Raquel Welch Welcomes Us to 'The Captain'

The 'One Million Years B.C.' star returns to the TV screen in CBS' comedy, "Welcome to the Captain." RAQUEL WELCH , who was the reigning sex symbol of the '60s and '70s for her roles in '100 Rifles,' 'One Million Years B.C.' and 'Fathom,' is playing into type in "Welcome to the Captain," a new comedy from CBS, premiering Monday, Feb. 4, at 8:30 p.m. Welch has taken on the role of Charlene Van Ark, a femme fatale with seductive style. "It would be too late for me to say no," the actress says when asked if she minds still playing sexy roles. "I haven't done anything like this in quite a long time. I think it is a chance for me to have fun with my image." Welch says that part of the appeal of Charlene is that not only can she can see herself in the character, but she feels that people will believe her in the role because of her previous career as a "glamour puss." (link)