more colorful - and definitely even more sensational.
Personal Foul 6
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. 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. In the episode "Personal Foul," a college professor is suspended for trying to flunk the school's star basketball player, and Mike is upset that Jackie's covering the story, since it's his alma mater and he's the team's No. 1 supporter. The episode was originally aired in September 30, 1986.
THE Dress of '74 A
When Shelley graduated from Smith College in 1970, she decided to become a model 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 on the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar - which eventually happened. She appeared on both the US and international editions of the magazines. According to Rick, "In the early 70’s before "Charlie", before "Charlie’s Angels", Shelley Hack was an ex-teen model looking for a more sophisticated look to get her into Vogue. I was creating a portfolio with the same goal in mind." By the late 1970s, Shelley was a certified Supermodel.
Street Angels 1
Shelley became Charlie's Angel Tiffany Welles in May of 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 was cast; and she along with Jaclyn Smith (Kelly Garrett) and Cheryl Ladd (Kris Munroe) became the newest Angel team.
Build a Wardrobe B
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 Fall-Winter 1972 issue.