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Summary: Episode: Angels In Depth
Review: Yes, the title of this review is a takeoff on the episode titles for this wonderful TV series, and it also applies to this fantastic book. The authors have really done their homework; this book has all the behind-the-scenes details on the series on its stars. I was a huge fan of the show since the beginning and hung on to the end, and this book is a trip back in time for me. Whichever lady was your favorite Angel (I'm a definite Jill fan), you'll find fascinating info about everyone associated with the hit show. I can actually remember watching the individual shows by reading the episode guide, and the critical commentary for each episode is right on the money. It's apparent the authors (especially Jack Condon) have a tremendous amount of affection for the show and its stars, but they don't keep that from acknowledging problems behind the scenes of the show's history. This is the kind of entertainment book I love; one that loves its subject and unearths every interesting bit of info they can find. I definitely recommend this book to everyone!
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Summary: "Purely and simply -Excellent"
Review: Being a huge fan of charlie's angel's I was naturally attracted to this book as it's cover contains not only the three original angel's but the best angel's to have ever graced the series. I couldn't put it down until I'd read the entire thing - this book is full of facts, pictures, and behind the scenes antics of all the angel's and is an absolute "must" for serious Charlie's Angel's fans. There is a full insight into what the girls were like on the set, what they are doing now and all about their personal lives and what they think about the impact of the show. There is even a full episode guide outlining each episode in all five seasons - Excellent! For me the best thing about this book is that it's 100% official so what you're reading is true and not simply patched together from many unreliable sources, most of which are untrue. It's plain that Jack Condon and David Hofstede clearly have first hand facts and know what they're talking about. This book screams class - The one and only Jaclyn Smith wrote the foreword, need I say more? For any fan who doesn't own this book "You're insane, buy it now" Best book I have ever read! I await the next one Jack! Miss Sarah Kelly
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Summary: Complete and fun reference book
Review: This is such a fun book! Lots of rare photos of all cast members. I really enjoyed the stories and anecdotes from all the personal interviews with the different cast members. This book obviously took lots of time and effort to compile.
I was won over in the first few pages where proper hommage is paid to the Angels' predecessors in female crime-fighting : Anne Francis as Honey West and Diana Rigg as Emma Peel. Charlie's Angels was perhaps ground-breaking but these 2 women broke the ground for the Angels in the previous decade. After this bit of history, it was evident that the author really knows his subject matter.
Just tons of fun facts in this book! Nice filmographies of each cast member and a very cool reference section on all the merchandise created for the show.
There is also a review of each episode of the show. This may be my favorite part as the author points out various bloopers or script inconsistencies that make the show all the more endearing. I didn't know that Rossano Brazzi was an Olympic athelete! The only drawback about his book is that it's so much fun to read that it leaves you wanting more! Thanks for a job well-done Jack!
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Summary: Outstanding Book Cracks The Case Of Charlie's Angels
Review: As a little boy I was a big fan of Charlie's Angels and this book brings back all the memories of the show from its beginnings to its end. Also evokes the era of the seventies. So well researched by the authors that I learned a lot about a show I thought I knew so much about. Episode guide is excellent and the comments to each episode are even better! Cast gripes and gossip and legal problems are all here as well as the Farrah Phenom. Great section on Angels collectibles too. This book is structured well and makes for a quick and interesting read. Loaded with photos and comments from the cast this is a book that is re-readable. Fans of the show and/or the actresses shouldn't be without it. Jack and David did a great job with this one. Pick it up now and relive the story of six little girls who went to the police academy some twenty years ago! Thanks for the memories!
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Summary: A fitting tribute to the quintessential seventies show
Review: This is such a fun and informative book that takes the show seriously enough to give it its due, and still point out its flaws and limitations. I think their work on the show and on later projects has shown that these were actresses who could have handled meatier storylines and better scripts. Growing up in the 70s, I loved "Charlie's Angels"--I recall that Kris (Cheryl Ladd) was my favorite, and I believe I started watching it in the 2nd or 3rd season. I remember my twin sister and I LOVED the trucking Angels episode, so we definitely watched the Shelly Hack season, but I think we quit when Tanya Roberts joined--I was bothered then (and still kinda am) that she wasn't an ex-cop, like the others, I thought that was integral to the show. Whenever people talk about the show being sexist, I always tell them that Charlie's Angels was the one action show we could "play" as kids where my sisters and friends could run around wielding "guns" and catching bad guys and "driving" fast cars--and not have to pretend we were boys. I highly recommend this book for any fan of the show, or anyone interested in television production in general.
