imagining the late Penny Marshall as an Angel, would that have worked? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Goldeneye · 04-26-2020, 03:55 PM

I'll likely get razzed for even suggesting this even in theory, but I'll take my lumps...

It was known that Cindy Williams did audition for a part in Charlie's Angels at some point (very likely early in its run appx 1976-77).

Even though the late Penny Marshall was not very glamorous herself barring her some portions of her famous circa 1979 photoshoot, there are certain things that might have worked if Penny was an Angel, if Penny can somehow pull double duty with Laverne & Shirley (or if Laverne & Shirley were cancelled after Season 5)...

Pros with Penny Marshall...
1. Very physically strong (you did see her carry Cindy Williams on her shoulders in the first Christmas-themed L&S or her performance in the first "Battle Of The Network Stars", didn't you?) - would have been a real badass in Charlie's Angels for sure.
2. The jury may be out on this one, but likely would work out better than Shelley Hack.
3. The narrator's opening words would have been “Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy. One in Los Angeles, one in San Francisco and one in New York," (Penny originally is from New York) which comes out better and stronger.

Cons with Penny Marshall...
1. Her glamour level isn't particularly high.
2. How team chemistry would work, especially with Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith.

It begs to add a footnote that Charlie's Angels originally was considering Tom Bosley of Happy Days in the role (was that true?) that was eventually filled with David Doyle and named Bosley (apparently as a nod to Tom Bosley?).

This would be quite interesting to hear in the files of "Could This Have Worked?"

Bonniegirl · 04-26-2020, 05:17 PM

No ! I don't see her as a "Charlie's angel" ! I see her more as a comedic actress and well not to be mean, but not quite pretty enough in the face!

She did have a really good figure/ a nice body though!

Mood Ring · 04-27-2020, 10:04 AM

Penny wasn't unattractive, but an Angel?

Spelling got it right... perfect casting.

Even after Farrah left, Cheryl saved the show.

Penny an Angel???

Chocolate Moose · 04-27-2020, 10:22 AM

Not as it was. It could have gone a different way with more crime and drama and less glamor and that would've been cool too.

Bonniegirl · 04-27-2020, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Moose

Not as it was. It could have gone a different way with more crime and drama and less glamor and that would've been cool too.

Than it would have been Cagney & Lacey !!

04-26-2020, 03:55 PM	#1
Goldeneye Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 22, 2017 Posts: 34	imagining the late Penny Marshall as an Angel, would that have worked? I'll likely get razzed for even suggesting this even in theory, but I'll take my lumps... It was known that Cindy Williams did audition for a part in Charlie's Angels at some point (very likely early in its run appx 1976-77). Even though the late Penny Marshall was not very glamorous herself barring her some portions of her famous circa 1979 photoshoot, there are certain things that might have worked if Penny was an Angel, if Penny can somehow pull double duty with Laverne & Shirley (or if Laverne & Shirley were cancelled after Season 5)... Pros with Penny Marshall... 1. Very physically strong (you did see her carry Cindy Williams on her shoulders in the first Christmas-themed L&S or her performance in the first "Battle Of The Network Stars", didn't you?) - would have been a real badass in Charlie's Angels for sure. 2. The jury may be out on this one, but likely would work out better than Shelley Hack. 3. The narrator's opening words would have been “Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy. One in Los Angeles, one in San Francisco and one in New York," (Penny originally is from New York) which comes out better and stronger. Cons with Penny Marshall... 1. Her glamour level isn't particularly high. 2. How team chemistry would work, especially with Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith. It begs to add a footnote that Charlie's Angels originally was considering Tom Bosley of Happy Days in the role (was that true?) that was eventually filled with David Doyle and named Bosley (apparently as a nod to Tom Bosley?). This would be quite interesting to hear in the files of "Could This Have Worked?"

04-27-2020, 10:22 AM	#4
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,898	Not as it was. It could have gone a different way with more crime and drama and less glamor and that would've been cool too.
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04-26-2020, 05:17 PM	#2
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,730	No ! I don't see her as a "Charlie's angel" ! I see her more as a comedic actress and well not to be mean, but not quite pretty enough in the face! She did have a really good figure/ a nice body though!

04-27-2020, 10:04 AM	#3
Mood Ring Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 28, 2014 Location: East coast Posts: 468	Penny wasn't unattractive, but an Angel? Spelling got it right... perfect casting. Even after Farrah left, Cheryl saved the show. Penny an Angel???