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Fairplay Sues Bonaduce for Alleged Foul Play

Danny Bonaduce said he'd be sued. And he was right.

Jonny Fairplay has slapped Bonaduce and Fox Reality Channel with a lawsuit over the award-show back flip that the Survivor castoff alleges left him with more than just wounded pride.

The suit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, seeks unspecified damages for battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and negligent supervision.

The production company that coproduced the Fox Reality Channel Really Awards, and the owner of the Hollywood nightclub that hosted the event were also named as defendants.

It was on stage at the Oct. 2 taping of the Really Awards that Bonaduce tossed Fairplay over his head.

Per Los Angeles prosecutors, who last week declined to pursue criminal charges against Bonaduce, the radio cohost and Breaking Bonaduce star acted in self-defense, a reasonable reaction to Fairplay jumping up, and wrapping his arms and legs around him.

Per Fairplay's lawsuit, which was filed under his given name of Jon Dalton, Bonaduce threw Fairplay "face first" to the stage "without warning," an overreaction to Fairplay's playful actions that are "known to be part of Mr. Dalton's routine and something that the two had previously done before."

The lawsuit does not detail where Bonaduce, 48, and Fairplay, 33, previously engaged in playful jumping, and back-flipping conduct.

The lawsuit, however, does get into the gory details of Fairplay's injuries.

"With Mr. Dalton on the ground and his blood and broken teeth on the stage floor," the lawsuit says, "Mr. Bonaduce proceeded to parade around the stage with pride in the attack that he had just committed and encouraged the audience to applaud his conduct."

In the lawsuit, Fairplay is just as steamed at the event's producers and host as at Bonaduce, accusing all parties of not so much as calling an ambulance to tend to Fairplay's "multitude of injuries to his face, mouth, teeth, gums and feet." The lawsuit was brought, it says, to make these defendants pay for their "tortuous actions."

Bonaduce is specifically cited for his award-show banter in which he told Fairplay that the audience, who was booing Fairplay, hated the Survivor: Pearl Islands alum. The lawsuit also calls out Bonaduce for branding Fairplay a "punk," and for "boasting that he was going to beat [him]."

Last week on Adam Carolla's nationally syndicated morning radio show, which Bonaduce cohosts, the Partridge Family survivor said he expected to be sued by Fairplay. Bonaduce went on to predict that Fairplay would lose "rather badly."

The Fox Reality Really Awards are scheduled to be broadcast on the cable network on Saturday.

Danny Flies The Coup

From The Los Angeles Times, Sunday, October 7, 2007:
Ex-Partridge Roosts In A Loft Condo

Danny Bonaduce has had a tough time. And what do the tough do when the going gets tough? They get going.

After his wife, Gretchen, announced plans to divorce the former "Partridge Family" child star after 16 years of marriage, Bonaduce listed his Los Feliz home for sale for $4.5 million and bought himself an $825,000 condo in Hollywood.

The Los Feliz home is a classic, Spanish Andalusiaan mansion, built in 1926 by architect Harry Hayden Whiteley. It has four bedrooms and five bathrooms in 7,000 square feet. There is a theater, gardens and views to the mountains and ocean.

Gated at the street, the home has a two-story, hand painted ceiling and a restored entry. The three story house also has a media room, a gym and a patio.

Bonaduce bought a 2,300-square-foot condo in a newly built, six-unit building in Hollywood. It has two bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms. The development has roof terraces, a game room and a work studio.

Prosecutors Won't Break Bonaduce

Danny Bonaduce (l) and Jonny Fairplay (r)

Danny Bonaduce will not face charges for an alleged random act of badness against Jonny Fairplay.

Bonaduce's in the clear—with Los Angeles prosecutors, anyway—after the L.A. County District Attorney's Office opted Thursday to pass on pursuing an assault case against the former child star after he flung Fairplay, the former reality star, off his back at an awards show.

Fairplay, who was bloodied in the tussle at the Fox Reality Channel Really Awards, filed a complaint with police early Wednesday.

But prosecutors found "insufficient evidence" of wrongdoing and essentially sided with Bonaduce's version of the story: namely, that Fairplay started it.

"Victim [Fairplay] initiated contact [and] acted offensively," said the D.A.'s official judgment. "It did not appear that suspect [Bonaduce] intentionally tried to cause injuries but simply reacted to victim's actions."

The matter is being dismissed altogether and will not be passed down to the Los Angeles City Attorney's office for possible misdemeanor prosecution, D.A. spokeswoman Jane Robison said.

On Friday, Bonaduce and his cohosts on Adam Carolla's syndicated morning radio show reacted to the news by referring to the onetime Partridge Family wiseacre as "Free Bonaduce."

Reached for comment Friday morning, Marc Marcuse, Fairplay's manager, said he'd been unaware of prosecutors' decision and had "no comment at this point."

