Shirley Jones opens up about her life!

Shirley talks about David Cassidy, Marlon Brando, Gordon MacRae, Danny Bonaduce, Susan Day, Carousel, Oklahoma, her husband Marty Ingels and so much more.
Shirley Jones is an American singer and actress of stage, film and television. In her six decades of show business, she has starred as wholesome characters in a number of well-known musical films, such as Oklahoma! (1955), Carousel (1956), and The Music Man (1962). She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing a vengeful prostitute in Elmer Gantry (1960). She played the lead role of Shirley Partridge, the widowed mother of five children, in the musical situation-comedy television series The Partridge Family (1970-74), which co-starred her real-life stepson David Cassidy, son of Jack Cassidy.

[@MaryLee-h6v]

What a lovely lady and and beautiful singer.

[@alraune7361]

you have no idea how satanic Jones is... a NWO "lady" ..

[@keenahansel9104]

They don't make classy, gracious, articulate, intelligent celebrities like Shirley Jones anymore. She is one in a million.

[@MissJensk1]

So classy she started seeing Jack Cassidy when he was still married.

[@keenahansel9104]

@@MissJensk1 OK, I didn't say she was perfect. She's human and has done things that were wrong just like the rest of us. She is still classy, gracious, articulate and intelligent. Compare her to any of today's so-called "celebrities" who can't even manage to have an intelligent thought, much less articulate it.

[@franksam6818]

Dating non divorced men was foolish. While at the same time she kept other morals important. And seems like she lived & learned, like we all should.

[@HaveAniceDay2450]

what about lady gaga?

[@MissJensk1]

@@HaveAniceDay2450 I wouldn't say she was classy. Especially having seen her onstage with her vomiting friend.

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

Stunning at any age... just lovely.

[@nancycallahan2905]

@SnoopyDoo Really? She doesn't look much different in her 80's.

[@Theresawinner]

Shirley Jones is a great star She sings acts I really loved the partridge family it was one of my favorite tv shows in the 1970s combined two things I love situation comedy and music. and I always thought David Cassidy was a real hunk and actually had a great singing voice such a great show 😍😍😍

[@HermesLVDiva1976]

Amazing lady and actress! Classy all the way.

[@sallyangus8194]

This is a great interview. Shirley is always so eloquent and interesting.

[@judyberends4586]

I love her ...she's a beautiful lady today .A great interview.

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Judy

[@suepoch3931]

Omg! She looks amazing! She's not changed a bit! Beautiful & class act!

[@nancycallahan2905]

@SnoopyDoo Actually -she looks about the same now....

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

@SnoopyDoo those hairdos are called Perms for a reason

[@johndaugherty7779]

Visit your eye doctor.

[@kwebster62]

@SnoopyDoo closer to 30 years old.

[@ianmartin2628]

Shirley jones is probably the most beautiful lady in the world. Inside and out she is so lovely

[@karenmarie229]

What a beautiful lady.

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Karen

[@lenwelch2195]

Jack Cassidy and Marty ingles- she loves characters, she doesn’t look for herself in her men. Fascinating she can enjoy totally different personalities in her mates. She’s such a complete person.

[@lenwelch2195]

She hasn’t aged a day and you can tell she has not had work done because she looks the same. Strong kind intelligent Lady. She doesn’t suffer fools but handles herself in a kind gracious way.

[@markdavis1611]

Len

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

This interview was more than 30 years ago. Regardless, beautiful throughout the years, inside and out. Lovely & classy lady

[@dianeleone1634]

Is this interview 1990. Goodness,30+ yrs ago, seems like yesterday .. It is in fact a trip down memory lane💙

[@dianabeurman9937]

So classy and just as gorgeous in person too!

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Diane

[@daniellamcgee4251]

I am late, but please ignore/ report the romance SCAMMER fake accounts saying 'hello (name)''. They are fishing for attention. If you check the comments you will see they are dangling the same bait with multiple women, to see if they can get a bite from someone. These con artists are looking for kind hearted and trusting people to trick into giving them all their money.

