Young and Stylish

a closeup of Shelley

from an ad for Cone Mills, 1976

Shelley appeared in many ads during her tenure as a Supermodel in the 1970s. In 1973, she appeared in an ad for Cone Mills which featured an outfit by Garland. The Cone Mills Corporation was a textile manufacturing company that produced cotton fabrics like corduroy, flannel and denim. Young Timers was a fashion brand in the 1970s that produced clothing specifically sportswear.  In the ad, Shelley wore a smock top and big skirt ensemble. It came in a variety of colors -  mahogany, mocha, pine green, brick, Prussian blue, and indigo. A matching scarf finished her look. And Shelley looked young and stylish in her smock and skirt ensemble.

Shelley in an ad

for Cone Mills, 1976

Fit The Bill Perfectly

Shelley in a 1979 promo pic

Shelley became Charlie's newest Angel in 1979. Kate Jackson left the hit TV series at the end of its 3rd season and producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg needed a replacement for the upcoming season. According to Spelling, they were looking for someone long and lean like Kate. They were looking for a girl with "the right bubble and intelligence." New Angel Tiffany Welles was written as a Smith College graduate, a girl from the East who was not a voluptuous sexpot. After sifting through around 300 applicants, Spelling and Goldberg ran "personality tests" on 20 of them, then screen tests on 12, and Shelley emerged as the winner, as their final choice. Shelley fit the bill perfectly... she's a Smith College graduate (with a degree in history), she was born in New York and she grew up in Connecticut, and she had that classic model shape and beauty. "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."

Shelley in a poster/article

on the UK children's mag Look-In,

July 1979

Sears Flower Prints

a closeup of Shelley from pic

used for a Sears ad, 1971

Shelley has appeared on many ads for Sears during her Supermodel tenure. In 1971, she appeared in their ad called "Yes, from Sears Junior Bazaar." It featured dresses and accessories for the party season of that year. It showcased "pretty flower prints for parties and holidays." Shelley wore one of them, an above-the-knee dress with a high ruffled neckline and long sleeves with ruffled cuffs. It also had a bow that tied high above the waist. Colored tights and low-heeled Mary Janes finished her look. With her hair parted in the middle and neatly pinned to the sides, Shelley looked pretty and party-ready. (For more, check out: Pretty Flower Prints)

a pic of Shelley

from a Sears ad, 1971

Found Money TV Movie 12

Shelley in a screen capture

from the TV movie Found Money, 1983

Shelley appeared alongside comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money. The movie was about computer expert Max Shepherd and security guard Sam Green, two former employees of First National Bank who have been let go with little to no 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 to accounts of ordinary citizens who bring kindness to the world. 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.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley found both Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar "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. As for Shelley's performance in Found Money, Television writer Fred Rothenberg said "Miss Hack's acting has improved since she played one of Charlie's Angels." Shelley said of the TV movie, "It's a whole type of distinctly American comedy, the closest to theater on film I'd ever gotten." Prior to Found Money, Shelley had starred in several stage plays in the early 1980s and had received excellent reviews for her performances. She was also cast in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy where she held her own in scenes opposite acting giant Robert De Niro; she got excellent reviews for her performance in the film as well. Shelley had come a very long way indeed.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Charlie's Surprise Bag 6

Shelley in promo pics

for Charlie perfume, 1978

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1978, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Charlie's Surprise Bag." It was a promo that offered a tote bag that folded up small to pack flat in any suitcase... then opened up big to hold anything from beach gear to vacation souvenirs. It was a dividend for just $6.75 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie Collection by Revlon. And with the tote came 2 bars of Charlie Fragrant Body Silk Soap, a container of Charlie Body Silk Perfumed Powder and a bottle of concentrated Charlie Perfume Spray. Now wasn't that a great surprise? And of course, an artwork of Shelley appeared in the ad, Charlie gorgeous as ever.

an artwork of Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1978

Photographed By The Paparazzi

a closeup of Shelley

from a paparazzi pic, 1980s

Shelley was already famous before she was cast as Tiffany Welles in the phenomenal hit TV series Charlie's Angels in 1979. She was known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl - the fabulous Supermodel from the Charlie perfume ads. Everyone loved THE Charlie Girl and her addition to the series was a natural step for her to take. She stayed a year in the show and seriously pursued an acting career in Hollywood thereafter. She appeared on stage plays, more TV and movie projects and was spotted around Hollywood at parties, premieres and award shows - photographed by the paparazzi whenever she did.

