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TMC · 08-20-2018, 01:43 AM

Watch below for Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith & Cheryl Ladd defend the show then discuss below:

Steve_uk · 08-20-2018, 11:13 AM

The girls were undoubtedly sex objects for men and teenage boys whichever way you look at it, whether they were exploited by big business or empowering females the world over by breaking the mould. I do think there was a false premise by the John Forsythe character claiming that he had somehow improved their lives by removing them from showing kids across the road to situations which sometimes endangered their lives (Jacklyn Smith at the start seems to have forgotten that her character was shot in the head in one episode). I suppose if you frown upon sexual exploitation you would not like the show, but then nobody was forcing you to watch. On a personal note I'm glad that Kate Jackson has put on some weight; at one time I thought she was going the same way as Karen Carpenter.

Mood Ring · 08-25-2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_uk

The girls were undoubtedly sex objects for men and teenage boys whichever way you look at it, whether they were exploited by big business or empowering females the world over by breaking the mould. I do think there was a false premise by the John Forsythe character claiming that he had somehow improved their lives by removing them from showing kids across the road to situations which sometimes endangered their lives (Jacklyn Smith at the start seems to have forgotten that her character was shot in the head in one episode). I suppose if you frown upon sexual exploitation you would not like the show, but then nobody was forcing you to watch. On a personal note I'm glad that Kate Jackson has put on some weight; at one time I thought she was going the same way as Karen Carpenter.

I don't know how someone can refute this... OF COURSE they were sex objects! Especially Farrah.

BTW, Kelly was shot in the head twice, and lived!

Funny you mentioned Kate's figure, I've thought about this myself. She was looking very thin by the 3rd season, probably due to over-work and exhaustion, but she was nowhere near Karen's condition.

Steve_uk · 08-25-2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mood Ring

I don't know how someone can refute this... OF COURSE they were sex objects! Especially Farrah.

BTW, Kelly was shot in the head twice, and lived!

Funny you mentioned Kate's figure, I've thought about this myself. She was looking very thin by the 3rd season, probably due to over-work and exhaustion, but she was nowhere near Karen's condition.

But wasn't that fundamentally what feminists were objecting to? As for the premise of the show, I'm sure they were assigned very hazardous duties..https://youtu.be/OVtVru9KXao

biffbronson · 08-25-2018, 10:02 AM

Being taken away from crossing guard duty (or clerical drudgery) is not something that should be taken so seriously. The point was that these were very capable young women whose abilities were being wasted in menial (though necessary) work. Danger is inherent in the work of any P.I. or cop, yet millions of people have chosen those professions. The same with firefighters and others. Charlie was hardly doing the women a disservice; they made their choice.

Mood Ring · 08-25-2018, 12:46 PM

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Being taken away from crossing guard duty (or clerical drudgery) is not something that should be taken so seriously. The point was that these were very capable young women whose abilities were being wasted in menial (though necessary) work. Danger is inherent in the work of any P.I. or cop, yet millions of people have chosen those professions. The same with firefighters and others. Charlie was hardly doing the women a disservice; they made their choice.

And he was able to pick out the 3 most attractive, capable young women too... what a coincidence!

08-20-2018, 01:43 AM	#1
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08-20-2018, 11:13 AM	#2
Steve_uk Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 29, 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 5,803	The girls were undoubtedly sex objects for men and teenage boys whichever way you look at it, whether they were exploited by big business or empowering females the world over by breaking the mould. I do think there was a false premise by the John Forsythe character claiming that he had somehow improved their lives by removing them from showing kids across the road to situations which sometimes endangered their lives (Jacklyn Smith at the start seems to have forgotten that her character was shot in the head in one episode). I suppose if you frown upon sexual exploitation you would not like the show, but then nobody was forcing you to watch. On a personal note I'm glad that Kate Jackson has put on some weight; at one time I thought she was going the same way as Karen Carpenter.

08-25-2018, 10:02 AM	#5
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,495	Being taken away from crossing guard duty (or clerical drudgery) is not something that should be taken so seriously. The point was that these were very capable young women whose abilities were being wasted in menial (though necessary) work. Danger is inherent in the work of any P.I. or cop, yet millions of people have chosen those professions. The same with firefighters and others. Charlie was hardly doing the women a disservice; they made their choice.