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TMC · 07-30-2017, 02:01 AM

Farrah Fawcett was arguably the most difficult angel to replace but Cheryl Ladd managed to pull it off quite nicely. However, after Kate Jackson left Charlie's Angels at the end of the third season the show started to drop in the ratings during the final two years until it was cancelled.

Shelley Hack simply put, was not a hit with the viewers after Kate left and was replaced with Tanya Roberts, who could not bring the ratings back up again.

Which of the two actresses gets most of the blame as the worst replacement?

Retro4Life · 07-30-2017, 09:35 AM

Well, IMO, Cheryl Ladd can be taken off the list immediately, because her presence really saved the show after Farrah left. I think there was real concern that would have been the end of it, but Cheryl's winning personality (and beauty) won over viewers, big time. Many preferred her to Farrah.

And I think honestly both Shelly and Tanya were given almost impossible tasks. Shelley came in at Year Four, and the other girls have pretty much admitted the scripts that she had were written with Kate in mind, so they never really gave her a character to sink her teeth into. That's a pretty rough row to hoe.

And Tanya, far from being unpopular, really did win over fans. I think the issue was that by Season Five, particularly the end of it, the stories had just about become exhausted and the ladies themselves were becoming a bit weary of it all.

Bonniegirl · 07-30-2017, 10:26 AM

I voted Shelley Hack.

Mood Ring · 07-30-2017, 12:17 PM

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Well, IMO, Cheryl Ladd can be taken off the list immediately, because her presence really saved the show after Farrah left. I think there was real concern that would have been the end of it, but Cheryl's winning personality (and beauty) won over viewers, big time. Many preferred her to Farrah.

And I think honestly both Shelly and Tanya were given almost impossible tasks. Shelley came in at Year Four, and the other girls have pretty much admitted the scripts that she had were written with Kate in mind, so they never really gave her a character to sink her teeth into. That's a pretty rough row to hoe.

And Tanya, far from being unpopular, really did win over fans. I think the issue was that by Season Five, particularly the end of it, the stories had just about become exhausted and the ladies themselves were becoming a bit weary of it all.

My thoughts exactly.

Fallon97 · 08-04-2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Well, IMO, Cheryl Ladd can be taken off the list immediately, because her presence really saved the show after Farrah left. I think there was real concern that would have been the end of it, but Cheryl's winning personality (and beauty) won over viewers, big time. Many preferred her to Farrah.

I definitely agree with you. In fact, it seems most CA fans prefer Kris. From what I've seen, Kelly is the most popular angel, but kris seems to be a close second.

Dr. Thong · 08-05-2017, 09:34 AM

It's been a long time since I've seen any of the fourth or fifth season episodes, but I would say Shelley Hack based on memory. She didn't seem to really fit as I recall.

Wasn't she a model when she was hired for the show? I believe she had little or no acting experience when she was on CA.

Retro4Life · 08-05-2017, 09:46 AM

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It's been a long time since I've seen any of the fourth or fifth season episodes, but I would say Shelley Hack based on memory. She didn't seem to really fit as I recall.

Wasn't she a model when she was hired for the show? I believe she had little or no acting experience when she was on CA.

She was best known at the time for being the "Charlie" perfume girl, coincidentally enough. I think they kind of played that up a bit when they promoted the new season.

Mood Ring · 08-05-2017, 09:53 AM

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She was best known at the time for being the "Charlie" perfume girl, coincidentally enough. I think they kind of played that up a bit when they promoted the new season.

Yes, I remember a few media sources mentioning the "Charlie" thing too.

king of comedy · 08-06-2017, 07:43 AM

Shelly Hack

Retro4Life · 08-06-2017, 10:18 AM

You know what's weird? I can't remember how they explained any of the girls leaving the show. I seem to recall Jill was doing something with racing? As far as Sabrina and Tiffany, I'm blank. I am sure they explained it, but I have no recall of it at all.

Kasey · 08-24-2017, 02:05 PM

Sabrina had left to get married (and it was stated she was pregnant) and Tiffany "decided to stay back East" as per a Bosley comment.

Retro4Life · 08-24-2017, 06:38 PM

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Sabrina had left to get married (and it was stated she was pregnant) and Tiffany "decided to stay back East" as per a Bosley comment.

Thanks; both pretty weak farewells, but what could they have done, really? The decisions were made in the off season, and they couldn't have the actresses come back for a proper send off.

Fallon97 · 08-26-2017, 12:51 AM

I like all the Angels.

DJM77 · 08-26-2017, 10:09 AM

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Did the three of them really pose together?

Retro4Life · 08-26-2017, 11:13 AM

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Did the three of them really pose together?

I'd say almost certainly not, given the timetable of when they left. Shelley and Cheryl probably did, and their portion of the photo is probably correct, but I'd bet my money they pasted Tanya in here. Why on earth would Shelley pose with the actress that was replacing her, smiling happily as she did? LOL

View Poll Results: Who Was The Worst Charlie's Angels Replacement Actress?
Cheryl Ladd	1	5.56%
Shelley Hack	8	44.44%
Tanya Roberts	9	50.00%
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07-30-2017, 02:01 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,142	Who Was The Worst Charlie's Angels Replacement Actress? Farrah Fawcett was arguably the most difficult angel to replace but Cheryl Ladd managed to pull it off quite nicely. However, after Kate Jackson left Charlie's Angels at the end of the third season the show started to drop in the ratings during the final two years until it was cancelled. Shelley Hack simply put, was not a hit with the viewers after Kate left and was replaced with Tanya Roberts, who could not bring the ratings back up again. Which of the two actresses gets most of the blame as the worst replacement?
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07-30-2017, 09:35 AM	#2
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Well, IMO, Cheryl Ladd can be taken off the list immediately, because her presence really saved the show after Farrah left. I think there was real concern that would have been the end of it, but Cheryl's winning personality (and beauty) won over viewers, big time. Many preferred her to Farrah. And I think honestly both Shelly and Tanya were given almost impossible tasks. Shelley came in at Year Four, and the other girls have pretty much admitted the scripts that she had were written with Kate in mind, so they never really gave her a character to sink her teeth into. That's a pretty rough row to hoe. And Tanya, far from being unpopular, really did win over fans. I think the issue was that by Season Five, particularly the end of it, the stories had just about become exhausted and the ladies themselves were becoming a bit weary of it all.
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08-05-2017, 09:34 AM	#6
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	It's been a long time since I've seen any of the fourth or fifth season episodes, but I would say Shelley Hack based on memory. She didn't seem to really fit as I recall. Wasn't she a model when she was hired for the show? I believe she had little or no acting experience when she was on CA.
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08-26-2017, 12:51 AM	#13
Fallon97 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2007 Location: America Posts: 1,271	I like all the Angels.
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07-30-2017, 10:26 AM	#3
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,758	I voted Shelley Hack.

08-06-2017, 07:43 AM	#9
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	Shelly Hack

08-06-2017, 10:18 AM	#10
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	You know what's weird? I can't remember how they explained any of the girls leaving the show. I seem to recall Jill was doing something with racing? As far as Sabrina and Tiffany, I'm blank. I am sure they explained it, but I have no recall of it at all.

08-24-2017, 02:05 PM	#11
Kasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,143	Sabrina had left to get married (and it was stated she was pregnant) and Tiffany "decided to stay back East" as per a Bosley comment.