Plot Synopsis

Come on get happy! THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY is a half-hour comedy series that follows Shirley, her musical children and their manager Reuben as they ride their iconic multi-colored school bus around the United States during their constant tour in California, Las Vegas, and beyond. During the '70s, The Partridge Family became one of the top-selling recording acts of the time. "I Think I Love You," the song recorded by the kids for a record label demo in the series premiere, became a #1 hit on the Billboard charts two months after the series debuted, and remained in the top spot for three weeks from November 21 through the week beginning December 5, 1970. Other hits included: "Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted" (#6 in early 1971); "I'll Meet You Halfway" (#9 in spring 1971); "I Woke Up in Love This Morning" (summer 1971); and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do."
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AXS TV's "Shirley Partridge Mother of the Year Marathon" airs Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2024 starting at 1pm ET.

This special event kicks off with "M Is For The Many Things," in which the beloved Mrs. Partridge races to accept the award for Mother of the Year after a hectic road trip navigating through a host of wrong turns, traffic tickets, a missing wallet, and more. The episode will lead off both the Saturday and Sunday lineups, starting at 1pm ET.

Other highlights include unforgettable guest roles by groundbreaking entertainers from across the pop culture spectrum, ranging from Country trailblazer Johnny Cash to Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith in a pair of pre-CHARLIE'S ANGELS appearances; as well as legendary radio and television personality Dick Clark; and even Luke Skywalker, himself -- Mark Hamill -- six years before his career-defining role in STAR WARS. The block also features enduring The Partridge Family singles such as "I Think I Love You," "Let The Good Times In," "That'll Be The Day," and more -- ensuring viewers will be singing along all weekend long!