In Search Of The Partridge Family – Press Release
VH1 Invites America to Remake Television History During ‘In Search of the Partridge Family’ Premiering Sunday, September 5 at 9PM.
Todd Newton Will Host Series With Original Cast Members David Cassidy, Danny Bonaduce And Shirley Jones Participating.
LOS ANGELES, July 23 – Hello World, here’s a song that we’re singing…
With America’s help, WH1 is “In Search of the Partridge Family”, a seven episode reality series that will cast a modern-day version of the iconic sitcom family, premiering Sunday, September 5, at 9PM. VH1 is travelling to Orlando, New York, Minneapolis and Los Angeles looking for people who resemble, act and sing like Danny, Keith, Laurie and Shirley Partridge.
Here’s how the search breaks down:
--Eight finalists for each character will be flown to Los Angeles to undergo a rigorous boot camp which consists of working with an acting coach, a vocal coach, a fashion consultant and make-up stylists to create the perfect Partridge.
--Original cast members , David Cassidy, Danny Bonaduce and Shirley Jones will be prominently featured in each of the next 6 episodes and will also play a unique role in each of their character’s competitions.
--A panel of judges will whittle down the eight contestants for each character to three based on their talent – then America votes on which two move on to the finals.
--In episode 6, the two finalists for each character will go head-to-head in a singing competition where America will vote once again on who will win each role.
--In the final episode 7, the new Partridge Family will be revealed to America and perform together as a band for the first time. The “Family” will then be whisked away to begin rehearsals for a sitcom pilot that will debut on VH1 in late fall. The pilot is being written by comedic team, Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein who previously executive produced The Simpsons.
”The Partridge Family”, a TV hit from 1970-1974, chronicled the adventures of America’s beloved pop star family. Please visit http://www.vh1.com/partridge for rules and additional information for “In Search of the Partridge Family”.
”In Search of the Partridge Family” is produced by Jeff Margolis Productions for Avoca Productions, Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television. ”In Search of the Partridge Family” is a production of VH1 with Jeff Olde and Claire McCabe serving as executives for VH1, Jeff Margolis serving as Executive Producer and David Cassidy as Co-Executive Producer.
