Les actrices de "Drôles de dames" ont fêté les 50 ans de la série à Hollywood !
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This episode of Le portrait commemorates the 50th anniversary of the TV series Drôles de Dames, with actresses Kate Jackson, Jacqueline Smith, and Cheryl Ladd reuniting on the red carpet in Los Angeles. The transcript begins by setting a nostalgic tone, recalling the series' premise of three women involved in police work. It explains the initial casting concept of having a brown, red, and blonde-haired actress, with Kate Jackson chosen first as the group leader. Farrah Fawcett was selected for the blonde role, but producers later abandoned the hair-color idea and hired Jacqueline Smith, another brunette, to complete the trio. The first season is highlighted as the most striking because it featured the original team, though Farrah Fawcett left after one season due to her skyrocketing popularity as an icon. Her departure is contrasted with Kate Jackson's experience as the most seasoned actress. The episode reveals that Charlie, the mysterious boss in the series, was voiced by John Fawcett, who never appeared on set and later gained fame as Blake Carrington in Dynasty. It notes that Drôles de Dames helped launch the careers of actors like Tommy Lee Jones, Tom Selleck, and Jamie Lee Curtis. The series was created by director Aaron Spelling, father of actress Tori Spelling, and is credited with sowing the foundations of girl power. Broadcast for five seasons from 1976 to 1981, it became a cultural phenomenon that challenged sexist prejudices by portraying strong, independent heroines. The transcript emphasizes how the series emancipated women by moving beyond traditional roles like wives or secretaries. Nearly 50 years later, its legacy includes film adaptations in the 2000s and 2019. Kate Jackson, now 77, attended the anniversary and expressed confidence in the show's unique potential and the enduring bond among the actresses. The episode concludes with a lighthearted suggestion for a spin-off series called Drôles d'Animateurs.
