Shirley Jones - Archive Interview Part 1 of 5

See the full interview at http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/shirley-jones

In her 5-part oral history interview, actress Shirley Jones speaks about her early career, her discovery by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and her television debut on Playhouse 90, which lead to her casting in her Academy Award-winning role in "Elmer Gantry". She discusses working on the film "The Music Man" and other features. She talks in depth about her first series role as Shirley Partridge on The Partridge Family and discusses working with her stepson and co-star, David Cassidy. She then talks about the many made-for-television movies she has made including: The Children of An Lac, There Were Times Dear and Hidden Places. She also discusses her work on The Drew Carey Show, where she played Drew's love-interest for three episodes.

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• history

[edu215]

This woman has the prettiest smile in the industry and her beautiful face and body are not to be forgoten by anyone that loves movies.

[TheRonGordyShow]

Two words.. Classic Beauty!

[Balina757]

Classic. Classy. Charming. Articulate. What a dame! And very interesting. I'm so glad they do these interview to preserve parts of film history.

[Morgainell]

She does look great, and she aint older she is old. she is in her 70's she looks at leat 20 years younger. great legend.

[funkeekatt]

She seems so nice. And for an older woman she is still quite pretty.

[mikey42]

Oh, Shirley! Encino? You deserve Beverly Hills or Bel Air!!

[ipmoic]

Just have to mention Elmer Gantry--she was so wonderful! And SO sexy!

Glorious in "Bedtime Story". A perfect foil to David Niven and Marlon Brando"

Not to mention "Oklahoma".............

[birthdaymatt]

I like these interviews because the interviewer lets the celebs do the talking! no commercials, no interuptions...nice.

[TadRapidly]

Shirley was, is and always will be the queen of all milfs. Bless you, Shirley.

[Daue1965]

Love her so much !!!

[ekocentric]

Classy, classy lady. I've always loved her.