Marcuse said he last spoke with Fairplay, the villain from Survivor: Pearl Islands, back when he was known by his given name Jon Dalton, on Thursday. "He's in pain," Marcuse said. "And he was getting more surgery done on his mouth...At this point, Jonny's just recovering."

Bonaduce remarked on his radio show Wednesday that he expected Fairplay to sue. "But he'll lose rather badly," Bonaduce added.

The incident, as seen everywhere on the Internet, including the Fox Reality Channel Website, which has not shied away from promoting it, occurred when Fairplay took the stage at Hollywood's Boulevard 3 nightclub and got razzed by the audience.

"Are you guys really booing?" Fairplay asked.

At that point, Bonaduce stepped up onto the stage, tapped Fairplay on the shoulder, and, as the prosecutor's report put it, "said they were booing [Fairplay] because they hated him," which is more or less a word-for-word transcript of what Bonaduce actually said.

In short order, Bonaduce walked away, Fairplay called him back and leapt on him, "thrust[ing] his pelvis into suspect's body," as the D.A.'s office described it. Bonaduce, who as any viewer of his own reality series, VH1's Breaking Bonaduce, could attest, is a gym rat and onetime steroid user, removed Fairplay from his person with relative ease. The flipped-over Survivor castoff landed on his face, resulting in jaw and dental injuries, Marcuse said Wednesday.

While Bonaduce won't face criminal sanctions for the Fairplay incident, the author of the confessional memoir Random Acts of Badness has been held liable in the past for facial rearrangement. In 1991, Bonaduce was ordered to pay $3,000 to fix the nose of the transvestite he punched in the kisser.

Neither Bonaduce, 48, nor Fairplay, 33, was up for a Really Award, although both might be considered front-runners for next year's Favorite Fight category.

The awards, fight and all, are scheduled to air Oct. 13 on Fox Reality Channel.

Danny Bonaduce In On-Stage Scuffle

It looks like our favorite "red-headed hamburger" has made mince-meat out of an ex contestant from "Survivor" while on stage at an awards show for Reality TV. (Yes, folks -- they have officially run out of ideas for awards shows.) Below is the story and a clip from TV's "Extra."



Fairplay files police report on Bonaduce

LOS ANGELES - Former "Survivor" contestant Jonny Fairplay filed a police report Wednesday, alleging that Danny Bonaduce threw him and knocked out his teeth during an awards show.


The battery report was taken by police shortly before 2 a.m. at a Hollywood hospital where Fairplay was treated and released, Officer April Harding said.

"He had one tooth broken, another tooth missing from his gum line and two other teeth that were loose," she said.

The report, which listed Fairplay under his birth name of Jon Dalton, 33, said the reality show contestant was at an awards event when Bonaduce walked onto the stage without invitation and made a "derogatory statement" to Fairplay, Harding said.

"Dalton said he went to hug him and then when he did that, Bonaduce ... threw him over his shoulder ... and Dalton fell to the ground," Harding said.

"The investigation's in its initial phase. Currently we don't have any plans to arrest Bonaduce," she said.

Fairplay, a wrestler and reality show contestant, came in third on the 2003 CBS show "Survivor: Pearl Islands" but was roundly condemned by viewers for concocting a lie that his grandmother was dead to win sympathy from competitors.

Bonaduce, the center of the 2005 reality show "Breaking Bonaduce" that detailed his efforts to repair his marriage and recover from alcohol and other problems, most recently has been co-hosting Adam Carolla's radio show.

The incident took place during the Fox Reality Really Channel awards, which were being held at a nightclub on Sunset Boulevard. (They air 10 p.m. Oct. 13.) A videotape that aired on TMZ.com showed some audience members booing Fairplay, who was on stage as a presenter.

"Are you guys really booing?" Fairplay asked.

Bonaduce then comes onto the stage.

"They're booing 'cause they hate you" he said.

"That's a good thing, right?" a smiling Fairplay responded.

As Bonaduce walked away, Fairplay called after him. Then, still holding a microphone and with a look at the audience, he backed up and leaped onto Bonaduce, wriggling his legs. Bonaduce held him for a moment and then heaved him up over his head.

The 48-year-old Bonaduce, who first became a star at age 10 on "The Partridge Family," told TMZ that Fairplay "started to throttle me" and he threw him to stop the attack.

"I'm sorry he got hurt," he said.

However, Fairplay told TMZ he was giving Bonaduce a hug — one of his signature moves as a performer.

"It's a nice thing," he said.

Bonaduce "threw me over his head as hard as he could. ... I just went, like, mouth first into the stage," he said.

"It knocked one tooth out and then it moved three others ... there's like floating bones. One tooth is, like, shattered eight times. There's like eight breaks," Fairplay said.

Fairplay said he underwent 2 1/2 hours of dental surgery and needs additional work.

Asked if he had any last words to say to Bonaduce, he replied: "You're mean."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHIRLEY JONES!!

Today, March 31st is Shirley Jones' Birthday!

