Happy Thanksgiving Day

pics of Shelley (some are encircled)

when she participated in Macy's 55th Annual

Thanksgiving Day Parade, 1981

The American Thanksgiving Day is an American holiday celebrated yearly on the fourth Thursday of November. The national holiday is a tradition that dates back to 1863 (Since the late 19th century, it has been linked to the 1621 harvest festival of the Pilgrims). It is a celebration that centers around giving thanks for the good things that have transpired during the year that passed. The Thanksgiving dinner is a traditional meal awaited and prepared by many during this holiday with dishes made from ingredients native to the United States such as turkey, potato, sweet potato, corn, pumpkin, green bean, and cranberry. Likewise, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has also been an annual tradition awaited by many.

Shelley (encircled) participated

in Macy's 55th Annual

Thanksgiving Day Parade, 1981

The US-based department store chain Macy's has been holding the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1924; and it's one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades in the United States. The parade is held on Thanksgiving Day and is three-hours long, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The parade is held in Manhattan... It starts at Central Park West (originally it started in Harlem) and ends at Macy's Herald Square. The parade route is 2.5 miles long and has been televised nationally on the NBC TV network since 1953. Featured in the parade are giant balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, performance groups, celebrities and stars; they all stop momentarily at designated points along the way to entertain the crowds watching from the sidewalks and the surrounding buildings. Shelley Hack participated in Macy's 55th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1981... as part of Revlon's "Charlie And The Nutcracker" float.

Shelley (encircled, partially covered)

participated in Macy's 55th Annual

Thanksgiving Day Parade, 1981

Macy's 55th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade was hosted by Ed McMahon and Regis Philbin. Some of the performances featured were by the cast of the Metropolitan Opera production of Hansel and Gretel, the cast of Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies with Gregory Hines, the pop group Kool and the Gang, and the cast of Broadway's Camelot. It also featured stars like Donny Osmond, Kim Fields, Nancy McKeon, Ann Miller, the cast of Sesame Street, Nell Carter, Phyllis Diller, Erik Estrada, and the cast of the movie Annie. It also debuted a new float by Revlon called "Charlie And The Nutcracker." It featured a giant nutcracker in the middle of the float that moved its arms as the float passed by, and as Tchaikovsky's "March of the Toy Soldiers" played in the background. When the float made its momentary stop, students from The School of American Ballet danced in front of the float to Tchaikovsky's "Trepak (Russian Dance)." Shelley Hack, who was at the time THE Charlie Girl (she was Revlon Charlie's perfume and cosmetics Supermodel), was also on the float... sitting right in front, on a fancy sleigh with a long-necked reindeer head designed into its front panel. And beside Shelley was someone dressed (in keeping with the theme) as a nutcracker. She was in a red outfit topped with a fabulous fur coat; and she smiled and waved to the crowd as the float passed by. Let's hope a clearer version of the parade would surface, so we can clearly see Shelley and Revlon's fabulous "Charlie And The Nutcracker" float.

Shelley (encircled, partially covered)

participated in Macy's 55th Annual

Thanksgiving Day Parade, 1981

Heavenly New Angel

a paparazzi pic of Shelley, 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 Jaclyn Smith,

David Doyle and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

The news of Shelley's casting quickly spread around the world and writeups about her were translated in many languages. She became Hollywood's newest Superstar even before she filmed one frame for the hit TV series; and she was written about in Latin America, Europe, Asia and all over. Images of her appeared everywhere and everyone was excited to see THE Charlie Girl as Charlie's newest Angel. And the paparazzi relentlessly pursued her after the announcement of her Angel-dom. "I was totally unprepared for the press 'bonanza' which followed," she said on Jane Pauley's show Time and Again in 2000. "I was surprised by the amount of attention," she said. "I had press people crawling in my window," she told E! in 2002.

a paparazzi pic of Shelley, 1979

Moroccan Bazaar C

a closeup of Shelley

from a fashion pic used in a spread

on Seventeen magazine, August 1970

Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1970, she appeared in the magazine's August issue, in a spread called "Moroccan Bazaar," which featured fashions inspired by the splendors of Morocco, vivid put-togethers inspired by a desert sheik. Shelley wore the black and white cat's cradle vest (made of crisscrossed silk rope) by Naked Grape over an orange hooded long-sleeved T-shirt by Match II. With her hair tucked under the hood of her T, Shelley looked unique and downright chic.

