Written by Dale McRaven
Produced by Mel Swope
Directed by Charles Rondeau
Original Air Date: September 29, 1973
Keith brings home his new girlfriend Rachel, who to his amazement, has no idea
who the Partridge Family is. Keith asks a bewildered Shirley if he can bring
her up to his bedroom for an educational project (Show and Tell!), which
necessitates three and a half minutes of absolute privacy! In his bedroom, a
proud Keith plays a tape of "I Think I Love You" for Rachel. She is
unimpressed by the performance, and stuns Keith by asking "Don't you
think it's a little simple?" Rachel is a fan of serious music and
encourages our hero to write classical music. After all, she senses greatness
in him! Taking this rejection to heart, Keith re-evaluates his life, sense of
values, and most of all, his music. No longer does he want to write those
simple "here today, gone tomorrow pop songs".
With Rachel as his muse, Keith sets out to write his first classical
composition, "Partridge Concerto For Cello in D Minor". The family
is, at best, uncertain as he has never written classical music before. Late
one night, Shirley brings him a snack and some reassuring advice, suggesting
that Rachel is too serious, and again expressing her concern that he does not
have the preparation necessary for this project. On the eve of the debut
performance, his siblings continue ribbing the artist formerly known as Keith
Partridge.
Unfortunately, the concerto is not well received. In his dressing room, Rachel
reassures Keith his music requires a more sophisticated ear. They are quick to
make plans to have the concerto recorded by a professional orchestra and
released on the Partridges' record label. Concerned about Keith being hurt any
further, Rueben remembers that a classical composer friend, Walter Yost, just
happens to be in town. Rueben arranges to have Yost listen to Keith's
concerto. In doing so, Keith readily agrees to accept Mr. Yost's opinion of
his music, saying that it would be like getting the "Good Housekeeping
Seal of Approval!" After listening to the concerto, Keith asks Mr. Yost
if he has talent in the field of "serious music." Mr. Yost tells him
that if his opinion, or anyone else's would make Keith quit writing, then he
should do so right now. He reminds Keith that music is music, and the music he
makes with his family makes people happy. With this acceptance, Keith files
away his concerto under "experience" and decides to write some
first-rate Partridge rather than second-rate Beethoven.
Songs:
"I Think I Love You," music and lyrics by Tony Romeo (on Partridge
Family Album)
"I Think I Love You (classical version)," music and lyrics by Tony
Romeo (unreleased on commercial LP)
"I'm Into Something Good," music and lyrics by Carole King and Gerry
Goffin (unreleased on commercial LP) (on Screen Gems Volume 8)
"When I Grow Up," (Ricky) music and lyrics by Rick Segall (on Ricky
Segall and the Segalls)
Guest Cast:
Rachel Weston ------------------------------------------------ Barbara
Sigel
Walter Yost ---------------------------------------------------- Harold Gould
