Charlie And The Nutcracker B

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1981

In 1981, for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Revlon debuted its new float called "Charlie And The Nutcracker" which featured a giant Nutcracker in the middle of the float. Also, as promo for Charlie perfume and cosmetics that year, Shelley was photographed striding her famous Charlie stride alongside the Nutcracker himself. Shelley appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie that introduced "Charlie's Holiday Adventure with the Nutcracker, a gift collection from Revlon." It was a collection of gifts that contained Charlie's fragrances, perfumes, cologne sprays, body and bath aids... priced from $6.75 to $50.00. It was also a promo for "Charlie's Color Adventures," a box set which had a Nutcracker scenario under the lid, a perfect gift for that Thanksgiving season. It contained four Charlie eye shadows, two Charlie blushers, three Charlie lipsticks, Charlie mascara, two Charlie nail enamels, and one Charlie lip gloss... as well as applicator brushes. It was a gift set that was just $9 for any $5 purchase or more from the Charlie Collection. And Shelley, of course, appeared in the newspaper ad (in an artwork)... looking fabulous, festive and downright gorgeous.

an artwork of Shelley

in a newspaper ad for Charlie,

Thanksgiving 1981

Journalist Jackie

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for the TV series Jack and Mike, 1986

Shelley's third foray into series television was Jack and Mike in 1986. The show explored the life of journalist Jackie Shea (played by Shelley) and restauranteur Mike Brennan (played Tom Mason), a married couple with busy careers trying to make their marriage work. The yuppie phenomenon exploded in the 1980s when more and more women began entering the workforce, climbing up the corporate ladder and holding positions previously held exclusively by men in past generations. The 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 appeared occasionally. The series was filmed on location in Chicago, Illinois.

Shelley with Tom Mason in a promo pic

for the TV series Jack and Mike, 1986

Romantic Heroine

closeups of Shelley from a fashion pic used

in a spread on Seventeen magazine,

December 1967

Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1967, she appeared in the magazine's December issue, in several spreads. In a spread called "The Young Romantics in Heroine Fashions," which featured black and white fashions inspired by those great heroines in history and literature (such as Gigi from Gigi, Juliet Capulet from Romeo and Juliet, Meg March from Little Women,  Anastasia - Grand Duchess of Russia, and Scarlett O'Hara from Gone with the Wind), Shelley modeled a look that brought to mind the character of Lucie Manette from A Tale of Two Cities. She wore a "diamond"- sparked cape in midnight black over a a white shirtdress, both by Bonnie Fashions. She finished her look with glittery white hosiery and ink-black footwear with pleated trims and block heels. She accessorized her look with a black satin rosette spilling with jet beads pinned to her hair. And Shelley looked every inch a romantic heroine in the flesh.

Shelley, above right, in a spread

for Seventeen magazine,

December 1967

Guide to Entertaining D

screen captures of Shelley

from 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

Shelley appeared in the segment about "Breaking The Ice." She shared a tip on how to become a great hostess when throwing a party. Her spiel for the segment went as follows:

Shelley: When I have people for dinner, I am relaxed, confident... Is this convincing? I'm a nervous wreck. I mean, what if the dinner burns? What if my soufflé turns to soup? What if everybody hates each other? Those people you invite over, they're friends. Once they walk into your door, they're--

(doorbell rings)

Shelley: Guests! So you know what I do? I put everybody to work in the kitchen. After all, I'm a working mom. I'm never ready when everybody arrives anyway. Before you know it everybody's chatting, laughing, having a great time. And I can relax. 

(Shelley goes over to greet her guests) 

Shelley: Hi. Hi, mwah, long time no see.

(Shelley greets and chats with her guests) 

(Someone hands Shelley a drink)

Shelley: Thanks. People say I'm a great hostess. Ha!

A Quick Pattern

a closeup of Shelley (in a short curly wig)

from a fashion pic used in a spread

on the German mag Brigitte Mit Constanze, 1971

Shelley was one of the most visible Supermodels in the 1970s. She appeared on the covers and pages of many major magazines around the world. In 1971, Shelley appeared on the pages of the October 15 issue of Brigitte Mit Constanze, a German women's magazine which featured fashion spreads, home style trends and health tips. In the section called "Brigitte's Quick Pattern," Shelley modeled a fashion piece that reader's could make for themselves.

Shelley in a spread for the German mag

Brigitte Mit Constanze, 1971

The cut-out section called "Sometimes A Shirt-Blouse, Sometimes A Shirt-Jacket" featured several patterns for shirt/jackets that could be worn on its own (as a shirt) or over a something (as a jacket). Shelley modeled pattern number two... a straight-cut shirt jacket made from warm green wool flannel. It had a collar, a horizontal yoke, and two large breast pockets with zigzag pocket flaps and button closures. It had slightly rounded side slits. Shelley wore it as a jacket over a long-sleeved shirt and pants combo that she topped with a sweater vest. She accessorized her look with a bold-buckled wide belt over the vest and a pair of sunglasses. A short curly wig made her look hip and contemporary. And, as always, Shelley looked fabulous.