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Summary: The ultimate guide to everyone's favorite guilty pleasure
Review: It is a great achievement to write a book about a television series that is simultaneously informative and affectionate, and Jack Condon and David Hofstede have succeded on both counts. Packed with anecdotes, trivia and the true stories behind the tabloid banners from which most of us garnered our "Charlie's Angels" information during the '70s, this book is a fascinating mosaic that emcompasses the creation and development of a hugely successful TV series, as well as the impact it had on the lives of its stars. To their credit, Condon and Hofstede didn't ignore the contributions of the writers and producers, without whom we might all be asking, "Farrah who?" It is this attention to the big picture that differentiates this book from most of its genre, and the authors obviously share the readers' fondness for a show that remains a guilty pleasure for millions more than a quarter century after its debut. For "Angels" memorabilia collectors, Condon is the best resource you will find. An episode guide that puts to shame any you'll find on the web clinches the deal. The book is a keeper.
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Summary: VERY INFORMATIVE BOOK
Review: What a great book for any fan. I just loved it. I especially loved the Episode Guide with the insightful and sometimes humorous commentaries after each episode. I often refer to the book on a weekly basis to check out certain chapters. A great reference guide to a wonderful show and a bygone era of fantastic tv.
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Summary: The memories of "Charlie's Angels" and popcorn night...
Review: Like author Jack Condon, I was 11 years old when "Charlie's Angels" burst onto the scene in 1976. It quickly became my primary addiction, one my mother allowed me along with a Wednesday night bowl of fresh stove-popped corn eaten from a special plastic bowl. I to this day have that "Charlie's Angels bowl" in my adult pantry and will occaisionally enjoy a particuarly satisfying bowl of popcorn poured in to it! Reading the background of the show's creation and the interesting dynamics between the actors, producers and crew bring it all full circle. Each cast member's situation is put nicely into perspective and none come away looking like the villain. The girls basically cared deeply for each other, especially the original three, and did what they could to make a show with as much entertainment value as possible. Farrah's departure after season one was seen as a prima donna move by many (including my wise, 12-year old self) in those days. But Jack and his coauthor point out that she was indeed the victim of a celebrity phenomenon of unimagined proportions and a jealous husband who wanted to keep her closer to home. Of course we were all bowled over by her subsequent work in the "Burning Bed" and "Extremities". Each angel and supporting cast member is biographed in a concise and entertaining way in the book and we're never left wondering "Whatever happened to ? " That plus the episode guide (with commentary) is the best bit of play-by-play since "Inside Oscar" - the unofficial history of the Academy Awards! FUN, NOSTALGIC, INFORMATIVE, everything an Angels fan could hope for!
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Summary: Angelic Heaven
Review: This is perhaps the only definitive encyclopedia on the legendary TV show,that took the whole world by storm.Each of the six angelic actresses are discussed in detail regarding their careers before and after Charlie's Angels.An indepth look at all the episodes along with other guest stars,various would be episodes,merchandising,several beautiful photos and even a swinsuit/bikini guide(Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith predominantly), will bring back all those fond memories.There's even a forward by Jaclyn Smith!
Thanks Jack Condon and David Hofstede for this brilliant book.
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Summary: The Tide Has Turned
Review: It may have taken a quarter of a century, but Jack Condon and David Hofstede's "Charlie's Angels Casebook" has finally proven once and for all that the critical tide has finally turned for "Charlie's Angels." Long condemned as mindless T & A (mostly by, non-watchers I assume), the show has suffered a bad rap, despite the fact that merely casual viewings of most episodes reveal characters who are portrayed as strong, independent, resourceful women supporting each other in perilous environments. That they could do so convincingly, while perfectly coiffed and at the very height of fashion, though often snickered at, is what made this show a true phenomenon, and an enduring original to boot. Both inside and out, these were women to be admired (but not too crudely, or you might get your ... kicked). Condon and Hofstede take on the equally admirable task of tackling the series with the perfect combination of intensive research, cast and guest-star interviews, light-hearted facts, respect and humor. This is truly a book for "Charlie's Angels" fans, BY "Charlie's Angels" fans. The inclusion of a full episode guide, comprehensive merchandise gallery, and oodles of great photos makes this book not only an invaluable resource for die-hard fans, but also a great reference and introduction to the series for those just discovering its charm. For once, a book about television has been written by exactly the people who should be writing it - scholars, fans, and experts. Their love for the series really sets this book apart, and will keep you reading from cover-to-cover, re-igniting all the wonder that "Charlie's Angels" first inspired in millions of TV viewers the first time they heard those magic words, "Once upon a time, there were three little girls..."
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