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Inspired by Alicia's stories about Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy, Stacie takes a look at the difficult road that David Cassidy's sudden Partridge Family stardom propelled him down. Further Reading C'mon, Get Happy...: Fear and Loathing on the Partridge Family Bus, by David Cassidy and Chip Deffaa (Amazon link) Want early, ad-free episodes, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Sponsors Criminality. Listen wherever you get podcasts, or visit criminalityshow.com to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TrashyDivorces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello world! Gretchen Bonaduce came onto the scene in the mid-00s, starring in Breaking Bonaduce, a VH1 reality show with her former Partridge Family star husband Danny Bonaduce.Soon after the show ended they divorced and Surviving Agent Orange focuses on the rest of the story: her eighteen year marriage to Danny and all that entailed―addiction, infidelity, and the chaos of celebrity, as well as their divorce and her life as a single mother. Musician, reality star, and mother of two, Gretchen's story takes a fun and funny look at a life in and around the spotlight.
Hello world! Gretchen Bonaduce came onto the scene in the mid-00s, starring in Breaking Bonaduce, a VH1 reality show with her former Partridge Family star husband Danny Bonaduce. Soon after the show ended they divorced and Surviving Agent Orange focuses on the rest of the story: her eighteen year marriage to Danny and all that entailed―addiction, infidelity, and the chaos of celebrity, as well as their divorce and her life as a single mother. Musician, reality star, and mother of two, Gretchen's story takes a fun and funny look at a life in and around the spotlight.
Episode 266: Partridge Family Bus Full of Antifa This week Host Dave Bledsoe explains why you can't go home again. (Turns out, no one wants him there!) On the show this week we examine why Reuben Kincaid and the Partridge Family want to burn down small town America! (Fucking HIPPIES!) Along the way we talk of the panic in Frog Fart as imaginary buses filled with black clad (and possibly Black) people swarm the Walmart's and Bait Shops of the Heartland! (Won't someone think of the night crawlers!) We travel to all the spots where brave Camosexuals gathered outside guns stores and bowling alleys to prevent Antifa from burning down a place they never heard of could care less about if they had (Honestly, NO ONE is visiting Crotch Rot Arkansas willingly.) Then we learn the secret history of Antifa, from it's ill fated beginning fighting ACTUAL Nazis in Germany to busting Skinhead skulls outside out of Slash's House of Punk in Poughkeepsie in the 1990's all the way to punching fucking Richard Spencer in his smug Nazi face at Trump's inauguration! (We watch it over and over on slo-mo!) Then we explain why people in Cooterville are so afraid of a non-existent Antifa threat by telling you about Orson Wells. (Trust us, it fits together better than these things usually do.) Our Sponsor this week is Rent-A-Radical, when you want a fake Antia invasion but are too insignificant for REAL Antifa! We open the show with our Godson Trae Crowder (we wish!) and close with some teenage heartthrobs of the 1970's! Show Theme: https://www.jamendo.com/track/421668/prelude-to-common-sense The Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHell_Podcast The Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehellpodcast/ The Show on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/david-bledsoe-4 www.whatthehellpodcast.com Give us your money on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Whatthehellpodcast The Show Line: 347 687 9601 Closing Music: https://youtu.be/lT2T49yP2ew Citations Needed: Tucker Carlson: “Violent young men with guns will be in charge. They will make the rules, including the rules in your neighborhood” https://www.mediamatters.org/tucker-carlson/tucker-carlson-violent-young-men-guns-will-be-charge-they-will-make-rules-including Fears of protest violence, some of it fueled by rumors, creep into Sacramento suburbs https://www.sacbee.com/news/article243186451.html The Incident on the A-Road https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/akzem5/the-incident-on-the-a-road Family reportedly harassed in Forks after being accused of being members of Antifa https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/crime/family-harassed-in-forks-after-being-accused-of-being-members-of-antifa/ ‘Antifa bus' hoaxes are spreading panic through small-town America https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/5/21281581/antifa-bus-hoax-trump-misinformation-protests-police The Myth of the War of the Worlds Panic https://slate.com/culture/2013/10/orson-welles-war-of-the-worlds-panic-myth-the-infamous-radio-broadcast-did-not-cause-a-nationwide-hysteria.html In Ecuador, after the green men from Mars invaded, the real tragedy began https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/article1960647.html Roofing Company Employees Forced Onto Ground At Gunpoint By Man Who Thought They Were Antifa https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/loveland-man-antifa-roofing-employees/73-c9e63588-b99d-45c5-bc34-81e22093cf91 “They have no allegiance to liberal democracy”: An expert on antifa explains the group https://www.vox.com/2017/8/25/16189064/protests-george-floyd-antifa-president-trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello world! Gretchen Bonaduce came onto the scene in the mid-00s, starring in Breaking Bonaduce, a VH1 reality show with her former Partridge Family star husband Danny Bonaduce.Soon after the show ended they divorced and Surviving Agent Orange focuses on the rest of the story: her eighteen year marriage to Danny and all that entailed―addiction, infidelity, and the chaos of celebrity, as well as their divorce and her life as a single mother. Musician, reality star, and mother of two, Gretchen's story takes a fun and funny look at a life in and around the spotlight.