Shelley in a fashion pic

from a spread on the German mag

Brigitte Mit Constanze, 1971

The Perfect Fill-In

Shelley in a promo pic, 1979

The mega-hit TV series Charlie's Angels, a Spelling-Goldberg production, was entering its fourth season in 1979 and was looking for a replacement for exiting cast member Kate Jackson. 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."

a short writeup about Shelley

joining the cast of Charlie's Angels, 1979

"Shelley came to the studio and everyone in wardrobe fell in love with her and I begged Aaron, please hire her," said Nolan Miller, the wardrobe designer on the series. "She's so chic and she's so great, no matter what she wears," he added, "We pleaded and begged; and Aaron finally said okay." Soon-to-be-co-Angel Jaclyn Smith was consulted on the final selection of the new Angel; and she also recommended Shelley. Jaclyn said, "I selected her because she was spunky and a perfect fill-in for Kate." In May of 1979, series executive producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg met with Shelley. Spelling told Shelley, "We'd like you to be the new Angel." "That's very nice," was her reply; and then she immediately and excitedly called her mother to tell her about the good news.

Shelley in a promo pic, 1979

Recycled Chic

a closeup of Shelley

from a pic used on a spread

on Woman's Day magazine, 1973

Shelley appeared on many issues of what was known as the Seven Sisters group of magazines. The Seven Sisters magazines were Woman's Day, Redbook, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and Better Homes and Gardens. They all catered to married women with children rather than single working women. The magazines featured homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice and articles. Shelley appeared in the February 1973 issue of Woman's Day magazine, in a spread entitled "Found Money: The Second Time around May Be The Best Time." The spread was about recycling everyday objects into "fun and frivolous and, incidentally, useful" items. Shelley modeled a man's work shirt that had been turned into a gaily trimmed smock by Marilyn Dutkus; and she wore it over a red turtleneck sweater and a matching pair of red pants. And Shelley fun and frivolous in her recycled chic outfit. (For more, check out: The Second Time Around)

Shelley (with Kay Campbell) in a spread

for Woman's Day magazine, 1973

Charlie And The Nutcracker A

a closeup of Shelley

from a promo pic for Charlie, 1981

The US-based department store chain Macy's has been holding the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade yearly, since 1924. Featured in the parade are giant balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, performance groups, celebrities and stars. In 1981, for the parade, Revlon debuted its new float called "Charlie And The Nutcracker" which featured a giant Nutcracker in the middle of the float. THE Revlon Charlie Girl Shelley Hack was also on the float... sitting right in front, sitting beside someone dressed, in keeping up with the theme, as the Nutcracker. Also, as promo for Charlie perfume and cosmetics that year, Shelley was photographed striding her famous Charlie stride alongside the Nutcracker himself. The pics were used to promote "Charlie's Color Adventure" gift set.

an artwork of Shelley

in a newspaper ad for Charlie,

Thanksgiving 1981

In 1981, THE quintessential Charlie Girl Shelley appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie that introduced "Charlie's Holiday Adventure with the Nutcracker, a gift collection from Revlon." It was a collection of gifts that contained Charlie's fragrances, perfumes, cologne sprays, body and bath aids... priced from $6.75 to $50.00. It was also a promo for "Charlie's Color Adventures," a box set which had a Nutcracker scenario under the lid, a perfect gift for that Thanksgiving season. It contained four Charlie eye shadows, two Charlie blushers, three Charlie lipsticks, Charlie mascara, two Charlie nail enamels, and one Charlie lip gloss... as well as applicator brushes. It was a gift set that was just $9 for any $5 purchase or more from the Charlie Collection. And Shelley, of course, appeared in the newspaper ad (in an artwork)... looking fabulous, festive and downright gorgeous.

Shelley with the Nutcracker in a promo pic

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1981

Debutante Angel

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

In May of 1979, it was final, Shelley Hack was joining the cast of Charlie's Angels for its 4th season. Kate Jackson had left the series after the end of the 3rd season; so, executive producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg auditioned more than 200 actresses, in search of Charlie's newest Angel for the upcoming season. Shelley was the final choice. "We hired her 40 percent from the screen test and 60 percent from the personality test," Spelling told TV Guide, "We decided she was a nice person with sparkle and intelligence." And she came with the approval of incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. Jackie observed that "this East Coast girl that was highly charged and energetic and intellectual. She was sort of like the debutante." Cheryl Ladd said, "Shelley seemed like a doll and we were going to have a lot of fun working together." Shelley said, "Jackie, Cheryl and I hit it off immediately." She added, "Jackie and Cheryl have been so nice. They made me feel so welcome."

