Police Story - A Chance To Live -

[@benjiarehart2878]

What a talent David was. Had acting, and singing skills. He proved himself without his dad's pull. He had the world by the tail back then. R.I.P. David.

[@benjiarehart2878]

@T Z Back then girls loved him, and I wanted to be him, lol. I've always liked David Cassidy, and his music.

[@FranklynStubbs]

Good Night R.I.P D

[@jeffcampbell2710]

Who was Dad?

[@maryvelneelemantenaya1966]

​@@jeffcampbell2710- Jack Cassidy. He also was an actor. He was jealous of David too... They always had issues...

[@HopliteWarlord]

David Cassidy was one cool dude, his huge fame was his downfall, he was a star that burned extremely brightly for a short time. He always wanted to be a serious actor, and he had the talent to do it! P.S: I love the cars of this era, an American era long gone!

[@MysteryMachine-]

He wanted to be a guitarist for a big time rock band. He was a very talented actor though. Cars were beautiful though. Huh!

[@kshinokevin]

Keith Partridge / David Cassidy, R.I.P.

[@jeffcampbell2710]

60s cars thru 72 were the best era of cars. I got to grow up with them. 67-72 GM, Except for Impala, I l9ved 58 thru 72. The 64-65 Rivera is a top fav, but all thru 75. Ford from 63-72, Dodge 67-72. With a few exceptions. I started working on cars in 74, at 10. Painted my first at 12. A 50 5-window Chevy truck. If I had computers and internet, would I have spent my time outside? But Pop kept me busy with the yard, firewood splitting n stacking. Parents won't let boys use Axes, Chainsaws, or lawnmowers at 10 today.

[@seanstewart6893]

Never really watched much David Cassidy performance s, very surprised that he was in fact a superb actor, he should of been in some big films,he had a massive fan base , surprised the studios didn't put him some big movies, like Saturday night fever, great actor and super cool, he should of made a film with Travolta,they would played well together,

[@seanstewart6893]

@@RA-VEN8 not instead but a simerlar film ,be great I thought,

[@nspector]

Yeah. It's terrible how the entertainment business has such pathetically limited views of performers. He did not have to be forever associated with the Partridge family or being a teen idol. He only needed a couple of people to give him a chance. He had the goods, but you can't just act in your living room. You need influential people to believe in you. I think he ended up doing the very best he could with the theater work and music, but it's just maddening that he wasn't given a real chance to act on film they way he clearly could.

[@mags199]

Would have loved to see David in some big movies, he had the talent

[@lindadonofrio8314]

I just watched that movie and I’m half smiling and half crying. I can’t believe he’s gone. Such a beautiful and talented man. There will never be another DC.

[@davidchan9632]

Same here. I truly regretted not seeing him perform. I'm just glad I was able to shake his hand back in 1992 on the streets of New York. City.

[@oldschoolcop8568]

Mud shark lately. 😄

[@southernforestgypsy]

Bloody Baptist Bill David cassidy is white you idiot

[@luisbohorquez7096]

"I Think I Love You". 😁

[@markdavis1611]

@@southernforestgypsy hi Ryder

[@gailreese4102]

David's Emmy nominated performance & so well-deserved!

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Gail

[@atreb56]

Hi Gail. Miss Just David.

[@gailreese4102]

@@atreb56 He's very much missed. Wish he'd stayed with us a little bit longer!

[@ronwhite6719]

RIP Mr David Cassidy. Great man, actor, singer and father.

[@notgivinup]

What an outstanding movie, I had never seen this before. David Cassidy was such a HUGE part of my life in the early 70s. What teenage girl didn't have posters of him from Tiger Beat and 16 Magazine all over her bedroom walls. For the last few months something about him started tugging at my heart strings. I began watching old Partridge Family reruns daily, reading many articles about his life and final days, watching biographies. It all became so heartbreaking, a lot of information I hadn't known before. Then I stumbled upon this movie and was totally captivated. What an amazing actor. Why he was never able to elevate from the Keith Partridge era in the eyes of Hollywood and the music industry is beyond me. So sad how it all ended for him. I can see him now up in Heaven tapping his feet, clapping his hands, singing "C'mon get happy!" RIP Sweet Angel, you were loved by so many. 🕊🌹🙏

[@MarCanada35]

David's Emmy-nominated role and he is glorious.

