50th Anniv of Shelley THE Charlie Girl

HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY,

Ms. Shelley Hack, THE Charlie Girl!!!

1976 was the year Shelley began her tenure

as THE Charlie Girl in print ads and TV commercials.

Named after Revlon founder Charles Revson, Revlon Charlie was launched in 1973 as a women's fragrance that women could purchase for themselves. The women's liberation movement was in full swing and Revlon capitalized on this. Charlie was marketed as the fragrance for the free and liberated woman. Women were changing, gender roles were evolving. Women were entering the work force in droves and were beginning to get a taste of what it was like to be independent. Prior to Charlie, women's fragrances were marketed as a means to attract "the man of her dreams." Charlie was for women who were free, independent, confident and happy to be exactly all of that.

Charly Stember (whose maiden name is Ingmari Gustavsson) was the first Charlie Girl in 1973. She moved to Paris shortly after completing her first Charlie ad and declined to return to the US to do a commercial. A number of other models came after, including Susan Schoenberg, Lisa Taylor, Rosie Vela and Kathie (who also appeared in a 1975 Charlie TV commercial). But it seems that none of them had signed an exclusive modeling contract for Charlie; and none of them seemed to have captured the spirit of Charlie.

There were several other Charlie Girls

who appeared in the Charlie ads from 1973 to 1975

but it seems none of them were

under exclusive contract

In 1976, 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 of the brand's spirit - free, independent, confident. Renowned hair stylist and makeup artist Francis 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." That year, Shelley appeared in her first Charlie ad.

That year, Shelley also appeared in her first Charlie commercial. The commercial was produced by Sally Safir and was directed by Richard Heimann (who also did the camerawork). Stylist Willard Seymore came up with Shelley's look and Rick Gillette did Shelley's hair and makeup. It was shot in one night at The Carlyle Hotel located at the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Bobby Short, who performed at the hotel's Café Carlyle, sang the jingle and appeared in the commercial as well. The commercial was so successful and so well received that, by 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first American-made international bestseller) and Revlon sales figures passed the $1Billion mark. And Shelley Hack, THE Charlie Girl, catapulted to icon.

Shelley began her iconic tenure

as THE Charlie Girl in 1976,

appearing in her 1st Charlie print ad

and in her unforgettable 1st Charlie commercial

For almost seven years (1976 to 1982), Shelley was the image model of and spokesperson for Revlon Charlie. Rick Gillette recalls, "I can't tell you how many of these ads we shot for Revlon from Central Park to San Francisco and Paris the list grew and grew for years." Lisa Safir Barness, daughter of Sally Safir and Richard Heimann, said in an Instagram post that her parents, Willard Seymore, Rick Gillette and Shelley "became part of the family after almost a decade of shooting these commercials around the world."

Shelley's Charlie Girl persona was a huge inspiration to women all over the world. Not only did she exude freedom, independence and confidence, she was gorgeous, sexy and glamorous. Everyone wanted to be a Charlie Girl, even the young Oprah Winfrey. In 2008, on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah confessed, "I wanted to stride like her with confidence. I wanted to be this fabulous." Shelley told Playboy magazine in 1980, "Once, on a promotional tour, I was talking with a guy at a radio station and he wanted to know why my Charlie perfume commercials for Revlon were so successful. I suggested we make it the call-in question, because I was curious myself. The women respondents said that this girl walking into a restaurant alone - which most women are afraid to do - looking chic, but not too chic, seemed like somebody they would like to know or to be. I was their idea of a modern, liberated but not threatening woman. The men thought I was someone they would like to go out with; again, modern, not brassy and someone who, if they met me, would talk to them."

Shelley was THE Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982

and was under exclusive contract and appeared

in numerous commercials and countless print ads

Shelley's tenure as THE Charlie Girl is considered one of the most successful, iconic and groundbreaking ad campaigns of all time. Not only did it change marketing strategies for fragrance brands, it influenced a generation of women to aspire to an ideal that, at the time, seemed unreachable. "Back then, many women still didn't like going to public places by themselves," Shelley told Allure magazine in 2010, "but the Charlie Girl jumped out of a car and walked confidently into a restaurant. She seemed bold." And that boldness paired with Shelley's beauty, style and, most importantly, relatability was what made Charlie unforgettable and the most iconic fragrance of the 1970s.

Angels Wardrobe 22

screen caps of Shelley

from the Charlie's Angels episode

"Three for the Money"

1979 was a new era for the hit TV series Charlie's Angels. Supermodel Shelley Hack joined Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to form Charlie's glamorous new Angel team. Nolan Miller, the wardrobe designer of the series, said, "I begged Aaron to hire Shelley. There was something about her I really liked; I was impressed with her Charlie perfume commercials and how she could create a look just by turning her collar up and putting her hands in her pockets." The wardrobe budget was increased to $20,000 per episode; and, according to People magazine, each Angel was to go through eight costume changes per episode (but it was more like three to five, with Farrah making the most - at eight changes - in "Fallen Angel"). For the episode "Three for the Money," Shelley went through six outfit changes. For her first scene, she wore a pair of off-white coveralls with white sneakers. Later in the episode, she wore the same off-white coveralls and added a white newsboy cap and a pair of red and white horizontal striped socks. She next wore a long-sleeved band-collared aquamarine-blue silk shirt (with flapped patch pockets) over a pair of black slacks. She finished her look with black footwear and accessorized it with a pair of gold earrings and a gold necklace. She next wore a red long-sleeved knee-length shirt dress with a jacket collar. She finished her look with a black belt, a black pocket square and a red clutch. She accessorized her look with a pair of gold earrings, a gold bracelet and a gold necklace. She next wore a scarlet-colored silk blouse and pants ensemble. The blouse was band-collared and long-sleeved; the pants were pleated slacks. She finished her look with a gold belt and a pair of red high-heeled sandals. She accessorized her look with a pair of gold earrings, a gold necklace and a gold pinky ring. For her final scene, she wore an all-white shirt and pants ensemble. The shirt had long sleeves; the pants were pleated slacks. She topped it off with a blue knitted blazer-style sweater. She accessorized her look with a pair of gold earrings, a gold bracelet and a gold necklace.