Best Wishes For a Happy, Heathly,
Cake and Martini-Filled Birthday!!

From All of Your Friends and Fans at cmongethappy.com!

PF Season Three DVD Release Date!

The moment we have been waiting for is here! Sony has issued a release date for Season Three of "The Partridge Family" on DVD!

June 26, 2007

Of course, this could change until Sony issues their "official" press release, but as of today:

The Partridge Family -- Season Three WILL be released on DVD on June 26, 2007.

I truly believe this is happening because everyone that reads the Bulletin Board and Partridge Papers sections of this website emailed Sony with their requests for it to be released. Sony's upper management seemed to vacillate back and forth about releasing this since the first two seasons sold well below expectations. I've been told that the emails sent are what pushed them to release the next box set.

So, now instead of emailing Sony asking IF they will release it, perhaps emails thanking them for doing so would be a nice gesture?

consumer@SPHECustomerSupport.sony.com

Getting season four released will depend soley on how well Season Three sells. Typically, it's first week sales that determine the success of a title -- whether it be a film, CD or DVD release. So, it's important that everyone purchase this set on the day/week it is released, and do so by purchasing from the stores, instead of through internet sales. It's the stores that need to restock faster if a title sells out. Having this set fly off the shelves is important to us getting Season Four released. So, pack a lunch (okay, 110 lunches) and camp out at Target, Walmart or any other retail store. (Hey, if those "Star Wars" geeks can do it, so can we!! Besides, the PF is WAY cooler than Princess Leia and her bagel ears.)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUZANNE CROUGH!

March 6 is Suzanne Crough's birthday!
Happy Birthday to the littlest Partridge
and our favorite tambourine player!

New Partridge Family/David Cassidy CD Released

Click on the photos to view the CD art in a larger format.

Target Stores released their exclusive David Cassidy CD on February 25th!

David Cassidy and producer-mixer Craig J (Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, Cher, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna) present club-rocking remixes of Partridge Family classics exclusively for the Spotlight Music Series exclusively at Target! The CD contains 13 tracks (9 Partridge Family and 4 David Cassidy solo songs, as well as a 12-page booklet which includes the songs' lyrics. The new CD retails for $9.99. And, the reviews are in!

"Hooray! I'm now a member of the Mile High Club!"

-- Bonnie Kleinschmitt

"Be nice and buy this record. Davey is a nice boy"

-- Mrs. Gloria Neugast

"This kid can sing! We're going to tour Europe!"

-- Logan Mays III

"This new music makes me see colors!"

-- Mrs. Monahan's brownies

"The music is GREAT! I'd give a million dollars for this CD!"

-- Jenny (Baxter Birney)

"Reuby bought this for me. I don't really like it, but then again, I don't really like anything"

-- Mrs. Kincaid

"Buy this CD and help support the Papago Indians!"

-- Cal and Amanda May Courtney

"Nothing-beats-this-brand-new-CD!"

-- Sheriff Swell

"Buy this CD and help support a starving artist!"

-- Nicolas Minski Pushkin (from Minsk)

"Buy this CD! Mom needs a mink coat!"

-- Danny Partridge

"We LOVE this CD! It's sort of an Afro thing!"

-- A.E. Simon & Sam Simon

"Is this the Rolling Stones?! I'm hearing the Rolling Stones!"

-- Laurie Partridge

"This CD is the best! Especially with extra butter!"

-- Barbara the Butter Queen

New SONY Email Address To Request PF Season 3

We received an email from the monitor of Sony's email inbox, asking that ALL emails requesting the release The Partridge Family Season 3 on DVD be sent to a different email address than the one we provided. Due to the volume of emails coming in, they are now unable to forward them. Since we don't know how many have been forwarded, please re-send your email requests to the following email address:

consumer@SPHECustomerSupport.sony.com

Our requests are being heard! Please keep up the good work!

UPDATE: Season Three DVD News!

Here we go again. As the Partridge Family song goes:
". . . .up, down, all around like a roller coaster!"

Please read this entire post because there's important information at the end.

Today, we received very encouraging news that Sony has put the DVD release of Season Three back on their schedule -- possibly as early as May, 2007. And, it's because of YOU that this is happening. Here's a bit of the information we received:

The third season of The Partridge Family will be coming out. A definite date has not been set but it looks like it will be in May/June.

To be honest, it is the constant e-mails from fans of the show that have prompted Sony to release season three. If you really want the show to come out, have the fans e-mail Sony with words of thanks because they heard rumors that the show will finally be out. This is a funny business and it all comes down to the bottom line. Excitement over any release is always a very good motivation to the higher ups at Sony.

