Saturday, December 30, 2023
Happy New Year 2024!!!
Glamorous Guest 2
Shelley attended a White House dinner in honor of the soon-to-be-married Prince of Wales, Prince Charles of Great Britain, in May of 1981. With a guest list of only 30, the dinner did away with strict protocol and had the prince arrive before the guests - which included Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Alfred and Betsy Bloomingdale, Diana Vreeland and William F. Buckley among others. Shelley was escorted by her Charlie perfume commercial co-star Bobby Short, who provided the entertainment for the evening in the yellow Oval Room. As the prince was soon to marry Lady Diana Spencer, there were no young women among the guests except for Shelley. For more check out: Glamorous Guest 1
Modern Bride '75 C
Shelley appeared on many magazines (covers and spreads) during her Supermodel days. She appeared on many major mags such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Seventeen and the like. She also appeared on bridal magazines such as Modern Bride. Modern Bride was and is a guide for brides that contains fashion options and information about everything that has to do with weddings, honeymoon destinations and marriage advice.
OG Opening Credits
Let's take another break from the Jack and Mike episode "Personal Foul," another commercial break that is... and check out the rarely seen original opening credits of the fourth season of Charlie's Angels in 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 that Revlon Charlie's Superstar model 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 to the show - which, by then, 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 viewers back. When Shelley's debut episode "Love Boat Angels" finally aired, it topped the Nielsen ratings.
Christmas At-Home Looks B
Shelley was one of the highest-paid models in the 1970s. She started out as a part-time teen model in the 1960s, then went full-time in the 1970s after graduating from college in 1970. Images of Shelley appeared everywhere - from magazine covers to fashion spreads to television and print ads. She was one of the biggest earners at the Ford modeling agency. By 1976, she jumped to Supermodel status when she landed an exclusive contract with Revlon to endorse their Charlie perfume and cosmetics line. She appeared on the cover and pages of numerous major publications, including Harper's Bazaar.
Guide to Entertaining 1993
Simplicity 7255
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. In 1975, Shelley appeared on the package cover for Simplicity pattern 7255.
Friday, December 22, 2023
Happy Holidays 2023
Glamorous Guest 1
Shelley attended a White House dinner in honor of the soon-to-be-married Prince of Wales, Prince Charles of Great Britain, in May of 1981. With a guest list of only 30, the dinner did away with strict protocol and had the prince arrive before the guests - which included Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Alfred and Betsy Bloomingdale, Diana Vreeland and William F. Buckley among others. Shelley was escorted by her Charlie perfume commercial co-star Bobby Short, who provided the entertainment for the evening in the yellow Oval Room. As the prince was soon to marry Lady Diana Spencer, there were no young women among the guests except for Shelley.
Modern Bride '75 B
Shelley appeared on many magazines (covers and spreads) during her Supermodel days. She appeared on many major mags such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Seventeen and the like. She also appeared on bridal magazines such as Modern Bride. Modern Bride was and is a guide for brides that contains fashion options and information about everything that has to do with weddings, honeymoon destinations and marriage advice. In 1975, Shelley appeared on a spread with fellow model Nancy Dutiel (who became the face and spokesmodel for the French cosmetics company Lancôme from April 1977 until the early 1980s). They both modeled various bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses that were chic and up-to-the-minute. Shelley wore a white bridal dress with a gathered chemise and a dropped shoulder yoke by Frank Masandrea for Bridal Couture. It had a high neckline with piping details, long bishop sleeves with piping-detailed cuffs, and a self-tie belt. She topped it off with a floral headpiece and veil by Jean Vincent Pulver for Bridal Couture. Matching strappy formal footwear and a silver necklace with a cross pendant finished her look. Shelley, as always, was absolutely beautiful in all of them.
1979 ABC Fall Preview TV Promo
Let's take a short break from the Jack and Mike episode "Personal Foul," a commercial break that is... and check out ABC's Fall Preview TV Promo from 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 that Revlon Charlie's Superstar model 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 to the show - which, by then, 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 viewers back.
Christmas At-Home Looks A
Shelley was one of the highest-paid models in the 1970s. She started out as a part-time teen model in the 1960s, then went full-time in the 1970s after graduating from college in 1970. Images of Shelley appeared everywhere - from magazine covers to fashion spreads to television and print ads. She was one of the biggest earners at the Ford modeling agency. By 1976, she jumped to Supermodel status when she landed an exclusive contract with Revlon to endorse their Charlie perfume and cosmetics line. She appeared on the cover and pages of numerous major publications, including Harper's Bazaar.