screen caps of Shelley

from the Charlie's Angels episode

"Three for the Money"

Quality Classics D

 
a closeup of Shelley
from a pic used on a spread
on Woman's Day magazine,
October 1973

Shelley appeared on many issues of what was known as the Seven Sisters group of magazines. The Seven Sisters magazines were Woman's Day, Redbook, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and Better Homes and Gardens. They all catered to married women with children rather than single working women. The magazines featured homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice and articles. Shelley appeared in the October 1973 issue of Woman's Day magazine, in a spread called "Making the Most of Quality Classics." It featured classic wardrobe pieces that could be worn in a couple of different ways. Shelley wore a basic black coat dress by Rena Rowan for Jones New York over a Trevira polyester graphic-check shirt with floral overprint by Ivy Taylor. She finished her look with a red patent-leather belt. She accessorized her look with a red-piped shoulder bag and red jewelry. And Shelley looked chic and classic. (For more, check out: Making the Most of Classics 1973 B)

a pic of Shelley from a spread

on Woman's Day magazine,

October 1973

Angels Fans Celebrate 50 Years of CA

 

Thank you so much to The Locher Room on YT

for bringing together Charlie's Angels' biggest fans

Alan Locher, David Ross, Geret Coates

and Mike Pingel last September 22, 2026

Loved it so much 💓💓💓

September 22, 2026 was the 50th Anniversary of the debut of Charlie's Angels the TV series; and The Locher Room on YT celebrated the day with a sit-down dialogue between the biggest fans Charlie's Angels, namely: Alan Locher of The Locher Room on YT, celebrity skincare and makeup artist David Ross of @angelboy76 on IG, Geret Coates of @townsendagency on IG and Charlie's Angels historian and author Mike Pingel of charliesangels.com. The quartet talked about their enduring love for the series, their experiences growing up with the series, their favorite Angels and their personal experiences of meeting the Angels themselves. It was wonderful to hear their back stories and anecdotes about the series and about being around the Angels in their day to day lives. Check it out at The Locher Room on YT, "Charlie's Angels Turns 50: Celebrating 50 Years of Our Favorite Angels." Also, thank you so much to Geret Coates for always mentioning this blog on @townsendagency. And thank you so much to Mike Pingel for following this blog. And thank you so much to Alan Locher, David Ross, Geret Coates and Mike Pingel for always sharing everything they know about Charlie's Angels. We love you all.

Thank you so much to Mike Pingel and David Ross

for sharing their pics with Shelley 💓💓💓

top (l),        Mike with Shelley at her Santa Monica house 

                   filming TV Tales: Charlie's Angels for E! in 2002

top (r),        Mike with Shelley and Tanya Roberts

                   at The Hollywood Show in 2009

bottom (l), Mike with Shelley at The Hollywood Show in 2009

bottom (r), David with Shelley at The Hollywood Show in 2009

I loved how Mike Pingel and David Ross talked about their experiences with Shelley when they met her. Below is a transcription of one of the parts where they talked about Shelley.

Alan: All three of you had the opportunity to meet Shelley and Tanya. Talk about both of them. What were they like when you met them? And is there a memory of either of the women that had stayed with you over the years?

David: And Shelley... very kind, very warm. Every time I saw Shelley... Obviously at The Hollywood Show, I met her at The Hollywood Show. But I ran into her at the Beverly Center once. She didn't love to talk about Angels, I'll be honest. It wasn't, you know, something that was always, you know, on her mind. I mean, she would. But it wasn't something that, I don't think, she loved to talk about. But a very, very nice lady.

Alan: I believe that, David, you know, after reading the book and Jaclyn's story of the ABC party where Cheryl and Jaclyn were up front and Shelley was in the back of the room, I kinda... Had to be quite difficult, you know.

David: Yeah, Hurtful. Yeah.

Alan: Yeah.

David: Sounds like a hurtful situation for sure. Yeah. Especially, not knowing and thinking you're maybe coming back for the fifth season; and then you show up at something where you're assuming that you're going to be a part of and to be promoting... and to be seated at the back of the room. That was not a great feeling, I'm sure.

Alan: Those networks don't do it, you know... Don't treat the people properly.

David: Yeah.

Mike: Well, my memories of Shelley was the first time I was-- We had shot a show for E! called On TV, something TV-- It was-- Anyway, I was cut out of it. But they were doing Shelley and I was like "I will be a grip. I will move anything if I can come" because I had never met her. And so, they graciously said, "Yeah, we're gonna go. You wanna go?" And I'm like, "Yes." So, I went and she was amazing. She was gracious. Her house is wonderful. I moved furniture for her. She was filming and she--

Alan: [laughs] What haven't you done?

