Some Like Them Cuffed

closeups of Shelley

from Simplicity Fashion News spread,

May 1973

Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News May 1973 issue. Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927. They allowed fashionistas on the budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner.

Shelley in a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News,

May 1973

The May 1973 issue of Simplicity was dubbed as Your Pants Primer. It featured "all the new ways to sew and style pants" at the time. Every type of pant was featured in the issue, every length and for for both men and women. And as always, the patterns could be sewn by anyone. Shelley appeared in the spread called "Some Like Them Cuffed, Some Not".

more closeups of Shelley

from Simplicity Fashion News spread,

May 1973

In the spread, Shelley wore pattern number 5639, a "misses' smock-top in two lengths, pants and shorts. The ribbon trimmed smock-top gathered to yoke has low square neckline and below elbow length, set-in sleeves. Short smock is below waist length. Long smock with self-fabric sash is hip length. The pants and shorts have back zipper and waistband." Shelley wore ribbon trimmed smack-top and pants (no cuffs) ensemble in a delightful floral print. Matching clogs and scarf on her hair finished her look. And Shelley looked like she was having a lot of fun in her outfit.

Leading Lady

a closeup of Shelley from a candid pic

from the set of If Ever I see you Again, 1978

In 1978, Shelley got her first leading lady role opposite screenwriter, director, producer, and composer Joe Brooks in the film If Ever I See You Again. The film was panned by the critics and was a box-office flop, but it had and still has its share of fans who appreciate the film. Shelley was cast in the role of Jennifer Corly. Brooks told one reporter that during the auditions, "When Shelley walked into the room, I turned to my assistant and said, 'She's got it!'" He thought she was perfect for the role. He also insisted she wore her glasses, which Shelley thought affected her concentration because she could see everyone on the set very clearly.

Shelley with Joe Brooks in a candid pic

from the set of If Ever I see you Again, 1978

Koret of California Fashions

a closeup of Shelley from a VISA fabrics ad

featuring fashions by Koret of California, 1976

Shelley appeared ads for many brands and stores. In 1976, she appeared in an ad for VISA fabrics which featured fashions by Koret of California - a leader in the separates market, producing lines with many different coordinating pieces. In the ad, Shelley wore Koret's working girl ensemble - a sporty look made up of a blazer and skirt and a printed shirt. Matching wedge-heeled footwear finished her look. Shelley looked casual, fabulous and ready to go from day to evening.

Shelley in a 1976 ad for VISA fabrics
featuring fashions by Koret of California

Ready or Not 7

screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 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. The other cast members were: Nora Adler (Jacqueline Brookes), Jackie’s editor at The  Mirror;  Anthony Kubecek (Kevin Dunn), a reporter at the Chicago Mirror; Carol (Holly Fulger), the head waitress at Mike's new restaurant, Brennan's Grill; and Rick Scotti (Vincent Baggetta), an attorney who appears occasionally. The series, created by Sara Davidson, was filmed on location in Chicago, Illinois.

more screen captures from the Jack and Mike episode "Ready or Not," 1986

Jackie and Mike are entertaining Gil and Dede, investors in one of Mike's restaurants with whom Mike promised to make dinner. Jackie is slightly annoyed by them, and Mike is as well - because the couple likes bragging about their kids and their lifestyle. Mike returns from the kitchen with some appetizers and describes the meal he is about to make for them tonight, how delicious it will be. Gil and Dede are skeptical. The phone rings and Jackie answers it from the kitchen. It's Dr. Cooperman with news. Jackie puts the phone down as Mike returns to the kitchen, ready to start cooking. Jackie has news and she asks Mike to sit. Mike says he can't sit and starts cooking so Jackie just blurts it out. She's pregnant.

A Taste for Life

Shelley in a promo pic for Charlie perfume, 1979

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1979, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "A Taste for Life." It was a promo that offered customers a cone of Baskin Robbins ice cream for every $3.00 purchase of Charlie cosmetics or fragrances, because Charlie was "sparkling, fun as well as functioning." The offer was good while supplies lasted.

Shelley in a newspaper ad for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1979

Brilliant Film

Shelley in a screen capture for The Stepfather, 1987

Shelley starred in one of the most unforgettable horror films from the 1980s, The Stepfather, which was loosely based on on the story of John List, the New Jersey man who, in 1971, killed his own family and disappeared. The psychological thriller was directed by Joseph Ruben and filmed in Canada. It was released theatrically in 1987 and has gained a cult following ever since. The main cast (Jill Schoelen, Terry O'Quinn and Shelley Hack) gave excellent performances and received great reviews.

check out Matrenox Reviews: The Stepfather (1987) at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjI6IDIUyjI

The YouTube show Matrenox Reviews reviewed The Stepfather a year ago. Matrenox came across the film one night and was really surprised. She enjoyed watching it. She was impressed by the opening scene and was hooked. She thought it was brilliant. She also liked the fact that the film was not a gore-fest, had an interesting plot, had likeable characters and kept the audience in suspense. She thought the main cast gave great performances but was not familiar with any of them except for Shelley Hack, whom she knew from Charlie's Angels. It's fun how Matrenox called Shelley's character Tiffany when her character's name in the film was actually Susan. Tiffany Welles was Shelley's character in Charlie's Angels. Overall, fun review.

Outdoor-Gear

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1972 catalog

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was JCPenney. She appeared in many issues of the department store's catalog from the '60s (when it was still called Penney's) until the '70s. She appeared in many spreads on the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1972 catalog.

Shelley in a spread

for the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1972 catalog

In one spread called "Sporty," she modeled a jacket made from real sueded split-leather. The Bush-Style Jacket was cut close to the body and was lined with rayon-acetate. It had snappy details like patch pockets, snap buttons throughout and contrast stitching. It came with a self-fabric belt with a rectangular buckle. She wore it over a shirt and trouser ensemble. Matching leather gloves and a patchwork-style knitted skullcap finished her look. Shelley looked fab and ready for those outdoor shindigs.