In California, recent widow Shirley Partridge (Shirley Jones) is struggling to maintain her suburban family life with only her bank job. She has 5 musical kids; Keith (David Cassidy), Laurie (Susan Dey), Danny (Danny Bonaduce), Tracy, and Chris. They recruit her to join their recording. Her son Danny tracks down music producer Reuben Kincaid. It's the first step on the road to fame even if it's not always fortune. They live their suburban life and travel to gigs on their colorful bus.
Cassidy and Bonaduce are the two breakout performers of the show. Cassidy is eye candy for the girls and Bonaduce has all the sass in the world. The two youngest kids are unnecessary. They really only need one. They even added a desperation neighbor kid in the last season for some reason. Susan Dey would go on to have the best career among them all. She is more stiff than the more outgoing boys. She can be overshadowed at times. It's not until The Partridge Papers when she gets the opportunity to be the lead comedian. She's a fun actress when she's given a chance. One thing I didn't realize is that Shirley Jones is actually David Cassidy's step mom. That's quite a coincidence. This is innocent family fun. The music is surprisingly good for a TV show and they have new songs every episode. This may be a manufactured family but it has a sweet charm to it.
Cassidy and Bonaduce are the two breakout performers of the show. Cassidy is eye candy for the girls and Bonaduce has all the sass in the world. The two youngest kids are unnecessary. They really only need one. They even added a desperation neighbor kid in the last season for some reason. Susan Dey would go on to have the best career among them all. She is more stiff than the more outgoing boys. She can be overshadowed at times. It's not until The Partridge Papers when she gets the opportunity to be the lead comedian. She's a fun actress when she's given a chance. One thing I didn't realize is that Shirley Jones is actually David Cassidy's step mom. That's quite a coincidence. This is innocent family fun. The music is surprisingly good for a TV show and they have new songs every episode. This may be a manufactured family but it has a sweet charm to it.