70s Commercials: ‘Partridge Family’ Promo, Pontiac Grand Am Debut & More (1973)

Today’s tenuous theme for our new batch of seventies commercials is “1973.” First up, it’s The Partridge Family with an ABC promo implying that Reuben Kincaid is a father figure. I never really looked at it that way before. After … Continue reading

Classic 70s Ads: The Partridge Family, ‘Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted’ (1971)

The Partridge Family – ‘Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted’ ad via Record World Feb. 20, 1971 Pulling the needle back 50-years-ago this week, let us have a listen to pure bubblegum bliss with the latest release from The Partridge … Continue reading

70s Spots (Thanksgiving): ‘Partridge Family/My Three Sons Thanksgiving Reunion’ Promo (1977)

“Fred MacMurray and Shirley Jones host a family reunion!” Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you have a nice, relaxing time with friends and family today. Here’s a brief and obscure ABC promo from November 1977 for Thanksgiving Reunion With The … Continue reading

Partridge Pop: Remembering David Cassidy

The sad news we were hoping not to hear so soon has come in. Musician, actor, and pop idol David Cassidy has died at the age of 67. This one really depresses me as, like many of you, I’ve been … Continue reading

Partridge Pop: ‘I Can Feel Your Heartbeat’ (1970)

“I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” appeared on The Partridge Family Album, the fictional pop rockers’ debut disc. The tune is a funky, wah-wah pedal-flavored number written by Wes Farrell, Jim Cretecos and Mike Appel. “I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” has … Continue reading

Partridge Pop: ‘One Day At A Time’ (1973)

Holy Mondrian’s Bus! It’s been months since we’ve posted a Partridge Pop. Let’s get right to the music. Here’s The Partridge Family performing “One Day at a Time.” “One Day at a Time” was written by Terry Cashman & T.P. … Continue reading