Shirley Jones - Archive Interview Part 4 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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• american
• television
• interview
• emmy
• tv
• legends
• history

[keraleigh2000]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[arvedsin]

Wow she hasn't aged!!!She looks just like in the 70's,only the neck aged but not her whole face,she still looks beautiful.

[Jantv81]

Shirley was perfect for managing those rambunctious kids. Applauds all around.