Hello world! Gretchen Bonaduce came onto the scene in the mid-00s, starring in Breaking Bonaduce, a VH1 reality show with her former Partridge Family star husband Danny Bonaduce. Soon after the show ended they divorced and Surviving Agent Orange focuses on the rest of the story: her eighteen year marriage to Danny and all that entailed―addiction, infidelity, and the chaos of celebrity, as well as their divorce and her life as a single mother. Musician, reality star, and mother of two, Gretchen's story takes a fun and funny look at a life in and around the spotlight.
Hello world! Gretchen Bonaduce came onto the scene in the mid-00s, starring in Breaking Bonaduce, a VH1 reality show with her former Partridge Family star husband Danny Bonaduce. Soon after the show ended they divorced and Surviving Agent Orange focuses on the rest of the story: her eighteen year marriage to Danny and all that entailed―addiction, infidelity, and the chaos of celebrity, as well as their divorce and her life as a single mother. Musician, reality star, and mother of two, Gretchen's story takes a fun and funny look at a life in and around the spotlight.
Author, playwright, and producer Chip Deffaa knew David Cassidy's most intimate life stories like few others. As ghost writer of David's autobiography, C'mon Get Happy: Fear and Loathing on the Partridge Family Bus, Chip spent weeks with David going over the highs and lows of his life -- including reviewing all of the recordings taped by Elliot Mintz (see episode 1) as part of his research. Chip provides insight into the real David Cassidy that few others can. For more about Chip, visit www.ChipDeffaa.com.
In this episode, Dr. Russ Romano talk about postcards and all the places that can take us. From his Postcards for Good to a world tour on The Partridge Family Bus, we cover a lot of ground on this show.
An interview with Gretchen Bonaduce, author of "Surviving Agent Orange and Other Things I Learned From Being Thrown Under the Partridge Family Bus," published by Rare Bird Books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-junot-files/support
Join us in this extended episode as we chat with Gretchen Bonaduce about her book "Surviving Agent Orange, And Other things I learned from being thrown under the Partridge Family Bus." We also talk about our favorite obscure movies, the ins, and outs of marriage, and why Apple Pie is the dirtiest of all the pies. Check out Gretchen's book signings here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Surviving-Agent-Orange-642216316117802/events/ And don't forget to get your wine from Winc www.trywinc.com/wwwpodcast
Join Turg and Randy Z as they are joined by their lovely guest Gretchen Bonaduce - ex-wife of the Partridge Family star Danny Bonaduce and recent published author of the book titled Surviving Agent Orange: And Other Things I Learned From Being Thrown Under the Partridge Family Bus" as they discuss her new book from a new and interesting perspective. The lessons we learn while in our 30s come from those reflecting on the mistakes they've made during their 30s Gretchen has certainly published an intriguing perspective on her life - taking the readers from her mid-20s to her early 40s as she recounts stories, lessons and regrets throughout her time spent married to Danny Bonaduce. The hardships of marriage are well known in our world. Throw in a world married to a child celebrity struggling with drug addiction and a host of other problems and you learn a lot and fast. Gretchen recounts her journey through her mid-20s entering into a mixed bag of emotions throughout her 30s. She shares her perspective on how religion, society, community and self-confidence all had a role to play in making decisions throughout her life. It's not about how the story unfolds, it's about what you learned after it ends Grab your copy of Surviving Agent Orange: And Other Things I Learned From Being Thrown Under the Partridge Family Bus out now from Rare Bird Books. For more information on Gretchen Bonaduce visit her on social media @GretchenBonaduce and don't forget to grab a copy of her book on Amazon or your favorite book retailer.