Season three, which was being worked on before season two was even released, was already complete, except for the box art, when it was decided not to release it. Sales of season one were just "OK" and season two, considered by people at Sony to be the best season, were dismal. A lot of money was spent on season one with sales expectations very high. At that time, it was assumed that all 4 seasons would be released but Sony didn't expect it to do so poorly. The Powers-That-Be at Sony probably wouldn't have gotten so bent out of shape if they didn't put together such a wonderful and expensive package and then seen unremarkable sales. The film on all three seasons were completely restored. Some other shows with less then steller sales such as "Good Times" have been released by Sony but much less effort and cost were put into them.

Sales of season three will have to be substantial to get season four out on the shelves. No work was ever done on season four. As of now, I don't see Sony releasing season four and I don't expect that sales of season three will be better than sales of seasons one or two. Although, you never know.

So there you have it. If you want Sony to continue with their Partridge Family DVD releases, PLEASE email Sony as our source suggested. If you already have, PLEASE do so again. Use every email address on your computer and keep emailing them with requests for Season Three (and Four) and thank them for the rumors you are hearing. If you belong to various Partridge/Cassidy email lists and/or websites, spread the word. PLEASE don't make this a one-man campaign. It won't happen without YOU! Email Sony at:

consumer@SPHECustomerSupport.sony.com

Make sure you ask them to forward your emails to the appropriate department!

Fans Meet Brian Forster and Rick Segall

Brian Forster and Rick Segall -- Now, and Then

This past weekend, fans had the opportunity of meeting Brian Forster and Rick Segall at the Hollywood Collector's Show in Burbank, CA. Brian and Rick spent the weekend signing autographs and meeting their fans. Good friend (and Partridge Family fan) Geri Jewell ("The Facts of Life," "Deadwood") stopped by to say hello! An illness kept Suzanne Crough from attending -- but if you ordered autographs through the website, they are being handled through the mail and will arrive very soon.

Among the other celebrity guests were: Sally Struthers, Pat Carroll, Edie Adams, Gogi Grant, Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar, Paul "Pee Wee Herman" Reubens, Connie Stevens, Ben Murphy and Roger Davis ("Alias Smith and Jones"), Kristy McNichol, David L. Lander, Katey Sagal, David Faustino, Mariette Hartley and many others.

Rick Segall, Geri Jewell and Brian Forster

The Partridge Family Toy Box

Each week we feature a different Partridge Family/David Cassidy collectible!
This week, it's The Partridge Family Trading Cards!

In 1971, TOPPS Trading cards released the first of three different series of trading cards. The 55-card set featured yellow borders and images from the first season's episodes on the front. When assembled, the card backs created puzzles, while others had song lyrics from their first LP, "The Partridge Family Album." Also manufactured in Canada by O-Pee-Chee, in Australia by Scanlens and a slightly smaller size in England by AB & C.

Photo Of The Week

This image was taken by photographer Henry Diltz during the photo shoot for "Cherish," David Cassidy's first solo LP for Bell Records. Henry Diltz is a renowned music photographer whose work has been featured on thousands of albums and magazine covers over the years. Among the nearly one million photos he's shot over the last 35 years are famous images of Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, CSN&Y, Linda Ronstadt, and many more. In addition, Henry was David's official photographer during the run of the show, and was on-set almost daily.

Still an active photographer, Henry has more than 200 LP sleeves to his credit, including such famed album covers as The Doors' Morrison Hotel, James Taylor's Sweet Baby James, and Crosby, Stills & Nash's debut.

Video Clip Of The Week

Future Academy-Award winner Jodie Foster guest starred in the third season episode, "The Eleven-Year Itch" as a young girl who develops a crush on Danny. The featured song was "Walking In The Rain" from The Partridge Family Notebook LP. This scene was actually filmed right across the street from the Partridge's house façade on the Columbia Ranch in 1972. Notice how different the background vocals are from what was released on the LP.

Did You Know?

The original pilot for The Partridge Family was shot in December, 1969 on the Columbia Ranch in Burbank California. In the original version, which runs approximately 35 minutes, the family lived in Ohio, Shirley was named Connie Partridge, she dated a man played by Jack Cassidy, and the musical sequences were longer. In addition, they used the home and driveway from the "I Dream of Jeannie" façade (which was still in production) rather than the home used later on. Then the completed pilot, incorporating various changes, had to pass an audience research test before it could be approved by the network and given the green-light to go to series. ABC then scheduled the show opposite Andy Griffith's new CBS series, "The Headmaster" on Friday nights -- turning the Partridges into sitting ducks (or so they thought). Little did they know the producers had a secret weapon: a young actor named David Cassidy and a song called "I Think I Love You!" The rest is TV history.

REMINDER: Meet Brian Forster, Suzanne Crough and Rick Segall Next Weekend in LA!

Don't forget that next weekend, Brian Forster and Suzanne Crough will be making a personal appearance at the Hollywood Collectors Show in Burbank California. The event will be held Friday, February 16 from 11AM - 6PM and Saturday February 17th from 10AM - 5PM. Brian and Suzanne will be signing photos, scripts, tambourines, drum heads, and have made arrangements to have animation cels available from the series, "The Partridge Family: 2200 A.D." If you are interested in obtaining autographs but can't make the show, contact us at: news@cmongethappy.com. To view the other attending guests, click here.