Mike: Exactly. [laughs] And she was-- She couldn't remember things. I was like, "That was 'Love Boat Angels.' It was a crossover and blah, blah, blah, blah." And she goes, "Mike, you know more than I do." I'm like, "It's all in here. [pointing to his temples] It's all crazy. You don't wanna know." Then she did The Hollywood Show and we sat there and she told the fans the best stories of Charlie's Angels.

David: She did.

Mike: It's in one of my books, all the stories of all the episodes and things. And she really loved it. I wish she did, had done more of those. But then, of course, Tanya-- Oh, and then Shelley, we communicate on email all the time.

John Meyer Crompton

a closeup of Shelley

from a print ad for Crompton, 1970

Shelley appeared in many print ads for many different products and companies during her tenure as Supermodel. One of them was for the Crompton-Richmond Co., an American textile manufacturer that was famous for producing the best luxury velvets, velveteen and corduroy. In the Crompton ad, Shelley wore a John Meyer ensemble. The John Meyer label was a popular American women's fashion brand in the '60s and '70s. It was a staple in upscale boutiques and department stores. The label was known for sweater-and-skirt sets, A-line dresses, blazers, wool coats, and printed shirts. Shelley wore a velvet midi jumper (with details around the neckline, around the waist and down the front) over a shirt and pants combo. She wore a sheer white floral shirt (with long sleeves) with a pair of herringbone tweed pants. All by John Meyer. Matching footwear finished her look. A matching shoulder bag and a velvet neck choker adorned with a butterfly pin accessorized her look. And Shelley looked fabulous John Meyer Crompton ensemble.

Shelley in a print ad

for Crompton, 1970

APGAA 1987

a pic of Shelley

at the 1987 APGAA

In March of 1987, Shelley Hack attended the 24th Annual Publicist's Guild of America Awards (APGAA). The Publicist's Guild of America is a union that has represented film and television publicists throughout the US and Canada since 1955. For its members, it negotiates base salaries and benefits. Among the union's major activities is the Publicists Annual Awards where outstanding film and television marketing campaigns are recognized by the members. The 1987 awards ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and Shelley attended the event with her then constant date, director Harry Winer (who later became her husband). Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Angie Dickinson, Gerald McRaney and Carl Reiner were also in attendance.

pics of Shelley

at the 1987 APGAA

Diagonal-Knit Jacket

closeups of Shelley

from a spread for the Sears

Spring Through Summer 1968 catalog

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her tenure as Supermodel. In 1968, she appeared on the pages of the Sears Spring Through Summer 1968 catalog. She appeared on a spread that featured water-repellent coats and jackets that looked like leather but were less expensive, as well as American-made sportscoats made from imported leather. Shelley wore the Diagonal-Knit Jacket, made from a fine gauge acrylic knit laminated with polyurethane foam. The medium yellow jacket was lined with acetate taffeta. It had a vinyl self-tie belt that tunneled through flaps and buttons that looked like leather. She wore it over a white turtleneck top and white pants ensemble. A white Fedora hat with a chin strap finished her look. And Shelley looked fabulous in both outfits.

Shelley in a spread for the Sears

Spring Through Summer 1968 catalog

Charlie's Angels: A 50-Year Legacy

Happy 50th Anniversary to

C H A R L I E ' S  A N G E L S !!!

The cast of Charlie's Angels TOS (1976 to 1981)

Kate Jackson as Sabrina Blaylock Duncan

Farrah Fawcett (then Majors) as Jill Munroe

Jaclyn Smith as Kelly Garrett

Cheryl Ladd as Kristine "Kris" Munroe

Shelley Hack as Tiffany Welles

Tanya Roberts as Julie Rogers

Happy 50th Anniversary to the groundbreaking, the biggest and the most successful TV series that came out of the 1970s, Charlie's Angels TOS (The Original Series). The pilot was aired on March 21, 1976; and it premiered as a TV series on September 22, 1976. Produced by Spelling-Goldberg Productions (by Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg), the series was a phenomenon of the 1970s and it starred six women as the Angels: Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, Shelley Hack and Tanya Roberts. David Doyle played John Bosley, Charlie's associate and the Angels' link to Charlie; and John Forsythe did the voice of Charles "Charlie" Townsend, the Angels' and Bosley's big boss (he was not credited for his role to add mystery to the character). The series aired for five seasons, and it ranked among TV's Top 20 shows for four seasons before dropping to 59th place in season 5 (which was most likely due to the continuous timeslot changes made by the network throughout the season). The final episode was aired in June 24, 1981. But interest in the show and the Angels themselves continued and grew, as the series went into syndication and garnered even more fans. And now, it is regarded as the most iconic show to ever come out of the 1970s. It inspired, delighted and entertained generations of women as well as men.