Shelley in a paparazzi pic

from the 1980s

The Stars of Charlie's Angels

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

on a Charlie's Angels poster

from Kuifje comics/magazine, 1980

Shelley became Charlie's newest Angel in 1979, and she jumped from being Revlon Charlie's Supermodel to becoming TV's latest Superstar Angel, joining incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. Cheryl joined the cast of the hit TV series two years earlier, as Farrah Fawcett's fill-in. This time, Shelley was joining the cast as a fill-in for Kate Jackson who left the series early that year. Charlie's Angels was Shelley's very first TV series and her casting made news all over the world. It was a huge deal. "I still have not really recovered from the surprise of landing the part," Shelley said at the time. "It has been quite a whirl," she added. She was instantly propelled to international superstardom; and her face appeared on magazines, tabloids and newspapers all around the world.

Kuifje (Tintin) was a weekly Belgian comics/magazine that featured not only a page or two of the upcoming Tintin comic album, but it also featured other comic character and stories, as well as writeups about popular culture. The November 25, 1980 issue of Kuifje featured Charlie Angels on its pages. It narrated the story of the hit TV series so far - from Angel Team #1 in 1976 to Angel Team #3 in 1980. Anyway, the writeup translates as follows:

Sabrina, Kelly, and Jill

THREE STARS OF THE

AMERICAN TV SERIES

CHARLIE'S ANGELS

Do you suspect your neighbor of murdering his wife and children? Do you think strange things are happening in some house? Do you want to know if this guy isn't a drug dealer? Then there's a solution: Charlie!

Charlie is a lucky guy! A former cop who's been "converted" into a private investigator. He has a few helpers in whom he has complete confidence. So much so that he gives instructions over the phone. And his helpers—all trained at the police academy—are left to solve the case. And that's the pattern of every episode of the television series "Charlie's Angels," Charlie's angels...

And I forgot to mention that these angels are women, and the three of them are the stars of this American series.

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd,

Kate Jackson and David Doyle in a writeup

from Kuifje comics/magazine, 1980

ANGEL TEAM 1

Sabrina (Kate Jackson)

Kelly (Jaclyn Smith)

and Jill (Farrah Fawcett)

In 1976, ABC began a new series. Initially, it was to be titled "The Alley Cats." It was to follow three female police officers, fresh out of the academy and all eager to put what they'd learned into practice. A few changes were made, and the series was eventually retitled "Charlie's Angels." The joke was that the famous Charlie would remain practically invisible. His assistant, Bosley (David Doyle), acts as a messenger between the "boss" of the agency and the three agents. Three stunning girls were chosen for the trio: a blonde (Farrah Fawcett), a redhead (Kate Jackson), and a brunette (Jaclyn Smith).

In one fell swoop, the enraptured American audience was presented with three young actresses who rose to the highest peaks of fame in no time. Only Kate Jackson had any serious film experience, having appeared in a couple of TV series; Farrah Fawcett, a former beauty queen, had only done commercials; and as for Jaclyn Smith, she had only a few minor roles to her name. It was an immediate success and was exported to Europe. It was already a hit in the Netherlands from the start, and later also aired in Belgium, Germany, and France. In the new series of this serial, only one star remains of the original trio: Kelly (Jaclyn Smith)...