Also, Rick Segall will be joining Brian and Suzanne at the show! This will be Rick's very first appearance at an autograph show. Rick, Brian and Suzanne haven't seen each other since the cast of "The Partridge Family" reunited in Chicago for Danny Bonaduce's 1995 talk show, "Danny!"

Shirley Jones Gets Animated For Christmas, 2007.

"Christmas Is Here Again" is a musical animated tale that follows the exciting journey of a young orphan girl, Sophianna, and her unlikely band of adventurers as they help recover Santa's magical toy sack. Throughout her pursuit for the elusive sack, Sophianna teams up with a feisty elf, an ambitious young reindeer, and a fox and polar bear duo. In the tradition of The Wizard of Oz, our young heroine and her allies each discover their potential for compassion, loyalty and the importance of never losing hope.

Shirley records with co-star Daniel Roebuck

The film stars the voices of Andy Griffith and Shirley Jones as Santa and Mrs. Claus. Also featuring the voices of Brad Garrett, Kathy Bates, Jay Leno, Edward Asner and Norm McDonald.

The film is currently in post production for a scheduled Holiday 2007 release.

Shirley Jones and the SAG Awards

Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels at the SAG Awards

OK, so Shirley didn't win the SAG Award. Helen Mirren stole -- er -- won it for her role in "Elizabeth I."

But, Shirley didn't toil in a commercial or tiny part to earn her Screen Actors Guild card.

She became a union member with her first role starring in the 1953 musical "Oklahoma!" Jones later earned an Oscar for "Elmer Gantry" and starred in "The Music Man" with a young Ron Howard.

But it took her 53 years to earn her first SAG award nomination for the Hallmark Channel movie "Hidden Places."

"I'm really excited," she said. "You are in a business that you love and then you find out that there are lots of people in the business that love you. What more could you ask for?"

New Partridge Family/David Cassidy CD To Be Target Exclusive

Timeless idol David Cassidy and producer-mixer Craig J (Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Kelly Clarkson) present club-rocking remixes of Partridge Family classics exclusively for the Spotlight Music Series exclusively at Target! These cutting-edge versions of "Come On Get Happy," "I Think I Love You" and "I Can Feel Your Heartbeat," among other gems, are a unique gift from the singer to his fans. "To do brand new dance versions of these iconic tunes was an amazing experience," says Cassidy. "It's so cool!"

"Hello world, here's a song that we're singin', come on, get happy!"

With this sunny refrain, the Partridge Family greeted a nation of devoted fans each week. Fronted by guitar-slinging teen idol David Cassidy, the velvet-clad clan conquered prime time and the pop charts.

That was then…this hard hitting dance CD is NOW!

Now Cassidy and producer-mixer Craig J (Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Cher, Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson) offer an unexpected, hip hoppin', high energy, made for the dance floor take on The Partridge Family's classic tunes – supercharged wiith the latest infectious dance beats.

This high-energy dance mix, recorded exclusively for the Spotlight Music Series at Target, lives up to the Spotlight philosophy of delivering "Great Artists & Unexpected Music." David Cassidy puts his great artistry in an unexpected musical setting that is exciting, fresh & unique.

Cassidy recorded fresh vocals including club-rocking new versions of "Come On Get Happy," "I Think I Love You," "I'll Meet You Halfway," "I Woke Up In Love This Morning," "I Can Feel Your Heartbeat" and "Point Me In The Direction Of Albuquerque," among others.

The material and tracks are fantastic, and I'm excited to sing it in this fresh new setting. It feels better than ever, says Cassidy.

You'll know exactly how he feels as the passionate vocals, delicious tunes and high-energy grooves of these unstoppable remixes wash over you and keep you dancing! Come on, get happy – resistance is futile. The CD, as well as a roster of other titles will be released on February 25, 2007 -- only at Target Stores and eventually, target.com. To hear clips from three songs, click here.

Shirley Jones & David Cassidy Cancel S.T.A.G.E. Appearance

Due to scheduling conflicts, Shirley Jones and David Cassidy will NOT be performing at the S.T.A.G.E. Benefit in Los Angeles on March 10 & 11 as previously announced. Both names have been removed from the roster, and David made an official announcement on his website. However, according the the S.T.A.G.E. website, both Shaun and Patrick Cassidy will still be performing. If you purchased tickets and would like a refund, call 323-656-9069 or visit www.stagela.com.

David Cassidy Joins MySpace.com

According to davidcassidy.com, David has just signed up with a MySpace profile! MySpace is a tricky place -- anybody can create a profile and claim to be a celebrity. It's becoming a problem and difficult for real celebrities to get fake profiles deleted from the MySpace site. But fortunately, this profile is legit! To stop by and check it out, sign up, or request to be added to David's "friends list," click here!

