Charlie And The Nutcracker B

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1981

In 1981, for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Revlon debuted its new float called "Charlie And The Nutcracker" which featured a giant Nutcracker in the middle of the float. Also, as promo for Charlie perfume and cosmetics that year, Shelley was photographed striding her famous Charlie stride alongside the Nutcracker himself. Shelley appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie that introduced "Charlie's Holiday Adventure with the Nutcracker, a gift collection from Revlon." It was a collection of gifts that contained Charlie's fragrances, perfumes, cologne sprays, body and bath aids... priced from $6.75 to $50.00. It was also a promo for "Charlie's Color Adventures," a box set which had a Nutcracker scenario under the lid, a perfect gift for that Thanksgiving season. It contained four Charlie eye shadows, two Charlie blushers, three Charlie lipsticks, Charlie mascara, two Charlie nail enamels, and one Charlie lip gloss... as well as applicator brushes. It was a gift set that was just $9 for any $5 purchase or more from the Charlie Collection. And Shelley, of course, appeared in the newspaper ad (in an artwork)... looking fabulous, festive and downright gorgeous.

an artwork of Shelley

in a newspaper ad for Charlie,

Thanksgiving 1981

Journalist Jackie

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for the TV series Jack and Mike, 1986

Shelley's third foray into series television was Jack and Mike in 1986. The show explored the life of journalist Jackie Shea (played by Shelley) and restauranteur Mike Brennan (played Tom Mason), a married couple with busy careers trying to make their marriage work. The yuppie phenomenon exploded in the 1980s when more and more women began entering the workforce, climbing up the corporate ladder and holding positions previously held exclusively by men in past generations. The 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 appeared occasionally. The series was filmed on location in Chicago, Illinois.

Shelley with Tom Mason in a promo pic

for the TV series Jack and Mike, 1986

Romantic Heroine

closeups of Shelley from a fashion pic used

in a spread on Seventeen magazine,

December 1967

Shelley appeared on many issues of Seventeen magazine from 1964 to the 1970s. In 1967, she appeared in the magazine's December issue, in several spreads. In a spread called "The Young Romantics in Heroine Fashions," which featured black and white fashions inspired by those great heroines in history and literature (such as Gigi from Gigi, Juliet Capulet from Romeo and Juliet, Meg March from Little Women,  Anastasia - Grand Duchess of Russia, and Scarlett O'Hara from Gone with the Wind), Shelley modeled a look that brought to mind the character of Lucie Manette from A Tale of Two Cities. She wore a "diamond"- sparked cape in midnight black over a a white shirtdress, both by Bonnie Fashions. She finished her look with glittery white hosiery and ink-black footwear with pleated trims and block heels. She accessorized her look with a black satin rosette spilling with jet beads pinned to her hair. And Shelley looked every inch a romantic heroine in the flesh.

Shelley, above right, in a spread

for Seventeen magazine,

December 1967

Guide to Entertaining D

screen captures of Shelley

from Celebrity Guide to Entertaining, 1993

Shelley was among the celebrities who participated in the hour-long celebrity special released in 1993, Celebrity Guide to Entertaining. Spago restaurant maître d' Bernard Erpicum hosted the special along with Paula McClure. Many celebrities/stars of the era participated in the educational video. Celebrity Guide to Entertaining introduced viewers to various styles of entertaining. It featured instructions and recommendations regarding proper behavior and decorum during meals. It also included cooking tips recipes and culinary delights. Joining Shelley were Ed Begley Jr., Tony Curtis, Sarah Douglas, Terri Garr, Whoopi Goldberg, Merv Griffin, Kelly Le Brock, Michael Lerner, Dorothy Lyman, Dudley Moore, Joe Regalbuto, Steven Seagal, Rod Steiger, Jon Voight, Peter Weller and Jackie Collins. It was released in VHS format.

screen captures of Shelley

from Celebrity Guide to Entertaining, 1993

Shelley appeared in the segment about "Breaking The Ice." She shared a tip on how to become a great hostess when throwing a party. Her spiel for the segment went as follows:

Shelley: When I have people for dinner, I am relaxed, confident... Is this convincing? I'm a nervous wreck. I mean, what if the dinner burns? What if my soufflé turns to soup? What if everybody hates each other? Those people you invite over, they're friends. Once they walk into your door, they're--

(doorbell rings)

Shelley: Guests! So you know what I do? I put everybody to work in the kitchen. After all, I'm a working mom. I'm never ready when everybody arrives anyway. Before you know it everybody's chatting, laughing, having a great time. And I can relax. 