a pic of Shelley used in a spread

on Seventeen magazine, August 1970

Guide to Entertaining B

screen captures of the intro

of Celebrity Guide to Entertaining, 1993

Shelley was among the celebrities who participated in the hour-long celebrity special released in 1993, Celebrity Guide to Entertaining. Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum hosted the special along with Paula McClure. Many celebrities/stars of the era participated in the educational video. Celebrity Guide to Entertaining introduced viewers to various styles of entertaining. It featured instructions and recommendations regarding proper behavior and decorum during meals. It also included cooking tips recipes and culinary delights. 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.

screen captures of Shelley

from Celebrity Guide to Entertaining, 1993

Charlie's Put-Ons 12

Shelley in a 1977 promo pic for Charlie perfume,

wearing the Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf promo items

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, "I remember when Revlon creative director David Leddick had Steen Svensson shoot the first presentation with her that got her the contract." 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 the Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf combo (valued at $20) for just $6.00 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. The light blue T-shirt came in sizes small, medium and large and had the Charlie logo in deep blue printed on the left sleeve. The long, lean scarf had blue, yellow and white stripings. Of course, Shelley looked just fabulous wearing both of them.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1977

More Jack and Mike VHS

Shelley with Tom Mason in a promo pic

for their TV series Jack and Mike, 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike in 1986. Executive producer David Gerber believed so much in Shelley that he wanted to give her her own TV series. It was initially called Jackie O'Shea, with Shelley in the title role; and Tom Mason was offered the role of Jackie's husband. After lots of talks with Gerber, Mason finally accepted; and it was retitled Our Kind of Town. When it aired, it was again retitled Jack and Mike... alluding to the names of the main characters Jackie Shea and her husband Mike Brennan. The pilot episode was originally aired in September 16, 1986 and also starred Carol Rossen, Dennis Farina, Vincent Baggetta, Rosalind Chao and Gary Cole. The screenplay was by Sara Davidson; and it was directed by Jack Bender. The pilot episode, which ran for around 85 to 90 minutes, was released in VHS format and distributed in Canada, Europe, in the Netherlands and Belgium. Let's hope the entire series is finally streamed.

VHS covers of the Jack and Mike 

pilot episode in different languages

The Hungarian VHS version of the Jack and Mike pilot episode was retitled Threatening Violence (Jack and Mike). The Canadian VHS version of the Jack and Mike pilot episode was retitled Rape Alert (French version of Jack and Mike). The Norwegian VHS version of Jack and Mike kept the original title but used an ampersand (Jack & Mike). (For more check out: Jack and Mike VHS) The Dutch VHS version of the Jack and Mike pilot episode kept the original series title but used an ampersand as well (Jack & Mike). The Greek VHS version of the Jack and Mike pilot episode was retitled Tzak & Mike. The French VHS version of the Jack and Mike pilot episode was retitled Rape In The News (Jack and Mike). The plot of the episode goes as follows:

Jackie Shea is the star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago paper; her column is awaited by everyone every week. Her husband is Mike Brennan, a successful restaurateur about to open his third restaurant. The couple is considered as sort of celebrities in the city. One day, in her office at The Mirror, Jackie is surprised that convicted rapist Chris Sykes and his wife Holly have come to see her. His sentencing is days away, and he is asking Jackie to help him prove his innocence by writing his side of the story. After going over it with Mike later that evening, Jackie agrees to help Sykes. She investigates his claim, determined to get to the truth no matter what. But the more details she unveils, the more complicated the matter gets... plus, the bigger and more powerful the individuals involved are. And as she finally uncovers the whole truth, her life, as well as her husband's, is put in imminent danger.

Designer Chic

closeups of Shelley from the package cover

for Simplicity Pattern 8087, 1977

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 1977, Shelley appeared on the package cover for Simplicity Pattern 8087 which featured Designer Fashion. It contained patterns for a misses' pullover top, a bias skirt and a pair of pants. Shelley wore the top and pants combination. The collared top had a front slash opening, it had long set-in sleeves with elastic casing and it had a shirt tail hem. Shelley wore version 1 of the top which had matching lace trim around the neckline and sleeves. She wore the top with the pants which had a back zipper and a waistband with optional carriers. Matching footwear finished her look. And, of course, Shelley looked chic and looked like a designer's dream.