ANGEL TEAM II

Sabrina,

Kelly, and Kris

(Cheryl Ladd)

After a year, Farrah Fawcett had become the darling of the American public. Her "toothpaste smile" and silky hair (a creation by maestro Allan Edwards) made her a star more than an actress. Farrah divorced, Farrah went into cosmetics, made films... but meanwhile, things weren't going well. She left the series, and although there's still talk of her returning, for now she's more focused on her own happiness than her career. And she's right.

As a replacement, they chose another blonde, the young Cheryl Ladd, wife of David Ladd, son of the famous Alan Ladd.

The difference was barely noticeable.

ANGEL TEAM III

Kelly, Kris

and Tiffany

(Shelley Hack)

No sooner had Farrah been replaced that Kate Jackson bolted. She'd been working in television for eight years and felt—rightly so—that she needed to do something different. So, once again, they were looking for a new face, this time without considering her hair color: the redhead was replaced by another blonde, Shelley Hack, a lovely girl who's six feet tall.

But the problems weren't over yet! All these changes have led to a decline in popularity. While Europe is still captivated by the series, Americans are not as satisfied with it. The year 1980 would be decisive.

Much of the filming for the new season will take place in the Hawaiian Islands, and it's quite possible that at the end of that season, the last original "angel," Jaclyn Smith, will also be packing her bags.

The series owes its popularity primarily to its originality. Three women in the lead roles—that had never been seen before. The producers also placed a strong emphasis on what was considered "feminine": charm, poise, and cunning, rather than the violence of many "men's shows." And perhaps that's precisely the problem. Those overly pretty, overly well-groomed, and over-dressed girls no longer represent the average American. There's more sympathy for a more rebellious type like Jane Fonda, who is equally charming and intelligent, yet more representative of the freedoms of the modern woman. Perhaps a future "women's show" will reveal whether that's indeed the case...

1981 Cover

a closeup of Shelley

from a pic featured on the cover

of Ultima Moda magazine,

February 1981

Shelley was one of the most successful models at the Ford Modeling Agency (now known as Ford Models Inc.), one of the leading modeling agencies in the entire world. She appeared on the covers of many magazines including Glamour, Seventeen, Vogue, Mademoiselle and Elle. In February of 1981, she appeared on the cover of the Spanish-language magazine Ultima Moda. It was a fashion and lifestyle magazine for women which featured sewing patterns, crafts, articles and stories. On the cover, she wore Simplicity Pattern number 7430, a misses' pullover top and pants set (which could also be used for a pullover dress). The top-stitched top had a sailor type collar, a front that softly gathered to the inset, a front slash opening (with an optional buttoned tab), forward shoulder seams, and short set-in sleeves at the dropped shoulders. It could be worn with or without a self-fabric tie belt. Transfers for the embroidery details were included but were optional. The pants had a back zipper and a waistband. And as always, Shelley looked fab on the mag cover. (For more, check out: Top and Pants Set)

a pic of Shelley with Kathy Loghry

on the cover of Ultima Moda magazine,

February 1981

Shelley and Mr. Meyer

a pic of Shelley and her then boyfriend

writer/director Nicholas Meyer, 1979

Shelley became a household name in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. She went through all the things all the Angels before her went through, superstardom and constant media attention. She told People magazine in 1980, "I feel like I've been sunbathing on Three Mile Island." The very private star was under constant scrutiny by the press, viewers and critics alike. Her looks, her background, her lifestyle, and even her boyfriends were under scrutiny. After getting the part of Tiffany Welles in Charlie's Angels, the tabloids reported that her then boyfriend writer/director Nicholas Meyer dumped her. "I feel badly when I read things about myself that aren't true - like the fact that I just broke up with my long-time boyfriend writer-director Nicholas Meyer," Shelley told Screen Stories magazine in 1979, "That bothered me terribly. We're still very much together, and people print lies." The rumors started when Shelley wasn't cast as the lead in Meyer's thriller Time After Time. "That story upset me a great deal because the truth is I was the one who didn't want to do the movie," Shelley told People magazine in 1979. "After all, our relationship just started - what if we broke up in two months? He would have to be stuck directing me," Shelley explained.

