[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. Ingels remarked of their odd-couple relationship:I was a Jewish kid from Brooklyn and she was Miss America. Much as I love Marty and have a wonderful relationshipI'd say this with Marty sitting hereI'm not sure if Jack were alive I'd be married to Marty." 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. The 1960s were also busy for the American singer, who doubled as an actress. - on her on- and off-screen chemistry with, I have been coming every Friday night to watch the taping. Suzanne Crough my sweet TV baby for 5 years only 52 never a sick day two adorable children a devoted husband everything to live for just fell asleep at the dining room table and left us forever. She is most widely known to be a very private lady. Together, they had three children: Shaun, Ryan, and Patrick. Shirley Jones, singing star of the films "Oklahoma" and "Carousel," and Jack Cassidy, leading man in one of her first stage shows, have disclosed they plan to be married on August 6 at Cambridge . Jack wanted to come back to me right up to the day he died. Before becoming a professional actress, she had been "Queen of the Children's Theater"' at the Pittsburgh Playhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. Even though the actress was focused on being successful professionally, she also made sure to pay attention to her personal life. Her first marriage was to the late American actor, singer, and director Jack Cassidy. (1955), Carousel (1956), and The Music Man (1962). 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. They remained married until his death in October 2015 after 38 years together. Shirley Jones is a 88 year old American Actress. Jones wrote that the late actor was attracted to men, too, and was a heavy alcoholic. She was very blunt about the numerous infidelity issues that haunted her long marriage to the talented actor. In July 2005, Jones revisited the musical Carousel onstage in Massachusetts, portraying "Cousin Nettie". Following her separation from the director, Jones found love again in the arms of American Actor, Comedian, and Comedy Sketch Writer Marty Ingels. Correction: An earlier version of the post misidentified the character Ingels played on Im Dickens, Hes Fenster.. 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. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Actress Shirley Jones arrives at the 3rd annual Jerry Herman Awards at the Pantages Theatre on June 1, 2014 | Photo: Getty Images. Years after welcoming their children, the duo's once-happy union quickly turned sour. 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! It is so exciting for me because the whole family is involved. In 1990, Marty and Shirley wrote a book about their life and their romance and marriage. Jones, who was named after child star Shirley Temple, showed early talent as a singer and began taking voice lessons as a child. The . Academy Award (1961): Actress in a Supporting Role, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shirley-Jones. Jones was well aware of Cassidy's escapades, especially during the swinging seventies, when he reportedly wanted to experience all kinds of thrills. 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. Updates? Omissions? She was the baby of the show. She looked at me and said, 'What are you doing here?' David came to understand that his father's actions were tied to the parental neglect he suffered when he was a child. | Photo: Getty Images. He is a singer and actor. She became the first and only singer to be put under personal contract with the songwriters. I also make coleslaw, which he likes. Official Sites. Oklahoma! 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.. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). A lot of married couple don't, you know. 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. (1955) as Laurey, the farm girl in love with cowboy Gordon MacRae. David loved having fun and exploring various aspects of life, even as a child. However, their faith in God helped them not to end up as another divorced couple, as is the Hollywood norm. Received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Valentine's Day, 1986. The Partridge Family won a NARM award for the best-selling single of the year in 1970 for their hit "I Think I Love You". Pat Bauer graduated from Ripon College in 1977 with a double major in Spanish and Theatre. Jones impressed Rodgers and Hammerstein with her musically trained voice, and was cast as the female lead in the film adaptation Oklahoma! In 1960, she won an Oscar for her role in Elmer Gantry (1960). The actress, who played the 1970s teen hunk's mum in The Partridge Family, has opened up about her in-car sex romps with Cassidy's dad - her husband Jack Cassidy - and other salacious stories in. Began her career on Broadway at 18 in the original production of "South Pacific" in 1952. David Cassidy died on November 21, 2017. But he was the one that wanted the divorce. [8] The two saw great potential in Jones. Overall, the actress described her former husband as a bright, well-read, and smart man. [20] Jones and Ingels wrote an autobiography based on their relationship called Shirley & Marty: An Unlikely Love Story. (In 1971): David read for the part of the boy in. - when she watched. Her favorite television series to date was, The reason she turned down the lead role in. Officials did not determine the cause of the fire immediately. For me, that was the least of it. 