Shelley appeared in many catalogs and promo items for various department store chains during her tenure as Supermodel. Department stores were very popular in the late-20th century and were scattered throughout the US. Everything from homeware to toys were sold in these department stores... as well as garments and the latest fashion pieces. Mail-order catalogs, brochures, booklets, pamphlets, standee posters... as well as print and TV ads were used to promote these department store. Shelley appeared on a standee poster for the Sears department store in the mid-1970s which had the tagline "Pull Yourself Together at Sears." It featured fashionable, easy-care outfits in the newest colors, in polyester double knit. Shelley wore a long-sleeved, rib knit, turtleneck top/sweater with a pair of check-print pants that had flared legs. She wore a long-sleeved polo shirt over her sweater and finished her outfit with a pair of heeled loafers. And Shelley looked stylish, modern and well put together.
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Pull Yourself Together
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From Supermodel to Superstar
Shelley joined the cast of Charlie's Angels in late May of 1979, for the 4th season of the hit TV series. After a long search, Shelley was finally offered the role of Angel Tiffany Welles which she gladly accepted. Rushed by reporters, she knew that she would be under siege from then on. "I'm a very private person and I hope to keep it that way. I'm prepared for the gossip and rumors," she told one reporter, "I was surprised by the amount of attention, but I had done a lot of press before. There was so much to do then, so you just deal with it." Shelley joined incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to complete Charlie's latest detective triumvirate. And fulfilling her contractual guest appearances/returns, Farrah Fawcett was joining them in three of the season's upcoming episodes. "Love Boat Angels," the season opener, topped the Nielsen ratings and Charlie's latest Angel trio was off to a great start.
More Christmas Crafts
Shelley appeared on the cover as well as on the pages of Seventeen mag's November 1970 issue. In the spread called "Christmas Crafts", she modeled some stuff from the mag's "big mixed bag of gifted goodies to make for you and yours" - handmade things that could be given out as gifts. She wore a maxiskirt and midi jumper ensemble that could be knitted by anyone. She modeled a Switcheroo Skoncho, a poncho that could be worn as a skirt or as a cape. She also modeled an outfit enhanced by pre-cut put-ons - "homespun cutouts blazed with preplanted, embroidered flowerings" - that could be sewn on boleros, belts and suspenders. A matching snood could be made for it too. And she wore The Plushest Poncho, that could be made using faux fur, over a pair of straight-legged pants (McCall's Pattern 2699). Plus, she wore a sweater by Ladybug over a pinto'd patterned midi-skirt with a wide waist (McCall's Pattern 2670). And of course, Shelley looked fab in all her handmade duds. (For more, check out Christmas Crafts 1, Christmas Crafts 2, and Christmas Crafts 3)
2019 What If Cameos
Charlie's Angels is one of the most iconic TV/movie franchises that ever was. It started out as a TV movie in March 1976 and went on to become a successful TV series in September of that year, airing for five seasons until 1981. Various reboots came decades later (some successful, some missing the mark) but they all kept the franchise alive, further developing the show's initial premise of three smart, capable and beautiful female detectives (the Angels) working for their unseen boss (Charles "Charlie" Townsend). The Angels from the original TV movie Charlie's Angels were Sabrina Duncan (Kate Jackson), Jill Munroe (Farrah Fawcett), and Kelly Garrett (Jaclyn Smith). When Charlie's Angels went into series TV, Sabrina, Jill, and Kelly were joined by Kris Munroe (Cheryl Ladd), Tiffany Welles (Shelley Hack), and Julie Rogers (Tanya Roberts). An attempt to reboot the series in 1988 with Angels '88 resulted in the addition of the '80s Angels Trisha Lawrence (Karen Kopins), Connie Bates (Claire Yarlett), Pam Ryan (Sandra Canning), and Bernie Colter (Téa Leoni)... unfortunately it was cancelled before filming began. In 2000 and 2003, Charlie's Angels The Movie and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle introduced Natalie Cook (Cameron Diaz), Dylan Sanders/Helen Zaas (Drew Barrymore), Alex Munday (Lucy Liu), and Madison Lee (Demi Moore) as the 2000 Angels. In 2011, Charlie's Angels was reboot as a TV series and added the Miami Angels to the list... Kate Prince (Annie Ilonzeh), Abby Sampson (Rachael Taylor), Gloria Martinez (Nadine Velazquez), and Eve French (Minka Kelly). In 2019, Charlie's Angels hit the big screen once again with Rebekah (Elizabeth Banks), Sabina Wilson (Kristen Stewart), Jane Kano (Ella Balinska), and Elena Houghlin (Naomi Scott) as the latest Angels.
