"Hello Angels" I waited in anticipation to hear that uttered from a little speakerphone on television every week. It is truly a sad day in the entertainment industry as the passing of another beloved celebrity, John Forsythe. Classic, dignified and debonair are words that best describe Mr. Forsythe. Personally, he was a familiar presence on my households television set, if not as the voice of Charles Townsend, in one of my all-time favorite shows, "Charlie's Angels", then as the Colorado oil tycoon Blake Carrington in "Dynasty".Mr. Forsythe enjoyed a six decade long career starting in 1943's "Northern Pursuit" to his last appearance, and most memorable and cherished character Charles Townsend in 2003's "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle". Varied in his acting roles, he rarely played the villain, he opted for the down to earth hero type. Personally, of all his films I have two favorites: the 1955 Alfred Hitchcock comedy/thriller "The Trouble With Harry" and 1966's murder drama "Madame X".
Aside from his acting Mr. Forsythe was active in sports and an avid environmentalist, he lent his voice to narrating the long running outdoor series "The World of Survival". He will be missed, but will live on in his films and television series for future generations to enjoy.
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