Saturday, January 27, 2024
Look Great In '75 H
Star in the 1980s
Shelley became a superstar in 1979 after being cast in the worldwide phenomenon Charlie's Angels. And like all the Angels before and after her, she garnered a lot of media attention... even after leaving the hit series. Shelley was a visible presence in the Hollywood scene beginning in the 1980s and was photographed by the paparazzi at various events. She was also a busy actress in the 1980s. She conquered stage, receiving glowing reviews for her work on Jack Heifner's Vanities, Elizabeth Diggs's Close Ties and Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday. On the big screen, she impressed critics for her work on Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy and Joseph Ruben's The Stepfather. On TV, she delivered notable performances opposite acting veterans George Segal (Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer), Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar (Found Money). And she lead the cast in two TV series, Cutter to Houston and Jack and Mike, which were well-received by most critics but were both short-lived.
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Shelley was one of the models who regularly appeared on the pages of Seventeen magazine since the beginning of her modeling career. In fact, one of her first covers was for the November 1964 issue of the mag. She also regularly appeared on other Seventeen magazine outings such as their booklets/guide books. In 1967, she appeared on the pages of the Seventeen Hairdo Guide booklet. The booklet featured the steps any young lady needed to take in order to choose and create the hairdo that would suit not just her taste and lifestyle but would also be appropriate for various occasions. There were chapters called "Change, Change, Change?," "The Cut Is Fundamental," "Choosing A Hairdo," "Pin-On Hair," and "The Mechanics Of Hair-Setting." There were also chapters that featured the current hairdos in vogue - at every length. There were galleries that showcased the latest Short Hairdos, Long Hairdos, Mid-Length Hairdos and Big Party Hairdos. Shelley appeared in various parts of the booklet with the latest hairdos of that season. And, as always, Shelley was fresh, chic and oh so pretty.
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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.
Charlie Girl and Icon
Shelley first became famous in the 1970s as THE Charlie Girl in those fabulous Charlie perfume ads and commercials. 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. Renowned hair stylist and 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. And Shelley THE Charlie Girl catapulted to icon.
Leading Lady
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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, January 20, 2024
Look Great In '75 G
Hounded by The Paparazzi
Shelley was hounded by the paparazzi in 1979 after it was announced that she was cast in Charlie's Angels. She became the newest Angel in 1979, and she jumped from being THE Charlie Girl to becoming Charlie's latest Superstar cherub. As it was for all the Angels before her, she received a lot of attention from both the media and from fans. Her casting was even mentioned in the evening news - it was a huge deal. "I couldn't believe it. What was I doing in the evening news," she exclaimed at the time. When she arrived in St. Thomas at the Caribbean, where her first Charlie's Angels episode was going to be shot, she was greeted by the paparazzi. "When I got off the plane, there were maybe eight million paparazzi. I looked around for Sophia Loren. It was for me. I couldn't believe it," Shelley was astonished by the amount of attention her Angel casting was getting. "I had press people crawling in my windows," she told E!in 2002.
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Shelley was one of the models who regularly appeared on the pages of Seventeen magazine since the beginning of her modeling career. In fact, one of her first covers was for the November 1964 issue of the mag. She also regularly appeared on other Seventeen magazine outings such as their booklets/guide books. In 1967, she appeared on the pages of the Seventeen Hairdo Guide booklet. The booklet featured the steps any young lady needed to take in order to choose and create the hairdo that would suit not just her taste and lifestyle but would also be appropriate for various occasions. There were chapters called "Change, Change, Change?," "The Cut Is Fundamental," "Choosing A Hairdo," "Pin-On Hair," and "The Mechanics Of Hair-Setting." There were also chapters that featured the current hairdos in vogue - at every length. There were galleries that showcased the latest Short Hairdos, Long Hairdos, Mid-Length Hairdos and Big Party Hairdos. Shelley appeared in various parts of the booklet with the latest hairdos of that season. And, as always, Shelley was fresh, chic and oh so pretty.
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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.
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Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. 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." By 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first American-made international bestseller); and Shelley THE Charlie Girl catapulted to icon. In 1977, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie promoting "Charlie's Put-Ons." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase a Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf combo for only $6.00 with any purchase of $5.00 or more from the Charlie or Chaz collections. The T-shirt was blue and came in sizes S-M-L. And the long scarf was blue, yellow and white striped. Of course, Shelley looked fab in both of them.
Charlie Girl and Angel
In 1979, the megahit Charlie's Angels was entering its 4th season and executive producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg were looking for a replacement for exiting cast member Kate Jackson. An extensive search was made and many beautiful women (models and actresses) auditioned. Shelley Hack 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." By then, Shelley was already a Supermodel and was familiar to the public as being THE Charlie Girl in those fabulous Charlie perfume print ads and commercials. By late May that year, Shelley was cast as Charlie's newest Angel Tiffany Welles. "THE Charlie Girl Becomes Charlie's Newest Angel" was a headline producer Aaron Spelling just couldn't resist.
