Happy Birthday, Cheryl Ladd! Celebrate With 12 Classic TV Commercials Starring the ‘Charlie’s Angel’ Beauty
Cheryl Ladd burst onto the Hollywood scene as the voice of Melody in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon Josie and the Pussycats in 1970. In 1972 she became a series regular on The Ken Berry “Wow” Show and made guest appearances on Happy Days, The Partridge Family, The Rookies, The Fantastic Journey, Police Woman and more.
But it was in 1977 — when she replaced Farrah Fawcett — that Cheryl Ladd became known around the world as Charlie’s newest Angel, Kris Munroe and stayed with the show until its end in 1981.
Ladd continued her work in film and television, appearing in Purple Hearts, Grace Kelly, Millennium, and Poison Ivy. Her television credits include One West Waikiki, Las Vegas, American Crime Story, and, most recently, Dancing with the Stars in 2022.
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On top of that, Cheryl Ladd enjoyed a successful musical career, releasing two albums in the U.S. and five in Japan, she even sang the National Anthem at the 1980 Super Bowl! Ladd also starred as Annie Oakley in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun with Patrick Cassidy in 2000.
Before joining Charlie’s Angels, she was seen in over 100 commercials! To celebrate her birthday, let’s revisit 12 super fun retro TV commercials starring this legendary lady.
Toothpaste!
Yes, with that winning smile, Ladd really sells the heck out of Ultra Bright toothpaste! This is one of the few Ultra Bright commercials Ladd filmed for the company.
Shampoo!
When Ladd joined the ranks of Charlie’s Angels, she was also signed by Wella Balsam to promote their shampoo. The company also had her fellow Angels, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson as spokespeople!
Beer!
This is a great commercial, as you get to see Charlie’s Angels alumni prior to their Charlie’s Angels jobs! It features Cheryl Ladd and John Forsythe (who does the voiceover) in a Michelob beer commercial from 1977.
Deodorant!
Ladd portrays a commercial photographer as she speaks about how important Ultra Ban keeps her dry all day in this 1976 commercial.
Airline!
Ladd is flying high in the clouds in this commercial as she portrays a very helpful stewardess for Continental Airlines in the early ’70s.
Cars!
Here is one out-of-this-world car commercial for the 1977 Ford Thunderbird! Ladd looks super sexy with the wind in her hair and those 70s glasses!
Make-up!
One of Ladd’s first commercials was this 1970 commercial for Pure Magic Lip Gloss for Max Factor! Who would not want heavenly, plump lips!
Fitness!
Ladd jumped on the ’80s fitness bandwagon being the spokesperson for Body Slide! You, too, could slide into fitness just like this Angel!
Liquor!
Like many big-name stars, Japanese companies often feature them in commercials. Cheryl became one of the spokespersons for Brandy Alexander. The commercials also featured Ladd’s music.
Gas!
Ladd in 1972-73 was a young spokesperson for ARCO gas station commercials, giving people great ways to save gas and help the environment. We had an Angel on our side!
Soap!
Ladd has a simple way with skin care with a bar of Lux! This beautifully filmed commercial will want everyone to use soap to clean their face! Cheryl Ladd uses Lux – shouldn’t you?
Toy Doll!
Here is the Charlie’s Angels doll commercial, which introduces Cheryl Ladd as Kris Munroe! Ladd became one of the crime-fighting team in 1977 and replaced Farrah Fawcett as her little sister! Overnight, Ladd was a superstar and also a doll that millions of little girls (and boys) played with. Ladd’s own daughter Jordan Ladd even had one of her mom’s dolls!
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