In the 2019 movie, notable cameos were made by exceptional, influential and respected women from various fields... playing instructors to the Angel candidates (which included Elena Houghlin) at the Townsend Agency training facility. This montage, which appeared in the final 10 minutes of the film, featured original Angel Jaclyn Smith (reprising her role as Kelly Garrett), former race car driver and model Danica Patrick, professional wrestler and actress Ronda Rousey, and groundbreaking transgender actress Laverne Cox... giving the Angel candidates instructions in defensive driving, in self-protection and preservation, in electronics and practical arts, and in quick thinking during high-stakes situations. As much as we love all the women who made cameos, it would have been wonderful to see the other former Angels making cameos as instructors at the Townsend Agency training facility. Now that would have been a big, wonderful, and heavenly surprise for all the Charlie's Angels fans around the world.
Charlie Poster 1
Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl. She was THE Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982; and she catapulted the brand (as well as herself) to iconic status. Shelley's gorgeous, sexy and young (not to mention confident and independent) image was an inspiration to many women worldwide. She appeared in countless ads and promotional items for the brand. In 1981, posters promoting Charlie perfume and cosmetics were released in the UK. The three-poster set all featured Shelley enjoying the summer season that year. One had her walking along the beach. One had her windsurfing. And another had her sailing. And in all three posters, Shelley was wearing Charlie's latest colors from their new cosmetics kit called Sunshsades. The kit contained Extra Shine Lipstick, Nail Gleamer, Real Live Blusher and two shades of Fresh Eye Shadow. The kit was available in 3 different "colorways," two for summer days and one for summer nights. And Shelley was absolutely summer gorgeous and summer glamorous in all the posters.
Doing Something Good
Mini Dress
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 9666. It contained patterns for a misses' dress in two lengths or a tunic and short shorts. The dress or tunic softly gathered to the yoke, had a back zipper, a high round neckline, long set-in sleeves gathered with elastic casings. The regular length dress featured embroidered braid or ribbon details. The mini dress and tunic had patch pockets. The short shorts had a back zipper and elastic waistline casing. Shelley wore the mini dress in a patterned fabric and cinched it at the waist with a matching belt that had an ornamental buckle. She finished her look with pumps that had gladiator straps. An ornamental pin on her hair accessorized her look. And Shelley looked ladylike, young, and oh-so 1970s chic.
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Bostonian Angel
Shelley became Angel no. 5 in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. Her character was Tiffany Welles, a classy Boston-bred policewoman who was the daughter of one of Charlie's oldest friends. She was chosen from among a bevy of beautiful actresses which included Priscilla Presley, Kim Basinger, Michelle Pfeiffer, Connie Sellecca and Shari Belafonte. In May of 1979, Bond Girl Barbara Bach was announced as the newest Angel. But it was quickly retracted and, by late-May of that year, Shelley was announced as Charlie's newest Angel. The newest heavenly recruit came with the approval of not just executive producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg but also of incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd.
Gripping True Story
In 1995, Shelley appeared in a TV movie based on a true story, Freefall: Flight 174. The gripping film explored the goings-on aboard a passenger plane that mysteriously lost power mid-flight. Based on a true story, the film recounted the events that led to the 1983 crash landing of the Gimli Glider or Air Canada Flight 143. The film remains compelling and it still keeps viewers at the edge of their seats. William Devane, Scott Hylands, Kevin McNulty, Nicholas Turturro and Mariette Hartley also starred in the gripping telefilm. The film has been released in DVD format and has been translated into other languages.
Reversible Blouse
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 1972, Shelley appeared on the package cover for Simplicity pattern 5397.
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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.
Look Good, Feel Great
Shelley first became famous in the 1970s as THE Charlie Girl. In 1976, she was hand-picked to represent the Revlon Charlie brand, as she was the embodiment the brand's ideal – gorgeous, sexy and young. 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." They shot a commercial with her and when it debuted, it was an immediate and immense hit. By 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first American-made international bestseller) and Revlon sales figures passed the $1 billion mark. And Shelley THE Charlie Girl catapulted to icon.
