Headliner Shelley

Shelley in 1978

Shelley once sat down for a talk with David Frost, the renowned English journalist who became famous for interviewing political figures, among them Richard Nixon whom he interviewed in 1977 - post his presidential resignation (which was the basis of the 2006 play Frost/Nixon and became a feature film in 2008). It was probably aired as part of Headliners with David Frost, a six-week miniseries which was aired in 1978. Other guests, it seems, included Truman Capote, John Travolta and ex-CIA director Richard Helms.

Shelley with David Frost,1978

The Only American

Shelley in a poster for the TV movie

Frederick Forsyth Presents:

A Casualty of War, 1989

Shelley appeared in the TV movie series Frederick Forsyth Presents. It was a set of six TV movies by internationally acclaimed author Frederick Forsyth, all original spy thrillers. The first, aired in December of 1989, was called A Casualty of War. In it, Shelley played Monica Browne, an enigmatic and very wealthy horse breeder who becomes the love interest of retired British secret service agent Tom Rowse (played by David Threlfall) who is recruited to intercept an arms shipment from Libya to the IRA. The TV movie was produced by the British production company FremantleMedia and was shot in England, Germany and Yugoslavia. Shelley, who was the only American among the predominantly British cast, said she enjoyed working with her British co-stars and found their approach to their craft very interesting. She said, "They have a different approach toward working and in approaching their roles, which was very interesting for me." She added, "English actors are educated in a different system than (American actors) are, and they've done a lot more theater."

Shelley with David Threlfall in a promo pic

for Frederick Forsyth Presents:

A Casualty of War, 1989

Jumpers 1970

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for McCall's pattern catalog,

October 1970

Shelley appeared on many magazines and catalogs during her tenure as Supermodel in the 1970s. She appeared on many covers, fashion spreads, and sewing patterns for McCall's... for their magazines, catalogs, and pattern covers. In October of 1970, she appeared on the McCall's pattern catalog. In the spread called "Jumpers Go to All Lengths," she modeled McCall's pattern number 2479... a misses' jumper that could be made in three lengths. It had a center back zipper and buttoned side openings below the high-cut armholes. It also had a buttoned back belt and lined pockets. Shelley wore the mini-skirt version over a short-sleeved sweater with a high neck and finished it with a pair of low-heeled Derby footwear for women. And Shelley looked fabulous.

Shelley in a spread

for McCall's pattern catalog,

October 1970

Angels and Art 4

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Look-In magazine was a kiddie/teen UK magazine that featured two-page comic/picture strips of the most popular television shows of the era. Subtitled as "The Junior TV Times," its first issue came out in 1971 and its final issue came out in 1994. Many popular American TV series were featured in the mag including Kung Fu, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, CHiPs, Battlestar Galactica, Mork and Mindy... and, of course Charlie's Angels.

Shelley as Tiffany Welles in Look-In mag's

Charlie's Angels comic/picture strip, 1980

From 1979 to 1980, during the airing of the 4th season of Charlie's Angels, Shelley's Tiffany Welles character was featured in the mag's Charlie's Angels comic/picture strip. Along with her co-Angels Kelly Garrett (Jaclyn Smith) and Kris Munroe (Cheryl Ladd), Tiffany solved cases for Charlie for several issues, two pages a week. Her first case debuted on November of 1979 and her final case ended on October of 1980. The mag also featured occasional writeups about Shelley as well as posters of her and the Angel team of that season.

Shelley Hack with Jaclyn Smith

and Cheryl Ladd in a promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

The Sporting Life 7

Shelley with Chaz Man Tom Selleck

in a promotional pic for the Charlie

and Chaz brands, 1980

Shelley was The Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982; and she appeared on many promotional pics for the Revlon brand. In February of 1980, Charlie and it's male perfume counterpart Chaz (also by Revlon) teamed up to promote the 1980 Winter Olympics... which was held in Lake Placid, New York from Feb 13 to 24 of that year. Pics of Shelley together with the then current Chaz Man Tom Selleck were taken and used to promote The Sporting Life Kit, a promotional gift set containing both Revlon Charlie and Chaz products (Charlie perfume, Charlie Body Silk, Charlie After Bath Tonic, Chaz perfume and Chaz Moisturizing After Shave Balm). It was available to all Charlie and Chaz fans for just $10.00. By 1980, Shelley wasn't just a Supermodel; she was already a big TV star due to Charlie's Angels. Tom Selleck, on the other hand, would become famous later that very year when his own TV series Magnum, P.I. premiered.

artwork of Shelley and Tom Selleck

in a newspaper ad promoting

the Charlie and Chaz brands, 1980

In the East Coast

a paparazzi pic of Shelley

attending a Broadway show

in New York City, Dec 1981

In 1980, after a year in the hit TV series Charlie's Angels, Shelley was ready to move on and was determined to make the most of the opportunities that fell on her lap as a result of her instant Angels superstardom. She first tackled stage (via the plays Vanities and Close Ties) and won critical praise for her efforts. Then she got the part of a lifetime... a supporting role in a Martin Scorsese film (The King of Comedy) opposite Robert De Niro. Four months after auditioning for the part, her agent called and told her she got the part. The movie was going to be shot on location in New York and New Jersey; but then production was delayed. Shelley said, "I couldn't work because I read for The King of Comedy, and got the part. The picture was delayed and I couldn't take a chance on doing anything else." So in 1981, Shelley was frequently spotted by the paparazzi in the East Coast, in New York City. In October of 1981, Shelley was spotted with constant companion, Bruce Nivens, at Jack Martin's Restaurant at the private party for the Yankees. In December of the same year, She was again spotted with Bruce Nivens attending a Broadway show in NYC.

Shelley with Bruce Nivens

attending a Broadway show

in New York City, Dec 1981

Chic-Sational 1975 C

a closeup of Shelley from a pic used

in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News,

November 1975

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Aside from the pamphlets, they came out with books, magazines and pattern packages. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News, on their November 1975 issue. In the spread called "A Wrap, A Zip, A Tie - For Jiffy Dresses", she modeled the Jiffy tucked-bodice dress with obi tie... Simplicity pattern number 7617. The bright scarlet red dress was a standout and could be worn from day to night. A fabulous scarf, an envelope clutch and a pair of ankle strap pumps - all in varying shades of tan - finished her outfit. And Shelley looked chic-sational in it.

Shelley (on the right side)

in a pic used in a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News,

November 1975