[@toniearl3497]

This interview was 1990-1991, as Shaun Cassidy and Jerry Hall performed in the revival of Bus Stop in London's West End in 1990. Sorry I haven't yet found exact dates of the run of that stage show.

[@Pattiepies55]

She is one classy lady ❣️

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Patricia

[@WiliiamNoTell]

Could not have set it any better classy lady very beautiful

[@stever1791]

Great interview !!!! Great job to both Ladies

[@servantsofthemessiah720]

She does look amazing

[@kwebster62]

She should. This show is from around 1990.

[@jayde7412]

@@kwebster62 😂

[@orchardist6559]

Shirley's performance in ' Elmer Gantry" is quite amazing.especially as it is in stark contrast to her sensational and legendary performances in"Carousel" and "Oklahoma" both in which her leading man was the fabulous Gordon MacCrea.

[@lenwelch2195]

She has a controlled manner but it hides partly a very warm giving heart. She’s the opposite of a judge mental person. She can handle any thing, unflappable.

[@anoodono1841]

Oh well said -noticed this before bout her

[@daniellamcgee4251]

The word that comes to mind with seeing Shirley Jones interviews is 'integrity'.

[@rayfridley6649]

Not to mention a short-lived stage musical named "Maggie Flynn" where she played opposite her husband Jack Cassidy.

[@dianabeurman9937]

Reading their book now! Its awsome!

[@annetteelliott1494]

She and Debbie Reynolds were my favourite stars in the 50,s and 60,s .....l

[@dianabeurman9937]

Me too!

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

This interview is from 1990, she mentions everyone but Jack Cassidy, which is quite shocking, she went from Mr Debonair to Marty Engles, Mr Schlock, funny funny guy, now she's in her 80s, Marty is gone, so is her step son David, she had a wonderful career, amazing life story

[@cynthiawilliams737]

Shirley had a terrible marriage the first time & the last she seemed to have a real heart for the losers!!

[@nancycurtis488]

An amazing performer…a beautiful lady with an exquisite voice. I love Shirley Jones.

[@petersutton2182]

Super Beautiful!

[@dianabeurman9937]

In person too!

[@lliamjurdom9505]

stellar actress great professionalism sweet nature...

[@lenwelch2195]

Her sons did well because Shirley is so solid. They didn’t lick it off the ground. Lol

[@MTknitter22]

A long time ago but she looks just as good I think at 83!!

[@juliestrom412]

I'm so impressed

[@juliestrom412]

What a beautiful lady. Loved all of her stuff 💖

[@lakb45]

This woman gets more beautiful each year.

[@dianabeurman9937]

She does

[@johndaugherty7779]

Clean your glasses.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

@@johndaugherty7779 I 'liked' a comment of yours saying to get an eye check, because Shirley Jones clearly did naturally age. Even I can see that, and I do need new glasses! However, you have assumed that all people find younger people more beautiful. To some, people do look more beautiful with age. Young people look bland and boring to me. Shirley Jones is extremely comfortable in herself and womanhood. Her face expresses more of a personality and richness of life, which to me, and others, is very attractive. Observable facts, such as ageing, are objective, but perception of beauty is subjective. That"s why assuming facts about beauty is flawed. .

[@matthewwilson9656]

At the risk of sounding like millions of others, I always thought this lady was beautiful. She still is

[@MoeMuzic13]

No risk at all. She was "gorgeous" in her younger days and as she aged, she still looked and looks beautiful. But, most of all, she has class and grace..

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Great Lady❤

[@davidallen508]

Really attractive hair-do ; beautifully cut and styled and suitable for any woman, at any age, in any era.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

That hairstyle wouldn't work for every woman, and it requires enough thickness of hair, and certain direction of hair growth, However, it certainly suited Shirley, and she chose a great hairstyle to stick with for decades.

[@janejohnstone5795]

She has the right attitude, very positive, no wonder Cassidy, was crazy about her ,.shame her husband was a selfish alcoholic...she was a mother to everyone...love her grounded attitude.

[@ediekoller1144]

Great classy and talented lady::))

[@walterheinen5298]

Absolutely stunning.

