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Patridge Family Seasons
On DVD
Patridge Family Season 1
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If one show
epitomizes many aspects of American life in the early '70s,
it's THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY. The show's portrayal of the
excitement of a rock & roll lifestyle--however toned
down--was quintessentially representative of its time. The
family of six is headed by mom Shirley (Shirley Jones), a
recently-widowed supermom who is short of financial
resources. Jones's real-life stepson David Cassidy played
teenaged stepson Keith, while the rest of the family was
comprised of Laurie (Susan Dey), Danny (Danny Bonaduce),
Chris (Jeremy Gelbwaks), and Tracy (Suzanne Crough). In the
first episode, the family stumbles into making a hit song,
gains a manager through Keith's diligence, and go on tour in
an old painted schoolbus. Their first venue is in Las Vegas
opening for Johnny Cash, and the family has to combat their
stage fright. The season sees the family learning how to
deal with their newfound fame, with Keith's heartthrob
status getting the best of him and Danny considering a solo
career. The group also plays at a feminist rally, has a
nasty encounter with a family of skunks, and 10-year-old
Danny gets drafted by accident. Other episodes include
"This is My Song," "Mom Drops Out,"
"Soul Club," and "Not With My Sister, You
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