Danny Bonaduce on his mystery illness & his time on The Partridge Family

#dannybonaduce #thepartridgefamiy #davidcassidy
Danny Bonaduce became a household name when he played the cheeky Danny on The Partridge Family. But fame came at a price. Danny opens up about the abuse at the hands of his father, how his TV family stepped in to guide him, and how the ghost of David Cassidy regularly visits his home. Plus he dishes on his school friend Michael Jackson, reveal how ole’ blue eyes asked for his autograph, and he shares his thoughts on the late Anne Heche.
Timecodes
0:25 Mystery illness
2:01 Back at work
2:28 Working with Elvis
3:46 Abuse at the hands of his father
5:00 Becoming Danny Partridge
6:30 Dave Madden
8:12 Shirley Jones
9:45 Shaun Cassidy
12:20 Susan Dey
12:40 The Partridge Family bus
13:22 Happy birthday Danny
13:50 David Cassidy and fame
16:29 School with Michael Jackson
23.28 David Cassidy’s ghostly visits
24:59 Drugs
30:51 Cats
32.08 Autograph bandit
33:34 Meeting Frank Sinatra
34:13 Thoughts on Anne Heche’s tragic passing
35:14 Honouring David Cassidy

[@CynthiaChaffin-gx6ym]

It’s easy to have confidence when you have had millions of Fans who LOVE YOU since you were 10 years old ! DANNY PARTRIDGE ROCKS ❤️

[@kevinconnor3187]

This interviewer is very good, he lets the interviewee speak without interrupting.

[@beninformato9040]

If Hollywood ever decides to make a film about Willie Nelson's life. Danny You're the man!

[@amythompson6869]

Forget Willie. I want to see a movie about Danny’s life

[@thetruthbetold961]

Anyone who loves cats has my vote! Danny Bonaduce is so refreshingly honest. Such a fun guy.

[@rayspeakmon2954]

Great interview. I'm 60 and grew up with The Partridge Family and The Brady Bunch Friday nights on ABC!

[@scottliberati5137]

And Nanny & Professor, Odd Couple, Love American Style.

[@tinydancer62]

Me too!

[@robinbittel9420]

Danny knew Elvis and David Cassidy. Doesn’t get any better than that.

[@kallen868]

Michael Jackson too!

[@zapdunga12]

And Frank Sinatra wanted Danny's autograph!

[@pamelaburton958]

Love Danny he's so real sweet and honest I'm Glad he's still around

[@debrareplogle651]

So happy to know Danny is doing so good.

[@robertcornelius3514]

I could listen to Danny all day.

[@gailreese4102]

"Random Acts of Badness" is one of the very best books of its kind! Danny, we need a sequel!

[@shirleylynn3097]

How can you not love this guy.

[@harperstacey9604]

Danny bonaduce was a riot on the Partridge family. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@twistoffate4791]

​@Harper Stacey Add "Ms." to the front of your username & you won't have to type it out every single solitary time

[@sharonjacobs5351]

It's wonderful to see Danny doing well. I watched the Partridge Family as a very young "tweene". Of course I was enamored with David Cassidy as most young girls were. Danny was the irritating smart mouth brother in the series but was known for being a smart kid in the family as well always skeeming with the band manager. They made a great pair on the show.There were alot of personal family struggles for some of the cast members and David as much as he was sought after wanted his dad's approval so badly but never could get the love and affection he so craved. It's not an easy life being in show business and Danny seems to be on a good road now with his wife and to his credit is sought after for all the right reasons ! Great job Danny! Enjoy ! .....🎸🎶...🎤🎧🗣️.......👍

[@phreaspeek]

When I lived in Phoenix Mr. Bonaduce worked at a radio station. One drunken night he picked up a hooker and she performed oral sex on him. Not being fulfilled he proceeded to rip her clothes off for intercourse that's when he saw it was a man. He then beat the he'll out of the male prostitute who called the the police. The found Mr. Bonaduce hiding naked in his closet at home. He was fired from the radio station I'm forget about the charges it's been close to 30 years. That's how Hollyweird rolls.

[@lorimiller4301]

​@@sharonjacobs5351 Danny and Rueben were my favorite part of any of the shows. They were so great together.

[@scottburton9701]

"The Partridge Family" is a certifiable guilty pleasure-Danny Partridge was my favorite character.