Shelley on the package cover

for Simplicity Pattern 8087, 1977

Moroccan Bazaar B

a closeup of Shelley

from a fashion pic used in a spread

on Seventeen magazine, August 1970

Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1970, she appeared in the magazine's August issue, in a spread called "Moroccan Bazaar," which featured fashions inspired by the splendors of Morocco, vivid put-togethers inspired by a desert sheik. Shelley wore a vest emblazoned with silky embroidery by Lady Barry over a shimmery shirt with a carved out collar and gathered long sleeves and matching pants, both by Modern Jrs. She finished her look with detailed scarves around her neck and waist and with Capri beads. With her hair tied back and with tendrils framing her face, Shelley looked like a chic desert doll.

a pic of Shelley used in a spread

on Seventeen magazine, August 1970

Angels S4 E9 B

Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Shelley Hack,

Cheryl Ladd and David Doyle during the filming

of the Charlie's Angels episode

"The Prince and the Angel," 1979

Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels for its 4th season. Shelley was already a Supermodel when she joined the hit TV series and was known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl in those fabulous Revlon Charlie TV commercials and print ads. She auditioned, went though a screen test, and even a personality test; but what really got her the part, it seems, was the headline "THE Charlie Girl Becomes Charlie's Newest Angel" which was going through Angels executive producer Aaron Spelling's head as he was choosing TV's latest cherub. Also, Shelley had good rapport with her new co-Angels Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith; plus, the three photographed really well together. When Shelley's debut episode "Love Boat Angels" aired, it topped the Nielsen ratings.

screen captures from the Charlie's Angels

episode "The Prince and the Angel," 1979

Farrah Fawcett would occasionally join the cast as well. She was contractually obligated to return as a guest star for three episodes that season and the season before (seasons 3 and 4). Farrah's first guest appearance for season 4 was in the 6th episode, "Fallen Angel," which also had future James Bond actor Timothy Dalton as a guest star and as Farrah's love interest. Her second guest appearance for season 4 was in the 9th episode "The Prince and the Angel" which had actor/director Leonard Mann as a guest star and again as Farrah's love interest. Shelley said she enjoyed working with Farrah. She thought Farrah was very nice and sweet and was a true professional. However, for season 5 of the series, neither Farrah nor Shelley returned or made guest appearances.

Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Shelley Hack,

Cheryl Ladd and David Doyle during the filming 

of the Charlie's Angels episode

"The Prince and the Angel," 1979

Goody Hair Nets

Shelley on one package cover variation

of Goody hair nets, 1973

Shelley (who was represented by model agent Eileen Ford) began to modeling, part-time, during her summer breaks from school in the 1960s. Later, after graduating from Smith College, she signed on full-time at Ford Models Inc., and became one of the most in-demand models in the United States. She appeared on magazine and catalog covers and pages, on newspapers, on print and TV advertisements, and even on packaging covers. In 1973, she appeared on the package covers of Goody products. Goody was/is a brand that specializes in hair brushes, combs and other hair accessories. The brand is considered one of the most innovative hair product manufacturers and even won a gold ABBIE award from the American Beauty Association. In 1973, Shelley appeared on two different package cover variations of Goody Hair Nets; but both package variations contained 3 dark brown nylon hair nets with elastic edges. In the same year, she appeared on the package cover of the Goody Shower Bonnet (For more, check out: Super Bouffant).

Shelley on another package cover variation

of Goody hair nets, 1973

Guide to Entertaining A

Shelley in a screen capture (right)

from Celebrity Guide to Entertaining, 1993

(the front cover of the VHS is on the left)

Shelley was among the celebrities who participated in the hour-long celebrity special released in 1993, Celebrity Guide to Entertaining. Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum hosted the special along with Paula McClure. Many celebrities/stars of the era participated in the educational video. Celebrity Guide to Entertaining introduced viewers to various styles of entertaining. It featured instructions and recommendations regarding proper behavior and decorum during meals. It also included cooking tips recipes and culinary delights. 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.