The cast of Angels '88 (1988)

Karen Kopins as Trisha Lawrence

Claire Yarlett as Connie Bates

Sandra Canning as Pam Ryan

Téa Leoni as Bernie Colter

Charlie's Angels was such a huge hit that Aaron Spelling couldn't help but reboot the series. In 1988, Spelling decided to update the series and come up with a new set of women to play the Angels. Auditions were held and four women were cast in the new series called Angels '88. Karen Kopins, Claire Yarlett, Sandra Canning, and Téa Leoni were set to play the Angels of the 1980s. The updates took into consideration the big steps the women's movement had made at the time... making the Angels work for themselves instead of working for an unseen boss and no Bosley for back up. The new Angels were introduced by Spelling himself at a press conference held at the FOX Television Center in Hollywood, California, on May 5, 1988. But a writer's strike severely delayed the production, and after being renamed Angels '89, the project was finally shelved. The cast organized a Fallen Angels party to commemorate the show's demise. This Angels iteration was never actually filmed and never had a script, so it could always be reimagined as a continuation of the original series. Maybe an AI version could be produced. It could bridge the gap between the end of TOS and Charlie's Angels the 2000 movie.

The cast of Charlie's Angels the movies (2000, 2003)

Cameron Diaz as Natalie Cook

Drew Barrymore as Dylan Sanders/Helen Zaas

Lucy Liu as Alex Munday

Demi Moore as Madison Lee

In 2000, plans to reboot Charlie's Angels was again on the table. This time, Drew Barrymore and Leonard Goldberg wanted to bring it to the big screen as a big budget action movie simply called Charlie's Angels. Drew Barrymore agreed to play one of the new Angels and convinced Cameron Diaz to play the second Angel. The search for the third Angel found Lucy Liu, chosen for her good chemistry with Drew and Cameron. Bill Murray played John Bosley. With Drew being an advocate for gun control, firearms were a no-no for these Angels; so, the three women underwent martial arts training prior to filming. The film, directed by music-video director McG, was such a huge blockbuster that a sequel was made in 2003 called Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. Drew convinced Demi Moore to join the cast as Madison Lee, a former Angel turned villain. She also asked Jaclyn Smith to reprise her role as Kelly Garrett in a surprise cameo in the film. Bernie Mac was introduced as Jimmy Bosley. Again, the sequel was a blockbuster.

The cast of Charlie's Angels (2011)

Annie Ilonzeh as Kate Prince

Minka Kelly as Eve French

Rachael Taylor as Abby Sampson

Nadine Velazquez as Gloria Martinez

In 2011, Charlie's Angels was rebooted as a TV series once again by Drew Barrymore and Leonard Goldberg. Dubbed Charlie's Angels 2011, the series introduced audiences to a new set of Angels played by: Annie Ilonzeh, Minka Kelly and Rachael Taylor. A fourth Angel was introduced as well (played by Nadine Velazquez) but was killed in the first act of the first episode... making her the Angel with the shortest screen time. Ramón Rodríguez played Juan Bosley. The setting was moved to Miami, Florida, and the tone was more serious than the previous Angel iterations. Nevertheless, the Angels had good chemistry and were fun to watch in action. Storylines were carried through various episodes and the characters were slowly developed as the series went on... with the introduction of Kate's former fiancé and Abby's father. But just as the series was getting interesting, it was abruptly canceled.

The cast of Charlie's Angels (2019)

Kristen Stewart as Sabina Wilson

Naomi Scott as Elena Houghlin

Ella Balinska as Jane Kano

Elizabeth Banks as former Angel Rebekah/Susan Bosley

In 2019, a new Charlie's Angels movie was released. It was directed, written and produced by Elizabeth Banks who starred in it as well. The movie introduced audiences to four new Angels played by: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska and Elizabeth Banks herself. The movie further developed the Charlie's Angels premise, turning the Townsend Agency into a global entity with branches and operatives in different countries. "Bosley" was turned into a position within the organization (somewhat like lieutenant) which was now held by various people. The role of John Bosley, David Doyle's character, was reprised by Patrick Stewart. An Angels training facility was also introduced in the film. The new Angels and their female Bosley (played by Banks, who was also a former Angel) had great chemistry and it made the film a good watch. It was well-paced and fun; but, unfortunately, it wasn't a blockbuster. Tweaks here and there would have made the film better though. Sabina (Stewart), Jane (Balinska) and Rebekah (Banks) would have made a great Angels team for this film, with Rebekah working on her last mission before being promoted to "Bosley"... as Elena Houghlin (Scott) was actually their client and not yet an Angel. Patrick Stewart would have been better as Bosley 002, the successor of Bosley 001 (David Doyle's character) and, for continuity within the franchise, the Bosley of the ill-fated Angels '88 (which was never filmed, so it could be reimagined as a continuation of TOS). This would have kept the original Bosley character's good name intact. And to balance the hyper feminist tone, maybe a female villain would have been a better choice. The mid-credits montage where Elena undergoes rigorous Angel training would have been great if she was trained by the many former Angels from the various Angels iterations throughout the decades.

the many Angels

throughout the decades

In February of 2026, it was reported that a new Charlie's Angels reboot is in the works and is in early development, with Drew Barrymore's Flower Films involved in again producing the film with Sony. Pete Chiarelli, the screenwriter behind hits like Crazy Rich Asians and The Proposal, has been tapped to write the script. The film hasn't yet been cast but rumors that Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu might appear in the film. But wouldn't it be great if the previous Angels from the various iterations appeared in this one? The living TOS Angels, the Angels from 1988, 2000, 2011 and 2019... wouldn't it be phenomenal to see them all in one movie? Let's see what this one adds to the Angels franchise.