[@arizonaalchemy7572]

GREAT INTERVIEW ! Back when Danny was in Phoenix. We would see him once in a while in our STAPLES store in Scottsdale. He was Cool, we enjoyed seeing him.

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Love Danny, and David!!! They were so cute together!!! So sad about David.😥😥😥😥..... Danny, thank you for talking about yourself, and David... ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹....

[@roxannemoser]

I love Danny! Always have, even when he was always in trouble. I'd pay $20 for a Bonaduce taco from that bus!

[@candymonroe3890]

I read your book years ago and still quote "sometimes the hell you know is better than the hell you don't know" often. Thank you for the entertainment you have brought to my life and to so many others. Please take care of yourself.

[@uofa82]

Very true. And sometimes it’s more comfortable to stay where you are than to venture out into the unknown.

[@randolfo1265]

My granny saw him with the big electric bass and said "How does that little boy know how to play that big guitar so well?" I was same age as Danny and didn't have the heart to tell my gran that it was lip synch and miming, but I knew. Did not spoil the show for me, still enjoyed it! Great interview Danny, good to see you, and greetings from Canada!

[@TinaJohnson59]

The record stores should be grateful if Danny autographs an album. It brings more sales. Danny looks like a well-rounded guy now.

[@coralraeartandthings]

I love Danny he just seems so nice.

[@edwardurbanec3093]

Love ya Danny!

[@JBIRD446]

LOVE Danny.... loved the partridge family... i watch it today when it airs... Me and my brothers still laugh at the Danny and Keith episodes.

[@stonecliff6547]

The interviewer is incredibly talented and genuine. Danny very genuine and has so much freaking energy!

[@waynesilva9157]

Dave Madden and Danny was the life of the show .

[@chic9236]

Yes, they were.

[@BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld]

Danny's absolutely born to be in broadcasting. He ' s got a warmth that comes across on radio.

[@lindakilbride6755]

And a charm, and a wit! Many, many wonderful personality traits!

[@IamSquirrel]

Danny Partridge was always my favorite on the show. His character was funny. I watched it in syndication.

[@douglasdupuis3866]

I just ordered the book. We all liked Danny. I'm so glad we get to watch this.

[@FreedomRock44]

So glad to see Danny!!!!!!! Love how honest Danny is about EVERYTHING! Real as real gets.

[@FreedomRock44]

SHaun Cassidy is just as kind as Shirley and Shaun always talks about David fondly!!!!!!!

[@heatherwiner2883]

Danny has so much charisma.

[@helenahayes6150]

From an Australian, I thought this was a fabulous interview.. Come and visit us down here Danny.

[@celebritydrop]

Thank you for watching Helena. Craig and I appreciate the support.

[@susancarter9351]

Been a fan of your's when it wasn't cool! You are a true blessing Danny.

[@whistleblower1238]

The hardest thing to do in life is show your vulnerability, The greatest thing we can do in our Life is be vulnerable.

[@Buddycoop1]

I wish more people would tell it like it is instead of defending their psycho parent, spouse or child.

[@peterdiamantakiou]

Danny has always been straight up doesn't hold back..doesn't have to lie about anything great guy the truth sometimes hurts some but he's always smiling 😊

[@Callmethebreeze902]

Love him and his sense of humor. He makes me smile 😊

[@joyceleeper7247]

Danny Bonaduce has always made me smile. He's really an amazing person. Love him.

[@bono1961]

One of the greatest interviews I have had the pleasure of watching.

[@chuckwalters4759]

Danny . What a cool dude! Loved this interview!

[@angela77991]

I have David Cassidy's last words on my cellphone notes! Much Wasted Time! Most profound and truest statement ever said! RIP!🙏🏾🌷

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Is that profound? Or just really, really sad?

[@BeliaLastes]

I used to have him as a MySpace friend he actually (and it was his real official MySpace page)sent me a message thanking me for sending him a friend request and that he was looking forward to corresponding with me, I said indeed and wished him and his family a wonderful day. May David RIP 🙏🌹🕊️❤️

[@ImogenePrivett]

David’s last words were So much wasted time I have a guitar with that tattooed on my forearm I had the pleasure of being his friend late in my 40’s after he had permanently moved to Florida he was a wonderful neighbor and a beautiful friend. I miss him everyday. 💜

[@novastariha8043]

@@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied “Both”

[@lorimiller4301]

​@@ImogenePrivett You were very fortunate. I'm sure there would be an instant line up to hear your stories, if you decide to share them !

