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Actress Unpaid for Iconic Charlie's Angels Name
21 Apr
Summary
- Jackson claims she was not credited or paid for naming Charlie's Angels.
- She proposed the name 'Angels' after seeing artwork in the producer's office.
- The show's debut in 1976 transformed Jackson and costars into stars.
Kate Jackson, reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels at PaleyFest, shared that she was never credited or compensated for suggesting the show's title. She recounted an initial pitch meeting with producer Aaron Spelling for a series called 'The Alley Cats,' which she found unappealing.
Jackson proposed the name 'Angels,' inspired by a painting in Spelling's office, and later learned the show would be called Charlie's Angels. Despite this significant creative input, she stated she "never heard of the words 'intellectual property'" at the time and received no payment.
The series premiered on ABC in 1976, catapulting Jackson and her co-stars Jaclyn Smith and Farrah Fawcett to immediate fame. Jackson recalled watching the pilot episode in a motel room and realizing her life had irrevocably changed, a sentiment confirmed by the show's explosive ratings.
She played Sabrina Duncan for three seasons, a unique shared experience with her initial co-stars. Jackson views the enduring fandom for Charlie's Angels as a profound gift that has enriched her life.