A Phenomenal Success
After graduating from Smith College in 1970, Shelley decided to take on modeling full-time. Represented by the top model management company, Ford Models Inc., she began her transition from teen model to top model. Her then boyfriend, fashion photographer Steen Svensson, and make-up artist extraordinaire Rick Gillette came up with test shots of Shelley in the early '70s with the hope that the images could get her into the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar - which eventually happened. By the mid-1970s, Revlon creative director David Leddick had Steen shoot Shelley's first Revlon Charlie presentation portfolio; and it got her the contract. Her first commercial debuted in 1976; and it was such an immediate and immense hit that by 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first American-made international bestseller). With Revlon Charlie, Shelley achieved Supermodel status; and she appeared in more print ads and commercials (with Steen and Rick) for the now phenomenally successful brand.
Flower Shower 4
Shelley appeared in many catalog spreads throughout her modeling career. She appeared in many catalogs for Sears. In the Sears Spring Through Summer 1967 catalog, she appeared in the spread called "Shower of Flowers" which featured a mix-and-match wardrobe set for the young misses of the era. She wore all the pieces in the mix-and-match wardrobe set to show readers how many versatile, stylish and contemporary looks they could come up with and create with them. The set included a Jacket, an A-Line Skirt, Straight Leg Pants, Jamaica Shorts and a Shift Dress - all in a cotton floral-printed fabric. A matching Shirt and Pullover top were included in the set for added versatility. Matching footwear was recommended as well. And of course, Shelley looked sensational in all of them.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
School Spring Catalog
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. McCall's was a monthly American women's magazine that started out as a small-format magazine but eventually grew to become a glossy large-format magazine. The magazine initially featured just sewing patterns but through the years expanded to include writeups on homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice, and fictional stories. McCall's later came up with big-book catalogs that featured their latest fashion patterns. Shelley appeared in McCall's School Spring catalog 1972.
2019 Cameo
Charlie's Angels debuted as a TV movie in March of 1976 and was immediately an audience favorite and a ratings smash. It debuted as a series on September of that same year and ran for 5 seasons... it made superstars of the six women who played the Angels (Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, Shelley Hack and Tanya Roberts). It was such an unforgettable smash hit that in 1988 plans to reboot the series were in the works. But after Angels '88 was cast (with Karen Kopins, Claire Yarlett, Sandra Canning, and Téa Leoni as the '80s Angels), the series went through many setbacks and was eventually shelved. It was brought to the big screen in 2000 and 2003 via Charlie's Angels The Movie and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (with Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, and Demi Moore as the 2000 Angels) with great success. In 2011, it was again rebooted as a series with Charlie's Angels 2011 (with Annie Ilonzeh, Minka Kelly, Rachael Taylor, and Nadine Velazquez as the Miami Angels) but was cancelled after a short run. In 2019, it again hit the big screen with Charlie's Angels 2019 (with Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, and Elizabeth Banks as the latest Angels) but it received mixed reviews.
Top Teen Model
Shelley began modeling in 1964. She was discovered by no other than George Huntington Hartford II, the heir to the A&P supermarket empire at a debutante ball. "This guy kept bothering me," Shelley said, "He told my father that I was a new face." To which her father replied, "She's not a new face around here, and I wish she'd take out the garbage and wash the dishes." She later appeared on numerous magazine covers, editorials and print advertisements. "I was brought up not to close doors," said Shelley, "Modeling was a great summer job. It beat waitressing." Modeling remained a sideline however, as Shelley concentrated on her studies. Shelley said, "The Ford Agency would send out a little card that said, 'Shelley Hack will be back June 1.'" In 1968, Shelley appeared on the pages of the Seventeen Models guide booklet. (For more, check out: Models Booklet 1968 A and Models Guide 1968 B)
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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's Back-To-School Cosmetics
Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1980, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called the "Take Charlie Along!" which was a promo for Charlie's back-to-school cosmetics line. Aside from the Charlie color analysis, customers were introduced to Charlie's new colors and looks for fall of that year. The promo also offered customers a chance to purchase "Charlie's Feedbag" for only $8.00 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. "Charlie's Feedbag" was a handy, adjustable canvas tote that contained a 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.
Based On A True Story
In 1983, Shelley co-starred in the TV movie Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer with George Segal. Segal played Detective John Grafton, a New York City detective looking for the murderer of a schoolteacher who happened to be a good friend of Logan Gay, the character played by Shelley. The movie was largely based on a true story, on the real-life murder of New York City schoolteacher Roseann Quinn. The movie focused on the investigation of the brutal murder during the Christmas season in New York in the 1970s. In the telefilm, after a bumpy first meeting, Logan eventually becomes Grafton's love interest. Shelley and George Segal would eventually work together again in 1992, in the feature film Me Myself and I.