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Like a groovy Family von Trapp, The Partridge Family arrived in 1970 with matching velvet outfits and wholesomeness bursting from every pore. Watching it now, you expect little more than kitsch--but the show, though certainly a sitcom representation of the world, is curiously fresh and appealing. This sheer likeability comes partly from the cast--Shirley Jones (The Music Man) looks foxy in mini-skirts while still being the cool mom everyone wishes they had; teen idol David Cassidy is unexpectedly engaging as an actor (his charisma is all the more apparent when another teen idol, Bobby Sherman, makes a wooden appearance); and Danny Bonaduce's child-star rise sprang not from cuteness but his genuine comic timing. It doesn't hurt that many of the troubles the characters faced--swelled heads, rivalry, groupies(!)--were undoubtedly problems the actors were facing as their show became a hit. Sure, there are utterly ridiculous episodes--such as when Danny is tutoring a mob boss's girlfriend about the stock market and the gangster, not knowing Danny is only 10 years old, gets jealous--but most episodes feature ordinary show business conflicts or straightforward family issues, like how the kids cope when their mother starts dating or how teenager Laurie (Susan Dey, who later went on to L.A. Law) feels ugly when she gets braces. This simplicity, combined with some classic vaudeville-style humour, proves surprisingly durable. Plus, the list of guest stars ranges from Ray Bolger (best known as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz) to a young Richard Pryor, as well as other soon-to-be-famous folk like Charlie's Angels' Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith and a pre-Star Wars Mark Hamill. The first season collection includes a bonus CD with four of the Partridge Family's actual radio hits; their sound, a fusion of the Monkees and the Mamas and the Papas, is pure pop sugar (created by a host of Brill Building songwriters like Neil Sedaka). If the Mondrian-inspired paint job on the Partridge Family bus gives you childhood flashbacks, you'll happily regress when you watch this box set. --Bret Fetzer
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Perfect sound and picture. It's like it was made today. The Partridge Family were a part of my growing up and it was so good to find them on DVD. The stories are sharp, snappy, funny and entertaining, and the music will take you on a High. If you haven't met these guys before you might just fall in love with them. They suck you right into their lives. It's quality entertainment with enough sugar to make the medicine go down, but not so much that you choke on the sweetness.
Come on ... Get Happy. You know it makes sense.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Brought back my teen years when I watched The Partridge family on TV every week. The DVD just brings it all back and makes you relive it! Great seeing David Cassidy as I remember him! Although his music and singing today is just as good. I sat and watched the 3 DVD's today. Right through the whole 3 hours and loved every minute. I was surprised at how many of the episodes I began to remember! I still know all the words to every song and was singing along with them as if they were in my living room!!!! It is so clear and vivid. Definately recommend it. I ordered the next set of volumes right after watching it.
Great DVD, great viewing and definately great memories.
Great DVD, great viewing and definately great memories.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this as a present for my sister. We used to watch it when we were young lasses and she had a big thing for David Cassidy. I was worried about buying it as I wondered whether she would hate it but she raves about it and loves watching it as much now as we both did years ago.
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Mr.Cassidy
Well what can i say..1972' 'Hi ,this is David Cassidy,i shall be on your screens,every Saturday...at 12 o Clock..check it out and have a great summer.. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Anthony Cox
Great dvd
As a Partridge Family fan, namely David Cassidy, from my teeny bop years I really enjoyed the music and storylines from times gone by. Easy listening music and simple storylines.
Published 16 months ago by Mr. F. Duff
LOVED IT
When I saw this I had to buy it. I used to watch this every week when I was a teenager. It brought back memories of when I saw David Cassidy in concert, I think it was in 1974. Read more
Published 17 months ago by caroline
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