Vested and Sweatered Girls

closeups of Shelley from an ad for Ship'n Shore, 1973

Shelley appeared on many ads for Ship'n Shore when she was an active model. Ship'n Shore was a women's clothing line that specialized in affordable women's blouses. It was one of the big brands in the mid-20th century and was known to produce garments of good quality. In 1973, Shelley appeared in an ad for Ship'n Shore with the taglines "We are the Vested Girls" and "We are the Sweatered Girls". She wore the Coolie Jacquard Vest over an Orlon Chalour Shirt. She also wore the White Collar and Cuffed checkered shirt under a short sleeved sweater with a matching belt around her waist. Shelley was stunning in both looks. For more, check out: Vested Girls

Shelley from an ad for Ship'n Shore, 1973

Play it Plushy D

a closeup of Shelley

from a Seventeen magazine spread, 1970

Shelley appeared on the cover as well as in many spreads throughout Seventeen magazine's November 1970 issue. In the spread called "Buzz Off in a Roadster, Play it Plushy... You'll Stop Traffic!", she modeled velvety-soft greatcoats that were purry as a well-tuned engine, that were warmed up and ready to travel and that would make any girl feel like an heiress - all of which were practical for fending off showers and shivers. She wore a purple coat with a touch of trench in crushed velour by Jolee. It was replete with yolking, had a straight-down-front placket and flaps-away pockets. It also had a belt around the middle. A choker by Marne and stretch boots by Latinas finished her look. And Shelley looked fashionably sporty for those rainy days.

a pic of Shelley from a spread

for Seventeen magazine, 1970

All Nonsense

Shelley with fellow Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

in a Charlie's Angels bubblegum card from 1979

Shelley joined the cast of Charlie's Angels in 1979 and was quickly thrust into the Hollywood limelight. Of course, tongues immediately began wagging about Charlie's newest Angel. She was talked about in gossip columns, tabloids and entertainment shows. Reports came out that she was unhappy on the set, that she wasn't getting along with her co-Angels, etc... But Shelley said it was all nonsense and that what she was unhappy about were the reports coming out. "Shelley seemed like a doll and we were going to have a lot of fun working together," Cheryl Ladd said at the time. "She was sort of like the debutante" Jaclyn Smith said about the highly-charged, energetic and intellectual East Coast girl. "Jackie, Cheryl and I hit it off immediately." Shelley said, "Put your ear to the wall, all you'll hear is laughter."

a tidbit about Shelley joining the cast

of Charlie's Angels, 1979

Whim Coat and Wedding Coat

a pic of Shelley

from Glamour's Shopping Guide, October 1965

check out: Whim Coat

Shelley appeared in many mags throughout her modeling career. On October 1965, she appeared in a spread for Glamour magazine called "A Great Coat or a Whim Coat" and in the magazine's regular feature called "Dear Glamour" where the mag answered reader's questions regarding their style dilemmas. The outfits she wore were both featured in Glamour's Shopping Guide for that month. She modeled the Whim Coat, a "marvelous frankly-fake fur" coat that looked like broadtail by Mademoiselle Arlette by Terina. With it, she wore a white Persian lamb hat by Adolfo, gloves by Wear-Right and earrings by Richelieu. She also wore a beautifully bred coat costume - which was a coat that came with a matching skirt and velveteen blouse. It was perfect for day or evening. Shelley looked sensational in both outfits.

a pic of Shelley

from Glamour's Shopping Guide, October 1965

check out: Wedding Coat Costume

High Anxiety 9

screen captures from the Jack and Mike

episode "High Anxiety," 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other in their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago paper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur about to open his third restaurant. In the episode "High Anxiety," Jackie tries to steer a talented graffiti artist towards a more conventional artistic path. Also, a famed comedy team that frequents Mike's restaurant brings in so much business, as well as other things. The episode was originally aired in November 11, 1986.

screen captures from the Jack and Mike

episode "High Anxiety," 1986

To continue, Mike, along with Animal Crackers, Belinda and waitress Carol, rush to the hospital where Ben was taken by the ambulance. Mike is disappointed with Ben's fellow comedians for not helping their friend let go of his drug habit. Belinda is worried and Carol comforts her. Later, back at home, Mike feels guilty for not having done anything to prevent Ben's death. Jackie comforts him and tells him that it was never in his hands. The next morning, Ben's death is all over the news; and Mike and his restaurant 1935 is prominently mentioned. It is being reported that Ben's death is drug-related. Mike tells Jackie that the doctors told him that Ben died of a cardiac arrest not a drug overdose. He tells Jackie the cops picked Belinda up for questioning. Jackie tells him to get a lawyer because Ben died in his premises. The both agree to contact Rick Scotti for help.

screen captures from the Jack and Mike

episode "High Anxiety," 1986

Start Darlene-ing

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for Darlene, 1966

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 hilariously 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.'"

Shelley in an ad for Darlene, 1966

Valentine's Party

Shelley at the Charlie's Angels Valentine's Day Party in 1980

Shelley attended the Charlie's Angels Valentine's Day Party at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California in Feb of 1980. According to People magazine, all the show's principals (Jacyln Smith, Cheryl Ladd and David Doyle) "got a telegram inviting them back next year - except Shelley." And she only found out about it the day after. Shelley told E! in 2002 that she never expected to be in the show for more than a year - which was already plenty for her. It seems Shelley was somewhat overwhelmed by the amount of attention her tenure as an Angel generated. As a very private person, her leaving the show must have been a welcome relief.

Shelley at the Charlie's Angels Valentine's Day Party in 1980