[@waldoanddenisestakes639]

I totally dig Danny Bonaduce. I can tell he is a tough guy with a good heart. You rock Danny!

[@rce59]

I always watched the partridge family and liked Danny. He always seemed like a nice guy.

[@denisegilmer-gf7to]

Absolutely loved the interview with Danny. I’m so glad he’s doing well and happy in his life. What a blessing

[@lisaciconte7409]

God Bless You, Danny Bondauce! He has 9 lives.

[@LisaHouserman]

Excellent interviewer here and I love Danny B. Love the shirt the host is wearing too, on another note.

[@djcease1996]

Danny is such a blessing from God. His on screen brother David Cassidy passed away 5 years ago today & I am so glad we still have Danny around.

[@celebritydrop]

It's still hard to believe David is gone but he left so much great music. Thank you for your comment Quentin.

[@suemick8709]

So great to see Danny doing so well!

[@grantkoeller8911]

A wonderful interview!!! I'm 60, grew up with the Partridge family.

[@NurseKathyAndTheLaw]

Me too ! Same age ! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@deborahlaird4141]

Me too ❤️🌈🙂

[@LQOTW]

Right there with you, Grant! This guy still has so much going on inside his head he can barely keep up with his own brain.

[@helenahayes6150]

me too

[@Wolfietherrat]

Did you all get the album? I did ❤❤❤❤

[@Peteypuma1]

Danny Bonaduce, with all his bad behaviors, is someone that you love to hate, but with all of his honesty, you just can't!!!!! As many people who are commenting here,I am a HUGE Partridge Family fan!!!! Grew up watching it and now have the whole show on DVDs. I have listened to many of his interviews and he is always ready to give credit where credit is due and it's usually not to himself!!! He always credits Dave Madden and David Cassidy and Shirley Jones with all the good big breaks in his life. You gotta respect that!!! He HAS to have some good sense to be willing to let that work out for him!!! And his wife keeping him on the straight and narrow!!!! Good going!!!! Danny, you must have something that they see in you that is worthwhile!!!!! Good for you for not blowing them off!!!!! God Bless!!!!!

[@ChitownStever1]

Loved when he came to Chicago and got a show. No one is more candid and funny!! You are always welcome here Danny!!!

[@elbeejay2820]

My favorite. Funny, smart and honest as hell. Love him.

[@lewhite99]

Craig Bennett is one of the best interviewer/host I’ve ever see! Great job Craig! Danny is always entertaining!

[@jdrosy4414]

Poor Danny, he's had a hard upbringing. Wishing him great health, future succes & what a delightful interviewer 👏👏👍

[@ArtfulTwist]

You are a fabulous interviewer! Grateful to see Danny in such a good place in life.

[@celebritydrop]

Glad you enjoyed it ArtfulTwist (great name). Thank you for watching. Kelley

[@jillwklausen]

What a delightful man he grew up to be. It's heartwarming to learn how close he became with David Cassidy in later years after they were both adults, and how David helped him get his life back on track. I wish someone had been able to do that for David. This was such a great interview. Thank you. I think I needed to see a redemption story today and didn't even realize it.

[@celebritydrop]

So happy you got something out of our chat with Danny. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you Jill. Kelley

[@jillwklausen]

You're welcome,@@celebritydrop.

[@pjames8712]

Wonder if Danny had a vaccine injury? They will never know and it will never be determined

[@jillwklausen]

@@pjames8712, that's entirely possible.

[@twistoffate4791]

​@@pjames8712 No, that's not what happened. Geez.

[@dyates6380]

This was a GREAT interview. I can't say I was ever a huge Partridge Family fan, but Danny and I are the same age so I kind of "grew up" during that era. He always did impress me with his intelligence and his oration skills as he got older. Glad to see him doing better now, of course.

[@Rock4UNow]

Great interview. Thanks for sharing

[@USArmy91222]

Danny seems like such a cool dude 👍🙂

[@veramanzanares37010]

LOVED THE INTERVIEW HE IS SUCH A NICE GUY THANK YOU. FOR SHARING. ♥️

[@celebritydrop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@victoryak86]

Truthfully, he really was the heart and soul of that show.

[@nanulove2324]

Soooo happy he is doing well & had the head to know his wife wants the best for him and really loves him.