a tabloid writeup about Shelley

and writer/director Nicholas Meyer, 1979

Well-Tailored

a closeup of Shelley

from an ad for Cone Mills, 1973

Shelley appeared in many ads during her tenure as a Supermodel in the 1970s. In 1973, she appeared in an ad for Cone Mills which featured an outfit by Garland. The Cone Mills Corporation was a textile manufacturing company that produced cotton fabrics like corduroy, flannel and denim. Garland was a popular garment brand in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, specializing in women's garments. In the ad, she wore well-tailored separates in shimmering Cone Sand Devil sateen (a blend of Dacron polyester and rayon). She wore a pair of navy-colored pants with a floral shirt; and topped them off with a navy-colored jacket. A red belt and red-soled footwear finished her look. A bucket hat with a red band accessorized her look. And Shelley looked well-tailored and fabulous.

Shelley in an ad for Cone Mills, 1973

Found Money TV Movie 11

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley appeared alongside comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money. The movie was about computer expert Max Shepherd and security guard Sam Green, two former employees of First National Bank who have been let go with little to no 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 to accounts of ordinary citizens who bring kindness to the world. 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.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley found both Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar "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. As for Shelley's performance in Found Money, Television writer Fred Rothenberg said "Miss Hack's acting has improved since she played one of Charlie's Angels." Shelley said of the TV movie, "It's a whole type of distinctly American comedy, the closest to theater on film I'd ever gotten." Prior to Found Money, Shelley had starred in several stage plays in the early 1980s and had received excellent reviews for her performances. She was also cast in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy where she held her own in scenes opposite acting giant Robert De Niro; she got excellent reviews for her performance in the film as well. Shelley had come a very long way indeed.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

A Great Bonus

Shelley in a promo pic

for Charlie perfume, 1977

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared on many, many ads for the brand around the world. In 1980, she appeared in an ad with the tagline "Charlie by Revlon --- Has A Great Bonus Just For You," which promoted Charlie's Colorlights, three new groups of shimmering colors for the eyes, cheeks, lips and nails (called Soft Red Colorlights, Rosy Colorlights and Magenta Colorlights). Women all over the world could use these new colors from the Charlie collection to "steal the show" at any day. New to the brand's line as well were 16 Charlie Soft-Frost Nailcolors. All of them were released in time for the Fall 1980 season. Included in the ad was The Charlie Color-Go-Round promo - which was a promo pack containing an easy-to-carry compact that housed 8 great Charlie facemaker colors and a bottle of Charlie Concentrated Perfume. It was valued at $35 but was available for just $7.00 with any purchase from the Charlie collection. And, of course, Shelley was featured in the ad, Charlie Girl gorgeous as always.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1980

Educational Video

an outtake of Shelley's promo pic

used on the VHS and LaserDisc covers

of Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

Shelley was among the celebrities who participated in the hour-long celebrity special released in 1990, Celebrity Guide to Wine. Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum hosted the special and many celebrities/stars of the era participated in the educational video. Celebrity Guide to Wine was a fun and practical guide to everything about wine. It answered questions many people had regarding the drinking and serving of wine, as well as debunked some of the myths and the rules on the subject. Aside from Shelley, Dudley Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Kelly Le Brock, Robert Loggia, Steven Seagal, and Peter Weller joined in on the fun as well. Norm Lenzer was the narrator. It was released in both VHS and LaserDisc formats. (For more, check out: Guide to Wine, 1990)

an outtake of Shelley's promo pic

used on the VHS and LaserDisc covers

of Celebrity Guide to Wine, 1990

A Worldwide Superstar

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

on the cover of Télé-Junior, January 1981

Shelley became Charlie's newest Angel in 1979, and she jumped from being Revlon Charlie's Supermodel to becoming TV's latest Superstar Angel, joining incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. Cheryl joined the cast of the hit TV series two years earlier, as Farrah Fawcett's fill-in. This time, Shelley was joining the cast as a fill-in for Kate Jackson who left the series early that year. Charlie's Angels was Shelley's very first TV series and her casting made news all over the world. It was a huge deal. "I still have not really recovered from the surprise of landing the part," Shelley said at the time. "It has been quite a whirl," she added. She was instantly propelled to international superstardom; and her face appeared on magazines, tabloids and newspapers all around the world.

