Piggy Back

a closeup of Shelley

from an ad for Kodel, 1971

Shelley appeared in many ads and magazine spreads throughout her Supermodel tenure. In 1971, she appeared in an ad for "Kodel, the Fiber of American Life." It featured "Stuffed Shirts" made unstuffy with un-rumply Kodel - great shirts to wear on a sunny Saturday shopping spree. They were made from Springmaid "Patentia" broadcloth, a durable-press blend of Kodel polyester and cotton. Shelley wore the "Piggy Back," a long-sleeved eggplant colored shirt (which also came in navy and beige) with contrasting trim. She wore it with a pair of coordinating Stuffed jeans. She accessorized her look with a matching bandana tied around her waist. And Shelley looked just lovely in it.

Shelley in an ad for Kodel, 1971

E7: The Life You Save

screen captures of the opening credits

of Cutter To Houston, 1983

Shelley's second TV series 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. Jim Metzler played 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. Other regular cast members included K Callan as Nurse Connie Buford, Susan Styles as Nurse Patty Alvarez and Noble Willingham as Mayor Warren Jarvis.

promo mats and screen caps

for the Cutter to Houston episode

"The Life You Save," December 1983

Episode 7 was called "The Life You Save" and was first aired on December 31, 1983. The guest stars included Kathleen Wilhoite as Kit McGuire and Billy Drago as the rapist. The plot went as follows:

Beth is attacked by a rapist late at night at the Cutter Community Hospital parking lot. Responding to her cries for help, Andy rushes to help her, but the attacker manages to escape. Later, a seriously injured man is brought into the hospital. Beth is shocked when she recognizes him as her attacker in the parking lot. Initially, she refuses to operate on him. Meanwhile, Hal goes on a vacation to Houston to see Mary whom he talks to on the phone every day while he’s on duty. He is looking forward to finally meeting her face to face. However, his visit to Houston turns into a puzzling medical encounter.

screen captures from the Cutter to Houston

episode "The Life You Save,"

December 1983

Miss Clairol

a pic of Shelley

for a 1973 Miss Clairol ad

Shelley appeared in many ads during the '60s and '70s; one of them was Miss Clairol. Clairol was introducing their New Natural Wear Miss Clairol shampoo-in hair color in 1973, and Shelley was the main model in their ads. Clairol's new shampoo-in hair color was "improved to keep that wonderfully natural, soft look, week after week, after week." The package included a "rich conditioning base, so sudsy it needs no after shampoo." And according to Shelley, "Even after 3 weeks, when I catch myself in the mirror, I like what I see." Shelley's effortless style, effervescent smile and wholesome sexiness made her the perfect choice for the ad; and she made the Miss Clairol ad unforgettable.

Shelley in a 1973 Miss Clairol ad

A PM Mystery

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for A Perry Mason Mystery:

The Case of the Wicked Wives, 1993

In December of 1993, Shelley guest starred in a TV movie that was a tribute to Raymond Burr, one of Hollywood's most respected actors. Raymond Burr, who famously played Perry Mason in the TV series which ran from 1957 to 1966 and in 26 TV movies, passed away in September of 1993. As a tribute to him, a Perry Mason TV movie entitled A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives was made. But to honor Burr's legacy, the part of Perry Mason wasn't recast. Instead, a new character was brought in, Anthony Caruso (played by Paul Sorvino) who was introduced as Mason's good friend. Cast regulars Barbara Hale and William Moses returned. And, as guest stars, Supermodels were cast as the "wicked wives." Shelley Hack, Beverly Johnson, Kim Alexis, Maud Adams and Kathy Ireland played the present and former wives of a slain fashion photographer played by Eric Braeden. Paula Marsh rounded out the cast.

Shelley with Beverly Johnson, Kim Alexis,

Maud Adams, Paul Sorvino and Kathy Ireland

in a promo pic for A Perry Mason Mystery:

The Case of the Wicked Wives, 1993

Charlie in Bonnie

Shelley in a promo pic for Charlie, 1978

Shelley became a Supermodel in the mid 1970s when she landed an exclusive contract to become the image model and spokesperson of Revlon's Charlie brand. Her tenure as the brand's ambassador was so successful it catapulted the brand, as well as her, to worldwide recognition and fame. By 1978, the line "Now the world belongs to Charlie" was added on their print ads; and Shelley was photographed smiling that smile and striding that stride wearing the latest fashions in different places all over the world. One of them had her in front of the Fontaines de la Concorde (one of the two fountains) in Paris wearing a fabulous outfit by Bonnie Cashin. And Shelley was absolutely breathtaking. (For more, check out: Charlie's Supermodel)

Shelley wearing a fabulous outfit

by Bonnie Cashin in a promo pic

for Charlie, 1978

Kicks in VHS

Shelley in a 1985 promo pic

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. How far would she really go for mere kicks? Watch it and find out. The movie had been released in VHS format all over the world and had been translated into many different languages.

VHS covers of Kicks

Vibrations of 1971 A

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

that appeared on a Seventeen

magazine spread, August 1971

Shelley appeared throughout Seventeen magazine's August 1971 issue. In the spread called "Vibrations '71", she modeled a latest looks for that fashion season. One look was made up of a beige knit shirt by Langtry over a pair of purple button front jeans by Time and Place. A matching wade leather belt and a pair of leather boots finished her look. A coordinating skullcap and a printed scarf accessorized her look. And Shelley definitely resonated the vibrations of 1971.

pics of Shelley

from a Seventeen magazine spread,

August 1971