Shelley joined the cast of Charlie's Angels in 1979. In May of that year, she was chosen by producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg to replace Kate Jackson in the hit TV series. Spelling and Goldberg were looking for someone long and lean like Kate. They were looking for a girl with "the right bubble and intelligence." The new Angel, Tiffany Welles, was written as a Smith College graduate, a girl from the East who was not a voluptuous sexpot... and Shelley fit the bill perfectly. Plus, she came with the approval of her future co-Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. Jaclyn said, "I feel good about her. I think the three of us are going to get along great." Cheryl said, "Shelley seems like a terrific girl. I think she's good and I'll do everything I can to make her feel at home." In fact, Shelley said that her fondest memory of Charlie's Angels was the first time she met Jaclyn and Cheryl. Both of them were so nice to her.
Monday, July 14, 2025
Birthday Girls
Leslie Phillips
Misses' Shift Dress
Shelley was one of the models who regularly appeared on the pages of Seventeen magazine since the beginning of her modeling career. In fact, one of her first covers was for the November 1964 issue of the mag (For more, check out: Seventeen Cover). She also regularly appeared on other Seventeen magazine outings such as their booklets/guide books. In 1966, she appeared on the cover of the Seventeen Dating Guide booklet. (For more, check out: Dating Guide 1966). She also appeared in ads for Seventeen. In the 1967 ad with the tagline "You've Arrived," a pic of Shelley being admired by several male models was featured (it's from the same pic set used for the Seventeen Dating Guide booklet cover). In the ad, she wore McCall's pattern number 8548. It was a misses' shift dress that was gathered at the neck and sleeves with self fabric and was above-the-knee in length. Matching hose and pumps finished her look. Fancy earrings and a matching bracelet accessorized her look. And Shelley looked like she had definitely arrived.
Blamed
Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. Shelley was already a Supermodel when she joined the hit TV series and was known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl in those 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 exec 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. But after three episodes at the top 10, the ratings began descending to the 20s, then to the 30s.
Body Language
1973 saw the introduction of the Charlie fragrance, tailor-made by Revlon for the modern, working woman. In 1976, after a string of other models, Shelley signed a ground-breaking exclusive modeling contract with Revlon. She was hand-picked to represent the Revlon Charlie brand, as she was the embodiment the brand's ideal – gorgeous, sexy and young. Renowned hair stylist and makeup artist Rick Gillette recalls, "Shelley Hack was really the perfect girl for Charlie. I remember when Revlon creative director David Leddick had Steen Svensson shoot the first presentation with her that got her the contract." And Shelley became a sort of poster girl for the modern, gorgeous, sexy, young woman in charge of her own life; and everyone wanted to be a Charlie Girl.
Shelley, THE quintessential Charlie Girl, appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1978, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Charlie's Body Language." It was for a promo for Charlie Body Silk, Charlie's body lotion that had that familiar Charlie fragrance as it softened dry skin all over the body. The 8-ounce container came with its own convenient pump and was both handy and ready-to-use. Valued at $8.00, it was available for just $3.00 for any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie or Chaz collection. And, of course, an artwork of Shelley appeared in the ad, Charlie Girl gorgeous as always.
Stage Acclaim
Shelley starred (alongside Meredith Baxter Birney and Annette O'Toole) in the Jack Heifner play Vanities in November of 1980 at the Westwood Playhouse in Los Angeles. It was filmed for TV as part of HBO's Standing Room Only series and was aired in 1981. Shelley immediately jumped at the opportunity to play Mary in Vanities after she left Charlie's Angels. "I didn't want to leave Los Angeles without doing something good," she explained. Although she had no prior stage experience, she was ready to take on the challenge. "I don't know how I got the guts to go right into a play immediately after leaving the series," Shelley said. "I started doing theater for the first time in my life although I'd never been on a stage before." But her gamble paid off. Shelley won a critical acclaim for her role.
Smock-Style
Shelley appeared on the pages of the Carefree Patterns From McCall's catalog, the January 1973 edition. The big book catalog featured the latest fashion patterns from McCall's for that season. Shelley appeared on several spreads throughout the catalog. In one spread, she wore pattern number 3865. It was a smock-style above-the-knee length dress with a rounded neckline, a slit on the chest and long sleeves. Underneath it, she wore a long-sleeved turtleneck sweater. Gold earring and a gold bracelet finished her look. And Shelley looked ready for an evening of fun.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
2025 Birthday Greetings!!!
(created for her 2025 birthday celebration)
promoting the imagined flanker Charlie FOREVER,
because Ms. Shelley Hack is forever and ever
THE gorgeous and glamorous Charlie Girl!!!
Ms. SHELLEY HACK!!!