Guides to Wine and Entertaining
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.
Holiday Makeup '75
Shelley appeared in many beauty campaigns for many cosmetics companies during her tenure as Supermodel. In December of 1975, she appeared with fellow Supermodel Beverly Johnson in Avon's cosmetics and beauty catalog. In the spread called "Holiday Special Effects," they wore cosmetics that could be used to create "Sparkling Eyes" and "A Glowing Face" - perfect for that 1975 holiday season. To brighten eyes, there was the Eyeshadow Crayon, there was Hide 'n Lite to hide dark circles under the eyes, Eyemaker Wardrobe powder shadows, the Powder Shadow Duet set, and the Lash Supreme Mascara for longer thicker lashes. For a radiant face, there was the Avon About Town Compact kit, the Powder Blush Compact for brush-on color, the Tone 'N' Tint cream foundation, the Avon Shades of Beauty Liquid Foundation, the Avon Shades of Beauty Creamy Blush, the Even Tone liquid foundation, the Blushlucent Liquid Rouge, the Natural Radiance blush, and the Powder-Pak refill.
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Look Great In '75 D
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.
From Perfume Model to Policewoman
Charlie's newest Angel in 1979 was THE Charlie Girl Shelley Hack. She became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of the phenomenal hit series. 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.
Modern Bride '75 A
Shelley appeared on many magazines (covers and spreads) during her Supermodel days. She appeared on many major mags such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Seventeen and the like. She also appeared on bridal magazines such as Modern Bride. Modern Bride was and is a guide for brides that contains fashion options and information about everything that has to do with weddings, honeymoon destinations and marriage advice. In 1975, Shelley appeared on a spread with fellow model Nancy Dutiel (who became the face and spokesmodel for the French cosmetics company Lancôme from April 1977 until the early 1980s). They both modeled various bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses that were chic and up-to-the-minute. Shelley, as always, was absolutely beautiful in all of them.
Personal Foul 11
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.
A Christmas to Remember
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). In 1977, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called the "Make It A Christmas To Remember With Charlie From Revlon." It was a promo for the "Charlie Fragrance Coup" which contained a bottle of Charlie perfume spray, Charlie Body Silk, Charlie Body Silk Foam Bath, Charlie Body Silk and Charlie Bath Soap. It was worth just $4.75 with any Charlie collection purchase. Now wasn't that a fabulous Christmas gift to receive? Shelley, as always, was gorgeous in the ad.
Tiffany and Starsky
Shelley (who played Tiffany Welles on Charlie's Angels) and Paul Michael Glaser (who played Detective Dave Starsky on Starsky & Hutch) starred alongside each other in the 1984 telefilm Single Bars, Single Women. Shelley starred as Frankie, a truck-stop waitress looking to move on from her former flame Gabe (Paul Michael Glaser). The film explored the bar scene as seen in the eyes of women. It was a time when gender roles were evolving and the rules of dating were changing... fast. No longer in need of escorts and chaperones, women could now go bar-hopping alone to meet the men they wanted to meet. Women were becoming more confident in going out on their own and looking for love and companionship. Tony Danza, Keith Gordon, Christine Lahti, Mare Winningham and Kathleen Wilhoite completed the cast. It was directed by Shelley's future hubby Harry Winer.
Build a Wardrobe F
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, December 9, 2023
Look Great In '75 C
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.
Shelley appeared on many spreads throughout the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1975 catalog. In the section called "Look Great Without Spending A Fortune," she modeled fashion pieces that could be incorporated into any woman's present wardrobe to give it a fresh, new, high-end and updated look. And, of course, the pieces were so budget-friendly, women wouldn't think twice about buying an armful of them. Shelley wore The Pants Suit she which consisted of a sweater jacket worn over a turtleneck sweater and flare-legged pants. Contrast-stitched T-strapped shoes and a matching contrast-stitched tote finished her outfit. And Shelley looked chic, high-end and so gorgeous on the spread.
1983 TV Series
October was the 40th Anniversary of Shelley's second TV series, 1983's Cutter to Houston. The show 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.