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Jones was not the only one who had a special love for Cassidy despite his alcoholic and unfaithful lifestyle. [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. He had this charisma that, when he walked in the room, not only women fell all over him, but men did too. David has not had a relationship with anyone in the family for years. In 1958, she gave birth to son Shaun Cassidy, followed in 1960 by Patrick Cassidy and Ryan Cassidy in 1966. According to Jones, her children became great men of character and accomplishment. 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. She says it was she who convinced MacRae to take the part as Billy Bigelow in Carousel, where they worked together for a second time. Shirley Jones is also known for working on the sitcom The Partridge Family between 1970 and 1974. He was her first love, and the late actor taught her everything she knew. Although her performance in those movies was outstanding, it was her portrayal of a prostitute named Lulu Bains in Elmer Gantry that got her an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The Happy Ending star married the Tony Award-winning actor in August 1956. In 1956, Shirley married Jack Cassidy and became stepmother to 6-year-old David Cassidy. (1955). 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. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. Let's take a look at Jones's marriage to Cassidy. 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. Even though the singer would constantly be unfaithful to her, Jones admitted that she was too in love with him, which made her turn a blind eye to his infidelity. 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]. and separations (she filed, then withdrew, a divorce petition in 2002), they remained married until Ingels' death on October 21, 2015, from a massive stroke. Jones once recalled how Cassidy talked her into having a threesome with a woman named Jean. In addition to spending quality time with her family, Jones is still basking in the joy that comes with seeing her movies on television. Jones was married to the legendary sitcom actor for over four decades. In 1983, she appeared in a rare revival of Nol Coward's operetta, Bitter Sweet. With Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce. before returning to Hollywood for Carousel (1956). [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. Ingels continued to make periodic TV guest appearances on shows ranging from The Love Boat, Baywatch and Murder She Wrote to ER, CSI and a 2013 episode of New Girl.. Advertisement "[21], Jones was friends with her co-star Gordon MacRae and his ex-wife Sheila, and he was named godfather to her first son, Shaun. Start your FREE search now! I was always attracted to, first of all, a sense of humor. [7] At the time, Jones had never heard of Rodgers and Hammerstein. 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. Three weeks after he left, they found a way to film the scene once on 55-mm, then transfer it onto 35-mm. The actor's son knew about Cassidy's bisexuality and also once confirmed his affair with the composer. David Cassidy on August 8, 2009 in Pasadena, California | Photo: Getty Images. She was his real-life stepmother throughout the entire run of The Partridge Family. When I met Jack, I was very naive. Jones was twice nominated (1971 and 1972) for Golden Globe Awards for her role in The Partridge Family. The couple parted ways in 1974. Jones divorced Cassidy in 1974 and went on to marry Marty Ingels on November 13, 1977. 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. 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 would work on television in programs like Playhouse 90 (1956). Portrait of Shirley Jones in 1956 | Source: Getty Images. They first cast her in a minor role in South Pacific. Advertisement Was a spokesperson for the popular California-based Ralphs Supermarkets in the 1980s. I've tried to bring all the things I loved about Christmas into my children's Christmases. Advertisement. Jones landed the role of a lady who fell in love with the professor in Fluffy (1965). 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 . 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. Jones guest-starred on ABC Family's short-lived show Ruby & The Rockits as David and Patrick's mother. Soon I discovered the sensitive understanding, the influence everything Jack said and did. I know I would never have divorced him if he had not wanted it. She also revealed that it was a great experience, visiting all the stars she worked with during her career that spanned over six decades. In 1946 she attended a summer camp in Lake Erie (NY) for girls. 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]. Jones performed as Julie, the female lead in Carousel (1956), the next Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to be adapted for film. According to Jones, that night, she realized threesomes were not her cup of tea. Jones was in awe of Cassidy. I have never done that in my life. Frank Sinatra had originally been cast, but dropped out during the first days of filming because each scene had to be shot twice, once in CinemaScope 55 (a wider-than-usual, 55-mm, 6-track stereo system) and once in 35-mm CinemaScope. Her first marriage was to American Actor, Singer, and Director Jack Cassidy in 1956. Dear God take care of my baby.[25]. He attracted everybody. 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. 