Hairdo 1967 E

a pic of Shelley

from the Seventeen Hairdo Guide booklet, 1967

Shelley was one of the models who regularly appeared on the pages of Seventeen magazine since the beginning of her modeling career. In fact, one of her first covers was for the November 1964 issue of the mag. She also regularly appeared on other Seventeen magazine outings such as their booklets/guide books. In 1967, she appeared on the pages of the Seventeen Hairdo Guide booklet. The booklet featured the steps any young lady needed to take in order to choose and create the hairdo that would suit not just her taste and lifestyle but would also be appropriate for various occasions. There were chapters called "Change, Change, Change?," "The Cut Is Fundamental," "Choosing A Hairdo," "Pin-On Hair," and "The Mechanics Of Hair-Setting."  There were also chapters that featured the current hairdos in vogue - at every length. There were galleries that showcased the latest Short Hairdos, Long Hairdos, Mid-Length Hairdos and Big Party Hairdos. Shelley appeared in various parts of the booklet with the latest hairdos of that season. And, as always, Shelley was fresh, chic and oh so pretty.

Shelley in a spread

for the Seventeen Hairdo Guide booklet, 1967

Personal Foul 16

screen captures from the Jack and Mike

episode "Personal Foul," 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. Other cast members were: Nora Adler (Jacqueline Brookes), Jackie’s editor;  Anthony Kubecek (Kevin Dunn), Jackie's assistant; Carol (Holly Fulger), the head waitress at Mike's restaurant, Brennan's Grill; and Rick Scotti (Vincent Baggetta), an attorney who appears occasionally. In the episode "Personal Foul," 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. The episode was originally aired in September 30, 1986.

screen captures from the Jack and Mike

episode "Personal Foul," 1986

To continue, after returning to The Mirror from a drive around the less affluent side of town with Mike, Jackie is having second thoughts about writing the 2nd part of the series of articles she has been planning to do on the college sports scene at Lincoln University. Mike has made quite a convincing point and she is pondering over what they had discussed. Jackie's assistant Anthony informs her that she has a guest in her office, Andrew Taylor's mother. She wants to speak to her. Jackie gets ready for a confrontation. But to her surprise, Andrew's mother thanks her for her article. Mrs. Taylor says that after getting offers from a lot of different colleges (which included perks and all), she and Andrew decided on Lincoln U because they promised to give him a proper education. But she is disappointed because they lied to her and hands Jackie a note. Jackie reads it and is astonished. That evening, she takes Mike on a trip to the Ashford Hotel. Mike wonders why she's taking him there... to show him more lingerie perhaps? Jackie says her office was able to track down former high school star athlete Jimmy Williams. He's working there now. Mike is excited to see him. Jackie says Jimmy's now passing out towels in the men's room at the Ashford. Mike gets Jackie's point. She tell him that Andrew's mother came to see her and shows him the note. Mike is astonished. Jackie says Andrew can't read or write and has been getting preferential treatment all his life for his athletic prowess. She says this scenario has made Andrew illiterate.

screen captures from the Jack and Mike

episode "Personal Foul," 1986

Certified Supermodel 1

a closeup of Shelley from a pic used

in a spread for Harper's Bazaar, Oct '76

Shelley began modeling in her teens and was represented by Eileen Ford. Mrs. Ford was an acquaintance of her mother's - who was a former model herself. Shelley said, "Modeling was a great summer job. It beat waitressing." Modeling remained a sideline however, as Shelley concentrated on her studies. But after graduating college, she signed on full-time at Ford Models Inc. and became one of the highest-paid models in the business... a certified Supermodel. She appeared in numerous commercials, tons of print ads and various magazine spreads. On October 1976, she appeared on the pages of Harper's Bazaar, in a spread called "The 6-Piece Wardrobe for Evening". It featured fashion pieces from the Fragments by Harriet Selwyn collection in chiffon and jersey. Each could be mixed and matched for any or every night of the week. The pieces consisted of a short-sleeved surplice top, a long soft skirt, a long-sleeved surplice top, a peasant blouse, a pair of jersey pants and a sheer-and-sexy chiffon blouse... in tones from deep gray to the palest of peach. Jewelry by Prado Designs finished her look. And Shelley was just Supermodel fabulous in the spread.

