The Partridge Family

The Partridge Family was put together by producer Wes Farrell who had been looking for a Monkees-style group for several years without success. Like The Monkees, the TV show was going to be the focal point - a musical family with the plot mirroring the exploits of real life recording family The Cowsills, who had several hits in the late 60's.

Shirley Jones, and her real-life stepson David Cassidy were the only recognised singers, but that didn't stop a string of hit singles and a Grammy nomination for best new group.