The Partridge Family was one of those cheesy 1970s sitcoms that was horribly predictable, sugary-sweet, and much of the plot revolved around David Cassidy's fluffy hair. And yet, I loved it, right down to the sappy song they played at the end of every episode.If you, too, are a closet fan of The Partridge Family, here's your chance to catch a mini-reunion of the singing family. David Cassidy plays David Gallagher on the ABC Family show Ruby & The Rockits. Shirley Jones -- who played his mom on The Partridge Family -- will once again play that role on Ruby.
Ok, here's where things get complicated. In real life, Jones is Cassidy's stepmother. She's also mom to his co-star and brother Patrick Cassidy, who plays Patrick Gallagher on Ruby. Meanwhile, David's brother Shaun Cassidy serves as executive producer, and brother Ryan is the show's set decorator.
Now if we could just get Danny Bonaduce and Susan Dey to guest star as traveling musicians passing through town in a colorful bus, a whole lot of lovin' is what they'd be bringin'!
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9-04-2009 @ 3:02PM
PFfan said...
The Partridge Family wasn't cheesy, and it wasn't sugary-sweet. And their music wasn't sappy! Did you ever even watch it? The show, unlike the Brady Bunch, dealt with more grounded issues such as racism, 70s feminism and even had the family crossing picket lines to perform at a seedy club. There was even an episode where Danny shop lifted. These are hardly themes that make up surgary sweet sitcoms. And to write off their music by classifying it as sappy is more than a little condenscending. Their albums charted and featured some of the best studio musicians and singers on record. My point Jane, is give respect where its due.
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9-05-2009 @ 10:33AM
Becky said...
I LOVED the Partridge Family in fact I still have the only album they put out .... don't have a turn table to play it on but still have it as a treasure of my tween years.
9-07-2009 @ 6:07PM
Dudley Haas said...
I loved Patridge Family & Brady Bunch. I even had a few hairs back in those days and the B-9 mole on my 4-head was the size of a pea back then. Now my brain is that size. My wrinkle faced wife had wrinkles back then, but a few thousand less. I'll be watching for sure.
9-08-2009 @ 2:18PM
Jason said...
Um, and did YOU not read the part where the author said:
"And yet, I loved it, right down to the sappy song they played at the end of every episode." Duh!
9-08-2009 @ 2:22PM
Jason said...
Um, did YOU not read the part where the author said:
"And yet, I loved it, right down to the sappy song they played at the end of every episode."
DUH!!!
9-04-2009 @ 4:18PM
Jane Boursaw said...
PFfan - C'mon, get happy! Seriously, I loved The Partridge Family, but I still think it was predictable and sweet, even with some of the heavier storylines. You're probably right that at the time, it covered some intense stuff. Maybe I'm too embedded in the Sons of Anarchy/ Rescue Me/Sopranos shows of the modern age.
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9-06-2009 @ 9:17PM
Suzanne said...
The Partridge Family was my must-see TV when I was a kid - the music was happy, the family was pretty and it was just feel good TV. I've recently watched it again. You know what? I still enjoy it! It has some cute laugh out loud moments and in any decade, my eyes will never tire of a young David Cassidy on screen. Yeah, the show is predictable but it's not sugary-sweet. As PFfan stated, the story lines revolved around a lot more than Keith Partridge's hair (as gorgeous as it was)! The songs aren't sappy, they're well-crafted toe-tapping tunes that were unjustly labeled "bubblegum". And now, as an adult, I can truly appreciate David Cassidy's sultry vocals. I hope that when my daughter hits her tween years, there will be a nice, light and innocent show like The Partridge Family on TV to entertain her.
There's no need to hide our affection for this iconic show. It captured our young hearts with a blend of catchy music and family-friendly comedy. Where's the shame in that?
I saw clips of the Ruby & The Rockits episode in question. If anyone is expecting Shirley Partridge to show up, they'll be disappointed but Shirley Jones as Grandma Gallagher is a hoot.
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9-06-2009 @ 9:19PM
Suzanne said...
Note to Becky: The Partridge Family put out eight albums and they are now available on CD.
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9-07-2009 @ 4:58PM
jmsw said...
Thanks for correcting her. I was just about to check my LP collection and do a count. I have several of their albums.
9-07-2009 @ 2:16PM
Mike said...
I am a classically trained pianist. To my ears, the Partridge family music (my niece was a fan) was no better nor worse than other pop music of its time. Situate your subject properly before you critique it. It helps.
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9-07-2009 @ 2:26PM
Janet said...
I loved the Partridge Family! I appreciate today's progress and creativity. However, the Partridge Family time, was a time when innocence was still respected, loved and appreciated. I miss those days! Most of the shows today are violent, overly sex-up and mind numbing! Thanks Partridge for the better years!
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9-07-2009 @ 2:42PM
Angie said...
The Partridge Family is on my Ipod!
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9-07-2009 @ 3:34PM
jdrees473 said...
Hey Babe...the Partridge bunch put out more than "1"
album...heck...I have 6 different LP's...anf I'm missing a few. I like their Xmas album
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9-07-2009 @ 3:37PM
mrsmommy345 said...
I have "I Think I Love You" as my ringtone on my cell phone. Every time it rings and someone, including strangers, always comment on how much they enjoyed The Partridge Family show and music!!!!
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9-07-2009 @ 3:44PM
mark02370 said...
C'MON GET HAPPY...
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9-07-2009 @ 4:24PM
BILL said...
I am almost 51. People our age are going to say that music was better in the 70's, then it is now. I guess it is a generation thing.
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9-08-2009 @ 9:40AM
lrn said...
I was a teenager of the 70s and yes I think we had the best music but so does my 20 year son (whose band plays a lot of 70s music). I work with guys who are a few years older then he who tell me all the time that we had the best music in the 70s. So I guess it isn't a generation thing!
9-07-2009 @ 4:26PM
dixonh said...
Anyone remember that hilarious "Drew Carey Show" episode where Danny Bonaduce played Shirley Jones' son? Now that was pretty cool!
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9-07-2009 @ 4:30PM
seefriedm said...
I was a kid when the Partridge Family was on....I recently started watching it again on Hulu.com. It is still just as corny,silly and thought provoking now as it was then.
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9-07-2009 @ 4:47PM
Jane Boursaw said...
How cool to see all these Partridge Family fans!
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