The Partridge Family Cast Finally Speaks Out

The Partridge Family gained a huge following during its years on screen. The show follows the fun adventures of the all singing family in America during the 1970s. But what actually happened between stars David Cassidy and Susan Dey? Was there controversy behind the scenes? Read on to find out uncovered details….

The Cast Was Underpaid

The producers and creators of the show, Sony, were pocketing millions of dollars for each episode of the hit sitcom, while the cast was terribly underpaid. David Cassidy was just about scraping $600 a week.

There Is More Than One Version of the Pilot

In the storyline of a pilot episode, The Partridge’s live in Ohio, and the character of their father, who is deceased, is actually talked about rather than a background figure. Yet in the actual pilot that made it to the air, Mr. Partridge was never discussed, as if he didn’t even exist. There must have been a reasoning for this.

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones joined The Partridge Family in 1970. She had just said no to the role of the mother in The Brady Bunch sitcom. After the show ended, she found it very difficult to find more acting work, and disassociate herself with that character. Did you know? She was also the real life stepmother of David Cassidy. Jones now performs on stage.

Brian Forster

Brian Forster played the youngest son Chris Partridge in The Partridge Family, after replacing the original actor. Forster is from a family of acting legends, and is the great great great grandson of Charles Dickens. How cool is that! Once Brian became old enough to drive he became a stunt driver and even a professional race car driver!