Her favorite television series to date was, The reason she turned down the lead role in. In an interview, the singer was reminded about her husband's affair with American Composer Cole Porter. The comedian passed away in 2015 at age 79. As a matter of fact, I never fell out of love with a man - on the death of, I was very worried about David, because as I said, he'd showed up on a Monday with no sleep, becoming terrified with the fans, becoming terrified with the press, wanting to hide his trailer, every minute. May 29, 2019 at 3:50 pm. Shirley Jones. The acclaimed songstress's career skyrocketed in the 1970s after she landed the part of Shirley Partridge in "The Partridge Family." [11][17][18], On August 5, 1956, Jones married actor and singer Jack Cassidy. However, being deeply in love with her husband, Jones was ready to bear the consequences of her actions. 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 her six decades in show business, she has starred as wholesome characters in a number of musical films, such as Oklahoma! ', Super Mario Bros. 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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.. Jones divorced Cassidy in 1975. Jones was born on March 31, 1934,[1] in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, to Methodist parents Marjorie (ne Williams), a homemaker, and Paul Jones, owners of the Jones Brewing Company. Ingels logged numerous TV guest shots in that era. Jones said of Crough's death on Hollywood Life: I am so devastated to hear of the sad and sudden loss of Suzanne. Was going to attend Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ, to become a veterinarian. As a man of the world, he led me gently. The actor's son knew about Cassidy's bisexuality and also once confirmed his affair with the composer. He can't stand inactivity or hanging around the house doing nothing but waiting. Shortly after their meeting, the former couple began their relationship, and it was a match made in heaven. Cassidy's traumatic childhood was not the only thing David knew about. So just how wealthy Within a year, she would be in Hollywood to appear in her first film Oklahoma! 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." So, that had to be addressed and it was, until we got to know each other. 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.. She was in the Broadway chorus of "South Pacific" and then was offered the part of "Laurey" in "Oklahoma!". Upon graduating from high school, Shirley went to New York to audition for the casting director of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Jones was well aware of Cassidy's escapades, especially during the swinging seventies, when he reportedly wanted to experience all kinds of thrills. Shirley Jones is a 88 year old American Actress. Her father owned the local brewery. It is so exciting for me because the whole family is involved. Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy circa March 1973 at Shubert Theater in New York City | Photo: Getty Images. The 1950s star confirmed his wife's death to People, saying they'd shared "a wonderful . (1955). [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. Jones impressed Rodgers and Hammerstein with her musically trained voice, and was cast as the female lead in the film adaptation Oklahoma! Despite Cassidy's affair with Porter, his ex-wife still described him as the ideal husband. But I never sang the songs apart from the shows. Soon I discovered the sensitive understanding, the influence everything Jack said and did. In 1956, only one year after their first meeting, they tied the knot. Updates? Following her separation from the director, Jones found love again in the arms of American Actor, Comedian, and Comedy Sketch Writer Marty Ingels. Cassidy and Jones had three sons, Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan. According to the actress, she would not have married Ingels if Cassidy was still alive. A lot of married couple don't, you know. Unfortunately, Jones said she spotted her husband walking in with his arm around a beautiful young girl from the cafe. He often drove me crazy, but theres not a day I wont miss him and love him to my core, Jones said. A big one! For me, that was the least of it. 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. Rodgers then called Oscar Hammerstein at home. She did not mention her stepson, David, because he, unfortunately, died of liver failure in November 2017. There were always nightclubs, but Shirley would be remembered by another generation as "Shirley Partridge" in the television series The Partridge Family (1970). Shirley continued to act and was recently on The Drew Carey Show (1995). 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. He's got to work, got to contribute. Correction: An earlier version of the post misidentified the character Ingels played on Im Dickens, Hes Fenster.. In 1958, she gave birth to son Shaun Cassidy, followed in 1960 by Patrick Cassidy and Ryan Cassidy in 1966. I don't think I would have brought the same understanding to either of these parts, though, if I had not been married and secure as a wife and mother. She spent most of the next 42 years working as a copy editor and editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. David came to understand that his father's actions were tied to the parental neglect he suffered when he was a child. Jones was twice nominated (1971 and 1972) for Golden Globe Awards for her role in The Partridge Family. Three weeks after he left, they found a way to film the scene once on 55-mm, then transfer it onto 35-mm. This was years after her first seemingly "perfect" marriage to Jack Cassidy. In 1979, Shirley appeared in a comedy show called Shirley (1979), but the show lasted only one season. 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! Tony Fontana . Find Shirley L Jones's address, phone number, email, photos, and social media accounts. I have never done that in my life. Shirley and her sons are descendants of John of Gaunt and Katherine De Roet Swynford. 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. 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. Gave birth to her third child at age 31, son, Gave birth to her first child at age 24, son, Gave birth to her second child at age 27, son, According to her autobiography, "Shirley Jones: A Memoir", she lost her virginity at age 21 to her future husband, Was the 52nd actress to receive an Academy Award; she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for. 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. The album featured new recordings of songs including "Beauty and the Beast", "Memory", and a sentimental tribute to The Music Man. They were in a loving relationship between 1977 and 2015 when he passed away from a stroke in California on October 21, 2015, aged 79. Shirley Jones and David Cassidy at Hollywood Palladium in CA, United States on March 02, 2003 | Photo: Getty Images. Here is a glimpse inside her marriage to her unfaithful husband, Jack Cassidy. . He's an excellent cook. The actor's agent, Rowland Perkins, said officials also found jewelry belonging to the director on the body. In 1974, The Partridge Family (1970) went off the air. That was never my attraction. In her memoir, the actress said she was madly in love with Cassidy. Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones were married for almost two decades. Dear God take care of my baby.