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Perfume Rollette

Shelley in a 1976 ad for Avon

Shelley became THE Charlie Girl in late 1976. But prior to Charlie by Revlon, she appeared in other fragrance ads such as Hot Pants cologne, Chanel No. 5 and Braggi by Revlon. Also, she appeared in fragrance ads for Avon. In 1976, she appeared in an ad for Avon featuring their fragrances (Charisma, Moonwind, Topaze, Here's My Heart, Unforgettable, Sweet Honesty, Cotillion, Occur! and Bird of Paradise) in Cologne Petite and Perfume Rollette versions, all for less than half price at 99c each. It was a promo for that year's Christmas season and came in special Christmas cartons. Shelley, holding the Perfume Rollette version, looked sensational and ready to wow the world exclusively as THE Charlie Girl from then on.

Shelley in an ad for Avon fragrances, 1976

Jack and Mike Pilot 8

screen captures from the Jack and Mike pilot episode, 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. The pilot was released in VHS format and distributed in Europe, in the Netherlands and Belgium; but only the pilot episode. The entire episode was kept as is; but subtitles in Dutch were burned into the media for the convenience of the target audience. The episode runs for 90 minutes and was originally aired in September 16, 1986.

more screen captures from the Jack and Mike pilot episode, 1986

To continue, Jackie's hot date turns out to be a baseball game with husband Mike. As Jackie moves through the crowd watching the game, just like at the office, she gets a lot of compliments for her recent article "Who Has Time For Sex". And not just the crowd, even the players compliment Jackie. Mike, who saved a seat for her, has been waiting for Jackie's arrival. And, because of what he was witnessing, decides, in jest, to carry her on his shoulders and take her home - to the delight of the entire stadium. Jackie is caught off guard and laughs it off. At home, the two "make time for each other" but is interrupted by the phone ringing. They try to ignore it but... Mike decides to whip up something to eat as Jackie gets the phone. It turns out to be a threat regarding her involvement in the Sykes rape case. Jackie is clearly shaken.

Cover Girl '71

Shelley with Harold Grant in the cover pic for Seventeen magazine, March 1971

Shelley appeared with model Harold Grant on the cover of Seventeen magazine in March of 1971. She wore a shiny patch jacket in red, white and blue satin over a pair of knickers, both by Elaine Post. A scarf by Burmel finished her look. Harold wore the same top over a pair of jeans by Mr. Wrangler. They looked like a sweet couple.

details about the Seventeen March 1971 cover

Valentine's Day Party 1

Shelley attended the Charlie's Angels Valentine's Day Party on February 10, 1980. It ws held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The rest of the Angels cast was present of course - Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and David Doyle.

Maximum Designer Wardrobe

a closeup of Shelley from a Max cigarettes Fashion-stakes promo ad, 1976

Shelley appeared in a promo ad for Max cigarettes Fashion-stakes in 1976 which was a contest for Max users. The prize was a designer wardrobe worth approximately $8,000, personally selected by the winner. They got an outfit each from John Anthony, Stephen Burrows, Calvin Klein, Kasper for Joan Leslie and Ralph Lauren - plus, luxurious furs from Alixandre. Shelley modeled an outfit by Ralph Lauren and she looked sensational.

Shelley in a promo ad for Max cigarettes Fashion-stakes, 1976

The Only Man in her Life?

a closeup of Shelley from a 1980 Modern Screen mag cover

For a time, it seemed like Charlie was a name that brought great things for Shelley. She became THE Revlon Charlie Girl in 1976; and catapulted to model superstardom. She became a Charlie's Angel in 1979; and catapulted to Hollywood superstardom. She found out that her agent's (at the time) real name was Charlie; and he pushed her to audition for the Angels role that brought her Hollywood superstardom. The name brought her a lot of luck.

Shelley on the cover of Modern Screen magazine, 1980

Gay Gibson Ad Model

a closeup of Shelley from a 1967 Gay Gibson ad

During her tenure as a model, Shelley did a lot of ads for Gay Gibson. The brand was one of the many labels that came out of Kansas City, Missouri. It was a label that dated back to 1937 and that specialized in producing mid-priced fashions for young women. There was nobody named Gay Gibson associated with the brand though; it was owned by the Gernes Garment Company. The brand reached it's pinnacle during the '60s and early '70s.