Charles Townsend

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John Forsythe
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Charles Townsend Quotes

	Season 5 / Episode 15: - Angel on a Roll John Bosley: [briefing the Angels] Mr. Wilde has held the Mr. Galaxy title since he won it six years ago. Artie Weaver: And he'd be a sinch to win it this again year if Ron was not in the competition. Kelly Garrett: You think he may be trying trying to eliminate the competition? Julie Rogers: Yeah, permanently. Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] Now, Angels, no conclusion leaping.
	Season 5 / Episode 15: - Angel on a Roll Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] You'd better bone up on the use of nautilus equipment. Julie Rogers: Nautilus? I thought that was the name of an atomic submarine. Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] Well, you have until nine o'clock in the morning to learn the difference.
	Season 5 / Episode 13: - Stuntwoman Angels Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] How's your typing, Julie? Julie Rogers: Well, Charlie, if I had to pass tests, I don't think I'd be working for you...
	Season 5 / Episode 12: - Chorus Line Angels Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] Angels, I'm having second thoughts about you three being stunt women as your cover. Julie Rogers: [sighs] I think it's a little late for second thoughts, Charlie. [sits down with a groan] Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] I take it you've picked up some bruises? Kris Munroe: You know the area between your left elbow and your left shoulder, Charlie? Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] That's where it hurts? Kris Munroe: No, that's where it doesn't hurt.
	Season 5 / Episode 8: - Moonshinin' Angels Julie Rogers: When a nice, intelligent woman like Monica Regis lies, Charlie, she's definitely in love. Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] Hoho, is that how a man tells when a woman's in love, Julie, she lies? Kris Munroe: Charlie... John Bosley: And to think I've spend half my life in search of an honest woman. Kelly Garrett: A fool’s pursuit, Bosley.
	Season 5 / Episode 8: - Moonshinin' Angels Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] It seems Professor Thornwood has given us a rather naughty problem, Angels. Kelly Garrett: If Monica gets hurt, and I know she will, Charlie, I'll personally crucify Thornwood.
	Season 5 / Episode 7: - Hula Angels Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] The last time the fued between the Catlins and the Bartletts exploded, it made headlines all across the country. Kris Munroe: Well, how come I never read about it? John Bosley: You weren't even born yet.
	Season 5 / Episode 5: - Island Angels Sam Knight: Charlie, I need your help. Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] We'll do anything we can, Sam, but... Sam Knight: No more buts! I've heard nothing but excuses since I got here I want my daughter back!
	Season 5 / Episode 1: - Angel in Hiding (1) Charles Townsend: [over intercom] I talked to the police commissioner this morning. He was as pleased with Julie's work as I was with yours. So we came up with this terrific idea. Kris Munroe: Which is? Charles Townsend: [over intercom] Well, the commissioner is willing to make an exception in Julie's case and issue her an investigator's license, on a trial basis. Kris Munroe: You mean... Kelly Garrett: She'd be working here, with us? Bosley: That's the general idea.
	Season 4 / Episode 24: - Toni's Boys Charles Townsend: [on the phone] Hello? Kelly Garrett: Charlie, this is Kelly. Charles Townsend: [on the phone] Kelly, you sound strange. Something wrong? Kelly Garrett: Oliver Barrows is dead. Charles Townsend: [on the phone] I'm sorry, I truly am. If there's anything I can do? Kelly Garrett: I want to hire you. I need to know who I am.
	Season 4 / Episode 23: - Three for the Money Charles Townsend: [on the phone] I have a nasty feeling someone wanted all of you out of the picture. Do you remember that near miss accident the three of you had last week? Kelly Garrett: Well, that could have been a coincidence. Charles Townsend: Maybe, but I don't want to take any chances.
	Season 4 / Episode 22: - Nips and Tucks John Bosley: Charlie, I, eh, have quite a wrap sheet, here on Mr. Harley Dexter. It appears that he's working with the Eastern Syndicate. He's a man of... two passions. Swindling is one, I'll give you the traditional three guesses as to the other. Kris Munroe: Charlie, do you suppose that Tiffany, Kelly or myself will qualify for Mr. Dexter's other passion? Charles Townsend: [Over speakerphone] My dears, why ever do you think we're in this business?
	Season 4 / Episode 22: - Nips and Tucks Charles Townsend: [square brackets] Now ladies and gentlemen, we're setting up three cons. Kelly will go to Mexico with the professor and interest Mr. Dexter in some eh, fabulous Mayan art. John Bosley: Meanwhile Kris will pick up a Rolls-Royce and Mr. Lloyd and Tiffany will be at a fund raising affair for senator Langston. Kris Munroe: It's gonna be sort of a four pronged attack. And believe me, we're looking forward to it.
	Season 4 / Episode 21: - An Angel's Trail Kris Munroe: Well, maybe it's all a big mistake. Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] Mistake's are made for a reason, Kris. The problem is to find it.
	Season 4 / Episode 21: - An Angel's Trail Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] If it's not the money, as the French say, find the woman. Cherchez, Angels, cherchez. Tiffany Welles: This Angel pulls duty at six 'o clock tomorrow morning, and she is going to cherche her bed. Cherche yourself, Charlie.
	Season 4 / Episode 21: - An Angel's Trail Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] From terrorist to hit-woman in three years. that's quite a move. Kelly Garrett: Hit-person, Charlie. Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] Ah, of course. Hit-person. Sorry, Kelly.