[25]. At the time, it was thought that if you were a singer you couldn't act." Nonetheless, Jones and Cassidy divorced in 1974, a year after the latter's bipolar disorder and manic depressive disorder diagnosis. 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. 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. We toured in Oklahoma! While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. 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]. The actress also recalled when her late stepson would come over to her house and help out with Ryan, Shaun, and Patrick. But Jack, no matter what his success, wouldn't ever make that demand. During this period Ingels also launched his own talent rep firm, Ingels Inc., which specialized in booking TV commercials for notable actors such as John Wayne, Cary Grant and Orson Welles. Obviously I'm attracted to men with a sense of humor! In 1956, Shirley married Jack Cassidy and became stepmother to 6-year-old David Cassidy. According to media reports, they had a good relationship. Official Sites. Shirley Jones, now 86, reflects on the show and its impact on her life. Shirley and Martys relationship stood the test of time as they were together for 38 years. The popular show, which sees some of the nation's sharpest armchair . Shirley Mae Jones was born 31 March, 1934 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. and "People Will Say We're In Love" from the musical Oklahoma!. 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). Jones, who was named after child star Shirley Temple, showed early talent as a singer and began taking voice lessons as a child. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. 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. According to Jones, her children became great men of character and accomplishment. Shirley Mae Jones was born on 31 March 1934, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania USA, to parents Marjorie and Paul Jones. 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. He thought it was better for me and the kids. After her demise, he believes they will be together and looks forward to their reunion. Answer (1 of 5): You mean, like a shared residential address? [16], In 2014, Jones guest-starred on an episode of General Hospital as Mrs. On August 5, 1956, Shirley Jones married actor and singer Jack Cassidy. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. 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. David Cassidy was born on April 12, 1950 in Manhattan, to Jack Cassidy, a very skilled actor and singer, and Evelyn Ward, an actress. David said, "At the auditions, they introduced me to the lead actress [Shirley Jones] 'cause they had no idea, they had no idea. 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. Jones was devastated when Suzanne Crough died on April 27, 2015; Crough played one of her TV daughters on The Partridge Family. [3] She was named after child star Shirley Temple. The actor was Jones's first love and the love of her life. 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). Advertisement Jack likes the mincemeat: the lemon is my favorite. And then I fell in love with his Irish humor- and with him. In early 2008, it was announced that Jones would play Colleen Brady on the long-running NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives. Shirley Mae Jones (born March 31, 1934) is an American actress and singer. Advertisement Shirley's impressive career in the entertainment industry spans over six decades. How fleeting life is. Take a look at Jones and Cassidy's romance. He notably played Rob Petries Army buddy on The Dick Van Dyke Show, and had appearances on Bewitched, The Ann Sothern Show and Pete and Gladys. He was also seen on the big screen in supporting roles in Armoured Command (1961), The Horizontal Lieutenant (1962), Wild and Wonderful (1964), The Busy Body (1967), A Guide for the Married Man (1967), For Singles Only (1968), The Picasso Summer (1969), and If Its Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969). Shirley Jones and David Cassidy at Hollywood Palladium in CA, United States on March 02, 2003 | Photo: Getty Images. However, their faith in God helped them not to end up as another divorced couple, as is the Hollywood norm. Won the 1952 Miss Pittsburgh contest (the prize was $500 and a scholarship to drama school) and was first-runner-up in the Miss Pennsylvania pageant. When David was about 10, his mother moved to California from . [19] They had three sons, Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan. In 1956, Shirley married Jack Cassidy and became stepmother to 6-year-old David Cassidy. - on her on- and off-screen chemistry with, I have been coming every Friday night to watch the taping. She was the baby of the show. In Jones's 2013 memoir titled "Shirley Jones," she made it known that she was a small-town girl when she met Cassidy. Jade Stone, 32, appeared on the popular Channel 4 show in 2013 with her beau Levi Stone . The couple married on August 5 in the same year. She said, 'I'm the mother!'" Shirley Jones was once married to Jack Cassidy, but their marriage failed to last. "[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. A couple who married on Don't Tell The Bride are still happily together 10 years later with two children. [27][28] The day after his death, Jones commented publicly: Long before he played my son on The Partridge Family, he was my stepson in real life. I was always attracted to, first of all, a sense of humor. They divorced in 1956 and in the same year Cassidy married singer and actress Shirley Jones. The fact that he could make jokes about himself and that he didn't take himself that seriously made him interesting and exciting. [4] Upon attending South Huntingdon High School in Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania, she participated in school plays. She pointed out that Jack wanted to come back to her right up the day he died and that she later realized that she wanted him back, as well. I've simply have a marvelous husband, Jack Cassidy. That goes without saying.. He attracted everybody. Career [ edit] But the public wanted the good Shirley so she was cast as "Marion", the librarian, in the successful musical The Music Man (1962). She was named after Shirley Temple. | She added: I never was attracted to your sort of nice guy with the pipe and slippers that comes home every night for dinner. Her grandson, Jack, was a contestant on the singing competition television show The Voice in 2017. She would work on television in programs like Playhouse 90 (1956). 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. In February 1986, Jones unveiled her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Vine Street just around the corner from Hollywood Boulevard. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. [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. After her divorce from Cassidy, the "Oklahoma" actress tied the knot with Actor, Comedian, and Comedy Sketch Writer Marty Ingels. In 1970, she won the part of "Shirley Partridge" in the TV series The Partridge Family (1970). Every summer her parents would take her to New York for her summer vacation. Jones once recalled how Cassidy talked her into having a threesome with a woman named Jean. 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