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd,

on the pages of Télé-Junior,

January 1981

Télé-Junior was a youth-oriented magazine that was produced from 1977 to 1983 in France. The French-language mag featured writeups and comic strips adapted from popular superhero characters (like Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four), cartoons (like Scooby-Doo and The Great Grape Ape Show) and Japanese super robot manga (like Mazinger Z and Grendizer). It also featured writeups and comic strips about the popular TV series of the era (like The Six Million Dollar Man, and, yes, Charlie's Angels). In January of 1981, the mag featured Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and Shelley Hack on their cover. Inside, it featured a writeup about them and the series Charlie's Angels. It seems some of the info they got wasn't right (Shelley was born in 1947 not 1940. Shelley has a degree in history [she majored in European and military history] but not architecture. Shelley began modelling at 16 not 14.) Don't know how the series was aired outside the US, but it seems to have been divided into more than the standard five seasons in certain countries. Anyway, the writeup translates as:

FEATURED ON TV

CHARLIE'S ANGELS

AND THAT MAKES THREE!

Since the last Charlie's Angels season three years ago on Antenne 2, during Jacques Martin's show Bon Dimanche, a series of twists and turns have occurred! Farrah Fawcett left, handing the reins to blonde Cheryl Ladd. And now, in the thirteen-episode season you're currently watching, Cheryl and Jaclyn Smith are still on board, but Kate Jackson has passed the torch to the captivating Shelley Hack. But who's complaining...?

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd,

on the pages of Télé-Junior,

January 1981

THE MADNESS

Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Farrah Fawcett-Majors triumph in every episode over all the killers and obstacles they encounter. No one in show business history has become as famous and rich as quickly as Farrah has after Charlie's Angels begins airing.

T-shirts, bed sheets, and towels bearing the Angels' image flood stores.

FIRST DEPARTURE

Top model, television star, and businesswoman, Farrah gets a big head, breaks her contract with the Angels television producers, and decides to try her luck in film.

A replacement had to be found quickly because the second season was already being filmed. Applications poured in, and it was the blonde Cheryl Ladd who won the part.

Second twist: Kate Jackson announces that she too wants to leave television to pursue a film career. Her role is offered to Barbara Bach, the beautiful Russian spy who seduced James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me. But her screen tests in Hollywood are not successful, so while waiting to find someone else, Kate agrees to film the third season.

FORCED RETURN

Meanwhile, the court makes a ruling, and Farrah Fawcett is forced to appear in a new season. That would be the fifth season. And like the Three Musketeers, there would now be four Charlie's Angels.

Since then, Kate Jackson has left the series. She made a feature film and enjoyed a second honeymoon in Paris. Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, and Shelley Hack, the newest Angel team, filmed a sixth season, which you can currently watch on Antenne 2, on Sunday afternoons. To prove her worth as an actress, it seems Shelley might have to make people forget her surname.

"CHARLIE" HACK

Indeed, ever since she began endorsing the Charlie by Revlon perfume brand in the US, to all Americans, Shelley has become synonymous to Charlie.