Erin talks to the talented singer, author, reality TV personality & producer, Gretchen Bonaduce. Gretchen tells us about her marriage to Danny Bonaduce, her time on reality TV (in front of and behind the cameras), and her new book, Surviving Agent Orange and Other Things I Learned from Being Thrown Under the Partridge Family Bus.Follow Gretchen: On Instagram @GretchenBonaduceOn Twitter @AnkhSingerOn Facebook Gretchen BonaduceOrder her book on Amazon HERE!Support the podcast & get bonus content at Patreon.com/pinkshadeJoin the closed Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter & Instagram @ErinLeahMartinCheck out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.comVisit https://www.pinkshadewitherinmartin.com/ for all linksTune into The Jenny McCarthyShow on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny recapping on Real Housewives Roundup! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Erin talks to the talented singer, author, reality TV personality & producer, Gretchen Bonaduce. Gretchen tells us about her marriage to Danny Bonaduce, her time on reality TV (in front of and behind the cameras), and her new book, Surviving Agent Orange and Other Things I Learned from Being Thrown Under the Partridge Family Bus.Follow Gretchen: On Instagram @GretchenBonaduceOn Twitter @AnkhSingerOn Facebook Gretchen BonaduceOrder her book on Amazon HERE!Support the podcast & get bonus content at Patreon.com/pinkshadeJoin the closed Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter & Instagram @ErinLeahMartinCheck out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.comVisit https://www.pinkshadewitherinmartin.com/ for all linksTune into The Jenny McCarthyShow on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny recapping on Real Housewives Roundup! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Gretchen Bonaduce is the author of the upcoming memoir Surviving Agent Orange: And Other Things I Learned From Being Thrown Under the Partridge Family Bus. Her first associate producer credit came from the 2003 NBC show Life Moments. That same year, she was picked to shoot a pilot for the soap network with daytime soap star Lisa Rinna. Learning she had a knack for producing shows, she then when on to Executive Produce two seasons of the Vh1 hit show, Breaking Bonaduce in 2005/2006. Not only did she executive produce on the show, but she also appeared as a cast member alongside her then husband Danny Bonaduce and their two children. The series showed her positive attitude and strength, while trying to balance a family with a chaotic marriage. Kristin Casey is a writer and recovered alcoholic and addict. Her memoir Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh documents their tumultuous six-year relationship and drug-fueled, train wreck breakup. She’s survived numerous addictions, clinical depression, a suicide attempt, the panhandle of Texas, and seventeen years of Catholicism. Her writing has appeared in the Foliate Oak Literary Magazine, The Nervous Breakdown, The Fix, From the Asylum, $pread, and elsewhere. She writes about addiction, dependency, sexuality, and relationships. She resides in Austin, Texas, and works in the field of sex therapy as an intimacy coach and IPSA trained surrogate partner.