Shelley in a screen capture (right)

from Celebrity Guide to Entertaining, 1993

(the back cover of the VHS is on the left)

Charlie's Put-Ons 11

Shelley in a 1977 promo pic for Charlie perfume,

wearing the Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf promo items

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 the Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf combo (valued at $15) for just $6.00 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. The light blue T-shirt came in sizes S-M-L and had the Charlie logo in deep blue printed on the left sleeve. The long scarf had blue, yellow and white stripes. Of course, Shelley looked fab in both of them.

an artwork of Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1977

TV Doctor

Shelley with Alec Baldwin and Jim Metzler

in a promo ad for Cutter To Houston, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was 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 who aspires 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.

a short writeup about Cutter to Houston, 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 had enough talent 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 on 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. Cutter to Houston, 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... "sleeper hits" were still unheard of at the time. It was first aired on October 1, 1983; and after 4 original episodes, it was announced cancelled by October 29, 1983. Replays and three more original episodes were aired until December 31, 1983. There were two more completed episodes; but they weren't aired during the show's initial 1983 run.

Shelley in a promo pic

for the TV series Cutter to Houston, 1983

Young And Contemporary Suit

a closeup of Shelley from the package cover

for Simplicity 5869, 1972

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 1972, she appeared on the cover of pattern package 5869. It contained patterns and instructions for creating a suit for the young and contemporary woman of the era. Any suiting material could be used, but Shelley's brown and white checked version (with matching brown suit collar) was deemed a very contemporary fabric choice. She wore it with a crisp, white turtleneck sweater under the suit jacket. She finished her look with brown heeled leather footwear, a brown leather shoulder bag and a matching 1920s-style white cloche-style hat. And Shelley looked chic, fabulous, young and contemporary.

Shelley on the package cover

for Simplicity 5869, 1972

Moroccan Bazaar A

a closeup of Shelley from a fashion pic

used in a spread on Seventeen

magazine, August 1970

Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1970, she appeared in the magazine's August issue, in a spread called "Moroccan Bazaar," which featured fashions inspired by the splendors of Morocco, vivid put-togethers inspired by a desert sheik. Shelley wore a colorful long-sleeved tied-dyed shirt by Granny Takes a Knit over an opulent mosaic of a drawstring maxiskirt by Maharajah. Her pattern-on-pattern look was accessorized with a matching orange headdress cum scarf by Baar & Beards, a couple of matching necklaces of Carpi beads by Elegant, and complementing cords around her waist by Elegant as well. With her hair braided and pushed under her headdress, Shelley looked like a chic desert princess.

a pic of Shelley used in a spread

on Seventeen magazine, August 1970

Angel Superstar

Shelley on the cover of TV Times

magazine, September 1979

Shelley became Charlie's newest Angel in 1979. After a long search for a replacement for departing cast member Kate Jackson, it was finally announced in late May of that year that Shelley had been chosen to join the cast as new Angel Tiffany Welles. Shelley was already a Supermodel by then, and was known all over the world as THE Charlie Girl. Fans worldwide were excited to see what this glamorous new Angel would bring to the show. "We hired her 40 percent from the screen test and 60 percent from the personality test," executive producer Aaron Spelling told TV Guide, "We decided she was a nice person with sparkle and intelligence." Soon-to-be-co-star Jaclyn Smith, who was consulted on the final selection, recommended Shelley. She said, "I selected her because she was spunky and a perfect fill-in for Kate." Her other future co-star Cheryl Ladd said, "Shelley seemed like a doll and we were going to have a lot of fun working together." And Shelley's debut episode "Love Boat Angels" topped the Nielsen ratings.

a writeup about Shelley

from TV Times magazine,

September 1979

When asked whether she liked being a TV star, Shelley said, "Yes. I've got two parking spaces with my name on them. It's wonderful. Someone on the set asked me if I was scared, but it never even occurred to me." Shelley added, "There is a lot about Charlie's Angels that's confining. You'd be trying too hard, if you try to do too much. It's a very charming, one-hour piece of entertaining fluff. Try to make it anything else, and you'd fall on your face." But being a TV star on a hit TV series had it's pros and cons. Yes, fame was guaranteed, but then there was also all the gossip and rumors, such as:

-the Angels talked to each other only when it was in the script

-when one Angel emerged from her trailer in a stunning outfit, the others ran back to top it

-that Shelley was so ugly in the morning  before makeup that nobody would look at her

-that she was going to be fired soon, so none of the previous rumors mattered anyhow.

