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The Partridge Family

The Show That Caused ‘The Partridge Family’ To Be Canceled

by Peace A

Published November 19, 2024

why the partridge family was canceled

The Partridge Family was a promising series featuring Shirley Jones as a TV mom and band leader; Shirley, Susan Dey, and David Cassidy became teen music stars thanks to their appearance in the short-lived film. By 1974, the musical sitcom was canceled for reasons Shirley recently revealed.

The Partridge Family, which lasted for four seasons, received two Golden Globe nominations for Best TV Show—Musical Comedy and a Grammy nod for Best New Artist. While filming the show, the TV family released nine albums with 89 songs in total.

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Why was ‘The Partridge Family’ canceled?

why the partridge family was canceled
THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY, back, from left: Susan Dey, David Cassidy, Dave Madden; middle: Danny Bonaduce; bottom: Shirley Jones, Brian Forster, Suzanne Crough/Everett

ABC showed The Partridge Family every Friday night from season one to three; however, season four was met with a schedule change that clashed with All In The Family. This posed a problem for the fast-rising series as viewers seemed to gravitate towards Norman Lear’s creation.

Shirley also admitted that The Partridge Family was rather outdated, unlike their competition, which addressed controversial social issues such as racism, gender inequality, and the like. ABC soon conceded as they were unable to compete against the attention the series got on Saturday nights.

why the partridge family was canceled
THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY, clockwise from front center, Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Brian Forster, Danny Bonaduce, Suzanne Crough, Susan Dey/Everett

A castmate was burnt out and eager to stop filming

Aside from the clash with All In The Family, fan-favorite cast member David Cassidy became tired of playing his role while also nurturing a solo music career. He was in high demand as he got multiple gigs and tours that left him exhausted. He once admitted to being physically, mentally, and emotionally worn out, adding that he wants more serious work.

why the partridge family was canceled
THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY, from left: Danny Bonaduce, Brian Forster, David Cassidy, Shirley Jones/Everett

Shirley explained that Cassidy wanted to do a different kind of music from what the series required and was more interested in concerts than being behind the cameras doing takes. With the sudden competition and their start act losing interest, ABC decided to count their losses early and cancel The Partridge Family.

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