| The Partridge Family: The Complete Third Season | 
 enlarge | Directors: Bob Claver, Bruce Bilson, E.w. Swackhamer, Herb Wallerstein, Jerry London
Actors: Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, Brian Forster
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 1953
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 643
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: COLD14456D
UPC: 043396144569
EAN: 0043396144569
ASIN: B001DHE9FQ
Release Date: October 14, 2008
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 10/14/2008 Run time: 643 minutes
Amazon.com
An explosion of stripes, pastels, and pure bubblegum pop music, The Partridge Family were more popular than The Brady Bunch when they were both on the air. It's easy to see why; though perhaps best known for launching David Cassidy as a pop idol, The Partridge Family merged infectious melodies with fresh writing and charming, lighthearted performances. In The Complete Third Season, the show is at its peak. The touring of a family band had largely been laid aside; the focus is on domestic life, though every episode features at least one musical number. Dating, school, and family squabbles form the bulk of the plots, but the topical issues of the 1970s crop up again and again: Some of the best episodes grapple with the battle of the sexes, permissive parenting, group therapy, and sex education (which receives a firm endorsement from this family show). Of course, there's also silliness--the family has to dress as chickens when they get hired for a commercial, an escaped convict holds them hostage in their own home--but the stories are consistently well-crafted. Furthermore, the show stands out for its willingness to puncture sentimentality. When Keith Partridge (Cassidy) runs for student body president and nobly asks the students to vote for his more qualified opponent, his younger brother and campaign manager Danny (Danny Bonaduce) disgustedly mutters, "I've molded a loser!" The show's bedrock appeal lies in Shirley Jones' wholesome foxiness, Cassidy's genuine pop charisma (as well as his willingness to be the butt of a joke), and Bonaduce's caustic preadolescent deadpan. But Susan Dey as oldest sister Laurie became a key player this season, demonstrating the charm and wit that would lead her to further stardom on L.A. Law (she also gets the most spectacular outfits--check out the red plaid jumpsuit she wears in the escaped convict episode!). Guest stars include such classic 1970s support players as Bert Convy, Mary Ann Mobley, and Nancy Walker; future sitcom stars like Gordon Jump (WKRP in Cincinnati) and Charlotte Rae (Diff'rent Strokes, The Facts of Life); and even future movie stars like Jodie Foster, who punches Danny in the eye when he tries to kiss her. The Partridge Family was a winning show, clever, cheerful, and actually funny. Regrettably, there are no audio commentaries or interviews with the cast. --Bret Fetzer
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 Reliving my youth November 22, 2008
Watching the 3rd season was great...I remember many of the episodes and saw a few that I must have missed. Great picture and sound quality too.
Nostalgic and alot of fun November 19, 2008
WOW!This takes me way back to my childhood! I loved it then and I still do!
Shirley Jones was and still is a beautiful woman.Looking forward to the 4th and final season
 Partridge Family 3rd Season November 19, 2008
The Partridge Family: the Complete Third Season
If you have enjoyed the first two seasons , you will get a kick out of the family antics provided by season three. It has your basic family plot lines that follow all good sit-coms. You have the diet episode the camping episode and a few of the "period type episodes" . You know "womans lib" and lets get "mod"! But we all know we watch the episodes to hear Keith and Shirley sing. And sing they do. They continue the hit making songs that made the show a great treat. One little flaw is the way they sometimes spliced a singing segment into a plot line with out any continuity. The actors who play Chris Danny and Tracey, have vastly improved their lip snycing in season three. Season three makes you want to go right out and buy season four as soon as possible...if your an avid Partridge Family fan.
Excellent show November 18, 2008
The partridge family is an all time hit show. It is a collectors' item--the best of best
Ashwani Sharma
Partridge Fun November 17, 2008
While I have not been able to watch the entire DVD yet, the part that I have watched is great! I have been a big Partridge fan for over 30 years. I love David Cassidy and always wanted to be Laurie! I hope season 4 is released very soon! With all of the turmoil and issues in the world right now, it is great to watch this DVD and return to the carefree days of the 70's!
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