Angels Wardrobe 21

screen caps of Shelley

from the Charlie's Angels episode

"Nips and Tucks"

1979 was a new era for the hit TV series Charlie's Angels. Supermodel Shelley Hack joined Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to form Charlie's glamorous new Angel team. Nolan Miller, the wardrobe designer of the series, said, "I begged Aaron to hire Shelley. There was something about her I really liked; I was impressed with her Charlie perfume commercials and how she could create a look just by turning her collar up and putting her hands in her pockets." The wardrobe budget was increased to $20,000 per episode; and, according to People magazine, each Angel was to go through eight costume changes per episode (but it was more like three to five, with Farrah making the most - at eight changes - in "Fallen Angel").

screen caps of Shelley

from the Charlie's Angels episode

"Nips and Tucks"

For the episode "Nips and Tucks," Shelley went through six outfit changes. For her first scene, she wore a scarlet-colored silk dress with a scoop neckline and slightly puffed sleeves. Gold earrings and a gold necklace accessorized her look. She next wore a violet-colored skirt suit with a band collar. She accessorized her look with a pocket square, a pair of purple hair clips and a pair of gold hoop earrings. She next wore an all-white short-sleeved nurse's uniform pants set. She finished her look with a white woven belt, a pair of white sneakers and a name tag. She wore this look for several scenes. She next wore an electric blue jumpsuit and finished it off with a wide leather belt. She accessorized her look with a gold necklace. She next wore a nurse's scrub set with cap over her nurse's uniform pants set. She wore this with a face mask which she later removes. For her final scene, she wore a periwinkle-colored jumpsuit with a red lining around the collar, on the inner front plackets and the underside of the self-tie belt. She accessorized her look with a red hair clip and a pair of gold earrings.

screen caps of Shelley

from the Charlie's Angels episode

"Nips and Tucks"

Gala in Beverly Hills

Shelley and Cheryl Ladd

at The Love Boat Honors

Helen Hayes gala event, 1980

In February of 1980, Shelley attended The Love Boat Honors Helen Hayes gala event which was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The special event for the hit TV series The Love Boat also paid tribute to the "First Lady of American Theatre" Helen Hayes. Love Boat executive producer Aaron Spelling was a big admirer of Ms. Hayes and included a special tribute to the two-time Oscar winner (who was also the first woman to win the EGOT - an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award) at the gala event. The acting legend was also an esteemed guest star in the 90-minute 3rd season finale episode of The Love Boat entitled "No Girls for Doc/Marriage of Convenience/The Caller/The Witness" where she played opposite her real-life adopted son, actor James MacArthur, who rose to fame as Danny "Danno" Williams on the TV series Hawaii Five-O. The episode aired in May of that year.

Shelley and Cheryl Ladd

at The Love Boat Honors

Helen Hayes gala event, 1980

The star-studded event was graced by both classic Hollywood luminaries as well as the contemporary stars of the moment. Aside from Shelley Hack, the other attendees were her fellow Charlie's Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd, the entire cast of The Love Boat, Jane Wyman, Phil Silvers, Milton Berle, Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Hope Lange, John Gavin, Britt Ekland, Bobby Sherman, Phyllis Diller, James MacArthur, Melissa Gilbert, Joyce DeWitt, Robert Hays, Loni Anderson, Mark Harmon, Lisa Hartman, Michele Lee and many more. Of course, Aaron Spelling was there too, as well as legend herself, the evening's honoree Ms. Helen Hayes.

Shelley Met Kate in the 1980s

an imagined pic of Kate Jackson and Shelley Hack

meeeting each other in the 1980s

A writeup about the history of Charlie's Angels TOS (The Original Series) was posted at The Hollywood Reporter's website last September 11, 2026. Entitled "Freeze Turkey! 50 Years Later, the Wild True Story Behind 'Charlie's Angels'," it went through the history of the legendary TV series from start to finish (1976 to 1981), with quotes from Angels Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. The Angels divulged their inside stories about the hit TV series. Regarding the 4th season, Shelley's season, "She didn't get enough to say," Cheryl Ladd said about Shelley. "I felt bad for her," Cheryl added. But what's interesting is what Kate Jackson said about Shelley. "I met her and we talked about it," Kate said. "She said it felt personal. There'd be some event and the three of them were invited, but they sat her behind a big concrete post or something. She's really smart and funny. There was no reason to treat her that badly," Kate added. (Is this the meeting Kate was talking about in 1986 at The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers? For more, check out: So Kate and Shelley Have Met) It seems Shelley was sadly pushed to the background during her time in the show... she didn't have the clout Kate had and just went along with whatever she was told to do. "I feel like I've been sunbathing on Three Mile Island," Shelley told People magazine after she left the series in 1980.

a writeup about Charlie's Angels came out

in the The Hollywood Reporter's website

last September 11, 2026

insets: the Charlie's Angels 1976 and 1979 cast

and an imagined pic of Kate with Shelley

Charlie's Coloring Box for Lips

Shelley in a promo pics for Charlie

perfume and cosmetics, 1976

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1978, Shelley appeared in a newspaper ad promoting "Charlie's Coloring Box for Lips." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase Charlie's newest dividend containing every product needed for the Charlie-art of lip coloring: Charlie Soft-Line Automatic Lip Pencil, Charlie Lipcolor Toner, Charlie Extra-Extra Shine Lipstick, Charlie Extra-Extra Shine Lipgloss and, of course, Charlie Concentrated Perfume Spray. It was available for only $6 for every $5 or more purchase from the Charlie or Chaz Collection... both by Revlon. It was also a promo for Charlie's makeup, skincare and bath products as well as the Chaz fragrance for men. Shelley appeared in the ad and looked fabulous, as always.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1978