(Shelley goes over to greet her guests) 

Shelley: Hi. Hi, mwah, long time no see.

(Shelley greets and chats with her guests) 

(Someone hands Shelley a drink)

Shelley: Thanks. People say I'm a great hostess. Ha!

A Quick Pattern

a closeup of Shelley (in a short curly wig)

from a fashion pic used in a spread

on the German mag Brigitte Mit Constanze, 1971

Shelley was one of the most visible Supermodels in the 1970s. She appeared on the covers and pages of many major magazines around the world. In 1971, Shelley appeared on the pages of the October 15 issue of Brigitte Mit Constanze, a German women's magazine which featured fashion spreads, home style trends and health tips. In the section called "Brigitte's Quick Pattern," Shelley modeled a fashion piece that reader's could make for themselves.

Shelley in a spread for the German mag

Brigitte Mit Constanze, 1971

The cut-out section called "Sometimes A Shirt-Blouse, Sometimes A Shirt-Jacket" featured several patterns for shirt/jackets that could be worn on its own (as a shirt) or over a something (as a jacket). Shelley modeled pattern number two... a straight-cut shirt jacket made from warm green wool flannel. It had a collar, a horizontal yoke, and two large breast pockets with zigzag pocket flaps and button closures. It had slightly rounded side slits. Shelley wore it as a jacket over a long-sleeved shirt and pants combo that she topped with a sweater vest. She accessorized her look with a bold-buckled wide belt over the vest and a pair of sunglasses. A short curly wig made her look hip and contemporary. And, as always, Shelley looked fabulous.

Shelley in a fashion pic

from a spread on the German mag

Brigitte Mit Constanze, 1971

The Perfect Fill-In

Shelley in a promo pic, 1979

The mega-hit TV series Charlie's Angels, a Spelling-Goldberg production, was entering its fourth season in 1979 and was looking for a replacement for exiting cast member Kate Jackson. Shelley said, "I remember there was a big Angel hunt going on, and they asked me to audition. The hunt seemed to go on for a long time. A lot of my girlfriends went in to be tested, but I wasn't involved until sometime later when my agent called and said, 'It's a terrific show - you really should think about testing.' So, I thought about it again and went in."

a short writeup about Shelley

joining the cast of Charlie's Angels, 1979

"Shelley came to the studio and everyone in wardrobe fell in love with her and I begged Aaron, please hire her," said Nolan Miller, the wardrobe designer on the series. "She's so chic and she's so great, no matter what she wears," he added, "We pleaded and begged; and Aaron finally said okay." Soon-to-be-co-Angel Jaclyn Smith was consulted on the final selection of the new Angel; and she also recommended Shelley. Jaclyn said, "I selected her because she was spunky and a perfect fill-in for Kate." In May of 1979, series executive producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg met with Shelley. Spelling told Shelley, "We'd like you to be the new Angel." "That's very nice," was her reply; and then she immediately and excitedly called her mother to tell her about the good news.

Shelley in a promo pic, 1979

Recycled Chic

a closeup of Shelley

from a pic used on a spread

on Woman's Day magazine, 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 February 1973 issue of Woman's Day magazine, in a spread entitled "Found Money: The Second Time around May Be The Best Time." The spread was about recycling everyday objects into "fun and frivolous and, incidentally, useful" items. Shelley modeled a man's work shirt that had been turned into a gaily trimmed smock by Marilyn Dutkus; and she wore it over a red turtleneck sweater and a matching pair of red pants. And Shelley fun and frivolous in her recycled chic outfit. (For more, check out: The Second Time Around)

Shelley (with Mick Lindberg) in a spread

for Woman's Day magazine, 1973