Born on July 6, 1940, Shelley was raised in Connecticut, along with her six siblings. At 14, she began to appear in magazines, but continued her studies and took them very seriously. A graduate in history and architecture, Shelley wanted to become a teacher... until the day the editor of a fashion magazine convinced her to become a professional model. Thanks to her modeling  career, she was able to travel extensively. Bangkok, Hong Kong, New Delhi — they no longer hold any secrets for her. It was while filming a commercial for the Revlon brand Charlie that the producers of Charlie's Angels noticed her and decided to hire her. When her television schedule gives her some free time, Shelley Hack loves to jog, swim, play tennis, and cook delicious meals for her boyfriend.

Remington Super Brush 1975

Shelley in a commercial

for Remington Super Brush, 1975

Shelley appeared in many commercials during her tenure as one of the Supermodels of the 1970s. She might be best-known from having appeared in many commercials for Charlie perfume and the Charlie by Revlon brand, but she has also appeared in many other commercials aside from the iconic 1970s beauty brand. Like her fellow Charlie's Angels Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd, Shelley too did a lot of those 60-second endorsements in the 1970s. She did commercials for Estee Lauder's Clinique, Revlon's Natural Wonder, Cover Girl, Remington, Alberto-Culver, Avon jewelry, JCPenney, Ponds and many more. (For more of Shelley's 1970s ads, check out: Commercial 1971, Commercial 1972, A Really Beautiful Face, That's It, 1977, and Commercial 1978)

screen captures of Shelley

from a 1975 commercial

for Remington Super Brush

In 1975, Shelley appeared in a commercial for the Remington Super Brush. Remington Products, or simply Remington, is a personal care brand that produces grooming tools and gadgets such as hair clippers, electric shavers, epilators, and haircare products. In 1975, Remington introduced the Super Brush. It was a lightweight hair dryer that came with a circular brush attachment so users could brush their hair and style it at the same time. It was so lightweight and convenient that it could be handled with just one hand. It also came with a comb attachment and a simple hair drying attachment. It was golden-colored and was powered via an electric cord. And Shelley was absolutely beautiful and charming in the commercial.

screen captures of Shelley

from a 1975 commercial

for Remington Super Brush

Shelley's Remington Super Brush commercial has been posted on YouTube by Mysterio4247 (Thank you very, very, very  much Mysterio4247 for posting it!!!) under the name "Remington Super Brush Commercial 1975 (Shelley Hack)". A transcript of the commercial goes as follows:

Male Host: Too tight?

Shelley: Uh-uh.

Male Host: We're demonstrating the amazing new Remington Super Brush. So quick, so easy, you can actually style and dry your hair with one hand. Super Brush is a lightweight circular brush; but it contains a built-in dryer... 850 watts of drying power plus terrific styling. Like it?

Shelley: Mm-hmm. Looks like my hairdresser did it.

Male Host: The Remington Super Brush... great styling every time you dry your hair. Remington, we make you look good.

screen captures of Shelley

from a 1975 commercial

for Remington Super Brush

Most Beautiful

Shelley was listed by HubPages

as one of the 26 Most Beautiful

Television Actresses of the 1970s

Shelley began her career as a teen model in the 1960s. But, by the 1970s,  she had jumped to Supermodel status and had become world-renowned. Hollywood came knocking on her door as a result; and she was eventually cast as one of Charlie's Angels. Shelley was indeed one of the most beautiful Supermodels and Hollywood stars of the era. She possessed that classic blonde beauty that came off as both haughty and sweet at the same time. In addition to her fresh and delicate look, Shelley's an intellectual and has good head on her shoulders. She isn't afraid of a challenge, of trying new things. Last September, HubPages listed her as one of the 26 Most Beautiful Television Actresses of the 1970s... along with Angie Dickinson, Stefanie Powers, Lola Falana, Cathy Lee Crosby, Susan Anton, Adrienne Barbeau, Erin Gray, and Jayne Kennedy, to name a few.