The Partridge Family Toy Box

Each week we feature a different Partridge Family/David Cassidy collectible!
This week, it's The Partridge Family/David Cassidy Picture Frame Pendant AM Radio!

Manufactured by Philgee International Ltd. in 1973, the 3 1/2" diameter cover is removable so you can insert your own photo in place of David's picture (although we doubt that ever happened!!). The radio comes complete with a 29 inch chain to be worn around the neck. According to the Collector's Guide to TV Toys and Memorabilia 1960s - 1970s by Bill Morgan and Greg Davis, this item can fetch upwards of $250.00 - $350.00! (And it's not even satellite radio!!)

Photo Of The Week

David is holding a custom-made Gibson SG electric guitar with chrome tuning heads, 22 fret fingerboard with mother of pearl inlays, 2 pickups, 4 rotary controls, Bigsby bridge, featuring a heavily-carved body and customized pickguard, together with a hard shell case. (I have NO IDEA what I just said!!) It was originally custom created for guitarist Louis Shelton, who sold it to David in 1970. David subsequently used this guitar while on tour in the 70s. Photos of David with the guitar are also featured on the covers of several magazines and books throughout David's career, including "Meet David Cassidy." David sold this guitar when his memorabilia went on the auction block in December, 2006.


Last time, we held a caption contest for this photo:


The winner was Randy64 who sent along this caption: "What? I am pointing you in the direction of Albuquerque!"
Runner up: Daydreamer72 with "Portrait of an artist as a young man."

Video Clip Of The Week

In 1993, David Cassidy and his brother Shaun joined the Broadway musical, "Blood Brothers." Written by the legendary Willy Russell, "Blood Brothers" tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time – scooping up no less than four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway – Blood Brothers is currently booking into its 20th year in London. Here's a clip of David and Shaun when they appeared on "Live With Regis and Kathy Lee."



Incidentally, David's son Beau Cassidy played the exact same role of Mickey as his father in 2006 at Stagedoor Manor in Loch Sheldrake, New York.

Did You Know?

In 1978, Suzanne Crough starred in the Academy-Award winning documentary short, "Teenage Father," directed by Taylor Hackford ("An Officer and a Gentleman," "Against All Odds," "Delores Claiborne," "Ray.") In order to not be recognized as Tracy Partridge, they sprayed her hair brown. According to Suzanne, while accepting his Academy Award, "Taylor Hackford exclaimed, 'Thank you to Suzanne Crough for the wonderful acting.' That was worth the dye and paint!"

Shirley Jones On The SAG Awards Tonight

Don't forget that Shirley Jones, nominated for her role in the Hallmark TV Movie, "Hidden Places," will be at the SAG Awards tonight. Shirley is competing in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Television Movie or Mini-Series category!

TNT and TBS will simulcast the 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® live from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center tonight, Sunday, Jan. 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT and 6 p.m. MT. The only industry honors voted on entirely by actors, the 13th Annual SAG Awards™ will recognize the outstanding performances of 2006 in five film and eight television categories.

Best of luck, Shirley!!

2006: The Year In Review

2006. Not-such-a-bad-year for fans of The Partridge Family -- and for a series that's been off the air for 32 years! (OUCH!!)

In September, The i Network (formerly PAX-TV) started airing the series as part of their Friday night lineup. Although their scheduling wasn't as aggressive as we would have liked (preempting the show on numerous occasions), it was great that fans new and old got a chance to revisit the series.

In November, Sony/BMG released "David Cassidy & The Partridge Family: Could It Be Forever... The Greatest Hits" CD for the UK market. (Previous Greatest Hits compilations were only available to UK fans as an import.) The bare-bones release contained 25 songs from The Partridge Family and David Cassidy's solo career.

Shirley Jones was nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance as Aunt Batty in the Hallmark TV-Movie, "Hidden Places." She also guest starred as Mother Goose on "Sesame Street," co-starred in the feature film, "Grandma's Boy," and filmed a new TV series, "Monarch Cove," for Lifetime Television.

David Cassidy continued to perform in concerts across the world, and donated a number of personal items for auction with the proceeds going towards Equestrian care. David also announced he'll update his autobiography, to be released in March, 2007. For continued updates on David, visit his website!

Danny Bonaduce continued a second season of VH-1's "Breaking Bonaduce" and started hosting the game show, "Starface," for the Game Show Network (GSN) in August. In addition, Danny was a celebrity guest on the NBC-TV game show, "1 VS 100," appeared in 3 episodes of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and provided the voice of a ranch steer in "Doctor Dolittle 3."

Brian Forster and Suzanne Crough announced that they will be making another personal appearance at the Hollywood Collectors Show in February, 2007.

Dave Madden continues to enjoy his retirement in Florida, with a biography on the way. (More news to come!!)

Rick Segall has decided to make a return to acting and will join Brian and Suzanne at the Hollywood Collectors Show in February, 2007. This will be Rick's first autograph show.

