‘Charlie’s Angels’ Turns 50 and Kate Jackson, 77, Made a Rare Appearance Fans Never Expected

Fifty years ago, on September 22, 1976, Charlie’s Angels premiered on ABC. The iconic series revolved around an unusual premise at the time, featuring female characters who were strong, independent, and successful. The cast shifted some over the years, but fans still idolize the original three: Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and the late Farrah Fawcett.

At the Emmy Awards, Jackson, Smith, and Cheryl Ladd joined together to present the best drama Emmy. Deadline shared that before they announced the winner, The Pitt, the trio paid tribute to Fawcett. Smith said, “As I said many times, she’s here and she’s here with us in everyone’s collective memory.”

Jackson added that Fawcett was “the shiniest Angel of all,” and she was loved by millions of people all over the world. And she still is today. They’ll never forget her, and neither will we, and I’m sure you all won’t either.”

Ladd got chuckles after she added, “And her iconic poster lives in the minds and the garages of many a man.”

Smith and Jackson also talked with Good Morning America about the anniversary and the legacy of the iconic series. As GMA noted, the trio that attended the Emmys together and reunited at PaleyFest in April were the three longest-serving Angels. Ladd joined Charlie’s Angels in 1977 after Fawcett left.

After all these years, Smith and Jackson still have a lot of support from the fans of Charlie’s Angels. Jackson said she often has fans thank her for “making me believe that I could do what I wanted to do.”

Smith added that she hears from fans who appreciate that the show taught them how to be brave and step out of conventional roles.

As fans gathered online to reminisce and celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary, some people’s comments echoed what Jackson and Smith said on GMA.

“They made such an impact and kicked open doors for us females. Love them all,” one comment read.

Another fan added, “What an impact this had on my 6th grade class.”