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Summary: Charlie's Angels Casebook
Review: Excellent book. Jack Condon is not only a dear friend of mine but also the King of the Angels. He knows everything you need to know about Charlie's Angels and the book is sent from the heavens.
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Summary: CHARLIE'S ANGELS HAVE FINALLY COME DOWN TO TOUCH THEIR FANS
Review: OUR BELOVED ANGELS FINALLY COME TOGETHER FOR THEIR FANS IN THIS CASEBOOK. NOW WE GET TO HELP THEM WITH THEIR CASEWORK AND ENJOY THE MEMORIES OF A JOB WELL DONE--A CLASS ACT! ANY ANGEL FAN WILL WANT TO OWN THIS BOOK AND BE ECSTATIC ONCE THEY OPEN ITS' PAGES AND BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND ALL THAT WENT INTO MAKING THIS GREAT SHOW, IN FRONT AND BEHIND THE CAMERAS. THIS BOOK ALLOWS US AS FANS TO FINALLY HAVE A PIECE OF MEMORABILIA WHICH INCLUDES ALL THE STARS OF THE SHOWS HISTORY. IT IS THE CLOSEST WE WILL GET TO HAVING THEM ALL IN ONE PLACE. SOME GREAT PHOTOS, I HAVE NEVER SEEN OF THE SHOW AND ITS STARS--AND I THAUGHT I HAD SEEN THEM ALL! MAYBE WITH GREAT SUPPORT FROM US ON THIS BOOK, THE STARS OF THE SHOW WILL SEE THEY NEED TO DO A PROJECT TOGETHER--ALL TOGETHER--FOR US THEIR BELOVED FANS. THIS BOOKS GOES OFF THE SCALE OF 1 TO 10. SINCERE THANKS FROM ME TO THE AUTHORS AND TO MRS. JACLYN SMITH FOR HER WORK ON THE FORWARD. A BOOK I WILL TREASURE AS A DEAR PART OF MY EVER GROWING CHARLIE'S ANGELS COLLECTION. JOIN ME AND CRACK YOUR OWN CASEBOOK FOR YOUR OWN COLLECTION, YOU WON'T BE SORRY, AND TELL THEM DENNY SENT YOU. MAYBE THEY WILL DO A SERIES AND CALL IT DENNY'S ANGELS..ONCE UPON A TIME....THERE WERE SIX ANGELS AND THEY.....WELL TRUST ME IF YOU ARE AN ANGELS FAN IT IS WORTH THE MONEY FOR THIS ONE YOU WON'T BE SORRY....ENJOY! THIS BOOK WILL ALSO UPDATE YOU ON ALL THE ANGELS CURRENT WORK SINCE THEY LEFT THEIR HEAVENLY PERCH. IT ALSO GIVES US A COMPLETE EPISODE GUIDE, INCLUDING THE PILOT FOR THE ENTIRE FIVE SEASONS OF SHOW. IT SURELY EVOKED A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES FOR THIS FAN! I HIGHLY--OR IS THAT HEAVENLY-ENDORSE THIS BOOK. MAY THE CHARACTERS OF SABRINA DUNCAN, KELLY GARRETT, JILL MUNROE, LIL SIS-KRIS MUNROE, TIFFANY WELLES, JULIE ROGERS, JOHN BOSLEY, AND OF COURSE CHARLIE TOWNSEND,LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER AND MY SINCERE THANKS TO THE ACTORS WHO MADE THESE CHARACTERS COME ALIVE AND BECOME PART OF OUR TELEVISION HERITAGE. THIS BOOK PAYS A GREAT TRIBUTE TO THEM AND THEIR WORKS.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: I loved this book. If you ever have watched Charlie's Angels, or you like to collect Charlie's Angels memoroabilia, then this is the book for you. I would recommend it to anyone that falls into one or both of those above catagory's. Great book.
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Summary: gimme a break
Review: Ok I love Charlies angels as much as the next... but this book is lame. Just as I watched each week enjoying yet hoping the plots would get better this book is the same. Just reading and waiting for it to get better.
Basically there is nothing you havent heard before. I would sell my copy for a buck plus shipping.
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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: 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: 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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Summary: A must-have book for fans of the series!
Review: I was so excited when I came across this book in the store! And for the next few hours after I immediately purchased it, everything else became relatively unimportant as I absorbed and savored every bit of the book's content. If you think about it, it is quite amazing that the author was able to acquire as much information as he was able to. (How did he find out that "Hellride" ranked #8 in the Nielsen's back in 1976?!?!) And it appears that he has met each one of the actresses! Very cool. It's filled with lots of details that I previously had not been privvy to. It's a lot of fun, vastly readable, and a great way to spend a few hours, just like the show itself! Fans should not be disappointed. I think my favorite part of the book was the way the writer spent time going over each individual episode with quite a bit of detail. Not only did he give out plot details, but he shared a subjective appreciation of each one, how much he may liked a particular one, what made it special, a sort of fantasy analysis of the Angels and their personalities, etc. I think this is a big reason I find the book so invaluable. It is obvious Mr. Condon really loves the show and the girls! It really comes through in his book, which can become almost like a friend (if you really love the show like I do). Thanks.
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