Pick of the Litter

a clipping of Shelley from 1983

Shelley starred in the 1983 TV series Cutter to Houston. It was one of the most promising TV series that was on for that season. Shelley had honed her acting skills on stage and had been picky about the TV and movie roles she had been accepting and it seems to have paid off. As one writer put it, "The surprise is that everybody (in the show) is very good, especially Hack, who may stage the acting profession's comeback of the year in this show."

the part of the clipping about Cutter to Houston

What's Going On

a closeup of Shelley from a 1972 Bobbie Brooks ad

Shelley appeared in many ads for Bobbie Brooks from the 1960 to the early 1970s. Bobbie Brooks was one of the five largest garment manufacturers in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s specializing in women's garments. In the 1972 ad called "What's Going On", she modeled colorful separates that were perfect for the holidays that season.

Shelley in an ad

for Bobbie Brooks, 1972

Angel 1979 1980

a paparazzi pic of Shelley, 1979

Shelley joined the cast of Charlie's Angels in 1979 and was immediately thrown into the middle of Angel-mania that was sweeping the entire globe. She was photographed, written about, interviewed, etc. right after the announcement of her new Angel status. Shelley was hell-bent in keeping her privacy though. She thought of her new opportunity as work; and she worked hard and tried to learn everything she could about the business.

Folio 1973 C

Shelley in a spread for Folio Collections:
Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was the Saks Fifth Avenue catalog Folio Collections. Saks Fifth Avenue is a high-end department store located in Manhattan, New York City, that sells luxury goods. In the Folio Collections: Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973 catalog, she appeared in the spread called "Win, Place or Show". She modeled a sleeveless dress that had a "zest for the happy" zigzag print. A matching belt finished her look. Shelley looked sensational and ready for those day to evening affairs.

closeups of Shelley from the spread

Which Vicky Are You?

a closeup of Shelley from a 1972 Vicky Vaughn ad

Shelley appeared in many ads for Vicky Vaughn during her modeling days. Vicky Vaughn was a the junior division of the R & M Kaufmann ladies' line of clothing. In the ad with the tagline "Which Vicky Are You?", she wore a long tweed skirt overlaid with fun rickrack over the all-day long blouse topped with a skinny ribbed sweater. Black open-toed pumps, hose, belt and and bracelets finished her look. Silver earrings brought an elegant touch. Shelley looked sensational.

Shelley in an ad for Vicky Vaughn, 1972

Radiant Beauty

a clipping about Shelley in 1980

When Shelley became a Charlie's Angel in 1979, there was so much buzz and excitement about the radiant beauty, known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl, becoming part of Charlie's bevy of crime-fighting babes. But when her episodes aired, it seemed she was given less to say than her co-stars. They said she couldn't act. But then how come she did so well in the Love Boat episode she appeared in? It was filmed and aired at around the same time. Consequently, she was given more lines mid-season, but most fans had tuned out by then. She actually did very well in those later episodes. Also, the series had already slipped from #5 to #12 in the ratings by the 3rd season. Shelley's casting actually pulled the ratings up to #18 (her first episode "Love Boat Angels" ranked #1 the week it aired).

Satin Shirts

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen mag, 1967

Shelley appeared in many spread throughout Seventeen magazine's October 1967 issue. In the spread called "Satin Shirts Turn On!", she donned a pink long-sleeved satin shirt dress that was perfect for evening parties and shindigs. A gold circle chain belt, printed hose and buckled pumps finished her look. Matching dangling pink earrings and a cropped wig further enhanced her '60s vibe.

a closeup of Shelley from the 1967 Seventeen mag spread