Shelley's response to all of them was, "All a crock of you-know-what. But... yet... some of those stories do hurt." She was just a hard-working actress making the most of a good opportunity that had fallen on her lap after all.

Shelley in a promo pic from 1978

Highland Bright Look 2

closeups of Shelley from a fashion pic

for Bobbie Brooks, 1967

Shelley appeared in many ads for Bobbie Brooks from the 1960s to the early 1970s. Bobbie Brooks Incorporated was one of the five largest garment manufacturers in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, specializing in women's garments. The company produced fashion pieces that were affordable yet up-to-the-minute. It was one of the big fashion brands during the mid-20th century and was known to produce clothes of good quality.

Shelley in an ad for Bobbie Brooks, 1967

In 1967, she appeared in an ad for Bobbie Brooks which had the tagline "The Many Highland Bright Looks Of Bobbie Brooks", and which featured looks that were perfect not just for the highlands but for anywhere (For more, check out: Highland Bright Look 1). The ad featured 1960s teen fashions in the shades of green, white, yellow and orange. Shelley wore a long-sleeved loosely-belted green sweater over an above-the-knee plaid skirt in a green, white, yellow and orange color combination. Green knee socks and white footwear finished her look. A textured white cloche hat (with the brims turned up) finished her look. Shelley looked ready for those highlands indeed.

Shelley with Cay Sanderson and Colleen Corby

in an ad for Bobbie Brooks, 1967

Me, Myself & I Movie H

screen captures from the film feature

Me, Myself and I, 1992

Shelley starred alongside JoBeth Williams and George Segal in the 1992 comedy Me, Myself & I. JoBeth Williams played Diane, a woman living in a New York apartment building suffering from paranoia and nymphomania. She has two personalities the growling, howling "Crazy Diane" and the normal, level-headed "Sane Diane" - and they're constantly arguing and bickering. Her next-door neighbor, Hollywood TV-writer Buddy Arnett (George Segal) is "Crazy Diane's" peeve; he's constantly the subject of her commentaries on sex, violence and invisible persecutors. But when "Crazy Diane" manages to seduce Buddy, "Sane Diane" takes over and the two fall in love. But Buddy's estranged lesbian wife, Hollywood superstar Jennifer (Shelley Hack), reappears in Buddy's life and comes over from California, which rattles "Sane Diane" and so "Crazy Diane" makes a comeback. Don Calfa, Betsy Lynn George, Bill Macy and Sharon McNight round out the rest of the cast. The movie was the directorial debut of Cuban-American visual designer Pablo Ferro.

screen captures from the film feature

Me, Myself & I, 1992

The movie is quite a fun ride. JoBeth Williams' Diane is a kooky character prone to paranoid outbursts and hilarious guttural sounds that she can't seem to control. George Segal is amusing as Buddy, an everyman who finds himself in love with a woman with multiple personalities and is trying to make sense of what he has gotten himself into... aside from trying to get over his marriage to a wife who clearly prefers the same sex. Shelley Hack is funny as the narcissistic Hollywood star Jennifer, who will do anything to get what she wants (her reactions to Diane's growls are hilarious). The chemistry between the three main characters is terrific. The scene where the two women finally meet and all three main characters come together is hysterical. There is a comfortable rapport between JoBeth and George; and a comfortable rapport between Shelley and George as well (They were co-stars in the TV movie Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer in 1983). Me, Myself & I was released in the United States in May of 1992; and it was screened at the Cannes Film Festival that same year. The movie was released in VHS format in 1993.

screen captures from the film feature

Me, Myself & I, 1992

Charlie Colors

gorgeous Shelley in a pic

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1977

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1978, an artwork of Shelley appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Charlie Colors-By-The-Dozen." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase the Charlie Colors-By-The-Dozen compact cosmetics set for only $6 for every $5 or more purchase from the Charlie Collection by Revlon. The take-everywhere compact cosmetics set included 6 shades of Fresh Fresh Eyecolor (plus applicators), 2 shades of Real Live Blush colors, 3 shades of Extra-Extra Shine Lipgloss, and a Soft-Line Automatic Lip Pencil. Of course, Shelley appeared in the ad and looked fab in all the latest Charlie colors.

an artwork of Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1978

Jack and Mike VHS

Shelley with Tom Mason in a promo pic

for their TV series Jack and Mike, 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 paper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur about to open his third restaurant. The pilot episode was originally aired in September 16, 1986 and also starred Carol Rossen, Dennis Farina, Vincent Baggetta, Rosalind Chao and Gary Cole. The screenplay was by Sara Davidson; and it was directed by Jack Bender. It was produced by Bill Badalto; and David Gerber was the executive producer. The pilot episode, which ran for around 85 to 90 minutes, was released in VHS format and distributed in Canda, Europe, in the Netherlands and Belgium. Let's hope the entire series is finally streamed.

