Product Details

• Actors: Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, Suzanne Crough
• Writers: Bernard Slade, Coslough Johnson
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• VHS Release Date: October 28, 1997
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0767801822
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,243 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

Editorial Reviews

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This sitcom anthology introduces viewers to the wacky world of the Partridge Family, the best-loved band of 1970s television. Widowed mom Shirley (Shirley Jones) agrees to quit her bank job and join her five musical kids in the show pilot "What? And Get Out of Show Business?" The band's optimistic harmony and catchy, bubble-gum spirit is introduced to Hollywood (and television viewers around the world) by none other than Johnny Cash. Although a bit rough around the edges, this first episode introduces teen idol Keith (David Cassidy), socially conscious Laurie (Susan Dey), and their manipulative preteen brother Danny (Danny Bonaduce), the capitalist mastermind who brings their garage recordings to reluctant record executive Reuben Kincaid (Dave Madden). Cute kids Chris (Jeremy Gelbwaks) and Tracy (Suzanne Crough) round out the history-making ensemble.

Future stars often passed through The Partridge Family, as witnessed in "Old Scrapmouth," an episode featuring a young Mark Hamill as Laurie's would-be suitor. Her love life, and a national TV spot for the band, is thrown into mayhem by a dentist's pronouncement that she needs braces. Rounding out the video is the show's final episode, "Anchors Aweigh." The suburban singing family seem slightly more mature, and quite a bit shaggier. George Chakiris (West Side Story's Bernardo) drops anchor and sweeps Shirley off her feet as a returning naval hero. But what Keith and Laurie try to bring together, can Danny tear asunder? The episode features Keith strutting out the funky number "Rollercoaster," and healthy helpings of poignant, poppy Partridge splendor. --Grant Balfour

From the back cover

"What? And Get Out Of Show Business?" C'mon get happy with this pilot episode to the sunny '70's series about a young widow who reluctantly joins her children's band. Carole Bayer Sager and Neil Sedaka wrote this episode's song, "Let the Good Times In." "Old Scrapmouth" Laurie refuses to open her mouth after she gets braces, which throws a major kink in the band's plans to appear on national TV. Mark Hamill (The Star Wars Trilogy) guest stars as Laurie's prospective boyfriend. "Anchors Aweigh" When Shirley's high school sweetheart--now a dashing Navy captain--sails into town, a jealous Danny convinces Keith that this officer is no gentleman! George Chakiris (West Side Story) guest stars as "Captain Cuddles." This episode was the last show of the series.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Partridge Family Is The Best TV Show Ever!", May 11, 2001

A Kid's Review

I liked "The Partridge Family Video Collection". The first three episodes are hilarious! In "What? And Get Out Of Show Business?",we see Shirley Partridge(Shirley Jones) as a mom to her five kids: 16-year-old Keith(David Cassidy),15-year-old Laurie(Susan Dey),10-year-old Danny(Danny Bonaduce),7-year-old Chris(Jeremy Gelbwaks) and 5-year-old Tracy(Suzanne Crough). They get a manager named Reuben Kincaid(David Madden) to help out.

In "Old Srapmouth" Laurie is convinced that she has to wear braces for six months. Mark Hamill of "The Star Wars Trilogy" guest stars as Lauries friend,Jerry.

And in "Anchors Aweigh",the last episode in the series,Shirley's boyfriend Chuck "Cuddles" Corwin(George Chakiris)drops by to meet Shirley,but Keith and Danny follow them on their date.

Partridge fact: The two theme songs you hear are both written by Wes Farrell: "When We're Singin'" was put in the series first season and "Come On,Get Happy" was put in the 2nd-4th season. The song "Together"("Havin' A Ball") was put in the credits in the pilot episode.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Partridge Family Rules!, November 26, 1999

By	J. S. Flack (N.J., United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This video presents the three episodes they way they were originally broadcast, The pilot episode uses the original opening with Johnny Cash introducing the Partridges on his TV show, and the song 'Together' is used with the opening credits. The episode from the first season has the original theme 'When We're Singin'' with the opening credits which was the theme song used during that season and replaced with 'C'mon Get Happy' for the remaining three seasons. ('When We're Singing'was replaced on the first season episodes when the series went into syndication) They even show the Screen Gems logo from that period at the end. The video shows alot of scenes usually cut.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Beginning Of The Partridge Family", November 3, 2000

A Kid's Review

In "What? And Get Out Of Showbusiness?",we see how this 4-year adventure starts. There's 16-year-old Keith (David Cassidy),15-year-old Laurie(Susan Dey),10-year-old Danny (Danny Bonaduce),7-year-old Chris (Jeremy Gelbwaks),and 5-year-old Tracy (Suzanne Crough).Their mom (Shirley Jones) joins the band,along with manager Reuben Kincaid (Dave Madden).

In "Old Scrapmouth",Laurie gets braces,and doesn't want to talk or sing when the family goes on a TV show. Mark Hamill ("Star Wars") guest stars as Jerry.

And in "Anchors Aweigh",Shirley meets up with "Captain Cuddles", but Keith and Danny get suspicious about their mom going out. This was the shows final episode,which aired August 31,1974. The pilot episode debuted September 25,1970. The theme songs are "When We're Singin'" and "Come On,Get Happy". In the pilot episode,the theme song is "Together"("Havin' A Ball").

These are great episodes for the whole family to enjoy!