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.' About. Incredibly talented, number one! . In addition, Jack Cassidy's death in 1976 drew Jones and Cassidy closer as Shirley's three children and stepson mourned their father. According to the actress, she would not have married Ingels if Cassidy was still alive. 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! Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. Just like her "The Partridge Family" character, Hollywood star Shirley Jones is a widow. The former lovebirds' marriage lasted for almost two decades before they went their separate ways. Shirley Jones pictured with husband Marty Ingels. However, the pair confessed that most people probably kept considering them an odd couple due to how different they were. Take a look at Jones and Cassidy's romance. Full name, Shirley Mae Jones; born March 31, 1934, in Charleroi, PA; raised in Smithton, PA; daughter of Paul (owner of a beer manufacturing company) andMarjorie (maiden name, Williams) Jones; married Jack Cassidy (an actor), August 5, 1956 (divorced, 1975); married Marty Ingels (an actor and agent), November 13, 1977 (filed for divorce, 2002); children: (first marriage) Shaun (anactor, writer . | But love won out and we've been married since 1956. The television series later became an all-time classic. When she was in school, the only subject she hated was math. And then I fell in love with his Irish humor- and with him. Decades have passed since the tragic incident occurred, and everyone appears to have moved on. With regard to David Cassidy's alcohol abuse and legal problems, Jones once shared her family's related concerns: We are just scared to death that we are going to wake up one morning and find out that he is dead on the floor. I just played an alcoholic nightclub singer on. 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 more focused on her life, as she counts her multiple blessings. 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. World News; Gossips; . He was thrilled when her first film, Oklahoma! JONES AND CASSIDY'S LOVE STORY Advertisement Her first acting gig on the big screen came in 1955 when she portrayed a farm girl in love with a cowboy in Oklahoma., Portrait of Shirley Jones for the 1959 movie "Never Steal Anything Small" | Source: Getty Images, Given her beautiful voice, she would often land roles in musical films such as Carousel, April Love, and The Music Man.. A conversation with Ingels could be time-consuming, but it was never dull. Little did she know that her 20-year-old step-son was going to be the oldest Partridge child, "Keith". 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. The actor's agent, Rowland Perkins, said officials also found jewelry belonging to the director on the body. Cassidy and Jones had three sons, Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan. But Jack doesn't have any complex about being called, 'Mr. The family later moved to the small nearby town of Smithton, Pennsylvania. Although Oklahoma was her very first film, Shirley still regards legendary Austrian filmmaker Fred Zinnemann as the greatest director she ever had worked with. The mother of three also gave a detailed explanation of her marriage to Cassidy and all of its problems. The split also occurred two years before Cassidy passed away in a fire. In 1956, Shirley married Jack Cassidy and became stepmother to 6-year-old David Cassidy. When Mother Gets Married: Directed by Ralph Senensky. SHIRLEY JONES'S EXPERIENCE WITH THE DANCER, JEAN. In her film career, she has worked with some of Hollywood's icons: Jimmy Stewart, Gene Kelly, Marlon Brando, James Cagney, Henry Fonda, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and director John Ford.[5]. In the entirety of her lifetime, Jones, now 87 years old, walked down the aisle twice. He had to start all over again. Only child of Marjorie Williams, a strict strong-minded homemaker, and Paul Jones, owners of the Jones Brewing Company. On August 5, 1956, Shirley Jones married actor and singer Jack Cassidy. 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). he's a sensible and mature man., seven years older than I am. The book is called "Shirley and Marty: An Unlikely Romance". Jones once recalled the moment when she caught her former husband with a much younger woman. 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. He often drove me crazy, but theres not a day I wont miss him and love him to my core, Jones said. Jack was an incredible human being. After being married for 19 years, Jones and Cassidy finally got divorced. In July 2006, Jones received another Emmy Award nomination for her supporting performance in the television film Hidden Places. However, having intercourse with Jean and her late ex-husband did not change the strong feelings she had for him. - on the cancellation of, He came to respect me, he loved me, and vice-versa. Within months, Jones and her co-stars were pop culture television icons. Run a full background check on Shirley L Jones. The fact that he could make jokes about himself and that he didn't take himself that seriously made him interesting and exciting. She was named after Shirley Temple. All this took less than a week! Cassidy's traumatic childhood was not the only thing David knew about. 