"The Partridge Family" (1970) TV series 1970-1974

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Creator:

Bernard Slade

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

25 September 1970 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Music

Tagline:

C'mon, Get Happy!

Plot:

The humourous adventures of a family of pop musicians.

Plot Keywords:

Brother Brother Relationship | Band | Fictional Band | Family Relationships | Song

Awards:

Nominated for 5 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Shirley Jones	...	Shirley Renfrew Partridge (96 episodes, 1970-1974)
David Cassidy	...	Keith Douglas Partridge (96 episodes, 1970-1974)
Susan Dey	...	Laurie Partridge (96 episodes, 1970-1974)
Danny Bonaduce	...	Danny Partridge (96 episodes, 1970-1974)
Suzanne Crough	...	Tracy Partridge (96 episodes, 1970-1974)
Dave Madden	...	Reuben Kincaid (96 episodes, 1970-1974)
Brian Forster	...	Christopher 'Chris' Partridge (71 episodes, 1971-1974)

Also Known As:

"Family Business" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:30 min (96 episodes) | Argentina:30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:G | Argentina:Atp | Canada:G (Canadian Home Video rating) | USA:Not Rated (DVD version)

Filming Locations:

Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Trivia:

The series was based on the real-life family group, The Cowsills. The children were interviewed by the producers, but it was decided that they were too old to play the parts as written for the TV series.

Quotes:

Tracy Partridge: [referring to Danny] Where's the big typhoon?
Laurie Partridge: You mean *tycoon*.
Keith: A typhoon is a big wind.
Tracy Partridge: I know what I said!

Movie Connections:

Featured in "I Love the '70s" (2003)

Soundtrack:

Come On Get Happy

Just a fun show...

for kids, and wish there were more like this today.

Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey and Danny Bonaduce are the primary characters; This show competed with the Brady Bunch when it first aired. It had the usual teen conflicts, Keith (David Cassidy) and his dating conquests. Danny and his latest scheme. The music was fun (so innocent- compared to what is offered up today!) Basically a good nostalgia show. The Reuben Kincaid interactions with Danny (Danny Bonaduce) are some of the best. Funny and cynical, Kincaid is the cranky old uncle, Bonaduce the trouble maker.

I don't know if this show is still available on cable regularly, but it is well worth watching. 9/10.