Shirley Jones is a 88 year old American Actress. | Her first marriage was to the late American actor, singer, and director Jack Cassidy. The Los Angeles medical examiner discovered Cassidy's body in his apartment and was able to identify it through dental checks. 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). Career [ edit] Strangely enough, we were when we were performing together than on a day to day basis. [4], Jones says that many people have incorrectly assumed that her middle name was named after vaudeville and film legend Mae West, but Jones was actually named after her aunt. [13], By 1974, it was one of six series to be canceled that year (along with Room 222, The F.B.I., The Brady Bunch, Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law, and Here's Lucy) to make room for new shows. The actress explained that seeing them together was devastating and that she just froze. (1970). In addition, she performed in the film Grandmas Boy (2006) as well as the TV movie The Irresistible Blueberry Farm (2016). - on her on- and off-screen chemistry with, I have been coming every Friday night to watch the taping. The television movie The Lives of Jenny Dolan (1975) would be made as a pilot for a series that was not picked up. Within a year, she would be in Hollywood to appear in her first film Oklahoma! Jones was in awe of Cassidy. In her six decades in show business, she has starred as wholesome characters in a number of musical films, such as Oklahoma! 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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. In his later years, Ingels was relentless in promoting various TV, film and stage projects he sought to get off the ground as a producer. They divorced in 1956 and in the same year Cassidy married singer and actress Shirley Jones. The former lovebirds' marriage lasted for almost two decades before they went their separate ways. In her memoir, the actress said she was madly in love with Cassidy. Here are ten facts about Shaun and Patrick Cassidy. She was his real-life stepmother throughout the entire run of The Partridge Family. 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. 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. At one point, the former couple split for eight months, but Jones accepted Cassidy right back, much to her psychiatrist's disappointment. Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy in the 60s | Photo: Getty Images. 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 actress was having a nice time at Caf Escobar with her friend Betty Cantu and her husband, Fred, at the time. Businessmen don't understand that. I've tried to bring all the things I loved about Christmas into my children's Christmases. [citation needed], On the evening of December 11, 1976, after Jones had refused an offer of reconciliation from Jack Cassidy, she received news that her ex-husband's penthouse apartment was on fire. But the public wanted the good Shirley so she was cast as "Marion", the librarian, in the successful musical The Music Man (1962). Meanwhile, Jones is all about having a good time and enjoying life to the fullest. Began her career on Broadway at 18 in the original production of "South Pacific" in 1952. Advertisement And I said, 'Well, I'm reading for the lead guy.' Award-winning actress and singer Shirley Jones was always applauded for her spectacular acting, but not many approved of her choice in love when she married her second husband. A lot of married couple don't, you know. The singer's son, David, also made it known that he always wanted to be like his father despite his flaws. Jones wrote that the late actor was attracted to men, too, and was a heavy alcoholic. Cassidy's eldest son David later starred with Jones in the musical sitcom The Partridge Family. Here is a glimpse inside her marriage to her unfaithful husband, Jack Cassidy. It had to do with the fact that he thought David was selling out. "[14] Shirley was shocked to hear her real-life stepson was going to audition for the role of Keith Partridge. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. He often drove me crazy, but theres not a day I wont miss him and love him to my core, Jones said. Corrections? But love won out and we've been married since 1956. He is a singer and actor. The couple parted ways in 1974. During their time as a couple, Jones and Cassidy were one of the most talked-about celebrity lovebirds. She looked at me and said, 'What are you doing here?' He was thrilled when her first film, Oklahoma! Her character becomes a prostitute who encounters her seducer years later and reveals his true character. Shirley Mae Jones was born on 31 March 1934, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania USA, to parents Marjorie and Paul Jones. Their marriage surprised most people back in the 70s because, as Jerry Rose said during an interview he had with Marty and Shirley, they were an odd couple., Shirley Jones and her husband Marty Ingels in 1980 in Anaheim, California | Source: Getty Images. How fleeting life is. This was years after her first seemingly "perfect" marriage to Jack Cassidy. All three of her sons were delivered via Cesarean section. He can't stand inactivity or hanging around the house doing nothing but waiting. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. He didn't object to me working. Rodgers then called Oscar Hammerstein at home. Officials did not determine the cause of the fire immediately. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Other film musicals quickly followed, including Carousel (1956), April Love (1957), and The Music Man (1962), in which she was often typecast as a wholesome, kind character. Find Shirley L Jones's address, phone number, email, photos, and social media accounts. While the success of the show would do more for her stepson, teen idol David Cassidy, it would keep her name and face in the public view for the four years that the series ran. She was convinced that the combination of music and comedy would be a surefire hit. ), He was a very, very strong force in my life. The television series later became an all-time classic. She came back to make Carousel (1956), originally cast with Frank Sinatra in the male lead but later recast with Gordon MacRae, her costar in Oklahoma! Her first marriage was to American Actor, Singer, and Director Jack Cassidy in 1956. Strongly considered for Roberta Hertzel in, When asked which of her musicals was her favorite, she has said it was, Best known by the public for her starring role as Shirley Partridge on, After she had refused an offer of reconciliation from, Before she was a successful television actress, she worked with, Was the producers' first and only choice for the lead role of. When David was about 10, his mother moved to California from . Jack likes to make the stuffing, usually the giblets. No actor likes not to work. I was able to teach Shaun that stardom was really a business of fantasy - a business for children - and the wonderful part, when one realizes the realities of it, is that it is fine to be another character for 12 hours, and then go home and face reality. Answer (1 of 5): You mean, like a shared residential address? Shirley Jones first married her actor colleague and singer Jack Cassidy. (Shirley and Cassidy) loved performing together. As of 2001 she was residing in Encino, CA. It is important to point out that Shirley wrote in her book Shirley Jones: A Memoir that she was aware of the multiple affairs that Jack had during their time together. Academy Award (1961): Actress in a Supporting Role, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shirley-Jones. She also appeared in Grandma's Boy (2006)[11] as a nymphomaniac senior citizen. Not to mention he was as handsome as he was. I just played an alcoholic nightclub singer on. Shirley Jones and David Cassidy at Hollywood Palladium in CA, United States on March 02, 2003 | Photo: Getty Images. before returning to Hollywood for Carousel (1956). But their relationship wasn't easy. Unfortunately, Jones said she spotted her husband walking in with his arm around a beautiful young girl from the cafe. "And as I realized later, I wanted him. Marty Ingels, an actor, talent agent and industry raconteur who was married to Shirley Jones for nearly 40 years, died Wednesday at Tarzana Medical Center following a massive stroke. However, they believed the house was engulfed in flames after a cigarette was left on the couch, probably from a party the night before. and "People Will Say We're In Love" from the musical Oklahoma!. Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy circa March 1973 at Shubert Theater in New York City | Photo: Getty Images. Publicity Listings Her favorite television series to date was, The reason she turned down the lead role in. The boy, David Cassidy, is also an actor and appeared with Shirley Jones as the leading actor in The Partridge Family. Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy in the 60s | Photo: Getty Images, DAVID'S THOUGHTS ON HIS FATHER'S LIFESTYLE. As a man of the world, he led me gently. Despite drastically different personalities[according to whom?] The show also spawned a number of albums and singles by The Partridge Family, performed by David Cassidy and Shirley Jones. When Mother Gets Married: Directed by Ralph Senensky. Jones landed the role of a lady who fell in love with the professor in Fluffy (1965). After I won the Oscar, my salary doubled, my friends tripled, my children became more popular at school, my butcher made a pass at me, and my maid hit me up for a raise. Shirley Jones married David Cassidy's father when David was six years old. Shirley Jones at the Pantages Theatre on June 1, 2014. [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. 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. ', Super Mario Bros. 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Shirley Jones and David Cassidy at Hollywood Palladium in CA, United States on March 02, 2003 | Photo: Getty Images. 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. - IMDb Mini Biography By: "Some people pooh-pooh the Oscar. Received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Valentine's Day, 1986. He called him a monkey in a cage. Upon David's first meeting with Shirley before co-starring with her on The Partridge Family, he said, "The day he tells me that they're divorced, he tells me, 'We're remarried, and let me introduce you to my new wife.' She was the baby of the show. Judge Shirley B. Jones was the first federal judge in Maryland history, the first female judge elected to the old Supreme Bench of Baltimore City . In 1974, after years of abuse, Shirley divorced Jack. After that, Shirley returned to Broadway for the stage production of "Oklahoma!" Jones performed as Julie, the female lead in Carousel (1956), the next Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to be adapted for film. Shirley Jones on December 15, 2016 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images. Jones impressed Rodgers and Hammerstein with her musically trained voice, and was cast as the female lead in the film adaptation Oklahoma! Every summer her parents would take her to New York for her summer vacation. Despite his philandering ways with men and women, Jones still loved her husband and always spoke well of him during interviews. Jones guest-starred on ABC Family's short-lived show Ruby & The Rockits as David and Patrick's mother. However, having intercourse with Jean and her late ex-husband did not change the strong feelings she had for him. The comedian passed away in 2015 at age 79. In July 2006, Jones received another Emmy Award nomination for her supporting performance in the television film Hidden Places. [20] Jones and Ingels wrote an autobiography based on their relationship called Shirley & Marty: An Unlikely Love Story. We are sick over it![26]. [19] David Cassidy was Jack's son from his first marriage, to actress Evelyn Ward, and became her stepson. The doctor had told her that she would not be able to change him. No, it had nothing to do with jealousy. Overall, the actress described her former husband as a bright, well-read, and smart man. Decades have passed since the tragic incident occurred, and everyone appears to have moved on. 