VHS covers of the Jack and Mike

 pilot episode in different languages

The Hungarian VHS version of Jack and Mike retitled the pilot episode as Threatening Violence (Jack and Mike). On the VHS back cover, the episode was described as:

Jackie Shea, a talented journalist at the Chicago Mirror, and her husband, Mike Brennan, a successful restaurant owner, get involved in a very strange "adventure." Journalist Jackie is visited by a married couple, because the husband, who swears his innocence, has been accused of sexual assault. During her investigation, Jackie stumbles upon the trail of a gang that traffics heroin. And later, further complications put both Jackie's and Mike's lives in danger - but it only cements Jackie's determination to uncover the truth... 

The Canadian VHS version of Jack and Mike retitled the pilot episode as Rape Alert (French version of Jack and Mike). On the VHS back cover, the episode was described as:

Jackie is a journalist. Her husband Mike is a restaurateur. They love each other... and despite their very demanding careers, they try to enjoy every moment of freedom that life gives them. But Jackie finds herself involved in a fascinating story. A professor is accused of rape and swears his innocence. Jackie investigates his claim and is determined to find the truth. But the more facts she uncovers, the more she realizes how complicated the matter is and how big the personalities involved are. She ends up knowing too much which puts her own life in danger! This is a captivating film that cleverly mixes suspense and humor.

The Norwegian VHS version of Jack and Mike kept the original title but used an ampersand (Jack & Mike); and it described the episode as "well-acted and exciting film with Shelley Hack as a journalist in Chicago." On the VHS back cover, the episode was described as:

Shelley Hack, from "Charlie Angels," stars in an entertaining thriller about a journalist who tracks down criminals. She plays Jackie Shea, a star journalist who tries to clear the name of a rape suspect. As she does, her readers seem to turn against her... as well as her own husband Mike. Furthermore, she is being harassed by a popular politician, who seems to have a vested interest in the story she's investigating. But Jackie doesn't give up, and her life is threatened. She suddenly finds herself face to face with a desperate rapist, who will do anything to save his own skin.

Young Contemporary Fashions 1972 C

 

closeups of Shelley from pics

used on the Simplicity Home Catalog

Fall/Winter 1972 catalog

Shelley has appeared in many spreads for many catalogs from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. Many Supermodels at the time regularly appeared in the most popular catalogs during the era. Shelley appeared in a number of spreads throughout the Simplicity Home Catalog Fall/Winter 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "Sure Bet: The Dress" where she modeled unbeatable little dresses that were great for fall and winter that season. (For more, check out: Sure Bet 1972). She also appeared in the spread called "Add 'Em All Up" where she modeled great looking get-ons that added up to a totally smashing look for fall that season. (For more, check out: Add 'Em All Up 1972 A, Add 'Em All Up 1972 B, and Add 'Em All Up 1972 C).

Shelley in a spread

for the Simplicity Home Catalog

Fall/Winter 1972 catalog

She also appeared in the spread that featured Young Contemporary Fashions for 1972. It featured patterns for fashion accessories that readers could crochet themselves and add to their present wardrobe. She wore pieces from Simplicity pattern number 5175 which contained crochet instructions for three pullover tops. She wore the short striped sleeveless top with a ribbed midriff, the cap sleeved top with a ribbed midriff, and the the long sleeveless top with contrasting edging and a heart-shaped pocket. Shelley also wore a piece from Simplicity pattern number 5174 which contained crochet instructions for a pullover top and a shoulder bag - accessories for any fashionista in the early '70s. Shelley wore a variation of the pullover top. And Shelley looked fab and fashionable in all of the pieces.

closeups of Shelley from pics used

on the Simplicity Home Catalog

Fall/Winter 1972 catalog