And last, we revamped The Partridge Papers in order to keep fans Up-To-Date (pun intended) with what's happening in and around San Pueblo.

Whatever Happened To 'The Partridge Family' Movie?

We've received several inquiries asking us, "What happened to the 'Partridge Family' movie?" The answer (so far): NOTHING! The film seems to be in development hell right now with no signs of emerging. Here's a brief history of several attempts to produce a film based on The Partridge Family:

In May, 1999, Warner Bros. optioned the rights from series creator Bernard Slade (who retained ownership of the feature film rights while Sony continues to hold the rights in all other areas.) with Paul Junger Witt (the TV series' first-season Producer) attached, through his Witt-Thomas Films production banner. Indie director Jordan Brady, late of the hit festival comedy, Dill Scallion, had been tapped to work with David Brendel on the Partridge screenplay, according to Daily Variety. That project never got off the drawing board and their option lapsed.

In May, 2004, Paramount Pictures snapped up the feature film rights to the "musically inclined TV series," according to the Hollywood Reporter. Bernard Slade was the executive producer on the feature, with Billy Gerber attached to produce. "We aren't looking to make it some campy remake but a mainstream family movie in the vein of School of Rock" Gerber told the Hollywood Reporter in 2004. Paramount's project is still in limbo.

In between these attempts to release a feature film, there were two Made-For-TV-Movies ("Come On Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story" for ABC and "The David Cassidy Story" for NBC) and a talent-based reality series ("In Search of The Partridge Family" for VH-1). The old adage "People aren't going to buy what they can get for free" certainly must have applied here, as there hasn't been any word on the film's future since.

For every hit film based on a TV series ("The Brady Bunch Movie") there are dozens of flops ("Bewitched," "Lost in Space," "The Honeymooners," "The Beverly Hillbillies," etc.). The success of the original Partridge Family was kismet. It was the chemistry between actors, Shirley's wide-reaching appeal, David's meteoric rise to superstardom and music that hit the right chords at the right time. You cannot repeat that magic. It just won't happen -- especially with Hollywood's propensity for stunt casting. You'd have a better chance teaching Donald Trump some humility.

But then again, when have the decision makers in Hollywood ever made sense? Honestly -- have you seen "Bewitched"??!!??

Shirley Jones Nominated For A SAG Award

The accolades keep pouring in for Shirley Jones and her portrayal of Aunt Batty in the Hallmark Channel TV-Movie, "Hidden Places." In addition to her Emmy nomination last year, Shirley has been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Television Movie or Mini-Series category! What sets this nomination apart from the others is it's given by Shirley's peers. Only actors may nominate and vote.

The 13th Annual SAG Awards will air live on TNT and TBS January 28, 2007. To view an entire list of nominees, visit the SAG Awards website.

Below is an ad that Shirley Jones placed in The Hollywood Reporter and Daily Variety thanking SAG members for her nomination. Good Luck, Shirley!!

TV Movie: The David Cassidy Story on DVD

"The David Cassidy Story" aired on NBC-TV in 2000. It was an autobiographical telefilm based on David's life and career. NBC Home Video released the film on video but it has never been released on DVD -- until now.

Europa Films, a distribution company based in Brazil, has released the film on DVD. The film is formatted for the US market (NTSC) and is in English, although a quick search through the setup features indicates it can be listened to in various other languages as well. Strangely, there are also English subtitles, which can't be turned "off."

The film starred Andrew Kavovit as David Cassidy, Malcolm McDowall as Jack Cassidy and Dey Young as Shirley Jones.

Danny Bonaduce Returns To Radio!

Fresh off the season two conclusion of the hit non-scripted cable television show, "Breaking Bonaduce," Danny Bonaduce joined "The Adam Corolla Show" as a featured member of the morning drive program (6-10:00AM, PT) on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. Broadcast live out of the show’s flagship station, KLSX-FM in Los Angeles, THE ADAM CAROLLA SHOW is carried on six CBS RADIO stations on the West Coast, and syndicated to a host of additional stations. The four-hour program also features Teresa Strasser in the studio.

"If you asked me why I wanted to join Adam’s show, my first reaction would be to say poverty," said Bonaduce, "followed quickly by the fact that I’m a big fan and have a lot of respect for his work. There’s nothing quite like doing live radio especially with a veteran like Adam. Having done his show in the past I know that there is something unique about what we bring to the table. I’m thrilled to be included and look forward to being back on the air full time."

Danny's radio career began in Philadelphia and brought him to Chicago, Detroit, New York and Los Angeles, where he was among the most listened to personality in the market. His other television credits include Eight is Enough, That 70's Show, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, The Drew Carey Show, The Other Half talk show as well as several Partridge Family reunion and dedication programs.

To find out more about The Adam Corolla Show, click here.

