charlies angels this classic tv show debuted on abc in 1976 was instaint hit w/ viewers starred kate jackson, jaclyn smith and farrah fawcett for season1 at end of season 1 farrah left c/a and was re-placed by cheryl ladd by season 3 kate jackson turned in her wings to be replaced by season 4 by charlie purfume girl shelley hack when viewers lost interest and rating started to slide hack was replaced by tanya roberts by 5 final season