Ready or Not 8

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;  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. 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 in bed. Mike can't sleep and is very excited. He's thinking of the many things he and his son/daughter will be doing once Jackie gives birth. Pregnant Jackie is just tired and wants to go to bed. She tells him they can talk about it the day after but Mike is insistent. Jackie turns off the light and pulls Mike down to his pillow. The next day, Jackie has lunch with Nora and excitedly tells her editor about her meeting with fugitive Matthew Pearson. Nora becomes excited as well but it quickly turns to concern - Pearson, after all, was accused of killing a number of people. Jackie tells her she'll be careful and tells Nora about her pregnancy. Nora is delighted.

Charlie Brushes

a trio of Shelleys 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 "The Bay is Your Place To Brush Your Face." It was a promo that offered customers a portfolio of makeup brushes for only $4.95 for any $5.00 purchase of Charlie cosmetics or fragrances. The offer was good while supplies lasted.

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

Miss Corly

Shelley in a promo pic for If Ever I See You Again, 1978

Shelley's first leading lady role came in the 1978 film If Ever I See You Again. She was handpicked by producer/director/leading man Joe Brooks to play the part of artist Jennifer Corly, his love interest in the film. The movie flopped at the box office but has since gained a cult following among romantic-film lovers.

Brights

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 "Brights," she modeled a bright colored sweater top and a rich-toned bottoms. She wore the Wide-Striped Turtleneck Sweater which had bold knitted-in multi-colored stripes over a pair of wool flannel pants which came in royal blue and berry - both of which Shelley wore. Shelley looked sensational in all of them.

more closeups of Shelley from a spread
on the JCPenney Fall and Winter 1972 catalog

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