And The Winner Is... Shelley Hack

Shelley in a promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Shelley became Charlie's newest Angel in 1979. Kate Jackson left the hit TV series at the end of its 3rd season and producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg needed a replacement for the upcoming season. According to Spelling, they were looking for someone long and lean like Kate. They were looking for a girl with "the right bubble and intelligence." New Angel Tiffany Welles was written as a Smith College graduate, a girl from the East who was NOT a voluptuous sexpot. After sifting through around 300 applicants, Spelling and Goldberg ran "personality tests" on 20 of them, then screen tests on 12, and Shelley emerged as the winner, as their final choice. Shelley fit the bill perfectly... she's a Smith College graduate (with a degree in history), she was born in New York and she grew up in Connecticut, and she had that classic model shape and beauty. "We hired her 40 percent from the screen test and 60 percent from the personality test," Spelling told TV Guide, "We decided she was a nice person with sparkle and intelligence." (For more, check out: New Angel Looks Like A Winner)

a writeup about Shelley's 1st Charlie's Angels episode

"Love Boat Angels" from the Turkish mag

Tele Magazin, February 1980

Just some trivia about some of the other 1979 Angel auditionees:

Barbara Bach was deemed to look too much like Jaclyn Smith.

Michelle Pfeiffer was a bit too young at 21 in 1979 (Jaclyn was 34, Cheryl was 28).

Melanie Griffith was also a bit too young at 22 in 1979.

Connie Sellecca had starred in the Charlie's Angels' knockoff Flying High in 1978.

Kathie Lee Gifford was deemed not Angel material.

Your Fans Miss You, Shelley

an imagined pic of Shelley with Jaclyn Smith,

Kate Jackson and Cheryl Ladd

at the 78th Emmy Awards,

September 14, 2026

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels TOS (The Original Series). The series was one of the biggest (if not the biggest) and most successful TV series that came out of the 1970s. It has been aired and re-aired all around the world for the past 50 years. It starred six gorgeous actresses as the Angels... Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, Shelley Hack and Tanya Roberts. David Doyle starred as John Bosley, the Angels' link to Charlie; and John Forsythe was the voice of Charles "Charlie" Townsend. For its 50th Anniversary, the series was honored at PaleyFest LA last April and at the Paley Honors Spring Gala last May. Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd have been doing interviews and making appearances in various shows since April, which is wonderful. But many fans have noticed the absence of the other living Angel Shelley Hack. It seems Shelley had not been present in any of the events. She hasn't been mentioned either in any of the interviews... but then, neither were Tanya Roberts, David Doyle and John Forsythe. Fans are just wondering why this is. Shelley, Tanya, David and John were also part of the show; and they're also loved by the fans. Some acknowledgement would be nice. And, no pressure, but I guess your fans just miss you, Shelley.

screen cap of an IG post

by farrah_fawcett_majors (thank you so much!!!)

about Shelley Hack not being present

at the Charlie's Angels 50th anniversary

reunions and celebrations this 2026

inset: Shelley, Jaclyn and Cheryl in 1979

40th Anniversary of Jack and Mike

Shelley with Tom Mason in a promo pic

for their 1986 TV series Jack and Mike

Series Overview:

HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY!!! September 16 is the 40th Anniversary of Shelley's third TV series, Jack and Mike. In the mid-1980s, Emmy winning TV producer David Gerber believed that Shelley Hack deserved her own TV series. He believed in her talent and star power. The series developed for her was called Jackie O'Shea and it was going to be a star vehicle for Shelley. She was going to play the title role of a woman journalist who has a supportive husband waiting at home - kind of like a reverse gender role thing, which was a fresh idea in the 1980s. Tom Mason, who played Shelley's boyfriend in the 1985 TV movie Kicks, was offered the role of Mike Brennan, Jackie's husband. He and Shelley had great on-screen chemistry. Initially, Tom Mason turned down the role as it was merely window dressing for the title character - a sort of stay-at-home cheerleader for Jackie. But after lots of talks with David Gerber, the husband was developed into a more well-rounded character... and Tom Mason was on board. The series was then retitled Our Kind of Town. When it aired, it was again retitled Jack and Mike, with both Shelley and Tom given equal billing.

In an interview, Shelley said, "It's about a modern woman who is doing something her contemporaries are doing - holding down a job and keeping a relationship." She added, "This is a couple with a growing relationship that becomes an adventure. And that's not easy." Tom Mason said that the focus of the show was "on the marriage and how two people who work cope and how their professional entanglements affect them."

screen captures of the opening credits

of Jack and Mike, 1986

Original Series Run:

In the series, Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago paper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Tom Mason played Jackie's husband Mike Brennan, a successful restaurateur about to open his third restaurant. Hence, the title Jack and Mike. The other regular characters were: Nora Adler (played by Jacqueline Brookes), Jackie’s editor at The Mirror;  Anthony Kubecek (played by Kevin Dunn), Jackie's assistant; Carol (played by Holly Fulger), the head waitress at Mike's restaurant, Brennan's Grill; and Rick Scotti (played by Vincent Baggetta), an attorney who appeared occasionally. Later in the series, Barbara (played by Tricia O'Neil) becomes Jackie’s co-worker and friend.