[@fredcalderon4280]

Good to see you Danny God Bless !

[@pepsiman2770]

Love you, Danny Bonaduce

[@lorindamartinez4337]

❤❤❤❤

[@carolynharrigan3070]

Great interview. I was feeling a little blue today and the song, " come on get happy" popped up in my head and so I went to utube and looked it up. Not really remembering who sung it. I remember watching the show as a kid every week. And then I found this video which completely turned my blues into fabulous memories of days gone by. You both are so delightful and I just wanted to thank you both. God bless you ❤️

[@celebritydrop]

So glad you found us Carolyn and that this interview helped you. Thank you for sharing.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

The Partridge Family, was a well written, witty as hell, clever little show. Totally underrated, for the comedy gem, it actually was. The dynamic between Reuben Kincaid, Danny, and Keith, was one of the weirdest, most creative, ongoing subplots of any sitcom, in history. And Lori, as the Greek chorus, was priceless. These were some seriously creative writers.

[@jamesconnolly1201]

I met David and Danny in a AWESOME CLUB GIG IN 1991.David was promoting his new album....."David Cassidy" (1990) Excellent album it should have been on a better major label. He was on "EVERY TALK SHOW PLAYING HIS HIT". "LYING TO MYSELF" First top 40 hit on Billboard since 1974. I then saw David over 6 times after and we became friends. Till he died.

[@petej.8676]

I remember him in the Elvis movie...a great thing to hang your hat on✌️

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

This was fantastic! I wish nothing but the best this world has to offer to Danny. I'm glad he's got a good woman and he appreciated her! He seems very humble and that's a good thing!

[@magnumss]

Excellent interview!! ..., Im so happy to see Danny doing well as i grew up during his rise to fame and it was heartbreaking to watch his downfall and now he is doing awesome 👍

[@darkmumlast4908]

I just came across this today ... I was born the same day and year as Danny, so naturally I followed his career. I salute him for making it to our age. It's been an interesting road.

[@celebritydrop]

Glad you enjoyed our interview and thank you for the comment.

[@KyleCowden]

Wow. I thought I knew the nuts and bolts of Danny's history (I have always loved him and found him to be one of the funniest people ever) but I _REALLY_ have a new found respect and warmth for David Cassidy after this.

[@kallen868]

I'm re-watching Eight is Enough lately and just last night there was bad boy Danny convincing Tommy Bradford to borrow his brothers place so they can drink beer and smoke cigars. This peer pressure didn't end well. Lol😂

[@cEcJr17]

I love Danny Bonaduce. Wonderful interview!

[@celebritydrop]

We love him too Cecile. What a thrill to speak to him on his birthday!

[@cEcJr17]

@@celebritydrop That was a nice surprise for you. I bet you would have baked him a cake had you known.😀

[@benhudson515]

Happy Birthday Danny🎂🎂

[@D-FensDogG]

I'm 63, and I grew up watching The Partridge Family. I had a massive crush on Susan Dey (which probably hasn't ended quite yet ;-) In 1977, I began working in Hollywood - doing a lot of work on a TV series called 'James At 15' (later renamed 'James At 16') and I became Lance Kerwin's (the star of the show) stand-in. Plus, I appeared in front of the camera in many episodes. In all, I spent 7 or 8 years working in Hollywood, primarily on the show 'M*A*S*H'. (Come to think of it, my Brother and I even worked with Danny as a member of his martial arts gang in an episode of 'CHiPs'.) . In the early 1980s, when I wasn't working on a movie or TV set, I was hanging out with what was probably the wildest / funniest drinking gang in L.A. (known as The League Of Soul Crusaders - check us out on this website!). And 2 or 3 times, we found ourselves in bars with Danny Bonaduce. Once or twice in a bar in Malibu, and (I believe) once in a dance club in West L.A. called 'The Music Machine'. . Danny even remembered drinking with us previously (we were hard to forget), and I just want to say that he was a very cool, very down-to-earth guy. For being a world-renowned actor, I thought Danny was a great person. He just seemed like a "regular" guy who didn't have an outsized ego at all. One of the nicest Hollywood stars I ever met (along with Gary Burghoff, David Ogden Stiers, and David Caruso). . My hope is that Danny finds Christ Yeshua soon, because He is returning in our lifetime, and one is either FOR Him or AGAINST Him. It will be catastrophic if one is against Him when He returns here. I want Danny to continue on his path to ultimate healing!