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. As a result, her awareness of his multiple infidelities did not quench her love for him. He was anxious for my happiness and realized that my personal achievement was part of it. (Laughs) That's the biggest thing. Her grandson, Jack, was a contestant on the singing competition television show The Voice in 2017. Shirley Jones and David Cassidy at Hollywood Palladium in CA, United States on March 02, 2003 | Photo: Getty Images. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Together they had three sons, Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan. Shirley Jones. The couple lived a very peaceful and harmonious life from their marriage. 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.". Expand. | Shirley Jones on June 9, 2019 in New York City | Photo: Getty Images. Shirley and Martys relationship stood the test of time as they were together for 38 years. All three of her sons were delivered via Cesarean section. 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. - IMDb Mini Biography By: (1955), had come out; and my dad took me to see itI just see her, and I go, uh-oh, it doesn't really quite register with me, 'cause I'm in total shock, because I wanted to hate her, but the instant that I met her, I got the essence of her. Her first marriage was to American Actor, Singer, and Director Jack Cassidy in 1956. Years after the Grammy award-winning singer died, Jones made a surprising revelation. She traveled every summer to Pittsburgh where she took summer courses in college. (1955) would be filmed in CinemaScope and Todd-AO wide-screen and would take a year to shoot. ( m. 1977) . He was 79. In 1960, she would be cast as the vengeful prostitute in the Richard Brooks dramatic film Elmer Gantry (1960). We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. 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. [19] David Cassidy was Jack's son from his first marriage, to actress Evelyn Ward, and became her stepson. Her first marriage was to the late American actor, singer, and director Jack Cassidy. She also admitted that she had a crush on MacRae and was starstruck when she worked opposite him on Oklahoma! He was known to make frequent calls to Variety editors and reporters with story pitches. The show still plays in reruns. The actress eventually found love again with her second husband, but she held a secret that linked her to Jack. I never did. Despite the Hollywood icon's successes as a talented entertainer, she used to have a tumultuous personal life. Jun 15, 2022 11:40 P.M. Music icon Pat Boone and his wife, Shirley, enjoyed 65 years of marriage. The young singer used to gush about Jones, saying that she helped him deal with success and fame. Advertisement. She also appeared in Grandma's Boy (2006)[11] as a nymphomaniac senior citizen. The doctor had told her that she would not be able to change him. Every summer her parents would take her to New York for her summer vacation. The children are worried that she is too interested in him, and even more worried when they see him with another woman. It's astonishing to see how many of these Hollywood big-wigs are trying to undermine President Bush. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. [12] In 1971, The Partridge Family was nominated for a Grammy under the Best New Artist category. Was one of 4 Best Supporting Actress Oscar winners to have guest starred in, She freely admitted that she wasn't able to deal with, As a surrogate mother, she always urged her ex-[, Had always been more concerned about her ex-[. "[14] Shirley was shocked to hear her real-life stepson was going to audition for the role of Keith Partridge. Despite drastically different personalities[according to whom?] 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! Fortunately, Marty and Shirley reconciled and are still one of Hollywood's happiest married, if not odd couple, around. It wasn't until I met Jack that I found someone who understood me and the problems and inequities of the business. (1955), the film version of the smash-hit Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical. In 1970, she won the part of "Shirley Partridge" in the TV series The Partridge Family (1970). 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). [11] Her real-life 20-year-old stepson David Cassidy, who was an unknown actor at the time, played Shirley Partridge's eldest son Keith and became a teen idol. In addition, she performed in the film Grandmas Boy (2006) as well as the TV movie The Irresistible Blueberry Farm (2016). He wanted him to be an actor. In 1977, Shirley married comedian Marty Ingels. The actor was Jones's first love and the love of her life. Was going to attend Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ, to become a veterinarian. So, that had to be addressed and it was, until we got to know each other. 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. The husband of singer-actress Shirley Jones died Wednesday following complications from a stroke. 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]. [11] She was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for the same film but lost to Helen Mirren for Elizabeth I. Shirley Jones was once married to Jack Cassidy, but their marriage failed to last. He had a great, great sense of humor, which of course was the first attraction for me. After that, she continued with the European traveling stage production with Jack Cassidy and they fell in love. Here are ten facts about Shaun and Patrick Cassidy. Actors Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy pictured on January 1 . 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