[@VintageOnline100]

Original Air Date: 5/28/78. Police Story episode but Pilot for Cassidy’s series Man Undercover which ran 1 season (10 Episodes) - 1978-1979. Filmed at Canyon High School in Santa Clarita, CA

[@annamaria7417]

This is the only time in recorded history that someone said "calm down and relax" and the person actually did.

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Anna

[@nspector]

Hahahah! I was thinking the same thing. Worst thing to say to someone panicking. He's got the magic touch though, clearly. : )

[@CamilleGG451]

😂😂😂 yes

[@lindat2009]

Would have worked for me staring into that lovely face ❤

[@annrodriguez2891]

This movie changed my life...took me forever to find it.When Jill said people do drugs because people need to feel better..she was so on point...I smoked dust on a lunch break from high school in 1982 and didn't know..one joint went around 6 people and when my teacher called on me I couldn't read or talk...when I asked the guy like hey some good smoke...that's when he told me it had been laced with dust....not anything to mess with ..crack and meth took over the USA and dust died...but have to say David Cassidy was the sexiest man that was on the screen back then...love him.....I think I love you Keith

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Ann

[@RA-VEN8]

@@markdavis1611 Bye Mark.

[@karendiamond5523]

David Cassidy had such a beautiful laugh.. Rest in Peace sweet David. xx

[@jimreiter2648]

I remember watching this episode when I was a teen the first time it aired... probably my favorite "Police Story" episode of the many I watched... thank you for posting it!

[@marias8458]

David Cassidy was a good singer, he could play guitar and piano and he was an acceptable actor. Respect! RIP

[@sharnavalli9707]

And he could play the drums too

[@CamilleGG451]

I was just quietly sitting watching this when at 2:14 I was like "HIGH SCHOOL?!!" 😂😂 God, no wonder I felt like everyone was so shrimpy by the time I got to highschool in the early 80's having grown up watching "high schoolers" thoughout the 70's! 😆

[@kabalaracer1313]

Damn! This was such an emotional episode. I remember this episode as a 9 yr. old. R.I.P. David. You will always be a teenager.

[@pedrovision6987]

The soundtrack is actually quite listenable...good movie...thanks for the upload...and the flashie backie!!

[@snakeoiler1292]

Dave was not just a great guitar player. He was a Damn Good actor. The scene where he does the spin out with his Corvette in front of the cop car to prove he has no respect for the law is missing. I had always heard he wanted to play for a hard rock band. He had so many talents. R.I.P. Dave.

[@nspector]

Ah, with all those hard cuts I wondered what had been cut out. Too bad. But still great.

[@lisalacombe6336]

I remember watching this when it came out. David was so good and I am sorry he just wasn't taken seriously as he should have been. Thank you for posting this since watching his A & E documentary last night I am just consumed watching everything I can of his. I am just so sad thinking that he ended up like his father without his family and basically broke and alone. David Cassidy covered my walls for many years. He was a person, not a lunchbox or T-shirt or all those pictures that covered my walls.

[@DucatiPaso750]

I too watched this when it was first televised. I was 10 years old.

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Lisa

[@robynheavner4689]

David you are missed. Teary eyed. I remember seeing this when 1st aired. Great!! Undercover should of lasted, maybe it was ahead of it time, great show. David you were so great, gifted, I'll always love you Rip Sweet man. Miss you. Peace! Xoxox 💘😇

[@gabysiegmund6498]

David was such a wonderful and amazing Actor !! Thank you so much for posting this !!!

[@markdavis1611]

Hi beautiful

[@IceManLikeGervin]

21 Jump Street concept in the making a decade before its creation...excellent upload!!

[@m_christine1070]

Yes! I was just thinking that!