Shelley in a pic used in a spread 

for Harper's Bazaar, Oct '76

A Big Deal

Shelley in a promo pic from 1979

Shelley became Charlie's 5th Angel in 1979. She was handpicked by Aaron Spelling for the role of the classy Tiffany Welles due to her impeccable background. She was a bright young woman with a high I.Q. from upscale Greenwich, Connecticut. She had a history degree from Smith (a classy East Coast college). And, because of her Revlon Charlie endorsements, she was already one of the most recognizable faces in the world... one of the highest-paid Supermodels in the modeling industry. "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."

a writeup about Shelley's debut episode

on Charlie's Angels, 1979

Shelley's debut episode "Love Boat Angels" topped the Nielsen ratings when it first aired; and it looked like Charlie's Angels was in for an explosive season with the addition of the Supermodel Angel. The addition of Shelley had revived interest in the show (Charlie's Angels had slipped significantly from # 4 to # 12 in the ratings during its third season in 1978.) THE Charlie Girl was one of the most beloved and iconic images of the era; and "THE Charlie Girl becoming one of Charlie's Angels" was a such a big deal, it pulled in viewers the week it first aired. The September 18 issue of Us Weekly predicted that the series, with Shelley onboard, would be one of the biggest hits on the "tube" in the upcoming season. For more, check out: A Hit on the Tube and She's A Hit

Shelley in a promo pic from 1979

The Craft Craze 3

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Fall-Winter 1972 issue

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. Shelley appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Fall-Winter 1972 issue.

Shelley  in a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Fall-Winter 1972 issue

In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread called "The Craft Craze... Work It Out." It featured patterns for fashion accessories that readers could crochet themselves and add to their present wardrobe. Shelley modeled pieces from Simplicity pattern numbers 9700 and 9695 (Check out: The Craft Craze 2) Shelley also modeled a piece from Simplicity pattern number 5174 which contained crochet instructions for a pullover top and a shoulder bag - accessories for any fashionista in the early '70s. Shelley modeled a variation of the pullover top. She also modeled pieces from Simplicity pattern number 5175 which contained crochet instructions for three pullover tops. She modeled the short striped sleeveless top with a ribbed midriff, the cap sleeved top with a ribbed midriff, and the the long sleeveless top with contrasting edging and a heart-shaped pocket. And Shelley looked fab in all of the pieces.

closeups of Shelley from a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Fall-Winter 1972 issue

Look Great In '75 H

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on the JCPenney

Fall And Winter 1975 catalog

Shelley appeared on many spreads for many catalogs from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. Mail-order catalogs were at the height of its popularity at the time. They were big-book size publications that contained a list of general merchandise from, usually, a department store that were available for purchase and delivery straight to the homes of consumers. Everything from homeware to toys were featured in these catalogs... as well as garments and the latest fashion pieces. Many Supermodels - like Cheryl Tiegs, Beverly Johnson, Patti Hansen and Shelley Smith, just to name a few - appeared in the most popular catalogs of the era. Many models who eventually became actresses also appeared in these catalogs - like Veronica Hamel, Erin Grey, Kim Basinger and Pam Dawber.

Shelley was featured

in a spread for the JCPenney

Fall And Winter 1975 catalog

Shelley appeared on many spreads throughout the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1975 catalog. In the section called "A JCPenney SuperValue" which featured the latest designs in sleeping gowns, she modeled a couple of sleeping gowns that were practical and alluring. She wore the practical V-Neck Gown in red. It had white bands on the collar, neckline, and the long full sleeves. It also had a white self-tie belt. She also wore the alluring Tie-Waist Gown in melon. It had a U-neckline and cap sleeves. It also had a string belt that could be tied either in front or at the back. In both, as always, Shelley looked chic and fabulous.

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on the JCPenney

Fall And Winter 1975 catalog

Star in the 1980s

Shelley at an art event in 1989

Shelley became a superstar in 1979 after being cast in the worldwide phenomenon Charlie's Angels. And like all the Angels before and after her, she garnered a lot of media attention... even after leaving the hit series. Shelley was a visible presence in the Hollywood scene beginning in the 1980s and was photographed by the paparazzi at various events. She was also a busy actress in the 1980s. She conquered stage, receiving glowing reviews for her work on Jack Heifner's Vanities, Elizabeth Diggs's Close Ties and Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday. On the big screen, she impressed critics for her work on Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy and Joseph Ruben's The Stepfather. On TV, she delivered notable performances opposite acting veterans George Segal (Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer), Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar (Found Money). And she lead the cast in two TV series, Cutter to Houston and Jack and Mike, which were well-received by most critics but were both short-lived.

Shelley at an art event in 1989