A standing ovation greeted Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd as the iconic trio from Charlie's Angels reunited at PaleyFest LA this week, marking the 50th anniversary of the pop culture phenomenon. The actresses, who portrayed private detectives answering to a mysterious boss, were met with cheers from an enthusiastic audience at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
The hour-long crime adventure series first aired on 22 September 1976, a time before the internet and streaming, when only three major television networks dominated the airwaves. It quickly became a top-10 hit for ABC during its initial two seasons of a five-year run, which concluded in 1981. Jaclyn Smith reflected on the show's groundbreaking nature, telling the audience: "I knew the show was different, special and unique. Three women chasing danger instead of getting rescued." Kate Jackson added, "We made an impact, I think."