[@graszka8890]

Thank you so much for posting, David's just amazing, and it was such a good film. What a talented man David Cassidy was. And sooo gorgeous

[@ann-mariebarmby8679]

Just seen this episode for first time,David was amazing in this role....so wish he had won that Emmy..xx

[@emmapeel38]

Amazing episode. Perfect for the late ‘70s - even more so today! David Cassidy was great here. Very promising performance.

[@darylcumming7119]

What a cast thanks for the upload. RIP.

[@kathyjarvis8191]

I can't believe this series was cancelled after only 13 episodes. He was amazing in this series, and believable. Thank you for posting

[@ruthhanckel8191]

I dont think its the series - its another show that the series was based on Its not actually the pilot of the new series - its been wrongly titled.

[@MIKECNW]

Well gee you think that's uncommon for shows to be canceled after a short ammount of time?

[@emerybayblues]

I think you are correct. This was an episode of Police Story. David Cassidy got an Emmy nomination out of this & a series with the name David Cassidy: Man Undercover was created, due to the success of the Police Story episode.

[@ruthhanckel8191]

yes - thats right. Admittedly I havent watched man undercover (except for a vague recollection of watching it 30 years ago when I was a child), but just by this episode, its hard to understand why man undercover was such a flop.

[@snakeoiler1292]

+Kathy Jarvis Was,nt this Police Story? I thought this lasted more than 13 episodes.

[@bri5speed]

The school scenes were filmed at Sierra Vista Jr High and Canyon High School in Canyon Country, Ca, Santa Clarita Valley, as it's known now. I was going to Sierra Vista when this was being filmed and remember all the excitement surrounding the filming. I never saw the actual show on TV, but watching it now brings back lots of memories of my school days.

[@Desslar]

Did the real students really play records and dance during lunch break?

[@jaminova_1969]

I always loved Santa Clarita. Must have been a nice time and place to have grown up in.

[@elainemendeleck6246]

I've been looking for this episode for years! Thank you so much for posting! And I totally agree with Marlyne Skaff: he is glorious!

[@JeanetteSitton]

A beautiful man; exquisite smile; sexy arse; a neat actor. Love him so much.

[@laurallama73]

Disco dancing during lunch period??!! Sweet! 💃🏻🍔🕺🏻

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Laura

[@denisedimartino6197]

Thanks for posting this. David is amazing and and gorgeous in this episode. He will always be in my heart. ❤️

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Denise

[@jeanneewaseck6635]

Considering his own battle, this episode w/ David Cassidy is poignant .... even more intense than the 'ABC afterschool special' type of plot .... heartrending & heartbreaking !

[@nspector]

Yeah, it had a grittiness that the after school specials didn't have. And yes....poignant.

[@JENDALL714]

That one guy Ron is Bob from That 70's show!

[@RA-VEN8]

I called it on here a few years ago.

[@gailreese4102]

Have met Anne Lockhart several times over the years. Always so nice & so kind to everyone!

[@tribaldiana1470]

loved this show david was so good. no matter what he did. sexy charismatic talented. miss him.

[@rubytownsend3643]

This movie was great. DC's performance was fantastic. He was definitely one of a kind. RIP DC.

[@kobraracer1887]

+Ruby Townsend David was a very good actor. I think he was a better actor than singer. RIP David.

[@frankjohnson5936]

great post Zorro710,an just look how many girls came out for DC you madeum happy pal,seems like the 70s all over,i enjoyed too thx!!

[@jaminova_1969]

That is the best cop show opening ever!

[@nspector]

Hey, I just rewatched, and you're so right. It's amazing.

[@VictoriaAlfredSmythe]

This show is amazing. Thank you from Manhattan

[@michaeldean9338]

@49:39 'Brooklyn Dreams ('touching in the dark'). The soundtrack is really kickin! Refreshing to hear some throw-back 'MUSIC' for a change.

[@Justme85857]

I saw David at the Rio in 1999 excellent show, his wife and son also his mom and Shirley Jones were there. I was in the front row he shook my hand

[@lindat2009]

This was a great little movie. David did a fab job playing both sides of the law. Loved it

[@JaneDoe-zr4px]

RIP David. You were gorgeous, adorable, talented, charming and sweet. I'm so glad you were a part of my childhood.

