Charlie's Angels: The Complete Fourth Season
by Allen Baron, Bernard McEveety, Bob Kelljan, Cliff Bole, Dennis Donnelly
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Actor: Cheryl Ladd, Danielle Aubry, David Doyle, Jaclyn Smith, Shelley HackDirector: Allen Baron, Bernard McEveety, Bob Kelljan, Cliff Bole, Dennis Donnelly
Brand: Sony
DVD: Region Code 99
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 1027 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-07-21
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
DVD Reviews of Charlie's Angels: The Complete Fourth Season
DVD Review: Aaron Spelling is Bringing Back the Glamour
Summary: 4 Stars
When "Charlie's Angels" returned for its fourth season in September 1979, fans were eager to see if the new Angel replacing Kate Jackson could inject some new life into the aging series. Though Cheryl Ladd had sustained the show after Farrah's sudden departure, the stories in the third season had started to become very repetitive and the writing rather weak. These factors may have even been part of the reason for Kate's departure.
Nevertheless, Season Four set a somewhat different tone for the show right from the premiere episode, "Love Boat Angels". Viewers had come to expect exotic locales and exciting action sequences in the season premieres. While the former certainly applied here, the latter unfortunately was lacking. We had a lame scuffle aboard the Pacific Princess that involved Cheryl Ladd pulling a gun on the thugs beating on Bo Hopkins and Bert Convy; later, a dull car chase and two routine kidnappings. Even the big set piece, the underwater scuba chase is not very exciting. New Angel Shelley Hack does not make much of a splash, foreshadowing the minimal role she will have for about the next seven episodes) aside from firing shots from a speedboat during the climax.
Shelley Hack's modeling background had Aaron Spelling proudly proclaiming "We're bringing back the glamour". The clothing budget for this season was astronomical, with Nolan Miller working his magic on the three actresses. It should be noted that the wardrobes for Smith, Ladd and Hack became very sophisticated this year, with lots of designer skirts, blouses and suits replacing the more casual togs of the Kate Jackson era. The problem was that classing up the act made Kelly, Kris and Tiffany blend together like some Supermodel Task Force. The much-needed contrast of a more earthy/edgy Angel was missing and hurt the chemistry. (Tanya Roberts' character was initially created to spice up the mix next season).
And so lies the problem with Season Four: lack of interaction between Jaclyn, Cheryl and Shelley, unimaginative action/stunts and too many solo Angel stories. Even Farrah's return guest spots are uninspired, save for the first one "Fallen Angel", which is perhaps the best episode of the six she filmed after quitting the show as a regular.
Yet, "Charlie's Angels" proved it could still deliver the goods when the writing hit the mark. "Angel Hunt", "Angels on Campus" and "Angels on the Street" are among the season's best, and some of the most memorable shows filmed, even including the Kate Jackson era. It seems this season had an Old-Hollywood vibe running through it, due to some of the guest stars such as Barbara Stanwyck, Cesar Romero, and Howard Duff. Many of the scripts could have been inspired by old movies: "Of Ghosts and Angels" from "Rebecca"; "Caged Angel" from "Caged"; "Angel Hunt" from "The Most Dangerous Game". Even the season-finale "One Love...Two Angels" plays more like an old Lana Turner "women's picture" than your typical episode of "Angels".
Shelley Hack was used as a scapegoat for the show's sagging ratings, when in truth, they probably would have dipped even lower had the interest generated by a new Angel not had viewers still tuning in. While her performances are somewhat stiff at times, Hack was in no way the kiss of death for this series, and could have easily made the transition to Season Five had the producers not axed her.
As far as the product itself, the episodes on this set look better than I've ever seen them on TV. They are all unedited, save for the season premiere, which is edited into two episodes from its original two-hour running time. The cover art is fantastic, the best so far for this series. Sony was wise to enlist the aid of fans to get the box art just right. Some of their other work on sets like "Bewitched" was just atrocious. Unfortunately, aside from the first release, "Charlie's Angels" has been treated poorly in the way of bonus features. A show with such a high pop-culture profile should have at least some cast commentaries over select episodes. Regardless, I was shocked when Sony announced this title, as I thought they had long-abandoned it. Now if we could only get them to finally give us the final season, or license it to Shout! Factory.
I recommend this set if you already own the previous three. You may be pleasantly surprised that the dirt thrown on this season back in 1979-80 was very unwarranted and it rightfully belongs in the collection of any Angels fan. Is it Award-winning Emmy-worthy TV? Not at all. But it IS definitely an entertaining time capsule of the end of the disco era when satin hot pants, feathered hairdos and big luxury cars ruled.
Description of Charlie's Angels: The Complete Fourth Season
Genre: Television: Series
Rating: NR
Release Date: 21-JUL-2009
Media Type: DVD
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