beautiful Shelley throughout the years

Shelley was discovered at a debutante ball by a publisher (Huntington Hartford) who urged her to try modeling. With her parent's approval, she became a teen model and was managed by Ford Models, Inc. Upon completing her education, she embarked on a full-time modeling career, and eventually became one of the Supermodels of the 1970s. She later moved to Hollywood and became a lead in three TV series (Charlie's Angels, Cutter to Houston, and Jack and Mike) and starred in several feature films (Annie Hall, The King of Comedy, Troll, and The Stepfather). In the late 1990s, she established Shelley Hack Media Consultancy (SHMC) and helped pre- and post-conflict countries establish democracy through media. Shelley also helped the largest media conglomerate in Eastern Europe develop and build the latest film studio complex in the region. In 2010, Shelley and her husband director Harry Winer formed Smash Media Inc. and have produced documentaries, feature films and TV movies for the Hallmark Channel. Now, that's a beauty with brains.

The Lure of Velour

a closeup of Shelley

from a pic featured in a spread

for Seventeen magazine, August 1970

Shelley began modeling in late 1964. Shelley was discovered by A&P supermarket heir and publisher Huntington Hartford at a debutante ball when she was just 14 years old. It was her first time to be invited to one and her mother instructed Shelley, "If any older men bother you, go powder your nose." And she kept powdering her nose all night long, because "A guy kept bothering me," Shelley said, "He kept coming up to ask, 'Have you ever thought of being a model?'" After careful consideration, and with the help of her mother (a former model herself), she finally decided it was a better summer job than waitressing. They both went to New York to see Eileen Ford (a friend of her mother's) for representation; and the rest is history.

Shelley with Joyce Walker,

Susan Dey, and an unidentified model

in a spread for 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 several spreads. In a spread called "The Lure of Velour," which featured soft and plushy dresses in knitted velour, she wore a dress that was sure to be a hit to those 1970s sweater girls. Shelley wore the "Peplum Flare," a jacket and skirt ensemble in plushy deep purple. The V-neck long-sleeved jacket had a snug waist with contrasting buttons lined up in front. The skirt was below-the-knee in length. It was by Ruth Manchester. She finished her look with a matching hose by Round-the-Clock and strap on high-rise footwear with unique heels by Patinos. She accessorized her look with a velvet dog collar by Flower Modes. With her hair up, Shelley was alluring.

Shelley in a pic for a spread

in Seventeen magazine,

August 1970

Found Money TV Movie 10

Shelley in a screen capture

from the TV movie Found Money, 1983

Shelley appeared alongside comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money. The movie was about computer expert Max Shepherd and security guard Sam Green, two former employees of First National Bank who have been let go with little to no 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 to accounts of ordinary citizens who bring kindness to the world. 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.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley found both Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar "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. As for Shelley's performance in Found Money, Television writer Fred Rothenberg said "Miss Hack's acting has improved since she played one of Charlie's Angels." Shelley said of the TV movie, "It's a whole type of distinctly American comedy, the closest to theater on film I'd ever gotten." Prior to Found Money, Shelley had starred in several stage plays in the early 1980s and had received excellent reviews for her performances. She was also cast in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy where she held her own in scenes opposite acting giant Robert De Niro; she got excellent reviews for her performance in the film as well. Shelley had come a very long way indeed.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Charlie's Surprise Bag 5

Shelley in promo pics

for Charlie perfume, 1978

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1978, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Charlie's Surprise Bag." It was a promo that offered a tote bag that folded up small to pack flat in any suitcase... then opened up big to hold anything from beach gear to vacation souvenirs. It was a dividend for just $6.75 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie Collection by Revlon. And with the tote came 2 bars of Charlie Fragrant Body Silk Soap, a container of Charlie Body Silk Perfumed Powder and a bottle of concentrated Charlie Perfume Spray. Now wasn't that a great surprise? And of course, an artwork of Shelley appeared in the ad, Charlie gorgeous as ever.

