Charlie’s Angels is an iconic American franchise that began as a TV series in 1976. It followed a team of female private investigators, the “Angels,” working for the mysterious Charlie Townsend, who only communicated via speakerphone.

Original Cast:

• Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith as the Angels, with David Doyle as their assistant and John Forsythe as the voice of Charlie.

The show became a cultural symbol of female empowerment, despite some criticism for objectifying the characters.

Film Adaptations:

• 2000 and 2003 films starred Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu.
• 2019 reboot featured Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska.

Charlie’s Angels remains a lasting pop culture favorite for its mix of action, mystery, and strong female leads.