The Tie, 1973

a closeup of Shelley

from a Simplicity fashion pic, 1972

 

Shelley appeared on many covers and spreads for The Simplicity Pattern Company. The company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and aided fashionistas on the budget as well as sewing aficionados in creating and sewing the latest fashions in a reliable manner. Consequently, they came out with books, magazines, booklets, leaflets etc. for their avid followers. Shelley appeared on many of their pattern packages - as well as covers and spreads for their book, magazines and booklets.  In 1972, she modeled a tie pattern that could be made for both men and women. The call for women's lib was at an all-time high and unisex garments were becoming a common thing. Worn with a mannish but soft shirt and slacks combo, Shelley made her tie look look smart and chic.

 

Shelley with a male model

in a Simplicity fashion pic, 1972

Logan Gay

Shelley and George Segal in a promo pic

for Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer, 1983

 

In 1983, Shelley played opposite George Segal in her second TV movie Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer. The movie was based on fact and was about the investigation on the brutal murder of a young school teacher during the Christmas season in New York in the 1970s. George Segal played John Grafton, the police officer in charge of investigating the murder. Shelley played Logan Gay, a co-teacher and close friend of the victim who eventually becomes Segal's love interest. Shelley was finally getting positive reviews for her acting performances and had numerous projects during that year.Eventually, George and Shelley would work together again - in 1992, in the feature film Me Myself and I.

 

Shelley and George Segal in a newspaper promo tidbit
for Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer, 1983

Young Miss 1968 B

closeups of Shelley from a spread

for the Sears Spring Through Summer 1968 catalog

 

Shelley  appeared on the pages of the Sears Spring Through Summer 1968 catalog. In the spread that featured outfits for the young ladies of the time, she modeled pieces that were perfect for daytime activities. She wore the Diagonal-knit Jacket, which was water-repellent and had a smart leather-look, over a turtleneck top and pants ensemble. A hat,sold separately, finished her look. And Shelley looked fabulous in both outfits.

 

Shelley in a spread
for the Sears Spring Through Summer 1968 catalog

The Perfect Charlie Girl

a closeup of Shelley

from a Charlie perfume ad, 1978

 

Shelley was The perfect Charlie Girl. Gorgeous, sexy and young, she embodied the ideals of the brand. But unlike the models that came before her, she made THE Charlie Girl glamorous, liberated and independent as well. She became an ideal women looked up to, an aspirational figure women wanted to become. Her involvement with the Charlie brand catapulted Shelley to Supermodel status; it made her one of the highest-paid models in the world. At the time when it was unheard of, she signed an exclusive contract with Revlon and was earning in the millions. Lauren Hutton, Iman, Karen Graham, Cheryl Tiegs, Cristina Ferrare and Margaux Hemingway were the other models who had reached that pinnacle in the modeling business during that era. They were the pioneers who landed those initial lucrative modeling contracts which have been aspired to by every model from then on.

 

Shelley in a Charlie perfume newspaper ad, 1978

Jackie in the '80s

Shelley with Tom Mason in a promo pic

for Jack and Mike, 1986

 

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. The series was about a busy married yuppie couple who lived in Chicago and found it hard to find time to be with each other. Shelley played Jackie Shea, the star columnist at The Mirror, a fictional newspaper. Jackie's husband, Mike Brennan, a successful restaurateur who owned and managed three restaurants around Chicago, was played by Tom Mason whom Shelley co-starred with a year prior in the TV movie Kicks - their chemistry was evident in that telefilm. The series aired right after the hit Moonlighting and debuted to decent ratings. It also received decent reviews, with a few scathing writeups here and there. The series looked like it was in for a long run when it was suddenly canceled to the disappointment of fans.

 

Shelley in a TV Guide ad

for Jack and Mike from 1986

Recycling Wardrobes B

 

closeups of Shelley from a spread

for Co-ed magazine, 1971

 

Shelley was one of the busiest models in the 1960s and 1970s. She appeared in countless ads, catalogs and magazine spreads. In September of 1971, she appeared in a spread for Co-ed magazine called "Recycling 4 Wardrobes Under $100." It featured four wardrobe sets that could be reused and rotated and recycled - just like aluminum, glass and paper (Eco-notes were even added to the spread for info in how to recycle the recyclables).

 

closeups of Shelley a spread

for Co-ed magazine, 1971

 

The wardrobe pieces in the spread were items that readers could wear and wear and wear over and over and over. Shelley wore a burgundy jeans suit by Levi Strauss which was made up of a pair of trim cut jeans and a Battle jacket. She wore a turtleneck top topped with an argyle tank, both from J.C. Penney. A belt by Dame and footwear by Viner finished her look. Shelley looked chic and ready to recycle.

 

Shelley in a spread for Co-ed magazine, 1971

1983 Interview B

screen captures of Shelley

being interviewed by Leta Powell Drake, 1983

 

Shelley's second TV series was Cutter to Houston back in 1983. To promote the show, she made rounds and did interviews where she talked about her latest endeavor. One of the interviews she did was with Leta Powell Drake, a television journalist who interviewed entertainment and sports stars for the television station KOLN/KGIN in Nebraska (she interviewed many stars in the 1980s). Shelley discussed her role in the TV series and how much research she did to prepare for it. She also talked a little about her modeling career and her mother.The interview is now on YouTube at:

 

Interview with Shelley Hack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ptr29lzPdQ

 

more screen captures of Shelley
being interviewed by Leta Powell Drake, 1983