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.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Moroccan Bazaar B
Angels S4 E9 B
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.
Goody Hair Nets
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).
Guide to Entertaining A
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.
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TV Doctor
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.
Young And Contemporary Suit
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.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Moroccan Bazaar A
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.
Angel Superstar
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.
-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.
Highland Bright Look 2
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.
Me, Myself & I Movie H
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.
Charlie Colors
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.
Jack and Mike VHS
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...
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 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.
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
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).
Friday, November 1, 2024
A Movie Classic for Hallowen
Shelley starred in the cult classic movie The Stepfather which was originally released in theaters in 1987. It was directed by Joseph Ruben and had Terry O'Quinn in the title role. Terry played Jerry Blake (the stepfather), a man who has a knack of marrying into the "perfect" family and then killing the family off when he deems that the family is not perfect after all. Shelley played Susan Maine, the woman who marries Jerry and is willing look past the cracks on Jerry's façade. Jill Schoelen played Stephanie, Susan's daughter by her first marriage. Stephanie doesn't like Jerry, finds him creepy and is determined to find out who he really is. The story was penned by Carolyn Lefcourt, Brian Garfield and Donald E. Westlake, who got screenplay credit. It was loosely based on on the story of John List, the New Jersey man who killed his own family in 1971 and then disappeared. The movie was a moderate success during its theatrical run but has since gained a cult following due to its unique plot, its pacing and the superb performances of its main cast (Terry, Jill and Shelley). The movie has since become a cult classic and has been mentioned on many internet sites as a definite must-see.
An Angels Halloween Episode
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.
Tiffany has been having the same nightmare for a week about an old mansion and a mysterious lady in a wheelchair being pushed down the stairs to her death. At the office, she mentions this in passing to Kelly, Kris and Bosley... but then, she's also excited about her upcoming vacation to see her newly-married heiress friend Erica, who recently married a clothing manufacturer named Clifford Burke. She had invited Kelly and Kris to join her so they could meet Erica and Cliff; and the two will be flying over a day after Tiff leaves. And while the Angels will be enjoying their time off (there will even be a costume party at Erica's), poor Bosley will be staying at the office, going through a mountain of paperwork (just like he did in "Angels on a String," the 15th episode of season 1). When Tiffany arrives at Erica's house, she is surprised that it's exactly like the mansion in her nightmares. But upon seeing Erica, her mood changes, and the two have a happy reunion. Later, Erica confides in Tiffany that she isn't comfortable in her house, which is actually owned by Cliff. She tells Tiff about the strange things she notices in the house... footsteps, voices, things moving around, drafts, and the smell of perfume. She feels like someone or something doesn't want her there. That night, Tiffany wakes up, goes downstairs, and finds the mansion filled with people, filled with party guests. On her way back upstairs, she sees the mysterious lady in a wheelchair from her nightmares; and the woman is about to fall from the top of the stairs. But in a blink of an eye, the woman and everyone else suddenly disappear; and Tiff finds herself alone. The next day, she fetches Kelly and Kris from the airport and tells them about what she saw the night before; and the two are perplexed. Later, they meet Erica; and, over tea, Erica tells them about Tiff's interest in the occult and her psychic abilities. Kelly and Kris tease Tiff about it. When the three Angels are alone, they have a serious conversation about what Tiff really thinks is happening at the house. Later, Kelly and Kris begin to notice the strange things for themselves. Everything culminates at the costume party where the truth about the house and the mysterious lady is finally revealed.
Fashionable Capes in 1967
Me, Myself & I Movie G
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.
Super Skin by Natural Wonder
Shelley appeared in many ad campaigns during her Supermodel tenure. One of them was for Super Skin from the Revlon's Natural Wonder beauty line. In 1972 and 1973, she appeared in ads for Super Skin, a double-action skin cleanser under the Revlon beauty line Natural Wonder. It was a facial cleanser that cleaned the face and kept it looking super all day. Not only did it clean the skin, it kept it in great shape as well. It came in two variants, for normal to dry skin and for oily skin. The normal to dry skin variant cleaned and moisturized the face. The oily skin variant cleaned and normalized oily skin. Clad in a pink Cacharel by Mallory outfit, Shelley showed how Super Skin could keep every girl looking super gorgeous all day long. For more, check out: Super Skin '72, Super Skin '73 and Natural Wonder, 1973
A Great Chicago Dramady
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.
Young Contemporary Fashions 1972 B
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).