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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.
In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread called "The Craft Craze... Work It Out." It featured patterns for fashion accessories that readers could crochet themselves and add to their present wardrobe. Shelley wore pieces from Simplicity pattern number 5228. It contained step-by-step crochet instructions for a beret, a scarf, a tie, and a turtleneck dickey - accessories for the fashionista in the early '70s. The beret had a ribbed band and an optional pom-pom. The scarf was 6 feet long and had a fringe trim. The tie could be made in a solid color or with stripes. The dickey had a ribbed turtleneck. Shelley wore a version of all the patterns and looked fab in all of them.
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Look Great In '75 F
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. One section recommended buyers to "Add On Superbly Tailored Pieces" to their existing wardrobe collection. It featured rich, classically-styled separates that could be mixed and matched with other pieces. Shelley wore the Soft, Feminine Bow Blouse (a printed top with long sleeves ending in buttoned cuffs, which had buttons going down the front and an attached bow around the neck) over the black Longer-Length Divided Skirt (which had an A-line styling, a fly-front zipper and button closure, as well as flap pockets with buttoned trims). She topped it off with the black Solid-Color Shirt-Jacket (which had a button-front styling, front mock pockets, and a self sash). Matching black boots finished her look. She also wore the blouse and the red version of the shirt-jacket with the Solid-Color Pants in red (which had flared legs, front-fly zipper and button closure, as well as flap pockets with buttoned trims). She finished this look with a pair of the Soft And Comfortable Slip-On Shoes in red (which had buckle trims) and the Smartly Tailored Cloche Hat in black with red trim. Shelley looked chic, high-end and so gorgeous in both outfits.
Doing Comedy
In 1984, Shelley joined the cast of the nighttime sitcom Night Court for its second season (replacing Paula Kelly). She was cast to play public defender Christine Sullivan and the character was going to be romantically involved with Judge Harry Stone (played by Harry Anderson). Although best known at the time for being a dramatic actress, Shelley wasn't adverse to doing comedy. In fact, she saw herself more as a comedian. "You don't think I'll be the serious one who has to carry the doom and gloom?" she said. Prior to her casting, she had played a detective in the TV series Charlie's Angels and a surgeon on another TV series Cutter to Houston.
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Shelley was one of the models who regularly appeared on the pages of Seventeen magazine since the beginning of her modeling career. In fact, one of her first covers was for the November 1964 issue of the mag. She also regularly appeared on other Seventeen magazine outings such as their booklets/guide books. In 1967, she appeared on the pages of the Seventeen Hairdo Guide booklet. The booklet featured the steps any young lady needed to take in order to choose and create the hairdo that would suit not just her taste and lifestyle but would also be appropriate for various occasions. There were chapters called "Change, Change, Change?," "The Cut Is Fundamental," "Choosing A Hairdo," "Pin-On Hair," and "The Mechanics Of Hair-Setting." There were also chapters that featured the current hairdos in vogue - at every length. There were galleries that showcased the latest Short Hairdos, Long Hairdos, Mid-Length Hairdos and Big Party Hairdos. Shelley appeared in various parts of the booklet with the latest hairdos of that season. And, as always, Shelley was fresh, chic and oh so pretty.
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Charlie's Sammie Bag
Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1982, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie that promoted the "Charlie Sammie Bag." It was a promotional tie-in between Charlie and Samsonite, a manufacturer of luggage, business cases, backpacks, travel accessories and the like. The promo was for Samsonite's Sammie Bag which was filled with a ready supply of Charlie cosmetics and, of course, the Charlie fragrance. The smart blue nylon bag was ready to pack and to be taken anywhere. The promo included a set from the Charlie collection of six eyeshadows, two blushes, four brush-on lip colors and a 1/4 oz. of Charlie perfume spray. Everything any Charlie Girl needed to to look gorgeous no matter where she went. The $85.00 promo item was available for just $10.00 for any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie or Revlon collection. And, naturally, Shelley appeared in the ad, Charlie Girl gorgeous as always.
Hollywood Actress
Shelley was a busy working actress in the 1980s. After her career-boosting appearance in Charlie's Angels, she was determined to prove that she was more than just a pretty face. She immediately tackled stage a via the Jack Heifner play Vanities and gained critical praise for her work. Other stage roles soon followed. She was praised for her work in Elizabeth Diggs's play Close Ties and Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday. At the same time, she was getting more serious feature film work. She appeared in Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy and much later in Joseph Ruben's horror classic The Stepfather. She also got to work in TV movies with seasoned actors such as George Segal, Dick Van Dyke, Sid Caesar and Paul Michael Glaser.