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Jane

[@VictoriaAlfredSmythe]

As a kid, i remember a guy on PCP swimming laps up & down inside a #2 (the Broadway Express) subway-car in Manhattan

[@markcantemail8018]

Al at 15 mins is Perry Lang . He was Wally's Jitterbug friend in the Movie 1941 . The fun part of watching this old Police T.V show is trying to figure out who the familiar Faces are . Great up load

[@Madbandit77]

He was also in "Spring Break" and dayplayed on episodes of "Miami Vice" and "Nash Bridges".

[@northheadnovelties]

Thank you so much for posting this!

[@billyshane3804]

This is BRILLIANT

[@angelasmith7891]

❤️ David Cassidy ❤️ nuff said

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Angela

[@ellieg7494]

Thank you for posting. Best looking guy on the planet 💜. RIP David we love you

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Ellie

[@leegorsuch3323]

David was the sexiest man that ever walked This planet . So happy You have video 'a of him He will be forever missed . ❤️ Love is forever David is really great in this Part as he was in everything

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Lee

[@tinadurski4717]

I saw this when it originally came out and so glad I found it to watch again!

[@michaelcroteau1088]

Really enjoyed this movie..I was one of those kids. R.I.P.

[@smartcookie326]

The guy who played Eddy (Stefan Arngrim) is the older brother of Alison Arngrim…Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie.

[@RA-VEN8]

I see the resemblance now!

[@trishdurden9418]

Wat brilliant acting. He was so talented. He was gorgeous. He could sing beautifully he had it all. He should still be here. Love u so much.

[@monikaszymanowska5142]

David is about to be a dad but he is also the only one who looks like a high school boy:-)

[@nspector]

Haha, he does look younger than 28, but I don't think he actually looks like he's in high school.

[@MsGail61]

Love this! My favorite parts between this and the Undercover episodes is when he gets to play kissy face with the actress who plays his wife.

[@billanthony7896]

Wow... "kissy face!" I haven't heard that expression in a long time!

[@JL-il6vk]

What i wouldn’t have given to be able to play kissy face with david❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Gail

[@ronaldkruk7295]

This was a great episode of police story.

[@tracybrien5776]

Thank you , thank you so much for posting this Zorro710. I have only seen part one. Been looking for part 2 for ages. :-

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Tracy

[@dalyant5935]

So dreamy nice close ups , that smile!, why on earth hollywood didn’t sign him up for movies is anyone’s guess .yes I agree too just glorious

[@gregjsinclair]

great movie, thank you for finding it.

[@letsgetbombed7113]

Susan Dey looked beautiful on Hawaii 5-0 1975. At least for the guys. It,s only fitting that David Cassidy would look nice for the gals on Police Story 1978. Both of them were very good actors. R.I.P. David.

[@travisfriedland9346]

Susan Dey what's also in cage without a key in 1975 does anyone remember that one

[@WinslowLeach1974]

Nice quality. Great pilot and I liked "Man Undercover" a lot. A shame it lasted only ten episodes. Funny thing is, in his autobiography, David Cassidy doesn't mention this pilot or "Man Undercover" at all.

[@susanb6289]

Thanx for posting!

[@lindadonofrio8314]

Exactly how I remembered this great movie!!

[@rubytownsend3643]

Your forever wonderful, David. We love you so much. Rest peaceful in Heaven. Your always our heartthrob teen idol. Love you forever.

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Ruby

[@billanthony7896]

This was about as realistic as a Wonder Woman episode. Still, it has a certain nostalgic quality about it, so thanks for posting it. I always thought David Cassidy was a better actor than he got credit for.

[@nspector]

Haha, you're right, it's not realistic over all. But I felt there were lots of small moments throughout that were quite real.

[@rwbmaat]

Really surprised how good this episode is. Better than most movies

[@TheSpogNYC]

Anybody else spot a young Don Stark, aka "Bob Pinciotti", Donna's dad on 'That 70s Show'? haha, awesome 70s-ness for real in this episode.

[@RA-VEN8]

Yes indeed I commented on that bout a year ago.