The pilot episode was originally aired in September 16, 1986 right after the hit TV series Moonlighting; and debuted to decent ratings. It also received decent reviews, with a few scathing writeups here and there. One critic said Shelley and Tom were "terrific as a modern, married couple attempting to mix the opening of his new restaurant, her journalism career and their marriage," and compared Jack and Mike to Nick and Nora, saying it was "a charming mix of The Thin Man (a 1934 film starring William Powell and Myrna Loy) mystery and conflict." Another critic said, "Rather than becoming a pale copy of the more popular Moonlighting, Jack and Mike developed its own character and style and became an endearing companion piece to Moonlighting." Even detractors grudgingly admitted that Shelley Hack and Tom Mason were very good in the show. After a first order of a pilot and 12 episodes, the ABC network (which aired the series) ordered more episodes; and the series looked like it was in for a long run. Then, it was suddenly canceled to the disappointment of fans, with the final episode aired on Mar 24, 1987.

In 2023, the Cracked website listed Jack and Mike as one of the Great Chicago Dramadies. It said that following the success of the TV series Moonlighting (starring blonde Cybill Shepherd and brown-haired Bruce Willis), the ABC network greenlit the hour-long dramady Jack and Mike which was about another blonde woman (Shelley Hack as Jack/Jackie) and her brown-haired husband (Tom Mason as Mike), but with a twist... they liked each other. The idea of having a show that showcased a happy couple was revolutionary for the time, for that pre-Mad-About-You time (Mad About You, a TV series that starred Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser, debuted in 1992).

Let's hope Jack and Mike is finally released on Blu-Ray or DVD or is finally featured on one of the streaming platforms.

Series Episodes:

(and air dates)

1. Jack and Mike (pilot episode)

(aired Sept 16, 1986)

screen captures from the pilot episode,

"Jack and Mike"

guests:

Gary Cole as Chris Sykes

Rosalind Chao as Holly Sykes

Carol Eve Rossen as Charlotte Branigan

Dawn Arnemann as Ann Pulaski

Dennis Farina as Councilman Kazan

Ann Dowd as Rose Panico

plot:

Jackie is a popular Chicago columnist and her husband Mike is a successful restaurateur. They are the toast of Chicago until Jackie becomes involved in a case where a man claims he has been unjustly convicted of rape. Jackie goes out to find the real rapist and, with the help of Mike, uncovers a corruption scheme that goes to the highest of government ranks.

2. Change of Heart

(aired Sept 23, 1986)

screen captures from episode 2,

"Change of Heart"

guests:

James Sloyan as Louie

Byrne Piven as Nelson Kimball

plot:

Jackie suspects a heart-transplant patient may have been passed over on the operating list for a man who donated a new wing to the hospital. Meanwhile, an old musician friend of Mike's makes himself an unwelcome house guest.

3. Personal Foul

(aired Sept 30, 1986)

screen captures from episode 3,

"Personal Foul"

guests:

Anthony Griffin as Andrew Taylor

Marleen Paulette as Professor Powell

Greg Noonan as Coach Cyril Brock

Noelle Bou-Sliman as Belinda

Jack McLaughlin-Gray as Ben Galloway

Gwen E. Davis as Mrs. Taylor

plot:

A college professor is suspended for trying to flunk the school's star basketball player, and Mike is upset that Jackie's covering the story, since it's his alma mater and he's the team's No. 1 supporter.

4. Ready or Not

(aired Oct 21, 1986)

screen captures from episode 4,

"Ready or Not"

guests:

Steven Keats as Matthew Pearson

William Dick as Gil Taffet

Isabella Hofmann as Dede Taffet

Gerry Becker as Jerry

Jim Ortlieb as Bob

plot:

Jackie finds out she's pregnant just as a radical who's been a fugitive for 14 years agrees to sell her the exclusive rights to his story. He's hoping that publicity will lead to his exoneration.

5. Quality of Mercy

(aired Oct 28, 1986)

screen captures from episode 5,

"Quality of Mercy"

guests:

Stuart Whitman as Malcolm Travis

Lara Flynn Boyle as Leslie

Tom Irwin as Hogan

plot:

Mike's friend is on trial for killing his terminally ill wife, which he contends was a mercy killing, but Jackie doesn't believe the man's story.

6. High Anxiety

(aired Nov 11, 1986)

screen captures from episode 6,

"High Anxiety"

guests:

John Scott Clough as Ben

Lycia Naff as Sam/Samantha

Lew Schneider as Noah

Noelle Bou-Sliman as Belinda

Ross Salinger as Andy

Bobbi Panter as Bobby

E.J. Murray, Jr as Lucia de las Rosas

James Kall as Kenny

plot:

A promising young comedian dies of a suspected cocaine overdose behind Mike's restaurant, and Mike blames himself for not being tougher on the kid when he caught him snorting. Jackie tries to convince a graffiti artist to go legit.

7. Cry Uncle

(aired Nov 18, 1986)

screen captures from episode 7,

"Cry Uncle"

guests:

Chris O'Donnell as Evan

Carol Potter as Kathleen

Al Nuti as Brian Moore

plot:

Jackie and Mike find themselves in the role of parents when Mike's separated sister abandons her 15-year-old boy to their care. They discover that the boy is actually a missing child being sought by his father.