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.". [19] They had three sons, Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan. Although in many ways she's like her wholesome public image, she does have another side to her personality, which shows in her liking books on true crime. In 1956, one year after their first meeting, Jones and Cassidy took their relationship further by tying the knot. A real mental breakdown. That's the terrible part. I felt in many ways he was acting strangely and doing strange things and he felt perhaps it was better for all of us" - on the end of her marriage to, "You don't throw away 27 years. Sinatra felt that he should have been paid twice because technically he was shooting two films. She added: I never was attracted to your sort of nice guy with the pipe and slippers that comes home every night for dinner. Jones appeared with Glenn Ford and Ron Howard in Vincente Minnellis The Courtship of Eddies Father (1963), with Marlon Brando and David Niven in Bedtime Story (1964), and with Tony Randall in Fluffy (1965). She did not mention her stepson, David, because he, unfortunately, died of liver failure in November 2017. Jones, now 87, is a believer in love and showed it by walking down the aisle twice. (Reuters) BO DEREK REFLECTS ON GIVING BACK TO AMERICAN VETERANS: 'THERE'S JUST SO MUCH WE DON'T DO. So long as he does that, everything is fine. The series, created by sitcom vet Leonard Stern, lasted only one season but has endured as a cult favorite among vintage TV fans. Shirley Jones' steady rise in the entertainment industry began in the 1950s when her beautifully trained voice got her a part in the Broadway production of "South Pacific.". According to the actress, her first husband was determined to explore every aspect of the Swinging Seventies with or without her, and despite the fact that she knew it, she preferred to turn a blind eye. In 1970, she won the part of "Shirley Partridge" in the TV series The Partridge Family (1970). Ing The split also occurred two years before Cassidy passed away in a fire. (1955), Carousel (1956), and The Music Man (1962). Was going to attend Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ, to become a veterinarian. Shirley Jones is also known for working on the sitcom The Partridge Family between 1970 and 1974. 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Jones sang the songs "Oklahoma!" ( m. 1977) . He was anxious for my happiness and realized that my personal achievement was part of it. Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones were married for almost two decades. But Jack doesn't have any complex about being called, 'Mr. [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. Jones was well aware of Cassidy's escapades, especially during the swinging seventies, when he reportedly wanted to experience all kinds of thrills. When they encountered each other for the first time, the "Oklahoma" actress was 21 years old, and Cassidy was 29. - on the cancellation of, He came to respect me, he loved me, and vice-versa. Here are 10 facts about her: Late Husband - Jerry Van Dyke Ann was married to Jerry for 42 years since their marriage back on the 21st of December, 1977. [10], During its first season, it became a hit and was screened in over 70 countries. Jones was twice nominated (1971 and 1972) for Golden Globe Awards for her role in The Partridge Family. From then on, she would always be considered David Cassidy's mother. By the 1970s, Ingels turned to working behind the scenes doing voice-over work on hundreds of commercials and cartoon series. They remained married until his death in October 2015 after 38 years together. Her father owned the local brewery. But Jack, no matter what his success, wouldn't ever make that demand. Born Shirley Mae Jones on 31st March, 1934 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, USA, she is famous for her role as Shirley Partridge, the matriarch of a family singing group, in the television sitcom . She retired Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. (1955), the film version of the smash-hit Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical. I would have hung in there. Jones noted that in the entirety of her marriage to Cassidy, the Grammy award-winning singer always treated her in the best way possible. Received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Point Park College (Pittsburgh, PA). In the year 1956, she dated Jack Cassidy for a while before getting married. Obviously I'm attracted to men with a sense of humor! For her second Broadway show, Me and Juliet, she started as a chorus girl, and then an understudy for the lead role, earning rave reviews in Chicago.