Erin talks to the talented singer, author, reality TV personality & producer, Gretchen Bonaduce. Gretchen tells us about her marriage to Danny Bonaduce, her time on reality TV (in front of and behind the cameras), and her new book, Surviving Agent Orange and Other Things I Learned from Being Thrown Under the Partridge Family Bus. Gretchen also offers advice to the new generation of reality TV personalities, as well as what she learned from sharing her story with the world. BONUS: Hear details in this episode about Pink Shade water bottle giveaways! Listen to enter & win! Follow Gretchen: On Instagram @GretchenBonaduceOn Twitter @AnkhSingerOn Facebook Gretchen BonaducePre-order her book on Amazon HERE!Join the Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter @ErinLeahMartin & Instagram @ErinLeahMartinCheck out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.com & 22Words.comTune into The Jenny McCarthy Show on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny dishing all things Housewives on Real Housewives Roundup! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Erin talks to the talented singer, author, reality TV personality & producer, Gretchen Bonaduce. Gretchen tells us about her marriage to Danny Bonaduce, her time on reality TV (in front of and behind the cameras), and her new book, Surviving Agent Orange and Other Things I Learned from Being Thrown Under the Partridge Family Bus. Gretchen also offers advice to the new generation of reality TV personalities, as well as what she learned from sharing her story with the world. BONUS: Hear details in this episode about Pink Shade water bottle giveaways! Listen to enter & win! Follow Gretchen: On Instagram @GretchenBonaduceOn Twitter @AnkhSingerOn Facebook Gretchen BonaducePre-order her book on Amazon HERE!Join the Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter @ErinLeahMartin & Instagram @ErinLeahMartinCheck out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.com & 22Words.comTune into The Jenny McCarthy Show on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny dishing all things Housewives on Real Housewives Roundup! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week on StoryWeb: The Partridge Family’s song “I Think I Love You.” Fifth grade – and the song I can’t get out of my head is “I Think I Love You.” Every girl at Griffith Elementary School – make it every girl at schools around the United States – feels the same way. How we swooned over David Cassidy, the teen idol who played a made-for-TV band’s lead singer. The fictional band was The Partridge Family, based loosely on the real-life Cowsills, a family pop band popular in the late ’60s. The TV show debuted in fall 1970, just a month after “I Think I Love You” had been released as a single. The show featured Shirley Jones as a widowed mother of five children, who scheme to put together a band as a way of helping the family financially. Amazingly enough, this unknown family band has its debut at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas! Jones’s real-life stepson, David Cassidy, played Keith, the oldest of Shirley Partridge’s children. Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, and two younger children rounded out the family cast. Like many girls my age, I tuned in every Friday night to The Partridge Family. In fact, it was the first show my family watched when we got our first color TV. We were watching Shirley Partridge and her kids, when the camera zoomed in for a very tight close-up of Shirley Jones’s face, complete with bright orange – nearly neon orange – lipstick. What a thing to see on a color set! My younger brother exclaimed, “Look at them lips!” And with that the TV sparked and went dead. No more Partridge Family. We have laughed ever since about those technicolor lips of Shirley Jones. Although the actors “performed” songs as part of the show, most of them were actually lip-syncing. The only actors who performed in the band were David Cassidy, as lead singer, and Shirley Jones, who sang backup. So the 45s and albums that my friends and I purchased with our allowance money didn’t actually feature Susan Dey and Danny Bonaduce, but instead were the product of an anonymous studio band. This made no difference to us – for it was David Cassidy we wanted, and he was there front and center. Though fifth-grade girls could not have known – yet – that pressing, anxious, heart-stopping feeling you get when you are falling in love but haven’t yet “confessed” that love, we nevertheless gladly sang along. Of course, like every school girl, I dreamed that Keith/David was singing that song to me. That was the magic of the song: this cute, cute heartthrob seemed to be confessing his love to me – and I loved him right back. Unbelievably, “I Think I Love You” – a song by a fictitious band – hit #1 on the Billboard charts. Since 1970, there have been many cover versions, including those by Andy Williams, Perry Como, Paul Westerberg, and David’s daughter Katie Cassidy. David Cassidy himself recorded an updated solo version in 2003. To go behind the scenes with the Partridge Family, check out Shirley Jones’s 2014 memoir or one of David Cassidy’s two books: C’mon, Get Happy: Fear and Loathing on the Partridge Family Bus and Could It Be Forever? My Story. You might want to visit David Cassidy’s official website. To get the original version of “I Think I Love You,” you can buy the group’s first album, simply titled The Partridge Family Album. The complete TV series is available on DVD. Visit thestoryweb.com/partridge for links to all these resources and to see The Partridge Family perform “I Think I Love You” as part of the episode titled “My Son, the Feminist.” I’m under no illusion that The Partridge Family was great television or that the music released under their moniker was any good. But I can say that I still know every single word to “I Think I Love You” and that I am willing to belt it out if ever I am asked. My fifth-grade self would be proud.