Star Quality (18 Dec. 1970)

The family gets a good review from a famous columnist after one of their recent performances. However, she was seemingly impressed with Danny and declares him a future star. Unfortunately, ... See full summary »

Director:

Harry Falk

Writers:

Bernard Slade (creator), Bernard Slade

Stars:

Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Shirley Jones	...	Shirley Renfrew Partridge
David Cassidy	...	Keith Douglas Partridge
Susan Dey	...	Laurie Partridge
Danny Bonaduce	...	Danny Partridge
Jeremy Gelbwaks	...	Christopher 'Chris' Partridge
Suzanne Crough	...	Tracy Partridge
Dave Madden	...	Reuben Kincaid
Dick Clark	...	Himself
Mitzi Hoag	...	Shelia Faber
Judy March	...	Mother
Jean-Michel Michenaud	...	Norman Farrell (as Gerald Michenaud)

Storyline

The family gets a good review from a famous columnist after one of their recent performances. However, she was seemingly impressed with Danny and declares him a future star. Unfortunately, Danny lets the review go to his head and is seriously contemplating leaving the band, even to the point where he holds auditions for his replacement. Now it is up to Shirley to convince her middle son that going solo is not such a hot idea.

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Plot Keywords:

audition | listening through the wall | frank sinatra spoof | music critic | delusion of grandeur

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Music

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 December 1970 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Gems

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Singing My Song"
Music by Wes Farrell
Lyrics by Diane Hilderbrand

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