Jaclyn Smith was the last of the original Charlie's Angels when Shelley joined the series for its 4th season in 1979. At the time, it was rumored that Jackie too, like Kate Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, wanted out and wanted to leave after season 4. It was written that she said, "If Shelley goes over well with viewers, there's no reason why I couldn't walk off the show. Then next year, a replacement for me would be found and viewers again would have the opportunity of seeing a new face." Cheryl, Shelley and Tanya have been called the replacement Angels; and they would have made a great Angel team if Jackie did leave after season 4. Girl-next-door Kris Munroe (Cheryl), classy intellectual Tiffany Welles (Shelley) and street-smart Julie Rogers (Tanya) would have made a fantastic Angel team, too. (For more, check out: Kris, Tiffany and Julie and What If Jackie left?)
Charlie's Angels was a worldwide cultural phenomenon and was a huge hit all over the world. And everything about it was celebrated, especially its fashion. From Farrah's 1976 hairstyle to the spandex pants Jaclyn, Cheryl, and Shelley donned in 1979, Charlie's Angels showcased the very best fashions of the era. So much so that in recent times, the Angels style have become fashionable again... as stated in a Portuguese-language clipping that featured replacement Angels Cheryl Ladd, Shelley Hack, and Tanya Roberts... as well as Jaclyn Smith. The clipping translates as follows:
Fashion
The look of the Charlie's Angels detectives generated fashion trends among women in the 70s and 80s. Farrah Fawcett's blonde hair was an absolute hit during the show's run. Her golden locks, layered and parted in the middle, with a brushed-up style, were a must-have to be fashionable. Traditional wide-legged trousers, halter tops, suits, and scarves (preferably all very colorful) became hit again when a revival of the 70s style once more graced the runways of Paris and Milan about three years ago.
Out: Farrah Fawcett
Enter: Cheryl Ladd
Out: Kate Jackson
Enter: Shelley Hack
Out: Shelley Hack
Enter: Tanya Roberts
Only Jaclyn Smith remained until the end of the series in 1981. But the new Charlie's Angels ended up winning the hearts of fans.