[@lhsouthern1988]

I thought I recognized him!

[@nspector]

70s-ness for real! Well put. : )

[@nataliebowman79]

Oh my God this movie was filmed at my high school. Been trying to figure out what this movie was called for years.

[@viralbuthow000]

Rendondo High?

[@kimberlyholt1099]

natalie bowman, where did you attend high school?

[@nspector]

Wow, that's crazy.

[@nspector]

@@viralbuthow000 Someone here in the comments say "Filmed at Canyon High School in Santa Clarita, CA"

[@AudreyH100]

Enjoyable movie. Reminds me of 21 jump street.

[@166userp]

Long before 21 Jump Street, and well done......I miss good TV 📺

[@TheBluetoob]

Michael Biehn @ 30:08, an uncredited role selling a car stereo " AKA Kyle Reese from The Terminator & Johhny Ringo from Tombstone

[@SkeletonScreams]

Every time I watch this David Cassidy gets 10x hotter

[@jamesbowman8138]

I wish mr Cassidy had a better Chance to live longer

[@nspector]

Yeah....very sad. He had so many strikes against him as far as that....But a good and very talented soul.

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

Good One! I think theis must be a 2 Part Episode

[@RA-VEN8]

I know it's not the same movie but it's in that same 1970s relam, "Goodbye Franklin High" Lane Caudell.

[@vivianhamilton616]

These are some old looking High School students! Loving the clothes though.

[@m_christine1070]

This is how high school kids looked in those days believe it or not.Nowadays they are babies.

[@SamanthaN92]

I was thinking the same 🤣 They look more college aged 👍

[@m_christine1070]

@@SamanthaN92 it is very bizarre, but not only appearance but maturity level,as well. And I think that social environment may have a lot to do with the discrepancy between the generations. For instance,when I was about 8, in the early 1970's, our townhouse community of about 1000-2000residents had a brand new, top notch, half Olympic size swimming pool/athletic complex owned by our condo association(even though it was a working class community,blue collar,white collar,govt employees,single parents with kids, two parent families,etc)-- We had a swim team comprised of every children's age group category and an 18+ category,which basically consisted of 18-20 year olds and one 24 year old. The employees for the entire pool complex/athletic center, consisted of a female manager Jemy ,and asst managers Barb,who were in their very early 20's- but we're as mature, organized&competent as any successful, decades older, athletics program director or swim team manager for a college would be. The 5 lifeguards whos' ages ranged from 14-16 years old and they were hired from within our townhome community, and were volunteers, I believe. They ran daily swim practice,organized swim meets between neighboring housing community pool swim teams, and other condo association swim teams,every couple of weeks.They were serious competitions at the time,w trophies,ribbons awarded,high community attendence. Synchronized swimming performances,etc.Anyway, there's no way,I can even remotely imagine, a small group of under 23 year olds, or even under 35 year olds taken from todays' society, ,accomplishing that kind of feat.

[@JENDALL714]

There was a dress code in most schools in those days, which is why kids in those days looked older. We couldn't even wear shorts to school, unless it was a special day.

[@christymarie3747]

@@m_christine1070 Wow, how right you are, no kid in society today takes anything seriously about their future today, even when they spend thousands of dollars at a so called expensive college that ruins their credit to do it for life, and are ending up in mommy and daddy's basement because they can't get the dream job they were promised at making 500,000 a year. Back in the day we all had a drive to become better people than our parents, kids today want to punish their parents for giving them too much, what the Hell has happened to our youth... I think these kids looks are spot on, not like the fake botox filled/ plastic surgeon go too's of the kids today, they all look like high end prostitutes if you ask me......

[@2020-g8s]

RIP David Cassidy

[@jeffreywoo9797]

This episode was like the 1980s 21 Jump Street show!

[@jeffreywoo9797]

@RadRich ok for y'all youngsters, 21 Jump Street was a popular TV cop show which starred the young Johnny Depp , this show was about teenage-looking police officers posing as high school kids and undercover to arrest drug dealers, robbers etc

[@RA-VEN8]

1978, before it's time.