[@davidshea8027]

Eileen , you are one of the best and most respectful interviewers I have ever seen , and I ve seen things ... This is truly an amazing open interview with such a genuine soul as Shirley is ... thank you, no matter how long ago this was .. Im curious if you still create these .. I may try to become more famous to find out ...

[@anoodono1841]

Yes interviewer is outstanding -experienced and good pace without trampling on guest

[@kimmieanne1]

Wish AMC had stayed with classic movies no commercials.

[@normaareteno3288]

The most famously beautiful, talented lady who ever lived

[@normaareteno3288]

I've envied her endlessly playing in music man, with Robert Preston

[@normaareteno3288]

Her singing in that movie, music man is outrageously beautiful

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Kim

[@giarc888]

Good video considering how old this is although the volume is to low.

[@kristi215]

Wanted to listen to this. No sound.

[@cameroncook3863]

What a classy down to earth genuine lady !!

[@frankhogan7541]

Looking At Eileen Prose During her interview With Shirley Jones, it strikes me that she's a doppelganger for The Late Rue Mc Clanahan from "The Golden Girls".

[@judyberends4586]

Frank Hogan I agree with you...looks like her.

[@AntiMasonic93]

.her was it taught I

[@mgsphilly6630]

Very nice interview....when did this take place?

[@jklein9823]

MG Philly, this was about late 1989 or 1990, when the movie "Longtime Companion" was released. Shirley talks about her son Patrick Cassidy appearing in it.

[@nafuregal1288]

from the looks of S's dress (bold colors and design, shoulders, plus the "wedge" hair style) it HAS to be the late 1980s. maybe early 90s....? she is just fabulous!

[@lianelayman7577]

This interview is old if Marlon is still around.

[@marshachesbro5969]

And beautiful inside and out.

[@scottmonfort]

Please update the description with the date and location of this interview. Looks like early 90's.

[@Highinsight7]

As GREAT as Oklahoma is... CAROUSEL... was her BIG DEAL movie... gezzz it's just amazing! (then Music Man... )

[@ianmartin2628]

Does anyone know the date of this interview Thank you

[@kerstindahlqvist9641]

From What year is this interview?

[@EphemeralProductions]

1990

[@badvideo169]

no sound?

[@robertstrugnell7842]

this interview 1989

[@bean269]

Holy Molly 31 years ago!!!! from today, July 24, 2020

[@Highinsight7]

what year was this interview?

[@anyonymswede]

From What year is this?

[@Hbd2002]

I wonder why she didn’t buy the brewery from them

[@bonniegardner1154]

One in three million

[@robsmith6087]

what year is this ?

[@vanessabrooks8656]

'Bow' Cassidy comes to mind judging from Shirley's frock here....hehehe

[@ceciliacalvin9469]

The volume on this video sucks.

[@tjj5337]

1990’s early... This was a long time ago people..

[@MissJensk1]

"You have four boys, & all of them have stayed away from drugs" Jeez!

[@servantsofthemessiah720]

What year was this. How old was She. Her face looks stunning. THEIR IS SOMTHING REALLY SAD SHE NEVER MENTIONED GOD OR THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. SHE DOSNT REALIZE HAVEING A GOOD LIFE LITTLIE ADVERSITY GOOD ROLE MODEL IN MANY WAYS CANNOT GIVE HOPE. ONLY JESUS WE HAVE ALL SINNED COME SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. WE HAVE LIED LUSTED. TAKEN GODS NAME IN VAIN. YET GOD IN HIS MERCY GAVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TO DIE ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SIN GOD SHOWED HE WAS SATIS FIED BY RAISING HIM FROM THE DEAD. HE IS IN HEAVEN SEATED WITH GLORY AND HONOUR OFFERS YOU ETERNAL LIFE. BEING GOOD CANT GET U TO HEAVEN ONLY A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST BY FAITH.

[@lenwelch2195]

g MaytaR your jumping to conclusions , just because she did not mention her religion doesn’t mean she’s agnostic. Your being judge mental which is against gods law. I suggest you repent and ask gods forgiveness . Some of us show some class in a public forum and show respect for other people’s religious views by not pushing our own religious beliefs.