Meet Brian Forster & Suzanne Crough

On February 16 and 17, 2007, fans will have an opportunity to meet Brian Forster and Suzanne Crough at The Hollywood Collector's Show in Burbank California. The event, held at the Burbank Marriott (formerly Hilton) Hotel is a great opportunity for fans of classic television to meet celebrities and get autographs. Brian and Suzanne have appeared previously (along with Shirley Jones) and had a great time meeting fans of The Partridge Family.

If you live out of town, and are unable to attend the show, email us and we can assist you in obtaining autographs from Brian and Suzanne. To view the items that Brian and Suzanne will be selling, click here. Of course, you are permitted to have your own items autographed as well. Send your requests to: scott@cmongethappy.com.

Meet Ricky Segall!

We're happy to announce that Rick Segall -- that adorable moppet who joined "The Partridge Family" in it's fourth season -- will be joining Brian Forster and Suzanne Crough at The Hollywood Collectors Show on February 16 and 17, 2007. This will be Rick's first appearance ever at a Celebrity Autograph show!

If you live out of town, and are unable to attend the show, email us and we will assist you in obtaining autographs from Rick. Of course, you are permitted to send your own items to be autographed as well. Send your requests to:

scott@cmongethappy.com.

Check out the Hollywood Collector's Show website for continued updates as more celebrities are booked to appear. (Scroll down and click on "Burbank.")

Reminder: Email Sony For Season Three DVDs!

Do You Want The Partridge Family Season Three On DVD? So do we! And unless you live under a pet rock (or with Simone's stinky skunk) you know that Sony has already released Seasons One and Two on DVD. (See above photos) So far, Sony hasn't scheduled Season Three for release (even though the episodes have already been remastered). If enough people express interest, there's a chance Sony will speed up the release process. So, we suggest you email Sony directly at:

spn_questions@sonypictures.com

This is a general information email address, so be sure you ask that your request be forwarded to the department in charge of scheduling releases.

Reminder: Email Sony/BMG!!

If you're a fan of The Partridge Family's music, you know that Bulletin Board, the group's last LP of original material has yet to be released on CD.

Legacy Recordings is the label within Sony/BMG that concentrates on releasing re-issues, Boxed Sets, Expanded Editions and Special Compilations. Our sources have told us that sales of Crossword Puzzle were disappointing. So, as of this writing there are no plans to release any more new material from The Partridge Family. But, by going to their website and requesting that Bulletin Board gets released onto CD, perhaps the powers-that-be will realize there is a demand for this music. You can do just that by clicking here. The LP number, as requested on their form is Bell 1137. The year of it's original release was 1973.

In addition to Bulletin Board, there are over 25 SONGS that have NEVER before been released on LP or CD (although many appeared in various episodes of the television series). These truly "lost" songs are just ripe for a definitive Partridge Family Boxed Set. When requesting Bulletin Board's release, please send a separate request for this music as well. If you have several email addresses, use them. If you have imaginary friends, use those names too. Ask your friends, enemies and family to do the same. The only way we are going to get this music released is if Sony/BMG realizes there is a demand for it.

And you're still here bec-a-a-a-a-u-u-u-u-se??!! Email them NOW!

In Memoriam: Joseph Barbera & Iwao Takamoto

With great sadness, we announce the passing of two giants in the animation industry. Joseph Barbera (co-founder of Hanna-Barbera Productions) and Iwao Takamoto (Creative Producer of Hanna-Barbera) passed away on December 18, 2006 and January 8, 2007 respectively. Both men were responsible for producing and directing hundreds of animated TV series, specials and motion pictures including two series for Saturday Mornings that featured The Partridge Family: "Goober and the Ghost Chasers" (1973, ABC) and "The Partridge Family: 2200: A.D." (1974, CBS).

The Partridge Family Toy Box

Each week we feature a different Partridge Family/David Cassidy collectible!
In 1972, a company called Trendsetters released two different Partridge Family clock faces. (Clock mechanisms were sold separately in Toy & Hobby shops.) Once in place, the 10" wall clocks were ready to hang! According to The Collector's Guide To TV Toys and Memorabilia: 1960s & 1970s (Second Edition) by Greg Davis and Bill Morgan, Trendsetters also released electric wall clocks with black wooden frames and white hands. The clock faces can fetch upwards of $75.00 - $100.00, and each electric clock can run between $250.00 - $300.00.

Photo Of The Week

This photo was taken on the cruise ship as the cast filmed the fourth season episode, "The Last of Howard." It proves even at sea, on a luxury working vacation, kids can still be cranky.

Let's conduct a Caption Contest! Send your funny captions to: news@cmongethappy.com. We'll post the best entries next week!

Video Clip Of The Week

Before Susan Dey began her acting career on The Partridge Family, she was a top New York model! In this clip, Susan models the Misty Hair Dryer from Procter Sylex. The sound is low, so be sure to turn the volume up on your computer speakers before you give a listen. It's quite a hoot!