THE Charlie Girl

Shelley as THE Charlie Girl, 1978

Charlie Girl Shelley Hack quickly became an icon when she began endorsing Charlie by Revlon in 1976. 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. Men complain about women who can't talk."

Charlie Girl Shelley in 1978

Poster Girl in Japan

Shelley in a 1980 Japanese poster from Roadshow, March 1980

Shelley became a superstar when she joined the cast of Charlies Angels in 1979. Her images appeared in magazines and newspapers around the world, as the series was shown in many parts of the world. In 1980, she appeared on the pages of Roadshow magazine - in one of their posters. Roadshow was a Japanese fan magazine that featured many international celebrities. Shelley was regularly featured in the magazine during that era.

a closeup of Shelley from a 1980 Japanese poster

Crochet Dress and Cloche

Shelley in a spread for Fashion News Coats and Clark's Book No.206, 1970

Shelley appeared in many spreads for the 1970 booklet Fashion News Coats and Clark's Book No.206 - Coats and Clark's is a company that manufactures thread, yarn and the like and had been coming out with sewing booklets as well. In one spread, she modeled the crochet dress and cloche set. The sleeveless dress had a short slightly flaring skirt and the cloche design came with a flower that could be sewn on it. Shelley looked fab in both of them.

a closeup of Shelley from Fashion News Coats and Clark's Book No.206, 1970

Kids in Gear 1970 too

closeups of Shelley from a spread on Seventeen mag, 1970

Shelley appeared in several spreads throughout Seventeen magazine's September 1970 issue. In the spread called "Kids in Gear," she modeled a number of funky outfits for the young and fashionable women of the time. She wore corduroy overalls with a posy-bib by Anastasia's over a long-sleeved fireman-red shirt by Morgan of London. A cap by Adolfo II finished her look.

closeups of Shelley from a spread on Seventeen mag, 1970

She also wore a swim-scene printed long-sleeved shirt by Exit II over a pair of gleamy satin jeans by Betsy Johnson for Alley Cat. She topped everything off with a pop art vest by Whistlestop. A belt and a pendant by Creative I accessorized her look. Matching ribbons tied her hair in a double ponytail. Shelley looked young and fabulous in both outfits.

Shelley in a spread on Seventeen mag, 1970

Great Addition

a closeup of Shelley from a 1980 publicity pic

Shelley joined the cast of the phenomenal hit series Charlie's Angels in 1979 during its 4th season, taking over Kate Jackson's vacated spot. The series had experienced a slump in the ratings in the 3rd season (it dropped from no. 4 to no. 12 from the 2nd to the 3rd season). The addition of Supermodel Shelley had brought interest back in the show. In fact, her debut episode topped the Nielsen ratings; and everyone thought (despite the usual jeers and complaints from critics) that it was smooth sailing from there. Shelley was exactly the fresh new face Charlie's Angels needed. She was familiar to everyone due to her Charlie perfume commercials/ads, a Supermodel star on the rise and a face that blended with with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd's beauty.

Shelley a in a 1980 publicity pic

Make-It-Yourself-With-Wool Contest 1

a closeup of Shelley from a McCall's Patterns

Make-It-Yourself-With-Wool Contest ad, 1971

Shelley appeared in many ads during her Supermodel days. In 1971, she appeared in an ad spread for the McCall's Patterns Make-It-Yourself-With-Wool Contest. Filling out and sending an attached coupon entitled the sender to an an entry form - which was to be mailed to them. The prize was a trip to Europe aboard the KLM Bravo jet. The winner got to go on a trip to Europe's romantic cites, historic ruins, serene countrysides and glamorous resorts -  a trip everyone dreams about.

Shelley in an ad for McCall's Patterns

Make-It-Yourself-With-Wool Contest, 1971

Shelley wore several outfits in the ad. One of which was a jaunty schoolgirl jumper, McCall's pattern 2901, in plaid. She wore it over a white ribbed-cotton turtleneck with long sleeves, matching hose and heeled footwear. A leather shoulder bag with stud details, a bracelet with studs details and a knitted hat finished her look. Shelley looked ready for those European day trips.

Cutter to Houston Pilot 10

screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was about three young doctors from the world-famous Texas Medical Center in Houston who were recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin played the other two doctors. Jim played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and is glad to be home. Alec played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who is getting through his probation, having been relegated to Cutter for being a little too fast and free with his prescriptions. And Shelley played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter and aspires to be a heart surgeon in Houston.

more screen captures from the Cutter to Houston pilot episode, 1983

To continue, Andy goes over to meet and talk to Ginny. She's worried about her husband Frank, whose arm had been removed to save his life. He was pinned down by debris at the oil rig accident site and the removal saved his life. Andy assured her that he'll come around in time. Meanwhile, Beth pays Frank a visit to see how he is doing. He is asleep, but is awakened by her presence. She introduces herself and assures him that the operation was necessary to save is life. He goes ballistic and tells her to leave.