The Partridge Family facts for kids
The Partridge Family was a popular American TV show. It was a sitcom about a family who formed a music band. The show followed a mother and her five children as they traveled and performed.
The series first aired on September 25, 1970. It was shown on the ABC television network. The final episode was on March 23, 1974.
Quick facts for kids The Partridge Family |
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| Genre | Musical sitcom |
| Created by | Bernard Slade |
| Starring | Shirley Jones David Cassidy Susan Dey Danny Bonaduce Suzanne Crough Jeremy Gelbwaks Dave Madden Brian Forster |
| Theme music composer | Diane Hilderbrand Danny Janssen Wes Farrell |
| Opening theme | "When We're Singin'" (1970–71) "C'mon, Get Happy" (1971–74) |
| Composer(s) | George Duning Benny Golson Warren Barker Hugo Montenegro Shorty Rogers |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 96 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Bob Claver |
| Producer(s) | William Bickley Paul Junger Witt Dale McRaven Larry Rosen Mel Swope |
| Cinematography | Fred Jackman, Jr. Irving Lippman |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Screen Gems Television |
| Distributor | Columbia Pictures Television (1974–1975) DFS Program Exchange (1984–87) The Program Exchange (1987–89) Columbia TriStar Television (1996–2002) Sony Pictures Television (2002–present) |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | September 25, 1970 – March 23, 1974 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Getting Together Goober and the Ghost Chasers Partridge Family 2200 A.D. |
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The Story of The Partridge Family
The show was about a family named Partridge. They lived in a town called San Pueblo, California. The family decided to start a rock and roll band.
The mother, Shirley Partridge, was played by Shirley Jones. She was a widow with five children. Her children were Keith, Laurie, Danny, Chris, and Tracy.
Meet the Band Members
- Shirley Partridge (played by Shirley Jones): She was the lead singer of the band. She also played the piano.
- Keith Partridge (played by David Cassidy): He was the oldest child. Keith was the lead guitarist and a singer.
- Laurie Partridge (played by Susan Dey): She was the second oldest. Laurie played the keyboard and sang backup.
- Danny Partridge (played by Danny Bonaduce): He was the middle child. Danny played the bass guitar. He was known for his funny and smart remarks.
- Chris Partridge (played by Jeremy Gelbwaks in season 1, then Brian Forster): He was the second youngest. Chris played the drums.
- Tracy Partridge (played by Suzanne Crough): She was the youngest child. Tracy played the tambourine.
The family also had a manager named Reuben Kincaid. He was played by Dave Madden. Reuben helped the band get concerts and record their music.
Music from the Show
Music was a very important part of The Partridge Family. The band had many hit songs in real life. These songs were sung by David Cassidy and Shirley Jones.
Their most famous song was "I Think I Love You." It became a number one hit in 1970. Other popular songs included "Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted" and "I'll Meet You Halfway."
The show helped make David Cassidy a huge teen idol. Many young people loved his music and acting.
How the Show Was Made
The show was created by Bernard Slade. It was a musical sitcom. This means it had funny stories and also featured musical performances.
The episodes were about 25 minutes long. There were 96 episodes in total. The show ran for four seasons.
Images for kids
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The Partridge Family, season 1
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The Partridge Family, season 3
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Shirley Jones and Ricky Segall, season 4
See also
In Spanish: The Partridge Family para niños
