Super in Capraro B

a closeup of Shelley

wearing silk pajama ensemble

by Albert Capraro, 1976

Shelley was one of the Supermodels of the 1970s. Like her contemporaries, she was photographed wearing various fashion options for women, from affordable to designer brands. In 1976, she was photographed by renowned fashion photographer William Connors for Harper's Bazaar magazine wearing an outfit by American fashion designer Albert Capraro. Capraro, crowned the "Prince of Fashion" by the press, was known for his dresses and evening gowns as well as his use of only American fabrics, which impressed First Lady Betty Ford who then became one of his most loyal clients (which included socialites and celebrities). In the spread, Shelley wore The Silk Pajama in Palest Apricot by Albert Capraro, It was an asymmetric apricot-colored tunic top that bared one shoulder and was worn over a pair of pajama pants in the same color. She accessorized her look with jewels by David Webb. And Shelley looked every inch a Supermodel.

Shelley wearing a silk pajama ensemble

by Albert Capraro, 1976

Extremely Bright Lady

Shelley at The Love Boat Honors

Helen Hayes event, 1980

Shelley became a household name in 1979 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels. She went through all the things all the Angels before her went through, superstardom and constant media attention. "I was totally unprepared for the press "bonanza" that followed," Shelley disclosed in 2000. The very private star was under constant scrutiny by the press, viewers and critics alike. Her looks, her background, her lifestyle, and even her boyfriends were under scrutiny. In the early 1980s, after leaving Charlie's Angels, the tabloids reported that Shelley was dating filmmaker/photographer Stephen Verona, who was best known for writing, producing and directing the 1974 film The Lords of Flatbush (which starred Sylvester Stallone and Henry Winkler). Earlier, in 1972, Verona was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for the short film The Rehearsal. "She got a bad rap on Charlie's Angels, said Verona of Shelley. "She's extremely bright, extremely educated, and a fairly talented lady," he added.

a tabloid writeup about Shelley

and filmmaker/photographer Stephen Verona,

the early 1980s

A Dress for Fall and Winter

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for Simplicity Home Catalog, 1972

Shelley appeared on many spreads for many catalogs from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. She appeared on the pages of the Simplicity Home Catalog Fall/Winter 1972 issue. In the spread called "Sure Bet: The Dress," she modeled unbeatable little dresses that were great for fall and winter that season. Shelley wore Simplicity pattern number 5176, a tank dress that looked like two separate pieces but actually wasn't. It had a low round neckline, long set-in sleeves, a flared ankle-length skirt, and a back zipper. It also had top stitching. A matching hat and a pair of boots finished her look. And Shelley looked young, fresh, and ready for the cold months ahead.

a pic of Shelley from a spread

for Simplicity Home Catalog, 1972

Found Money TV Movie 18

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley appeared alongside comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money. The movie was about computer expert Max Shepherd and security guard Sam Green, two former employees of First National Bank who have been let go with little to no benefits after decades of employment. Max uses his computer skills to create an account in the bank using the money from inactive accounts that are automatically transferred to the state when not claimed after five years. Using the name Seymour Good, head of The Invisible Friend Inc., he transfers the money to accounts of ordinary citizens who bring kindness to the world. After some convincing, Sam joins Max in his quest. As good Samaritans begin receiving the money, the story is picked up by the press and is covered by reporter Leslie Phillips (Shelley Hack) who becomes Max's love interest.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Shelley found both Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar "very generous to work with" but had to keep up with the their pace. "You had to work so fast, because everything was left loose," she told TV Guide. "I felt like I kind of jumped on a moving train," she added. As for Shelley's performance in Found Money, Television writer Fred Rothenberg said "Miss Hack's acting has improved since she played one of Charlie's Angels." Shelley said of the TV movie, "It's a whole type of distinctly American comedy, the closest to theater on film I'd ever gotten." Prior to Found Money, Shelley had starred in several stage plays in the early 1980s and had received excellent reviews for her performances. She was also cast in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy where she held her own in scenes opposite acting giant Robert De Niro; she got excellent reviews for her performance in the film as well. Shelley had come a very long way indeed.

screen captures from the TV movie

Found Money, 1983

Charlie in Cashin

pics of Shelley wearing

a fabulous outfit by Bonnie Cashin

for Charlie by Revlon, 1978

Shelley became a Supermodel in the mid 1970s when she landed an exclusive contract to become the image model and spokesperson for the Charlie by Revlon brand. Her tenure as the brand's ambassador was so successful it catapulted the brand (as well as Shelley  herself) 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. Cashin was a pioneer in creating sportswear for women that were both innovative and uncomplicated, which was just perfect for the modern, independent woman... just like THE Charlie Girl herself. And, of course, Shelley was her gorgeous, sexy-young self in the ad.

Shelley wearing a fabulous outfit

by Bonnie Cashin in an ad

for Charlie by Revlon, 1978

An Interesting Approach

a closeup of Shelley

from a publicity pic

from the late 1980s

In 1989, Shelley appeared in the TV movie series Frederick Forsyth Presents. It was a set of six telefilms by internationally acclaimed author Frederick Forsyth, all original spy thrillers. The first, aired in December of 1989, was called A Casualty of War. In the telefilm, Shelley played Monica Browne, an enigmatic and wealthy horse breeder who becomes the love interest of retired British secret service agent Tom Rowse (played by David Threlfall). Rowse is recruited to intercept an arms shipment from Libya to the IRA. In the film, Shelley was the only American among the predominantly British cast. She laughed this off and said, "Yes, I'm the token." But she enjoyed working with her British co-stars and found their approach to their craft very interesting. The telefilm was shot in England, Germany and Yugoslavia.

Shelley in a publicity pic

from the late 1980s

Mini Bravo 1

Shelley with Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith

in in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Charlie's Angels is one of the most iconic TV shows that was ever aired. It started out as a TV movie in March of 1976 and went on to become a successful TV series in September of that year... airing for five seasons until 1981. The series was a hit all over the world, from the Americas to Europe to Asia; and each and every Angel received their share of international fanfare. International magazines regularly featured the Angels on their pages. Bravo magazine, a German-language teen and music mag, regularly featured the Angels as they came and went, as the years went by. In 1979, Charlie's Angels was the subject of the supplemental booklet Mini Bravo. The 10cm X 7cm booklet/mini-mag was included as an insert within the main mag Bravo. The booklet covered the history of the show from 1976 to 1979, as well as trivia about what happened behind-the-scenes. Trivia about the Angels themselves was also featured, as well as mini-posters. Charlie's Angels was a worldwide phenomenon.

Charlie's Angels was the main feature

in supplemental booklet Mini Bravo

in 1979