[7]. Advertisement Her grandparents owned and operated a hotel in Smithton, PA. Had a dog named Shane, which was a Shetland sheep dog. That same year, "I Think I Love You" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart, making Jones the second person, after Frank Sinatra, and the first woman to win an acting Oscar and also have a number-one hit on that chart, an achievement only matched by Cher and Barbra Streisand (Cher had already topped the singles chart with I Got You Babe in 1965, but did not win her Oscar until 1987). A couple who married on Don't Tell The Bride are still happily together 10 years later with two children. That was never my attraction. The album featured new recordings of songs including "Beauty and the Beast", "Memory", and a sentimental tribute to The Music Man. We love kid food, hamburgers, hot dogs and french fries. In 1990, Marty and Shirley wrote a book about their life and their romance and marriage. The couple was blessed with three children later. Years after welcoming their children, the duo's once-happy union quickly turned sour. She traveled every summer to Pittsburgh where she took summer courses in college. The latter was the most influential person in her life, and although he had been married before and had a child, it meant nothing to her. Although David didn't receive much parental attention from his father, he appeared to have inherited some of his traits. Her first marriage was to American Actor, Singer, and Director Jack Cassidy in 1956. together, and for a while he was reluctant to marry a girl in show business- you know, two careers in the same family and all that. Her grandson, Jack, was a contestant on the singing competition television show The Voice in 2017. They first cast her in a minor role in South Pacific. Shirley and Martys relationship stood the test of time as they were together for 38 years. After her divorce from Cassidy, the "Oklahoma" actress tied the knot with Actor, Comedian, and Comedy Sketch Writer Marty Ingels. She's a very warm, open, sweet, good human being. According to the actress, she would not have married Ingels if Cassidy was still alive. The family later moved to the small nearby town of Smithton, Pennsylvania. [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. The book is called "Shirley and Marty: An Unlikely Romance". In 1979, Shirley appeared in a comedy show called Shirley (1979), but the show lasted only one season. (1955). In 1956, only one year after their first meeting, they tied the knot. In addition to spending quality time with her family, Jones is still basking in the joy that comes with seeing her movies on television. Ingels made his mark as a comic actor in the 1960s with his zany style and rapid-fire, raspy-voiced delivery. Advertisement. In an interview, the singer was reminded about her husband's affair with American Composer Cole Porter. During the conversation with the media outlet, the 86-year-old said: "The idea that the little boy I came to know and love as my stepson would've turned 70 this year is astonishing to me." Shirley continued to act and was recently on The Drew Carey Show (1995). Shirley Jones was previously married to Marty Ingels (1977 - 2015) and Jack Cassidy (1956 - 1975). She said it was terrible that she did not reconcile with Cassidy because as much as he wanted her back, she wanted him back too. Advertisement. So I said, 'What are you doing here?' Although Oklahoma was her very first film, Shirley still regards legendary Austrian filmmaker Fred Zinnemann as the greatest director she ever had worked with. In addition to Jones, Ingels survivors include three stepsons, Shaun, Patrick and Ryan Cassidy, Jones sons from her marriage to actor Jack Cassidy; a niece, Lauren Ingerman; and 12 grandchildren. The couple married on August 5 in the same year. Dear God take care of my baby.[25]. David Cassidy, Shirley Jones, Danny Bonaduce, Suzanne Crough Source: Getty Images Despite losing the love of her life, Shirley Jones still looks amazing. . According to Jones, her psychiatrist had warned that taking Cassidy back was a huge mistake. The mother of three also gave a detailed explanation of her marriage to Cassidy and all of its problems. 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. She also admitted that she had a crush on MacRae and was starstruck when she worked opposite him on Oklahoma! Shirley Jones was once married to Jack Cassidy, but their marriage failed to last. Actress Shirley Jones attends the 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival Opening Night Gala at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on March 26, 2015 | Photo: Getty Images. | Photo: Getty Images. 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). McClain. Shirley Mae Jones was born 31 March, 1934 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Jones also played the "older woman" girlfriend of Drew Carey's character in several episodes of The Drew Carey Show, and reprised Shirley Partridge in a cameo in a 2000 episode of That '70s Show.[11]. Shortly after their meeting, the former couple began their relationship, and it was a match made in heaven. David Cassidy quoted on a Biography Channel episode about Shirley Jones airdate January 10, 2012, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Laurel Award for Top Female Musical Performance, Laurel Award for Top Female Supporting Performance, National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress Motion Picture, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth, The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park, Come On Get Happy! Was a spokesperson for the popular California-based Ralphs Supermarkets in the 1980s. [4] Upon attending South Huntingdon High School in Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania, she participated in school plays. The . When she was 6, she began singing with the church choir. Actors Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy pictured on January 1 . 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