an artwork of Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1978

Glamorous at the Oscars

Shelley at the 52nd Academy Awards,

April 1980

In April 14, 1980, Shelley attended the 52nd Annual Academy Awards, the 52nd Oscars. It was held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles and was hosted by Johnny Carson. And after nearly a decade of anti-fashion, Hollywood was returning back to glamour, and the newest stars were showing everyone how it was done. New York clotheshorse and Supermodel Shelley Hack was one of Hollywood's newly-minted superstars; and she was all about glamour that evening. In her black cross-strapped evening ensemble with matching gold accessories and with her nearly-platinum blonde mane blown straight, Shelley was drop-dead glamorous and gorgeous at the event. The other glamorous stars in attendance were Shelley's co-Angel Farrah Fawcett, fellow Supermodels Lauren Hutton and Marisa Berenson, superstar singers Olivia Newton John and Helen Reddy, Bo Derek, Persis Khambatta, Kristy McNichol, Jamie Lee Curtis, Candice Bergen, Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Marsha Mason, Jill Clayburgh, Sally Kellerman, Cloris Leachman, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Ann Margret, Ann Miller, and Meryl Streep who won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Kramer vs. Kramer (which also won the award for Best Picture that night).

Shelley at the 52nd Academy Awards,

April 1980

A Reputable Acting Career

Shelley in a sexy promo pic

from 1980

In 1979, Shelley was proclaimed as Charlie's newest Angel and she became a Hollywood superstar virtually overnight. Her face appeared on magazines and newspapers around the world and her casting was even mentioned in the evening news. Everything she said or did became news. But after a year on the TV series, Shelley opted to leave (she signed a one-year contract with a three or five-year option). "I really had no idea it would be as frenetic as it was," Shelley said, "I'm a simple person and I lead a simple life. I believe in keeping my private life to myself." As an Angel, her exes were interviewed, her mother and siblings were besieged by reporters, her entire life was scrutinized. "All I do is lead a dull life, work, go home, go to the supermarket, go to sleep. But suddenly I was public property," said Shelley of her experience. Things mellowed down when she left the series; and Shelley focused on creating a reputable acting career. She headlined several stage plays and got great reviews. She starred in several movies (The King of Comedy, The Stepfather) and got great reviews as well. She was out to prove she was more than just a pretty face and tabloid headlines.

a writeup about Shelley

from the Yorkshire TV Times Magazine,

July 1982

A Classic Film for Halloween

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for The Stepfather, 1987

Halloween is upon us and what better way to celebrate the holiday than to snuggle up with someone and watch horror films. In 1987, Shelley starred in the horror classic The Stepfather. It's been called one of the great horror movies of the 1980s. The Stepfather was released in June of 1987 and has since become a cult classic. Directed by Joseph Ruben, it starred Terry O'Quinn in the title role, as Jerry Blake, a man who had the knack of marrying into the "perfect" family and then killing the family off when he realizes that the family isn't "perfect" after all. Shelley Hack played Susan Maine, the woman who marries Jerry and is willing look past the cracks she's beginning to notice. Jill Schoelen played Stephanie, Susan's daughter by her first marriage. Stephanie doesn't like Jerry, finds him weird and is determined to find out what he is hiding.

a 1987 newspaper ad

promoting The Stepfather

Horror writer Stephen King recently revealed his Top 5 Movies Ever. King, whose works include The Shining, Pet Sematary, Misery and Carrie, is no stranger to his books being adapted for the big and small screens. And he has his choices for the 5 movies he prefers and they were shared by Unilad Ranked this March of 2025. In no particular order, the so-called "King of Horror's" choices were Sorcerer (1977), Les Diaboliques (1955), Duel (1971), The Changeling (1980) and The Stepfather (1987). The screenplay of The Stepfather was written by Donald E. Westlake, from a story by Westlake, Carolyn Lefcourt and Brian Garfield (the latter of Death Wish fame), with an uncredited rewrite by David Loughery. 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 psychological thriller was released theatrically in 1987 and has gained a cult following ever since.

Shelley with Terry O'Quinn

and Jill Schoelen in a promo pic

for The Stepfather, 1987