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Tankeryanker · 11-02-2022, 07:13 PM

I have been watching the Partridge Family for the first time and I have noticed that they make Shirley Partridge out to be a little fancier than they do Carol Brady. I think both women are equal in looks, but Shirley seems to shine more.

I wonder if it has anything to do with Carol being married and Shirley not being married.

What say you?

Alan Brady's Hair · 11-02-2022, 08:55 PM

Maybe a little. Mostly, I think Shirley Jones just had more leverage because she had been a significant movie star in the 50s and had her own fans.

opus · 11-03-2022, 12:03 AM

This one seems simple. Shirley was a “rock star”. Carol was a “housewife”.

Tankeryanker · 11-03-2022, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by opus

This one seems simple. Shirley was a “rock star”. Carol was a “housewife”.

Look at their make-up and clothing. Shirley's does not scream rock star. Maybe a career woman. Carol looks so plain next to Shirley, but they are truly equal in off-screen looks.

MichaelKeith · 11-03-2022, 02:35 PM

As a poster noted earlier in this thread, Shirley Jones was a known movie star before she began PF. I really like Ms. Jones, not only is she very attractive, but she had a very good singing voice.

11-02-2022, 07:13 PM	#1
Tankeryanker Do you like my monkey picture? Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 22, 2014 Posts: 3,043	Carol Brady V Shirley Partridge I have been watching the Partridge Family for the first time and I have noticed that they make Shirley Partridge out to be a little fancier than they do Carol Brady. I think both women are equal in looks, but Shirley seems to shine more. I wonder if it has anything to do with Carol being married and Shirley not being married. What say you?

11-02-2022, 08:55 PM	#2
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,822	Maybe a little. Mostly, I think Shirley Jones just had more leverage because she had been a significant movie star in the 50s and had her own fans.

11-03-2022, 12:03 AM	#3
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,146	This one seems simple. Shirley was a “rock star”. Carol was a “housewife”.

11-03-2022, 02:35 PM	#5
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	As a poster noted earlier in this thread, Shirley Jones was a known movie star before she began PF. I really like Ms. Jones, not only is she very attractive, but she had a very good singing voice.