Shirley Jones, in full Shirley Mae Jones, (born March 31, 1934, Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American actress who was a musical star in the 1950s and early 60s before becoming better known for her role as Shirley Partridge, the matriarch of a family singing group, in the television sitcom The Partridge Family (197074). In her memoir, Jones revealed that Cassidy was not as perfect as he appeared. The couple was blessed with three children later. [2] Jones' paternal grandfather came from Wales. Cassidy and Jones had three sons, Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan. Jack's mental illness worsened and manic depression deepened. 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Cassidy discussed his relationship with his stepmother on the show: "She wasn't my mother, and I can be very open, and we can speak, and we became very close friends. Jones was 20 years old when she met Cassidy, who was eight years her senior, and she refers to him as the most influential person in and the love of her life.[23]. You can't take a girl like me who's been singing since she was a child, who has been in show business since she was a teenager, who has the business coursing in her blood-you can't take a girl like that and use marriage as a substitute. Shirley Jones (born September 22, 1953) is an American R&B singer best known as a member and lead vocalist of The Jones Girls, who were a trio of sisters that had a number of hit singles in late 1970's and early 80's. Shirley went on to have a solo career after the group disbanded in 1984. By the 1970s, Ingels turned to working behind the scenes doing voice-over work on hundreds of commercials and cartoon series. She made it known that not only was Cassidy unfaithful to her several times (which she tolerated), he was also envious of the actress's success. Jones is the grandmother of ten: Caitlin, Jake, Juliet, Caleb, Roan, Lila, and Mairin Cassidy by son Shaun; Cole and Jack by son Patrick; and Meghan Mae by son Ryan Cassidy. Take a look at Jones and Cassidy's romance. 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But in the year 1975, the couple got divorced due to some personal disturbances. Advertisement She auditioned in New York City for Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, who were so impressed that they signed her to a seven-year contract. [8] Fearnley was so impressed, he ran across the street to fetch Richard Rodgers, who was rehearsing with an orchestra for an upcoming musical. The actress also recalled when her late stepson would come over to her house and help out with Ryan, Shaun, and Patrick. [9] She was reunited with Ron Howard (who had played her brother in The Music Man) in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963). [citation needed], Shirley Jones's friendship with David Cassidy's family began in the mid-to-late 1950s, when David was just six, after he learned about his father's divorce from his mother Evelyn Ward. Oklahoma! Jones landed the role of a lady who fell in love with the professor in Fluffy (1965). In addition, she performed in the film Grandmas Boy (2006) as well as the TV movie The Irresistible Blueberry Farm (2016). The Los Angeles medical examiner discovered Cassidy's body in his apartment and was able to identify it through dental checks. Jones, who was named after child star Shirley Temple, showed early talent as a singer and began taking voice lessons as a child. (Who's been a singer all her life): But I never sang pop songs with bands or made records; I was a show singer. Overall, the actress described her former husband as a bright, well-read, and smart man. She had a very close relationship with the younger actress and remained close friends long after the series was cancelled, and regularly would send cards and birthday presents for Crough and her children. December 12, 1976, will always be a day to remember for Jones and her children, as Cassidy passed away. The couple married on August 5 in the same year. She starred in the unsuccessful TV series Shirley (197980) and played recurring characters on The Slap Maxwell Story (198788), The Drew Carey Show (19952004), and Raising Hope (201014), and in 2008 she appeared in a story arc on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. [11], In mid-2012, Jones played Mrs. Paroo, when her son Patrick played Harold Hill, in a California Musical Theatre revival of The Music Man. The television movie The Lives of Jenny Dolan (1975) would be made as a pilot for a series that was not picked up. She made appearances in several top-rated movies, including "The Happy Ending," "The Courtship of Eddie's Father," "The Music Man," and many more. In 1956, only one year after their first meeting, they tied the knot. Jones is more focused on her life, as she counts her multiple blessings. She is expected to appear in at least two projects in 2021: Forgiven This Gun4hire and Beyond Legend Johnny Kakota.. She says the secret to happiness is laughter. I've simply have a marvelous husband, Jack Cassidy. [citation needed], In 1979, Jones tried her hand at television for the second time, starring in the NBC show Shirley,[11] which, like The Partridge Family, featured a family headed by a widowed mother, but the show failed to win ratings and was cancelled toward the middle of the season. Shirleys second husband was actor and comedian Marty Ingels. When we were first married and lived in a New York apartment, we used to collect all of the stragglers from out of town and I'd cook a big Christmas dinner for all of us. American Actress Shirley Jones is still fondly remembered by millions of fans as Shirley Partridge, the matriarch of the Partridge family in the famous television show "The Partridge Family.". Jones won the Miss Pittsburgh contest in 1952. The Happy Ending star married the Tony Award-winning actor in August 1956. She was born in Charleroi, PA, but her family moved to Smithton, PA, in 1937, when Shirley was three. Answer (1 of 5): You mean, like a shared residential address? [12] In 1971, The Partridge Family was nominated for a Grammy under the Best New Artist category. Jones sang the songs "Oklahoma!" When she was in school, the only subject she hated was math. A big one! The children are worried that she is too interested in him, and even more worried when they see him with another woman. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Jones divorced Cassidy in 1974 and went on to marry Marty Ingels on November 13, 1977. Ryan Cassidy, Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels on June 17, 2015 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images, At the moment, Shirley is still active in the entertainment industry. I said, 'What are you doing here?' She is a singer and actress, probably still best known for her roles in the musical films "Oklahoma!", "Carousel" and "The Music Man', and the musical comedy TV series "The Partridge Family". Shirley and Martys relationship stood the test of time as they were together for 38 years. Suzanne will always be remembered and I will always treasure my memories of her. . We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Ingels logged numerous TV guest shots in that era. He is a singer and actor. Welsh husband and wife Dave and Shirley Griffiths have taken to social media ahead of the return of Channel 4 's Gogglebox. She revealed that the actor and singer taught her . So I said, 'What are you doing here?' The pair were married for nearly two decades before they went their separate ways. She made it known that her then-husband was so focused on his date that he didn't even notice her standing close by. Received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Valentine's Day, 1986. She started formal training at the age of 12 and would dream of singing with her idol, Gordon MacRae. Years after the Grammy award-winning singer died, Jones made a surprising revelation. He didn't object to me working. As a little boy, his sweet sensitivity, and wicked sense of humor were already on display, and I will treasure the years we spent working and growing together. "Jack had a breakdown. [Jack and Shirley on the holidays] We always have roast turkey. - when she watched. [11] She was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for the same film but lost to Helen Mirren for Elizabeth I. Shaun Cassidy She spent most of the next 42 years working as a copy editor and editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. With a screen image comparable to peaches-n-cream, Shirley wanted a darker role to change her image. When she was 20, she went to New York with her parents and, within a week, became the first and only actor signed to a personal contract by Rogers and Hammerstein. Shirley Mae Jones (born March 31, 1934) is an American actress and singer. The actor's agent, Rowland Perkins, said officials also found jewelry belonging to the director on the body. Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy in the 60s | Photo: Getty Images. About David, the actress once mentioned that she was grateful for the wonderful times they shared. The show also spawned a number of albums and singles by The Partridge Family, performed by David Cassidy and Shirley Jones. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Dear God take care of my baby.[25]. After being married for 19 years, Jones and Cassidy finally got divorced. The director, Richard Brooks, had originally fought against her being in the movie, but after seeing her first scene, told her she would win an Oscar for her performance. After that, Shirley returned to Broadway for the stage production of "Oklahoma!" On March 1, 2002, she filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court from. She would work on television in programs like Playhouse 90 (1956). They divorced in 1956 and in the same year Cassidy married singer and actress Shirley Jones. On November 16, 2007, she took the stage at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, during the Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular concert that celebrated the state's 100th birthday. He was the voice of AutoCat on Motormouse and AutoCat and Beegle Beagle on The Great Grape Ape Show. He later lent his distinctive vocal style to the 1980s videogame-inspired toon Pac-Man.. The Carousel star confessed: Much as I love Marty and have a wonderful relationship - I'd say this with Marty sitting here - I'm not sure if Jack were alive, I'd be married to Marty., Marty Ingels and Shirley Jones on January 16, 2013 in San Pedro, California | Source: Getty Images. 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Jones was in awe of Cassidy. She then played an ingnue opposite Richard Widmark in the John Ford western Two Rode Together (1961) before returning to her roots with a winning performance as Marian, the librarian, in the musical The Music Man (1962). Within months, Jones and her co-stars were pop culture television icons. They remained married until his death in October 2015 after 38 years together. Pat Bauer graduated from Ripon College in 1977 with a double major in Spanish and Theatre. Shirley Jones, in full Shirley Mae Jones, (born March 31, 1934, Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American actress who was a musical star in the 1950s and early '60s before becoming better known for her role as Shirley Partridge, the matriarch of a family singing group, in the television sitcom The Partridge Family (1970-74). (1955), the film version of the smash-hit Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical. When I met Jack, I was very naive. In her memoir, the actress said she was madly in love with Cassidy. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. She added: I never was attracted to your sort of nice guy with the pipe and slippers that comes home every night for dinner. In July 2006, Jones received another Emmy Award nomination for her supporting performance in the television film Hidden Places. Shirley Jones' second husband, Marty Ingels, was an American actor and comedian who hailed from New York and was active in the media spotlight from 1958 to 2015. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Rodgers then called Oscar Hammerstein at home. She also appeared on such anthology television shows as Playhouse 90 and Lux Video Theatre, and she performed opposite Pat Boone in the movie musical April Love (1957) and with James Cagney in Never Steal Anything Small (1959). According to Jones, her psychiatrist had warned that taking Cassidy back was a huge mistake. The song, "I Think I Love You," reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart, making her the second person, after, She recorded two or three shows at once, in a session, usually about 6 songs, every weekend and/or evenings for, Despite not being a lead vocalist, Jones was involved in every song of, Had screen-tested for the role of Kathy Selden in. Jack likes the mincemeat: the lemon is my favorite. Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy circa March 1973 at Shubert Theater in New York City | Photo: Getty Images. The 1960s were also busy for the American singer, who doubled as an actress. The family later moved to the small nearby town of Smithton, Pennsylvania. May 29, 2019 at 3:50 pm. [10], During its first season, it became a hit and was screened in over 70 countries. He taught her everything about life, parties, drinking, and design. (Laughs) That's the biggest thing. David Cassidy died on November 21, 2017. Fortunately, Jack and I feel the same way. That's the terrible part. By the time he was five, his parents were divorced and Jack had married actress Shirley Jones, an actress who in 1955 had just made Oklahoma! Abraham Beame (uncle-in-law) Martin Ingerman (March 9, 1936 - October 21, 2015), known professionally as Marty Ingels, was an American actor, comedian, comedy sketch writer and theatrical agent, who is best known as the co-star of the 1960s television series I'm Dickens, He's Fenster . Unfortunately, Jones said she spotted her husband walking in with his arm around a beautiful young girl from the cafe. The actor died in 1976 in one of the most tragic ways. He thought by doing what David was doing, that he would end up exactly as he ended up. Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy in the 60s | Photo: Getty Images, DAVID'S THOUGHTS ON HIS FATHER'S LIFESTYLE. Businessmen don't understand that. Her father owned the local brewery. Her birthplace, Charleroi, Pennsylvania, is 30 miles, south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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Shirley Jones first married her actor colleague and singer Jack Cassidy. No actor likes not to work. She was a very good role model for me, watching the way, you know, she dealt with people on the set, and watching people revere her. Jones realized, however, that: The problem with Partridgethough it was great for me and gave me an opportunity to stay home and raise my kidswhen my agents came to me and presented it to me, they said if you do a series and it becomes a hit show, you will be that character for the rest of your life and your film career will go into the toilet, which is what happened. The comedian passed away in 2015 at age 79. But I never sang the songs apart from the shows. A coroner's spokesman made it known that the singer died in his penthouse apartment after being engulfed by fire and smoke. He wanted him to be an actor. . Search. Born in Brooklyn in 1936, Martin Ingerman served a stint in the Army and then wound up in Los Angeles where he got his break as an actor at the Pasadena Playhouse. The rest of the cast also celebrated the 25th, 30th, and 35th anniversaries of The Partridge Family (although Cassidy was unavailable to attend the 25th anniversary in 1995 owing to other commitments). In the subsequent years following their marriage, the pair welcomed three children: Shaun, Ryan, and Patrick. Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy attending the Academy Awards, 1962 | Photo: Getty Images. Start your FREE search now! In February 1986, Jones unveiled her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Vine Street just around the corner from Hollywood Boulevard. She also acted in Brookss melodrama The Happy Ending (1969) and in Gene Kellys western comedy The Cheyenne Social Club (1970), where she played the operator of a brothel, and she appeared in such TV movies as But I Dont Want to Get Married! Jones was devastated when Suzanne Crough died on April 27, 2015; Crough played one of her TV daughters on The Partridge Family. Was a spokesperson for the popular California-based Ralphs Supermarkets in the 1980s. [11], In 2008, U.K. label Stage Door Records released the retrospective collection Then & Now featuring 24 songs from Jones's musical career, including songs from the films Oklahoma!, Carousel, and April Love. Every summer her parents would take her to New York for her summer vacation. Updates? Jones guest-starred on ABC Family's short-lived show Ruby & The Rockits as David and Patrick's mother. [6], Her first audition was for an open bi-weekly casting call held by John Fearnley, casting director for Rodgers and Hammerstein and their various musicals. David has not had a relationship with anyone in the family for years. The former lovebirds' marriage lasted for almost two decades before they went their separate ways. What Jones enjoyed most about her relationship with David was appearing in movies with him. It is so exciting for me because the whole family is involved. She made her debut in 1955 in Fred Zinnemann's "Oklahoma." Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Academy Award-winning actress Shirley Jones, best known for "Elmer Gantry," was married to Marty Ingels for years, and he got "death threats" after tying the knot. Shirley Jones and David Cassidy at Hollywood Palladium in CA, United States on March 02, 2003 | Photo: Getty Images. Omissions? She was also in the dramatic project There Were Times, Dear, in which she played a loyal wife whose husband is dying of Alzheimer's disease; she was nominated for an Emmy Award for this work. - IMDb Mini Biography By: I would have hung in there. David Cassidy on August 8, 2009 in Pasadena, California | Photo: Getty Images. David is in a better place, and his loved ones will always remember him. 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