Supermodels Galore

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for A Perry Mason Mystery:

The Case of the Wicked Wives, 1993

In December 17, 1993, Shelley starred in the TV movie A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives. It was a tribute to Raymond Burr, one of Hollywood's most respected actors. Raymond Burr, who famously played Perry Mason in the TV series which ran from 1957 to 1966 and in 26 TV movies, died in September of that year. But to honor Burr's legacy, the part of Perry Mason wasn't recast. Instead, a new character was brought in, Anthony Caruso (played by Paul Sorvino) who was Mason's good friend. Cast regulars Barbara Hale and William Moses came back. The TV movie was riddled with Supermodels who all played the "wicked wives" of ill-fated fashion photographer David Morrison (Eric Braeden) the murder victim. Shelley along with Maud Adams, Beverly Johnson, Kim Alexis and Kathy Ireland played David Morrison's wives past and present, all suspects in his murder, all with motives and axes to grind. And all the women looked fabulous - definitely deserving of their Supermodel status. Also, if you look closely, it's interesting to note how evident Shelley's penchant for low-heeled footwear was in this film.

Shelley in a writeup about A Perry Mason Mystery:

The Case of the Wicked Wives, 1993

Jumpsuits... Easy Does it

a closeup of Shelley from a pic

for Simplicity Fashion News,

May 1976

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 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News May 1976 issue. She appeared in the spread called "Jumpsuits... Easy Does it", which showcased a pair of jumpsuits which were deemed a fashion natural because of its versatility. Shelley wore pattern number 7310, a fitted jumpsuit with cargo and breast pockets, belt carriers and buttoned cuffs. A matching printed long-sleeved shirt and wedge sandals finished her look. A wicker hat, wicker belt and sunglasses accessorized her look. And Shelley looked chic and fabulous.

Shelley in a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News,

May 1976

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Tales From The Crypt The Complete Sixth Season

and Tales From The Crypt The Complete Series,

released in 2007 and 2017 respectively

Shelley starred in an episode of Tales from the Crypt in 1994. The series was based on the horror comic anthology series of the same name which was published in the 1950s. The crypt keeper introduced and ended every episode during is entire run. In December 7, 1994, Shelley appeared in the season 6 episode called "The Assassin." She played Janet McKay, the wife of a suspected government assassin gone AWOL, who was finally tracked down and  was going to be eliminated. Shelley gave a fine performance in this must-see episode - as well as Corey Feldman, Jonathan Banks, Chelsea Field and Marshall R. Teague who all appeared in the episode as well. It is currently available on DVD.

screen captures of Shelley from the Tales From The Crypt

episode "The Assassin," 1994

The episode has since been considered one of the best episodes of the series because of its witty script and its unexpected ending. In 2019, the blog Genre Snaps gave the episode praise for its storyline, its ultimate twist ending as well as its perfect casting. Of the performers, the blog said, "Of course, Shelley Hack was great. I never understood why she wasn't a bigger star." In June 28 this year, the site Bloody Disgusting listed it as one of its 5 Tales of Queer Terror from TV Anthologies. It listed it down as one of the past horror anthologies that "are transparent with their representation and help articulate the characters’ frightening life experiences." As it turns out, Shelley's Janet McKay is a character ahead of her time.

screen captures of Shelley from the Tales From The Crypt

episode "The Assassin," 1994

More Active Days

a closeup of Shelley from an ad for Midol, 1973

Shelley appeared in an ad for Midol in 1973. With the tagline "Midol Helps Me Find More Active Days Every Month," the ad told viewers how Midol could help women become active during those days in the month when the cramping and the I-don't-want-do-do-anything days are upon them. It relieved low backache and headache and helped soothe accompanying irritability, something that was not achievable with ordinary pain relievers. It helped women have fun even during menstrual time. In the ad, Shelley was pictured having fun on the beach. How much more fun could life be than that?

Shelley in an ad for Midol, 1973

Hollywood Superstar Shelley

a fan asking for Shelley's autograph, 1979

Shelley became Charlie's newest Angel in 1979, and she jumped from being THE Charlie Girl to becoming Charlie's latest Superstar Angel. As it was for all the Angels before her, she received a lot of attention from both the media and from fans. Her casting was even mentioned in the evening news - it was a huge deal. "I couldn't believe it. What was I doing in the evening news," she exclaimed at the time.

Shelley signing her autograph for a fan, 1979

When she arrived in St. Thomas at the Caribbean, where her first Charlie's Angels episode was going to be shot, she was greeted by the paparazzi. "When I got off the plane, there were maybe eight million paparazzi. I looked around for Sophia Loren. It was for me. I couldn't believe it," Shelley said astonished by the amount of Angel casting was getting. "I had press people crawling in my windows," she told E!in 2002.

Shelley signing her autograph, 1979

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a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Woman's Day Sewing & Fashion 1973

Shelley appeared on the pages of many issues of Woman's Day magazine. Woman's Day magazine is one of the Seven Sisters magazines that have catered to married women with children rather than single working women. The magazine featured homemaking and crafts, food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion advice and articles. Shelley appeared on the cover, as well as on the pages, of Woman's Day Sewing & Fashion magazine in 1973 with featured fashions and style ideas for the modern married woman.

Shelley from a spread

on Woman's Day Sewing & Fashion 1973

On the cover, she wore coordinated  separates which were also featured inside on a spread called "Travel-Happy Coordi-Knits." She also appeared in the spread called "Weather it Fashionably Come Rain..." where she wore Vogue Pattern no. 8699, a raglan-sleeved wrap coat which epitomized the high-fashion move at the time towards all-weather dressing. And she appeared in its accompanying spread called "Or Come Snow ...Skiwear You Can Sew," where she wore Butterick Pattern no. 3171, a V-neck jumpsuit with extended shoulder, under Butterick pattern no. 3308, a matching raglan-sleeved, zippered ski jacket. It was made from the most ideal fabric for ski-wear, a two-way stretch double knit. A contracting turtleneck pullover top, a matching ski cap and ski boots finished her look. And Shelley looked fashionably ready come rain, come snow.

Shelley on a spread

on Woman's Day Sewing & Fashion 1973

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a closeup of Shelley from a pic 

in The Complete Book of Sewing, 1972

Shelley appeared in many sewing books when she was a model. In 1972, she appeared in The Complete Book of Sewing. The book taught readers the basics of sewing and many things readers could do to create one-of-a-kind fashion pieces that would surely make them stand out. One of the outfits she modeled was a printed tank top over a pair of "kicky" shorts. Matching knee socks and footwear, a fancy belt and a skull cap finished her look. And Shelley looked young and fresh.

a pic of Shelley from The Complete Book of Sewing, 1972