We LOVE You, forever and ever!!!
from your fans all over the world
for the forever and ever
Ms. Shelley Hack
No Longer Beautiful And Silent
Shelley became Charlie's Angel no.5 in 1979. She was already a Supermodel when she joined the cast, one of the highest paid models in the entire world. She was known as THE Charlie Girl and was the image model and spokesperson for the no. 1 Revlon brand. It was Shelley's first time to be cast as a regular in a TV series; and she knew that when she joined Angels she would be doing a lot of press and promotional stuff for the series; and she felt she was ready for it (She had done a lot press as THE Charlie Girl). But what what happened was beyond her expectation. Upon the announcement of her casting, she was hounded by the press. "I was totally unprepared for the press "bonanza" that followed," she said on Jane Pauley's show Time and Again in 2000. "I had press people crawling in my windows," she told E! in 2002.
Make A Fashion Smash
In the 1970s, after finishing her schooling, Shelley signed on full-time at her modeling agency, Ford Models Inc. She eventually became one of the highest-paid Supermodels of the era. She modeled clothes, cosmetics, bath products, furs – almost everything. She reached the very top of her profession. When asked how she did it, Shelley's deduced, "I was a success because I was hard-working, professional, bright. I looked at the business and identified the markets. I knew the key was that they always wanted someone new. I decided to hit one market one year, then cut my hair and hit another. Then let it grow and hit television. I thought it through. The game plan can apply to any business, but especially to one where you're the product. You just have to become objective about yourself."
Please Stream Cutter to Houston
Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was a short-lived TV series that began airing in the fall of 1983. It starred Shelley Hack, Jim Metzler, and Alec Baldwin as young doctors recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. 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.
Gorgeous in Nightwear
Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was JCPenney. She appeared in a spread on the JCPenney Spring and Summer 1976 catalog. In the spread called "Formfit Rogers: Nightwear Blossoms in Lilac and Buttercup," she wore a nightgown in a soft nylon tricot and with nylon lace trim. She wore the Long Gown, a nightgown with short and elasticized puffed sleeves, a high waist, button and bow trim, and a ruffled hem. It was good for traveling as it packed easily. It came in two colors... buttercup and lilac (Shelley wore the buttercup version). And Shelley was absolutely gorgeous n the spread.
Please Stream Jack and Mike
Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike in 1986. Executive producer David Gerber believed so much in Shelley that he wanted to give her her own TV series. It was initially called Jackie O'Shea, with Shelley in the title role; and Tom Mason was offered the role of Jackie's husband. After lots of talks with Gerber, Mason finally accepted; and it was retitled Our Kind of Town. When it aired, it was again retitled Jack and Mike... alluding to the names of the main characters Jackie Shea and her husband Mike Brennan. The pilot episode was originally aired in September 16, 1986 right after the hit TV series Moonlighting; and debuted to decent ratings. It also received decent reviews, with a few scathing writeups here and there. The series looked like it was in for a long run when it was suddenly canceled to the disappointment of fans. Let's hope the entire series is finally streamed somewhere.
The New Denim Look 4
Shelley appeared on many leaflets, booklets and brochures for various fashion companies during her tenure as Supermodel in the 1970s. One of them was for the Malina's New Denim Look leaflets. The leaflets promoted the Malina Denim Look yarn line (which was an acrylic and polyester blend) in dark, worn and faded blends to go with denim... by recommending 5 coordinates to crochet (instruction leaflet no. 111) and 5 accessories to crochet (instruction leaflet no. 112). Shelley appeared on the cover of both leaflets. On instruction leaflet no. 111, she wore the tie-dyed poncho and hat coordinating set. It was a denim-colored knitted poncho with fringed edges and a string-gathered neckline (that had knitted pompom balls at the ends of the sting). She wore it over a red turtleneck top and light-wash denim jeans outfit. The hat (a skull cap) was likewise denim-colored and knitted. And Shelley looked ruggedly chic and stylish. (For more, check out: Another Denim Look)
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Stunning And Beautiful
Shelley appeared in many ads during her modeling days. One of them was for Tel-A-Bride, LTD. Tel-A-Bride was bridal salon chain that catered to the needs of every bride... from gowns to accessories to thoughtful and kind advice. Their shops were located in various parts of the US. Their advertisements as well as brochure-type advertisements appeared in many of the most popular bridal magazines like Modern Bride. In the 1973 February/March issue of Modern Bride, Shelley was featured in a brochure-type ad for Tel-A-Bride. She modeled two looks. One of which was a wedding gown, headpiece and veil by George Maurer for Maurer Originals. George Maurer was a wedding dress designer known for creating beautiful, well-fitted, and layered gowns that, at the same time, were practical and comfortable. Maurer Originals was a bridal wear company well known for their Chantilly lace, satin and net gowns of this style. Another was a wedding gown by Fink Original. Fink Original was a bridal line that included gowns and wedding accessories. It was a line that specialized in intricate details, luxurious fabrics, and timeless designs... combining classic elegance with modern aesthetics. In both looks, Shelley was stunning and beautiful.
