‘Charlie’s Angels’ turns 50 – See photos of the original cast

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Content last updated: April 6, 2026, 4:27 p.m. ET

The original "Charlie's Angels" is turning 50. Farrah Fawcett, left, Kate Jackson, center, and Jaclyn Smith played undercover detectives of the Charles Townsend Detective Agency. The trio, affectionately called "Angels" by their unseen-but-heard-over-speakerphone boss Charlie Townsend (the voice of John Forsythe) were assigned missions from Townsend and their office-based sidekick John Bosley (played by David Doyle). Look back at the show, which ran on television from 1976 to 1981.
The iconic series “Charlie’s Angels” reaches its 50th anniversary. Farrah Fawcett (left), Kate Jackson (center), and Jaclyn Smith took on the roles of secret agents for the Charles Townsend Detective Agency. Known fondly as “Angels” by their enigmatic, speakerphone-only boss Charlie Townsend (voiced by John Forsythe), they received assignments from him and their office assistant, John Bosley (portrayed by David Doyle).

Explore highlights from the beloved program, which aired from 1976 to 1981.

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