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 the early 1970s, she appeared on the package cover for Linda Dresses, a German company that sold garments for fashion dolls. The package that Shelley appeared on was for dolls 29-30 cm in size. The pic of Shelley used on it was the same one used on a 1971 Hot Pants cologne ad (for more, check out: Hot Pants, 1971). And Shelley looked young, fresh and natural.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Fashion Doll Dress
Earth Day '92
Young, Chic and Contemporary
Dinosaurs, Diamonds, and Angels 1
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.
Charlie Feedbag
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 "The Charlie Feedbag." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase "Charlie's Feedbag" for only $8.00 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. "The Charlie Feedbag" was a handy, adjustable canvas tote that contained a 4-ounce bottle of Charlie Body Silk head-to-toe moisturizer, which was great for fighting after-summer dryness. And, as always, Shelley was gorgeous in the fabulous ad.
Conquering Stage
Shelley left Charlie's Angels in 1980 and was determined to make most of the doors opened by her stint on the phenomenal hit TV series. She said, "I didn't want to leave Los Angeles without doing something good." In 1981, she starred in the Jack Heifner play Vanities which was filmed on stage for HBO's Standing Room Only. "I don't know how I got the guts to go right into a play immediately after leaving the series," Shelley said. But her gamble paid off and she surprised many critics. She received glowing reviews for her performance.
In September of 1982, she starred as Billie Dawn in the Pennsylvania Stage Co.'s production of Born Yesterday. The play ran from September 29 to October 24 of that year and was presented at the J.I. Rodale Theater in Allentown. Regarding Shelley's portrayal of Billie Dawn, Sylvia Lawler (writer for The Morning Call) said, "That she acquitted herself endearingly enough in Born Yesterday came as something of a surprise to a lot of people." She added that Shelley's performance had "a touching and engaging innocence." The next year, she starred in Elizabeth Diggs's Close Ties, a Los Angeles Public Theater production (also aired on cable TV in March 6, 1983) which was presented at the Coronet Theatre in LA. "I guess I did get spunky," Shelley said, "I decided I was going to run my own life." She received great reviews as well.
Accessible and Beautiful
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 1976, she appeared in an ad for Theo. Theo was a clothing line that was dubbed as "The Affordable Alternative." The line included shirts, blouses, pants, skirts and jackets. Shelley appeared in a 1976 ad for Theo wearing a shirt, pants and jacket ensemble. And Shelley looked smart, laid-back, accessible, and beautiful.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Opened Doors
Shelley's fame as a Supermodel, as THE Charlie Girl, opened Hollywood doors for her (While she was modeling, she was also studying acting in New York, at the Herbert Berghof Studios under Jack Wolzer.) Her acting debut was as a memorable bit role as a vacuous WASP in the 1977 Academy Award winning Woody Allen film Annie Hall. In 1978, she got her first leading lady role opposite Joe Brooks in the film If Ever I See You Again (which spawned the hit single with the same title - as interpreted by Roberta Flack). She was also under consideration for the role of Holly Goodhead in the James Bond film Moonraker. In 1979, she had a guest role in the TV series, Married: the First Year. In the same year, she declined to be cast as leading lady in the feature film, Time After Time, which was directed by her then boyfriend Nicholas Meyer. She settled for a voice over role in it instead. And then she auditioned for the role of Tiffany Welles in the TV series Charlie's Angels. She got the part and was thrust into international Hollywood superstardom.
Options
In February of 1980, it was reported that during the Charlie's Angels Valentine's Day Party at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, cards were handed out to Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and David Doyle, inviting them to join the fifth season of the TV series. And it was also reported that Shelley didn't get one and the news quickly spread. But the truth is Shelley wasn't fired. She signed a one-year contract with the show which had a three or five-year option. According to Glamour magazine in May of 1980, "Shelley isn't being fired", the producers of the show said, "Actually, Shelley must decide whether she wants to continue with the show." It was probably why she didn't get one? But then according that same Glamour article, Shelley said, "I'm not sure whether my option is being picked up for the next season." Well, as everyone knows, it wasn't. But then Shelley was okay with that, because, as she told TV Tales: Charlie's Angels in 2002, doing Angels for a year was already more than enough for her.
Nautical-Themed
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 1971, Shelley appeared on the package cover for Simplicity Pattern 9283. It was a pattern from Simplicity's "How-To-Sew" series. It was a junior's and misses' pattern for a pantdress in two lengths. Version 1 was for an above-the-knee pantdress and version 2 was for a mini-length pantdress. Both versions had a front zipper, a V-shaped neckline, and a recommended but optional purchased belt. Version 1 had a contrasting sailor collar (with braid trim), patch pockets (with purchased appliques), and a tie. Version 2 had short set-in sleeves and a pointed collar. Shelley wore version 1 and finished it with a pair of matching chunky-heeled, buckled ladies loafers. Matching earrings and a gold bracelet accessorized her look. And Shelley looked young, fun and ready for a nautical-themed event.
Terrific New Angel
"I remember there was a big Angel hunt going on, and they asked me to audition," Shelley Hack said in 1979, "but I wasn't involved until sometime later when my agent called and said, 'It's a terrific show - you really should think about testing.' So, I thought about it again and went in." Shelley Hack passed the audition and got the part of Tiffany Welles in the phenomenal hit TV series Charlie's Angels. And Shelley fit the bill perfectly. Tiffany Welles, was written as a Smith College graduate, a girl from the East who was not a voluptuous sexpot (a refined version of her predecessor Sabrina Duncan). And she came with the approval of her new co-Angels. Jaclyn Smith said, "I feel good about her. I think the three of us are going to get along great." Cheryl Ladd 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."
Charlie 6-Pack
Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1979, an artwork Shelley as THE sporty Charlie Girl appeared in a Charlie newspaper ad called "Have a Charlie Summer: Looking Good... Feeling Great." It was a promo for The Charlie Fragrance 6-Pack which was made up of six wonderfully packable Charlie things: two bars of Charlie Fragrant Body Silk Soap, a container Charlie Body Silk Foam Bath, a container of Charlie Body Silk, a bottle of Charlie Cologne, and a bottle of Charlie Concentrated Perfume Spray. It was available for only $6.00 with any $5.00 purchase from the Charlie Collection. It was also a promo for a Parks-Belk's raffle where the giveaways were a hundred dollars worth of top-quality tennis equipment... which included a tennis bag, racquet, balls, shoes, socks, wristbands and hats. And Shelley as THE sporty Charlie Girl was the perfect image for the promo.
Excellent Stage Actress
Evening Gown
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 3884. It was a ankle-length empire-cut dress with a square neckline, puffed sleeves and back zipper. The sleeves and the yoke were done in a festive, printed fabric while the dress was in elegant evening black. Evening sandals finished her look. And Shelley looked ready for an evening of holiday fun. And Shelley looked ready for an evening of fun.
Monday, July 14, 2025
Birthday Girls
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.
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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 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