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Moroccan Bazaar D

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 an ebony turtle top with long sleeves over a printed skoncho in colors of earth and sand... both by Duo by Ardee. She finished her look with matching boots by Sbicca. She accessorized her look with a turban by Odyssey, a fancy belt by Excelsior, and bangles by Accessocraft. (For more, check out: Moroccan Bazaar A, Moroccan Bazaar B, and Moroccan Bazaar C) And Shelley looked exotic and downright chic.

Shelley in a spread

for Seventeen magazine, August 1970

Guide to Entertaining C

screen captures of Shelley

from 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

Shelley appeared in the segment about "Breaking The Ice." She shared a tip on how to become a great hostess when throwing a party. Her spiel for the segment went as follows:

Shelley: When I have people for dinner, I am relaxed, confident...  Is this convincing? I'm a nervous wreck. I mean, what if the dinner burns? What if my soufflé turns to soup? What if everybody hates each other? Those people you invite over, they're friends. Once they walk into your door, they're--

(doorbell rings)

Shelley: Guests! So you know what I do? I put everybody to work in the kitchen. After all, I'm a working mom. I'm never ready when everybody arrives anyway. Before you know it everybody's chatting, laughing, having a great time. And I can relax. 

(Shelley goes over to greet her guests) 

Shelley: Hi. Hi, mwah, long time no see.

(Shelley greets and chats with her guests) 

(Someone hands Shelley a drink)

Shelley: Thanks. People say I'm a great hostess. Ha!

Winter Coat 1975

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

used in a spread on Simpsons-Sears Sale

catalog, winter 1975

Shelley appeared on numerous catalogs during her Supermodel days. One of them was Simpsons-Sears. Simpsons-Sears was a joint venture between the Canadian retailer Simpsons and the American retailer Sears. Catalogs carrying the Simpsons-Sears logo were created from 1965 to 1972. She appeared on the pages of the Simpsons-Sears Sale catalog for winter 1975. She appeared on the spread that featured winter coats and jackets in the latest fashion trend... expensive-looking but at an affordable price. And Shelley looked sensational as always.

Shelley with Kay Campbell in a pic

used in a spread on Simpsons-Sears Sale

catalog, winter 1975

Reporter Leslie Phillips

Shelley with Sid Caesar and Dick Van Dyke

in a promo pic for the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley appeared alongside comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money. Originally titled Max and Sam, the movie was re-titled My Secret Angel then finally Found Money. The film was about computer expert Max Shepherd (Dick Van Dyke) and security guard Sam Green (Sid Caesar), two former employees of First National Bank who have been let go with little to nil benefits after decades of employment. Max uses his computer skills to create an account in the bank using the money from inactive accounts that are automatically transferred to the state when not claimed after five years. Using the name Seymour Good, head of The Invisible Friend Inc., he transfers the money instead to accounts of ordinary citizens who bring kindness to the world - starting with $10,000 in Sam's account. After some convincing, Sam joins Max in his quest. As good Samaritans begin receiving the money, the story is picked up by the press and is covered by reporter Leslie Phillips (Shelley Hack) who becomes Max's love interest.

a writeup about the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley had a very promising acting career immediately after leaving Charlies Angels in 1980. She honed her acting skills in Jack Heifner's Vanities, Elizabeth Diggs's Close Ties and Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday, wowing her critics and detractors as she did. She shined in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy opposite Robert De Niro. She held her own opposite George Segal in the TV movie Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer. And she was great in the TV movie Found Money opposite legendary comedians Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar. Shelley found both of them "very generous to work with" but had to keep up with the their pace. "You had to work so fast, because everything was left loose," she told TV Guide. "I felt like I kind of jumped on a moving train," she added. Shelley would again work with Dick Van Dyke in 1997 - as a guest star in his series Diagnosis Murder.

Shelley in a promo pic

for Found Money, 1983

Positively SPECtacular

Shelley in a pic used on a spread

on Woman's Day magazine, 1972

Shelley appeared on many issues of what was known as the Seven Sisters group of magazines. The Seven Sisters magazines were Woman's Day, Redbook, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and Better Homes and Gardens. They all catered to married women with children rather than single working women. The magazines featured homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice and articles. Shelley appeared on the March 1972 issue of Woman's Day magazine, in a spread entitled "Look Spectacular in Bold Prescription Specs." The spread explained to readers how to chose frames and lenses that would be helpful as well as flattering to their eyes and face. The eye makeup on Shelley (as well as the rest of the models) was done by legendary makeup artist Way Bandy. Shelley modeled the frame design called Capote in crystal (it came in light and dark tortoise as well). And Shelley looked positively SPECtacular.

Shelley in a spread

for Woman's Day magazine, 1972