Sunday, November 17, 2024

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

Sunday, November 10, 2024

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 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 and described the episode as a "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

Friday, November 1, 2024

A Movie Classic for Hallowen

The Stepfather Collector's Edition Blu-ray
was released in 4K Ultra HD
last September 2024

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.

Shelley with Jill Schoelen and Terry O'Quinn
in promo pics for The Stepfather, 1987

Shelley was cast by the film's director Joseph Ruben who was impressed by her work in Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy. "Shelley didn't have to test," said Ruben, "Shelley got it really off King of Comedy, because I thought she was just so believable and natural and easy. She doesn't strain on camera. And I was just knocked out by her in that movie." The film was shot on location in Canada and when it was released, Shelley told Channel Surfing: Charlie's Angels that she sneaked in alone when the film was being shown in theaters and got pretty scared with what she saw. Shelley received glowing reviews for her performance in this cult classic. A Collector's Edition Blu-ray of the film was released last September 2024 in 4K Ultra HD format. The two-disc edition includes special features such as: 

Audio Commentaries:
- with director Joseph Ruben
- with actor Jill Schoelen and filmmaker Jackson Stewart
- with film critic Meagan Navarro
- with film critic Kier Gomes

Phantom of the Family
- an interview with actor Jill Schoelen

The Stepfather Chronicles
- a retrospective featuring interviews with director Joseph Ruben, producer Jay Benson, actress Jill Schoelen, author Brian Garfield and others on the making of the film and its enduring legacy

Trailers for all 3 The Stepather films

 A Stills Gallery

Shelley with Jill Schoelen, Terry O'Quinn,
and Jeff Schulz (who played Stephanie's love interest Paul)
in promo pics for The Stepfather, 1987

An Angels Halloween Episode

Jaclyn Smith, Shelley Hack and Cheryl Ladd
during the filming of the Charlie's Angels
episode "Of Ghosts and Angels" in 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 "Of Ghosts and Angels," 1980

In January of 1980, Charlie's Angels aired it's first ever supernatural/fantasy/horror episode called "Of Ghosts and Angels." The plot went as follows:

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.

Jaclyn Smith, Shelley Hack and Cheryl Ladd
during the filming of the Charlie's Angels
episode "Of Ghosts and Angels" in 1979

Fashionable Capes in 1967

closeups of Shelley from a fashion pic used
in a spread on Seventeen magazine,
October 1967

Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1967, she appeared in the magazine's October issue, in a spread called "Capes Put The Fling In Fashion," which featured fashionable capes that would keep every girl warm and stylish during the cold months. Shelley wore a hip-stop cape in rosy-hued Glen plaid and which was lined in red fabric. She wore it over a flannel shirt and a wrap skirt (also in the same rosy-hued Glen plaid) that was reversible (red fabric was on the reverse side). All by Lynn Stuart for Pantsville. She finished her look with a pair of knee socks by Bonnie Doon and hip footwear by Golo. She accessorized her look with a tie (also in the same rosy-hued Glen plaid) by Lynn Stuart for Pantsville. And Shelley looked stylish and fab.

Shelley, above center-right, in a spread
for Seventeen magazine, October 1967
(note: Lucy Angle is the model
on the center-left and lower right)

Me, Myself & I Movie G

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

Super Skin by Natural Wonder

a closeup of Shelley
from the ad for Super Skin, 1973

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 '72Super Skin '73 and Natural Wonder, 1973

Shelley in an ad for Super Skin, 1973

A Great Chicago Dramady

Shelley with Tom Mason in a promo pic
for their 1986 TV series Jack and Mike

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.

Cracked listed Jack and Mike as one
of the Great Chicago Dramadies in 2023

Following the resounding success of the TV series The Bear, which started airing on FX on Hulu starting in 2022, the Cracked website (an American website based on Cracked magazine) came up with a list of the "10 Great Chicago Sitcoms And Dramedies That Aren't 'The Bear'" in July of 2023. It listed down some of best shows that have been set in Chicago aside from the very popular comedy-drama The Bear. The shows included in the list are as follows: 

1. Shameless (2011-2021)
2. Sirens (2014-2015)
3. Happy Endings (2011–2013)
4. South Side (2019–2022)
5. The League (2009–2015)
6. Good Times (1974–1979)
7. The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
8. Perfect Strangers (1986–1993)
9. My Boys (2006–2010)
10. Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002–2003)

Honorable Mentions:
Jack and Mike (1986-1987)
Anything but Love (1989-1992)

It said that following the success of the TV series Moonlighting (starring blonde Cybill Shepherd and brown-haired Bruce Willis), the ABC network greenlit the hour-long dramady Jack and Mike which was about another blonde woman (Shelley Hack as Jack/Jackie) and her brown-haired husband (Tom Mason as Mike), but with a twist... they liked each other. The idea of having a show that showcased a happy couple was revolutionary for the time, for that pre-Mad About You time. In an interview, Shelley said, "It's about a modern woman who is doing something her contemporaries are doing - holding down a job and keeping a relationship." She added, "This is a couple with a growing relationship that becomes an adventure. And that's not easy." Tom Mason said that the focus of the show is "on the marriage and how two people who work cope and how their professional entanglements affect them." Let's hope Jack and Mike is finally streamed somewhere.

Young Contemporary Fashions 1972 B

a closeup of Shelley from a pic 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 crocheted accessories that catered to the younger set. 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.

closeups of Shelley from pics used
on the Simplicity Home Catalog
Fall/Winter 1972 catalog