8. Mentor

(aired Nov 25, 1986)

promo pics from episode 8,

"Mentor"

guests:

Jack Bannon as college teacher/journalist

Vince Viverito as Stan Danzig

Marcella Tate as Amy

plot:

A famous journalist and former college teacher that Jackie greatly admires is cited for contempt of court when he refuses to reveal his sources to a grand jury. Meanwhile, Mike agrees to be a judge in a local beauty competition.

9. Taste of Chicago

(aired Dec 9, 1986)

screen captures from episode 9,

"Taste of Chicago"

guests:

Cesare Danova as Jake Tompkins

Harry Gorsuch as Manny Pinero

Ernie Winstanley as Artie

plot:

Jackie gets an exclusive interview with a gangster released from prison after 30 years. Meanwhile, the mayor's office makes Mike an offer he can't refuse, chairman of the city's annual restaurant festival.

10. Separate Lives

(aired Jan 6, 1987)

the 1st of two parts

screen captures from episode 10,

"Separate Lives"

guests:

Rosemarie Thomas as Alex

Tricia O'Neil as Barbara (new series regular)

plot:

Jackie is offered a TV job in New York City: and Mike is unhappy that Jackie is interviewing for the job. Mike is expanding his business with a restaurant franchise on the West Coast; and Jackie is upset about it.

11. Come Together

(aired Jan 13, 1987)

the 2nd of two parts

screen captures from episode 11,

"Come Together"

guests:

Tricia O'Neil as Barbara

plot:

Jackie and Mike find it difficult to cope after their separation, especially since the news of their breakup became public. Mike tries hard to hide his financial woes from Jackie, who endures their separation by playing matchmaker for Barbara and Scotti.

12. Charity Ball

(aired Jan 20, 1987)

screen captures from episode 12,

"Charity Ball"

guests:

Mary Ann Burger as Constance

Richard Baird as Cassidy

Tom Towles as Maxie

plot:

Jackie, Mike, a chaperone-service owner and an unscrupulous local politician help raise funds to build a shelter for abused children. Jackie is puzzled by the odd behavior of a wealthy sorority sister. Mike contemplates his own mortality after a contemporary dies of a heart attack.

13. Till Death Do Us Part

(aired Feb 3, 1987)

screen captures from episode 13,

"Till Death Do Us Part"

guests:

Valerie Mahaffey as Colleen

John Mueller as Durbin

Chelsie Ross as Polaski

plot:

Jackie is against Mike getting a shotgun for protection. But when a prowler begins stalking their neighborhood and she suddenly starts receiving attention from a psychotic secret admirer who keeps calling her, Jackie changes her mind.

14. Fire and Ice

(aired Feb 24, 1987)

screen captures from episode 14,

"Fire and Ice"

guests:

Joe Regalbuto as Vaander

Terry Green as Damion

Jack Callahan as Barrett

plot:

A notorious mobster attempts to coerce Mike into a partnership in Mike's restaurant business... he plans use the restaurant as a base for a money-laundering operation. Mike agrees to help Federal agents nab the drug kingpin.

15. Light My Fire

(aired Mar 3, 1987)

screen captures from episode 15,

"Light My Fire"

guests:

Jeremy Slate as Max

Joel Bailey as Reid

Tricia O'Neil as Barbara

plot:

A former '60s activist throws a theme party at Mike's restaurant where a time capsule is scheduled to be opened prematurely. Mike isn't the only anxious person who put something inside figuring it wouldn't be seen for a hundred years. The time capsule opening shocks the party-goers.

16. Spirits in the Night

(aired Mar 10, 1987)

screen captures from episode 16,

"Spirits in the Night"

guests:

Beatrice Straight as Mike's mother

James Green as Mike's father

Mills Watson as Max Firestone

plot:

Mike has to put his mother up and bail his alcoholic father out of jail. Meanwhile, Jackie adjusts to a hard-nosed new editor.

17. Dreamland

(aired Mar 17, 1987)

a description of episode 17,

"Dreamland"

guests:

Harry Groener as Johnson

Fern Persons as Elsie

Alex Sopenar as Barney

Dorothy Hutton as Alice

plot:

Jackie looks into a dance studio (Dreamland) which is allegedly swindling elderly women out of their life savings. A city inspector pressures Mike to make Jackie drop her probe. Meanwhile, Mike faces building-code violations for his restaurant.

18. Reluctant Hero

(aired Mar 24, 1987)

screen captures from episode 18,

"Reluctant Hero"

guests:

Steve Marachuk as Stevens

Bert Remsen as Dalton

Meg Thalken as Rachel

plot:

Jackie tries to identify a mystery man who saved a boy's life but doesn't want anything, especially publicity, for what he did. Jackie blows the cover. Meanwhile, Mike befriends a street bum who gives him investment tips and demonstrates considerable expertise in trading commodities. 

Airdates:

Jack and Mike original airdates

from 1986 to 1987

Awards:

Nan Schwartz

1987 Emmy Award Nominee

Outstanding Dramatic Underscore for a Series

Episode: "Come Together"

Nan Schwartz

1987 Emmy Award Nominee

Outstanding Music and Lyrics

Episode: "Fire & Ice"

for the song "This Love’s for Real"