[@tinipants2]

Oh be quiet u religious nut

[@johndaugherty7779]

Damned religious freak. You should spend some time in school to learn the difference between "their" and "there".

[@daniellamcgee4251]

I don't know why you would feel sad for Shirley Jones who had a fulfilling and rewarding life. She was able to enjoy a career, as well as raise four well-adjusted sons who avoided drugs. She lived a life full of hope; overcoming heartache and supporting her second husband, Marty, with dealing with his phobias. People without hope don't advocate causes. You are no more, or less blessed than someone who isn't a Christian. That you are sad at Shirley's life indicates that you see the miserable where Shirley is happy, hopeful and fulfilled, so you must have a more negative perspective than the non-Christian. I am sad for you.

[@johnmathis1754]

Oh how tough it must of been to go all over the world traveling. If only we all had it so hard in life.🥴

[@tjj5337]

She is 89 today.

[@johnmathis1754]

Wow! Good info...

[@t.diddle7998]

She looks amozing! But is nothing like when she was younger.

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

Looked you mean? 1990 interview I think

[@lianelayman7577]

She's lucky she hasn't had to struggle much in show business.

[@XyzXyz-mm9vq]

Liane Layman + The fact that she was Jewish helped a lot

[@mikewilliams258]

Xyz Xyz Bullshit! The more talented you are the luckier you get.

[@mikewilliams258]

Xyz Xyz Being Jewish wouldn't help you - you'd still be an asshole.

[@michelmurphy7152]

Lovely lady in a bad 80s dress.

[@XyzXyz-mm9vq]

Lies, lies, lies!! Also, having nothing to do with medicine in any shape or form, she was not authorized to speak publicly about estrogen therapy being so wonderful for ALL menopausal women.

[@lenwelch2195]

Xyz Xyz estrogen therapy is fine for most women , a small percentage are at risk for breast cancer and since breast cancer is estrogen based , taking estrogen can feed/ start the cancer. It’s dose dependent and it’s important to have genetic testing because a family history of breast. Cancer precludes a woman from estrogen therapy. After this taping in the years that followed it then became standard of care not to give estrogen therapy to majority of woman, in last 5 years it’s become understood that a very low dose for women w/o family history of cancer , and genetic testing along with frequent monitoring that some woman can be on low estrogen combination therapy and it’s safe. There are health benefits to low estrogen therapy . It’s a case by case basis for estrogen therapy but at the time of this taping it was standard of care for women having hysterectomies inducing menopause to go on hormone therapy. Similar to men taking testosterone replacement therapy over 50 - too high a level and there’s a risk of prostate cancer. Again it’s a case by case decision between dr and patient, Shirley was not being irresponsible .

[@nancycallahan2905]

ALSO, it was many years ago....do you not understand that the medical community changes their minds on different things through the years? AND, add to that, most research was actually done with men in mind. Women's issues - on the back burner. CHILL - or at least learn to put things in perspective with the time....This was at least 20 years ago!!!!!!

[@sandibonner4808]

She was authorized to speak to her own experience.

[@jgsmile1331]

Marty was the best husband for Shirley. They were good for each other. Jack was a dud.

[@770WT]

Marty treated David like crap .

[@jgsmile1331]

@@770WT David's parents were Jack and another lady that was not Shirley. The other lady was married to Jack before he and Shirley. Thus David was raised by his mother and would not of been involved with Marty.

[@AntiMasonic93]

She sometimes plays the role of Hillary Clinton.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Was that a genuine conspiracy theory??? I guess if people are scared of lizard people and Free Masons, why not? Anything goes when you abandon fact and reason, and suspend disbelief. Imagination and believing you have special knowledge are intoxicating,and makes you vulnerable to acceptence of more extreme delusions. Especially when remaining in an echo chamber of misinformation, because you feel some sense of belonging in that 'elite 'tribe'. It's becomes increasingly difficult to see how absurd these conspiracy theories are, because objectivity is lost. The home of conspiracy theories and theorist is in the U.S.A, because they have the largest population of Christians who are taught that blind faith is a virtue, not critical thinking. So they are ripe for getting duped by absurd theories with no basis. I mean, from talking snakes to lizard people- it's not a big leap.