C'mon Get Happy!
A Story About the Partridege Family34 total reviews
Comment from Sanku
I enjoy reading these personal essays from you .I agree with you that the songs with which we gre up will always bring immense joy to us .I am not familiar with the group or the show but I still loved reading their story
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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I enjoy reading these personal essays from you .I agree with you that the songs with which we gre up will always bring immense joy to us .I am not familiar with the group or the show but I still loved reading their story
Comment Written 21-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Well, thanks again, Sanku for the great review. I do appreciate that!
Comment from rspoet
Hello Harry,
And interesting and fun trip down memory lane. The Partridge Family and the Brady Bunch were part of a long continuing series of shows culminating collectively in the Happy Days. Of course, we needed some "happy" in those days of the sixties/seventies. In the fifties, Ozzie and Harriet and others led the way.
Shirly Jones and Florence Henderson brought the star power and the voices. Though Cassidy was was a teen idol, Susan Dey stole the heart on many a male viewer.
Isn't it amazing how The Wrecking Crew were behind the music of many of the shows and bands. They played on many of the albums too.
Excellent story.
Best wishes.
Robert
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Hello Harry,
And interesting and fun trip down memory lane. The Partridge Family and the Brady Bunch were part of a long continuing series of shows culminating collectively in the Happy Days. Of course, we needed some "happy" in those days of the sixties/seventies. In the fifties, Ozzie and Harriet and others led the way.
Shirly Jones and Florence Henderson brought the star power and the voices. Though Cassidy was was a teen idol, Susan Dey stole the heart on many a male viewer.
Isn't it amazing how The Wrecking Crew were behind the music of many of the shows and bands. They played on many of the albums too.
Excellent story.
Best wishes.
Robert
Comment Written 21-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Thank you so much Robert. I truly appreciate the great review!
Comment from Sally Law
I just loved this show as well. My favorite Cowsills song is, "The Rain, The Park and Other Things." From The Partridge Family, "Come On, Get Happy," is the winner. It makes me instantly happy.
A great write, Harry, and happy memories stuck in my Jukebox head. Thanks for sharing!
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal :))
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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I just loved this show as well. My favorite Cowsills song is, "The Rain, The Park and Other Things." From The Partridge Family, "Come On, Get Happy," is the winner. It makes me instantly happy.
A great write, Harry, and happy memories stuck in my Jukebox head. Thanks for sharing!
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal :))
Comment Written 21-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Thanks so much Sally. I truly appreciate the great review, kind words and you!
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You're so welcome! Sal :))
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Well-written report.
The only song I recognized after a YouTube search was Indian Lake. Afraid you lost your guarantee with 'C'mon Get Happy'. I didn't care for it a bit. But that's what personal taste is all about.
This is another show that I never saw a single episode.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Well-written report.
The only song I recognized after a YouTube search was Indian Lake. Afraid you lost your guarantee with 'C'mon Get Happy'. I didn't care for it a bit. But that's what personal taste is all about.
This is another show that I never saw a single episode.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Lol! You are so funny Wayne. Really? You never seen one episode? Thanks for the great review. I truly appreciate you!
Comment from Karen Cherry
You do love your sitcoms. I was a much darker child. I loved Outer Limits, Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, Alfred Hitchcock. But also I love Lucy, The Red Skelton Show, and Carol Burnett. I watched the Partridge family , I liked Danny the best. :-)
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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You do love your sitcoms. I was a much darker child. I loved Outer Limits, Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, Alfred Hitchcock. But also I love Lucy, The Red Skelton Show, and Carol Burnett. I watched the Partridge family , I liked Danny the best. :-)
Comment Written 21-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Oh, I liked those shows too! That was the days when there was quality tv!
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Back then, we used our intelligence and imagination. They didn't show us every dimple or pore, that let our minds fill in the blanks. Things were not explained to death.
We knew it was pretend. Karen
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You are so right Karen. We had to actually think lol!
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Movies and tv for the most part were better then we were involved. And the game shows! Password, Match game, I've got a secret, What's my line, To tell the truth. Jeopardy Karen
Comment from Stacy M.S.
I feel like I learn so much when I read your personal essays.
I agree with you about music, my favorite songs also have a way of shifting my mood for the better.
The bands you mentioned are a little before my time (I was born in 1980) but I still enjoyed learning about both of them and plan to look up some music on youtube.
Another excellent story penned by you!
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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I feel like I learn so much when I read your personal essays.
I agree with you about music, my favorite songs also have a way of shifting my mood for the better.
The bands you mentioned are a little before my time (I was born in 1980) but I still enjoyed learning about both of them and plan to look up some music on youtube.
Another excellent story penned by you!
Comment Written 20-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Well, thank you so much Stacy for the kind words and great review! You really must check out the Cowsills and their song, The Park and Other things...Really cool song!
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
The partridge family was my favorite show since I was 4yo. I had much older siblings and a 3 mins older twin so I related to Tracey. We sang all the songs and our mom bought us those ruffle tops. Shirley Jones was from near where my mom grew up in western PA too. I enjoyed reading this. Good writing!
Alex
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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The partridge family was my favorite show since I was 4yo. I had much older siblings and a 3 mins older twin so I related to Tracey. We sang all the songs and our mom bought us those ruffle tops. Shirley Jones was from near where my mom grew up in western PA too. I enjoyed reading this. Good writing!
Alex
Comment Written 20-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Thanks again Alex. I truly appreciate you and the kind review!
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You're welcome, Harry!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I remember this program as it was also aired in Britain and you brought back a few memories here Harry. I remember loving the music as it was always upbeat and positive and I am glad you paid tribute to this joyous program and included a little information about what all these guys are doing now. I am glad they are still alive Harry, a fine post, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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I remember this program as it was also aired in Britain and you brought back a few memories here Harry. I remember loving the music as it was always upbeat and positive and I am glad you paid tribute to this joyous program and included a little information about what all these guys are doing now. I am glad they are still alive Harry, a fine post, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 20-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Well, thank you so much Dolly. I truly appreciate the great review and kind words!
Comment from royowen
Thanks for filling us in on the the Partridge family, it's so sad that they most passed away, I always liked Shirley Jones, it seems funny that she outlasted all the others, beautifully written Harry, I enjoyed your post, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Thanks for filling us in on the the Partridge family, it's so sad that they most passed away, I always liked Shirley Jones, it seems funny that she outlasted all the others, beautifully written Harry, I enjoyed your post, blessings Roy
Comment Written 20-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Thanks so much Roy for the great review. I truly appreciate you!
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Pleasure Harry
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
There is such a wealth of information here, Harry! Thank you so much for this trip down Memory Lane. They were certainly 'feel good' shows and, once you hear those songs, you'll be singing them for the remainder of the day/week. And those celebrity guest appearances - I remember Charlie's Angels! Well done, Harry! Debbie.
I believe the series and the music (were) so positive and had that (e)ffect on people of the day.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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There is such a wealth of information here, Harry! Thank you so much for this trip down Memory Lane. They were certainly 'feel good' shows and, once you hear those songs, you'll be singing them for the remainder of the day/week. And those celebrity guest appearances - I remember Charlie's Angels! Well done, Harry! Debbie.
I believe the series and the music (were) so positive and had that (e)ffect on people of the day.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2025
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Thank you so much Debbie for the kind words, great review and editing too lol! I truly appreciate you! And yes, those songs are surely ear worms too!