	Season 4 / Episode 12: - Angel Hunt John Bosley: The best estimate I could make would be something over, eh, five million dollars. Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] Wh - , five... and they left it on board? Kris Munroe: Mm-hm. It's still there, Tiffany's guarding it. We figured if it didn't belong to you, that, eh, we could declare it salvage and we could split it between us. Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] That sounds more like piracy than salvage, Kris.
	Season 4 / Episode 7: - Caged Angel Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] Angels, since you'll be shooting in the blind on this one, and Judy may not confide in you either, I suggest you establish some kind of cover going in. Kelly Garrett: I agree, Charlie. Perhaps we could enroll as music students in your school. Mr. Harkins: Oh? You're musicians? Kelly Garrett: Well, I can dance, and ah, Kris is a singer. Tiffany Welles: I play the violin, when it's not in the repair shop. Kelly Garrett: Well, we'll think of something. Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] Keep good thoughts, Mr. Harkins.
	Season 4 / Episode 7: - Caged Angel Kelly Garrett: Okay, so what do we have? A woman beater we can't procecute, a victim we can't talk to, a hooker named Rose who doesn't like her, but thinks Tiff and I will do great on the street. Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] That may be the best way to proceed, Kelly. Tiffany Welles: You're not suggesting we 'go into business', as they say? Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] It's exactly what I'm suggesting. Tiffany Welles: He's not serious. Kris Munroe: No, Charlie's right.
	Season 4 / Episode 5: - Angels at the Altar Charles Townsend: [over speakerphone] Mr. Roth is a man with James-Bondian tastes, means and charm, also known to be an extraordinary jewel thief, he actually socializes with the very people he steals from. He always works in the daytime, with lots of people around, and he has never been caught. In fact, no-one in the jet set would even dream of accusing him. John Bosley: Some people vulgarly refer to him as the Ice Cat. Kelly Garrett: Diamonds. John Bosley: Aha, most definitely, although in the past couple of years, he has branched out into emeralds and rubies as well.
	Season 4 / Episode 5: - Angels at the Altar Tiffany Welles: Okay, we know who the suspect is. Kris Munroe: And we know what he's after. Kelly Garrett: So what's the catch? Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] Roth is the catch, Angels, he's extremely self-contained, practically impregnable, and I have heard that he's impervious to feminine wiles. Kris Munroe: Hm, that sounds like a challenge. Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] It's certainly not a piece of cake.
	Season 1 / Episode 9: - Bullseye John Bosley: [On floor in lotus position, attempting transcendental meditation] Ommm Owwwmmm Ooowowhm! Charles Townsend: [On speakerphone] Is that you, Bosley? You sound like a bagpipe in heat.
	Season 1 / Episode 8: - Lady Killer Tony Mann: Now they're killing off the centerfolds. Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] That's where you come in. Kelly Garrett: As centerfolds? Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] Kelly, when you took this job you knew there'd be a lot of undercover work. Jill Munroe: That's not undercover, that's not any cover at all.
	Season 1 / Episode 7: - To Kill an Angel John Bosley: Charlie, do you think we ought to start running an add: Angel wanted? Charles Townsend: [cut to Charlie's office where he's sitting with his back to the camera] I don't think so, Bosley but just in case I'll start interviewing right away. Come in, my dear. [hangs up the phone as an incredibly busty girl enters] . Would you like to show me your resume?
	Season 1 / Episode 6: - The Killing Kind Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] Sorry to interrupt your pursuits of happiness on a gorgeous day like today, Angels, I've had an emergency come up that needs the feminine touch. This one came in from my ex-wife along with a request for more alimony. Jill Munroe: I didn't know you were married, Charlie? Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] Once was enough to convince me that I am not monogamous by nature. Kelly Garrett: What a shame.
	Season 1 / Episode 6: - The Killing Kind Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] Right now, I'd better get back to the case at hand. Jill Munroe: Oh, what case is that, Charlie? Blond, brunette, redhead?
	Season 1 / Episode 5: - Target: Angels Charles Townsend: [on speakerphone] Good morning, Angels, I'll get right to business. One of our informants called early this morning. He heard through the grapevine that there may be an attempt made on Kelly's life. Kelly Garrett: I'm afraid your grapevine doesn’t grow fast enough, Charlie, the attempt was made last night.
	Season 1 / Episode 4: - Angels in Chains Linda Oliver: I just wanted to stop by and say thank you, while I was here for my interview. Sabrina Duncan: Interview? John Bosley: Yes, Charles thinks it's time that we hired a receptionist for our front. Linda Oliver: I just hope I can measure up. Jill Munroe: I don't think you have anything to worry about. [puts on a sugar sweet voice] Right, Charlie? Charles Townsend: [on speaker phone] You took the words right out of my mouth, Jill, right out of my mouth.
	Season 1 / Episode 3: - Night of the Strangler Jill Munroe: Is St. Clair a Scorpio? You know, it's really a cycle time for Scorpio's right now. Charles Townsend: [on speaker phone] Scorpio or not, Jill, St. Clair is a solid suspect.
	Season 1 / Episode 3: - Night of the Strangler Charles Townsend: [on speaker phone] Sorry I'm missing the flick Angels, I've heard it's educational. John Bosley: [Bosley and the Angels are watching a rather tame dirty movie] A marvelous training film for the sado-machochistic set, Charlie. Jill Munroe: There's some great chains, if you're into chains, Charlie.

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