A Very Pleasant Watch
In 1989, Shelley appeared in the telefilm Bridesmaids along with Sela Ward, Brooke Adams and Stephanie Faracy. It was about a group of childhood friends who reunite at their childhood town to attend the wedding of a fifth friend. As they prepare for the ceremony, they rediscover their friendship, reveal their secrets and help each other find peace and happiness. The film is light and is a delight to watch. The main cast worked well together and got great support from Audra Lindley and Jack Coleman. It was first aired on February 21, 1989; and the telefilm later became a staple on cable TV in the 1990s. It's been released on VHS format in the US and other parts of the world. It's a very pleasant watch and is highly recommended.
Knit Your Own
In the 1970s, after finishing her schooling, Shelley signed on full-time at her modeling agency, Ford Models Inc., and became one of the highest-paid Supermodels of the era. She appeared in countless fashion spreads and ads for the best-selling magazines around the world such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Elle and Mademoiselle. In 1972, she appeared in an ad for Malina yarns with the tagline "Knit Your Own This Spring." In the ad, she wore the "3-piece fashion wow" - made up of a "skort" (a skirt and shorts combo) and a scarf - over dark-colored body stockings. In her hand, she clutched a multi-colored shawl. At her feet, were a couple of fun pillows. All of which could be knitted by anyone using Malina yarns. And Shelley looked fabulous as always.
Successful Ford Model
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. Her mother, Patricia, was a former model herself; and she brought Shelley to Eileen Ford (an acquaintance of hers) in New York for representation. Subsequently, Shelley became one of the top Ford Supermodels of all time, one of the first models to sign those lucrative and exclusive million-dollar modeling contracts models nowadays aspire to get. She ranks among some of the highest-paid, most recognizable Ford Models whose names and faces rocked the world of modeling. Eileen Ford said of Shelley, "Modeling was just a vehicle she used to get educated. It was never a thing where she wanted to be the best model in the world. She simply became one of them despite herself." (For more, check out: Million-Dollar Faces, Best-Built Fords, and Original And Totally Unforgettable)
The World Belongs To Charlie
Shelley was THE Charlie perfume Girl. She catapulted herself as well as the brand to worldwide recognition and success. There were others before her, but it was Shelley who captured the imagination of many worldwide. A few months after she began endorsing it, Charlie became the no. 1 brand in the entire world. Shelley was (and is) the quintessential Charlie Girl - gorgeous, sexy, young as well as vibrant and confident. She was, and actually still is, an inspiration to many worldwide. Shelley appeared on many, many ads and promo materials for Charlie. Aside from a perfume, bath and cosmetics line, Charlie also released promo items and giveaways... such as tote bags, picnic bags, makeup kits and pouches, necklaces containing Charlie perfume, the Charlie Triangle necklace, and even the Charlie snowmobile called the "Charlie Cat." In 1978, a Charlie lapel pin was created with Shelley's image and the tagline "The World Belongs To Charlie." Because by that time, Charlie was so successful, it was known all over the world.
Thrill-Seeker Maggie
Shelley appeared in the TV movie Kicks in 1985, starring alongside Soap Superstar Anthony Geary. She played Maggie Pierson, a college professor addicted to, sort of, the thrill of the chase or, as the title says, kicks. She meets her match in Martin Cheevers (Geary), a wealthy businessman with a mysterious past. But their thrills gradually turn into chills as Cheevers ups the anti as they go along. Maggie goes along for the ride for as long as she could and they end up in Alcatraz. Tom Mason (Shelley's future Jack and Mike co-star) played Maggie's boyfriend Caleb. Susan Ruttan (Roxanne Melman on L.A. Law) played Maggie's colleague and friend Rosemary. The movie had been released in VHS format all over the world and had been translated into many different languages.
The New Denim Look 3
Shelley appeared on many leaflets, booklets and brochures for various fashion companies during her tenure as Supermodel in the 1970s. One of them was for the Malina's New! Denim Look leaflets. The leaflets promoted the Malina Denim Look yarn line (which was an acrylic and polyester blend) in dark, worn and faded blends to go with denim... by recommending 5 coordinates to crochet (instruction leaflet no. 111) and 5 accessories to crochet (instruction leaflet no. 112). Shelley appeared on the cover of both leaflets. On instruction leaflet no. 112, she wore the dark blend shawl with floral details. It was a denim-colored shawl in deep blue with fringed edges and contrasting knitted florals along the edge. She wore it over a red turtleneck top and light-wash denim jeans outfit. And Shelley looked ruggedly chic and stylish. (For more, check out: Denim Look, The New Denim Look 1, and The New Denim Look 2)