Tiffany Welles
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Tiffany Welles is a fictional character in the television series Charlie's Angels
. She was played by Shelley Hack
and her debut coincided with the fourth season premiere, "Love Boat Angels" (episode 69), which was a crossover with fellow ABC
hit The Love Boat
.
Unlike the previous Angels, who are all from California
, Tiffany is a native of Boston
and is more refined and educated than the others. She pledged Kappa Omega Psi in Whitley College
and graduated top in her class from the Boston
Police Academy
. Some of her accomplishments prior to joining the Townsend Agency include mastering the violin
, speaking fluent Latin
, assisting as a nurse's aid, and studying in the field of parapsychology
. Her father, Lieutenant Welles, is also a longtime friend of Charlie's. Tiffany is different than the other Angels, being unashamedly aloof and proud, she consistently conducts herself elegantly and with aristocratic sophistication. She is Charlie's fifth angel, brought in to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Sabrina Duncan (Kate Jackson
), the "smart one". Nicknamed "Tiff" by her co-workers, she is considerably more refined than her predecessor, carrying herself with composure, dignity, and a nuanced grace at all times. Tall, beautiful, and educated, Tiffany, "the classy one", brought an air of elegance to the show.
Tiffany is not given a big opening debut in “Love Boat Angels”, and remains a peripheral character for the first several weeks of the fourth season. The first attempts to give any significant depth to her character did not occur until the episodes “Angels on Campus” (episode 78) and “Angel Hunt” (episode 79), which aired November 28 and December 5, respectively. The former episode establishes Tiffany's background and character while the latter solidifies her relationship with Kelly and Kris. Tiffany begins to find her place at the Townsend Agency in the second half of the season, but the producers did not ask Hack to return to the show, possibly because ratings had fallen. Much like Sabrina Duncan
's departure, Tiffany is explained away in the following season opener as having returned east, and is never seen or mentioned again.
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels is a television series about three women who work for a private investigation agency, and is one of the first shows to showcase women in roles traditionally reserved for men...
. She was played by Shelley Hack
Shelley Hack
Shelley Marie Hack is an American supermodel, actress, producer, and political & media advisor. Hack is best remembered for her role as Tiffany Welles in the fourth season of the ABC Television Drama Charlie's Angels ; replacing the departing Kate Jackson...
and her debut coincided with the fourth season premiere, "Love Boat Angels" (episode 69), which was a crossover with fellow ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
hit The Love Boat
The Love Boat
The Love Boat is an American television series set on a cruise ship, which aired on the ABC Television Network from September 24,1977, until May 24,1986.The show starred Gavin MacLeod as the ship's captain...
.
Unlike the previous Angels, who are all from California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, Tiffany is a native of Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
and is more refined and educated than the others. She pledged Kappa Omega Psi in Whitley College
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
and graduated top in her class from the Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
Police Academy
Police Academy
Police Academy is a series of American comedy films, the first six of which were made in the 1980s. The seventh and to date last installment, Mission to Moscow, was released in 1994. The series opened with Police Academy which started with the premise that a new mayor had announced a policy...
. Some of her accomplishments prior to joining the Townsend Agency include mastering the violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
, speaking fluent Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
, assisting as a nurse's aid, and studying in the field of parapsychology
Parapsychology
The term parapsychology was coined in or around 1889 by philosopher Max Dessoir, and originates from para meaning "alongside", and psychology. The term was adopted by J.B. Rhine in the 1930s as a replacement for the term psychical research...
. Her father, Lieutenant Welles, is also a longtime friend of Charlie's. Tiffany is different than the other Angels, being unashamedly aloof and proud, she consistently conducts herself elegantly and with aristocratic sophistication. She is Charlie's fifth angel, brought in to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Sabrina Duncan (Kate Jackson
Kate Jackson
Kate Jackson is an American actress, director, and producer, perhaps best known for her role as Sabrina Duncan in the popular 1970s television series Charlie's Angels...
), the "smart one". Nicknamed "Tiff" by her co-workers, she is considerably more refined than her predecessor, carrying herself with composure, dignity, and a nuanced grace at all times. Tall, beautiful, and educated, Tiffany, "the classy one", brought an air of elegance to the show.
Tiffany is not given a big opening debut in “Love Boat Angels”, and remains a peripheral character for the first several weeks of the fourth season. The first attempts to give any significant depth to her character did not occur until the episodes “Angels on Campus” (episode 78) and “Angel Hunt” (episode 79), which aired November 28 and December 5, respectively. The former episode establishes Tiffany's background and character while the latter solidifies her relationship with Kelly and Kris. Tiffany begins to find her place at the Townsend Agency in the second half of the season, but the producers did not ask Hack to return to the show, possibly because ratings had fallen. Much like Sabrina Duncan
Sabrina Duncan
Sabrina Duncan is one of fictional private detectives in the 1976-1981 television series Charlie's Angels. She was portrayed by Kate Jackson and is featured in the first three seasons of the show...
's departure, Tiffany is explained away in the following season opener as having returned east, and is never seen or mentioned again.
Essential Tiffany episodes
- Angels Go Truckin’ (episode 70) – Tiffany and Kris become truckers and learn CB lingo.
- Angels on Campus (episode 78) – Tiffany goes back to her old sorority house.
- Angel Hunt (episode 79) - Tiffany bonds with Kelly and Kris after they are kidnapped and hunted.
- Of Ghosts and Angels (episode 81) – Tiffany hunts a ghost and admits to having studied the paranormal.
- Three for the Money (episode 90) - The Angels outwit a con man at his own game. Three Angels, three cons, and one con man!
- One Love...Two Angels (episodes 97 [part one] and 98 [part two]) - Orphaned as a child and uncertain about her real heritage, Kelly hires Kris, Tiffany, and Bosley to look into her background. Tiffany joins Kelly in San Diego to study the family history.