[@dr.wisdom7917]

I was only Two years old in 1978

[@christymarie3747]

Wow, I cannot believe I missed this show when it was on, was this the "pilot" to Undercover Man? It's fantastic and can't believe that 21 Jump Street ripped this premise off pretty much from this show. I like David Cassidy in this role much better than Johnny Depp in 1987.....

[@colinhill9106]

Man undercover was made from this movie,it lasted only 8 episodes,was not released on DVD.but they were recorded on VHS at the time they were broadcasted,I have the 8 episodes.

[@jimmymac9843]

Vince Edwards! Always good to see him post-Ben Casey. BTW, this was the basis of 21 Jump Street.

[@rubytownsend3643]

I agree, David was great in evdrything.

[@dorothysmom]

Love and miss you dear sweet Cousin David.

[@lindat2009]

Bless him. Is he really your cousin? How Wonderfull . He seemed like a caring, talented, free spirited, exiting young man. I just wish he had found more satisfaction, peace and joy in life. So much respect & love for him. I hope he feels the love wherever he is ❤

[@ransomemckissick8184]

David Cassidy was one of my favourite singers / musicians, but this clip is also a testament to his acting skills! The main reason why his acting career didn't take off is that he was typecast....

[@AFS1959]

thanks a lot for sharing this!!!

[@jambam6176]

Most of these Police Story episodes are about men trying to do something good for society, while the women in their lives do nothing but make things difficult by being thorns in the men's sides.

[@angeladay1534]

😆😂🤣😂🤣😂😹 That was absolutely hilarious!

[@MrBobthebird]

It's obvious you have never been married,??.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lyndastarwriter]

My SIXTH GRADE CRUSH - DAVID CASSIDY. My fave Doctor Ben Casey - Vince Edwards, Woweee. My heart goes pitter patter.

[@Missmx5mx5]

David Cassidy, we salute you! RIP 💙

[@susanb6289]

The cheerleader going nuts. Great scene

[@susanb6289]

No one questioned why an unknown new high school stoner had skills of a seasoned emt

[@Kayayeem]

Poor Michael Biehn, he gets beat up in the bathroom and doesn’t even get a credit!

[@RA-VEN8]

Oh I know, he was good in this though brief..

[@Raiders555]

Love David Cassidy ❤

[@MrJaybody-vd6eb]

Love to know what NBC did with that Corvette convertible? Hate to think that it's still sitting away in some studio back lot somewhere? Maybe Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage could "rescue" it?

[@AmericanIsraeliJew]

That girl that plays his wife, wasn't she the mother in Cujo? I think her name is Dee Wallace.

[@kobraracer1887]

The Howling! The first one 1981.

[@sybilglover3090]

Yes that's Dee Wallace

[@shannonm75]

E.T, Elliott's mother too!

[@shannonm75]

Now he looks like he's back in the Partridge family.

[@markdavis1611]

Hi beautiful

[@sallyangus8194]

Forget Keith.....Dan's the man. Gorgeous!

[@ann-mariebarmby8679]

Oh Sally how right you are...Dan is solo the man,just beautiful and that American accent I've gone crazy could have watched David act all day....he is solo missed xx

[@sallyangus8194]

Ann-Marie Barmby Oh yes... Acting in films was one thing David said he had really wanted to do but apart from a couple ,never got the opportunity, as they didnt offer them to him. Idiots... what a shame. 😍

[@ann-mariebarmby1228]

Will always love and miss David...xx

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Sally

[@nspector]

Yup, you said a mouthful. So great to see him play a much more fleshed out character. He really was an actor. Lovely.

[@sandramiller8701]

David was an Emotional actor. because he lived it

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Sandra

[@nspector]

Sure seems like it.

[@metalwitch58]

Very good acting! Not your typical teenage movie.

[@DeltonDavis]

this reminds me of 21 jump street

[@markdaniels7174]

DC got an Emmy nomination for this role; he was very proud of it and the reviews it got. It came at a time when he was desperate to be seen as something more than campy Keith Partridge.

[@kurtbrunner2239]

thanks for posting this