[@celebritydrop]

Wow! We should interview you!

[@su-rv2uq]

Keep your religion to yourself.

[@AlBundyOz]

You had to go and ruin that whole spiel with the god bullsh*t.....................

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

Oh wow, MASH is my favorite show ever! Lucky you. I never got to meet any of the cast, but my dad met McLean and Gary when he worked at Piedmont Airlines, and got autographs for me. 😊

[@D-FensDogG]

​@@Mick_Ts_Chick No question, I have definitely been blessed by God. I worked regularly on MASH during its final 5 seasons (1978-'83). Unfortunately, at that time I was young & stupid and didn't *fully* appreciate what was happening. I was filled with dreams and, as many young people do, I was thinking too much about the future to *completely* understand & enjoy the present. I really did not understand what a unique position I was in back then. . I'd love to be able to time travel back to those years in Hollywood, knowing what I do now. There were so many opportunities that slipped past me because, at that time, I just wasn't informed enough about the history of Cinema.

[@jefferyvnelson7144]

I absolutely love and can relate to his appreciation of David Madden. My dad was shit and my best friends dads took me under their wings and guided me, I too am grateful and blessed.

[@queenofkingsbury]

Take care, Danny! Glad you're alright ❤️

[@cherylschantz9893]

What a great picture of Shirley, Danny and David!

[@michellescarborough16]

Love this interview. Danny is one of a kind. He's so talented I'm amazed that Kevin Hart hasn't decided to work with him on a movie. They would be great together. God Bless you Danny.

[@russellfarina9099]

The more you see this guy, the more you gotta love him. He is a grand part of my childhood.( Along with my crush on Maureen McCormick!)

[@trishcooley5810]

i ADORE Danny! I’m from the Seattle area & I think it’s so cool that he is here too!

[@lindawolfe9649]

Danny is funny & made me smile, thank DB for being a friend to DC. This interview was fun. You have a good day in Australia. 😊❤

[@celebritydrop]

Glad you enjoyed it Linda. Thank you for watching.

[@ArcaneWeasel]

Danny is wonderful person, so funny, loyal and entertaining. Always stood up for David no matter what and for all these years. A real stand up guy.

[@RamonaLeigh]

I consider Danny a friend. He’s always been so kind.

[@karenbrandeis2055]

So glad he is feeling better!!!

[@ronnorman1367]

This was a absolute blast to listen to my God

[@tiffanyb.7596]

Always fun to hear from Danny! Thank you so much!! 🦋

[@christopherphillips2708]

I love this guy. I miss the old days, three channels tv and the partridge family reruns.

[@artbeaumont8225]

Excellent interview ... I really enjoyed it ... thank you!

[@celebritydrop]

Thank you for posting Art. Appreciated.

[@jamesgalick5278]

Great interview. Danny B the come back kid! I’m not sure if you’ll ever know what an inspiration you’ve been to so many.. God bless brother

[@juliefobair6153]

WOW I just found out or just remembered I was born the same day as Danny but in 1958🥰 I had a crush on him in my teens

[@twistoffate4791]

I still have a crush on Danny Bonaduce. Imagine being married to such a great conversationalist with such intelligence, humor and wit.

[@deborahstaats922]

Love his honestly!

[@isabellind1292]

What a great interview and interviewer! Thank you. I've always really liked Danny Bonaduce. He's very genuine & funny. I wish him the best.💓🌸🚌

[@AntoninaRivituso]

Happy Birthday Danny!

[@benhudson515]

Excellent interview. Danny is so honest and engaging. I’m hooked on his energy. Thank you for this Celebrity Drop. 😊😊

[@celebritydrop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronnorman1367]

Dan is a good man did a great job as a Young Man handling all that Fame and God bless him

[@Suzielougy]

That was a great interview!!!

[@debbiepalazzo2786]

Danny is a great person to listen to you. Very honest and helpful sharing his life

[@gregorysharp]

A stellar interview! Exemplary. ❤

[@jomama5186]

HE LOOKS GREAT !!!🧡🙏

[@reneeelias9514]

Great interview. Dannys a nice guy. Ooo the partridge family bus driving around as a food truck. Thats sounds like fun!

[@FLStelth]

Great interview! You asked excellent questions and let Danny tell his story. I'm glad he's doing well. What an entertaining guy!