8 episodes
My Life with David Cassidy Carol Kaplan
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4.7 • 64 Ratings
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David Cassidy captured the hearts of fans around the globe when he burst onto the scene as the singing and guitar-strumming Keith Partridge in The Partridge Family television series from 1970 to 1974. He went on to a successful solo career, becoming a platinum-selling recording artist, and went on to stage fame as an actor and singer on Broadway, London’s West End, and in Las Vegas. Yet, for all the highs in his nearly 50-year career, there were deep lows, personal and professional struggles, and plenty of heartbreak. How did he manage to keep us entertained for decades while fighting demons behind the scene? Find out about the real David Cassidy in this ground-breaking podcast series which will include unedited, hour-long interviews with many of the people closest to him. The podcast series is produced and hosted by Carol Kaplan, a television news anchorwoman and reporter for 20 years at network-affiliated television stations across the U.S. Carol’s live field reports have appeared on CNN, MSNBC and CNBC, and she has won numerous journalism awards including an Emmy and several Emmy nominations. Today, Carol is a media relations consultant in Washington, DC. She became a Cassidy fan at age 9. No copyright infringement intended. Fair use: commentary, educational.Join the conversation on our corresponding Facebook page, "My Life with David Cassidy."
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Sherry Williams-Benedon
She may have been the one woman in David's life whose relationship with him lasted longer than any of his marriages. And, she may have been the only one who never wanted to marry him. Yet, Sherry Williams-Benedon - mother of his first child - remained largely in the shadows. Who is she? How did they meet? Why did they never marry? And how did she raise their child, the actor Katie Cassidy, a third generation Cassidy talent? The world has never heard from her, but they will now, with Benedon's first-ever interview.
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Meryl Tanz (Wife #2) - Part 2
In Part 2 of the interview with David Cassidy's second wife, Meryl Tanz, listeners experience the most intimate, heartfelt portrayal of the pop idol ever before recorded. TRIGGER WARNING: discussion includes domestic violence, infidelity and substance abuse. Some Cassidy fans may wish to skip this episode. However, Ms. Tanz presents David as he really was, his ups and downs, his personal anger and anguish, the difficulty of navigating extreme fame in real life, while fleshing out his character as somehow still gentle, funny and loving. You will come away feeling you know the real David Cassidy as never before. An additional surprise in this episode may leave you teary. Grab a box of tissues for this one. Also, please join the discussion after listening to this episode on our sister Facebook page also called, "My Life with David Cassidy." And please do leave us a review!
P.S. More episodes are coming, with show-stopping guests that you won't hear anywhere else!
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Meryl Tanz (Wife #2) - Part 1
In his autobiography, David Cassidy describes her as strikingly attractive and "lookin' for love." In the first episode of Season Two, South African horse breeder Meryl Tanz describes meeting the number one American heartthrob of the time, how he asked her to dance, how he sang to her, and how they fell in love on their first date. Their marriage may have only lasted from 1984 to 1988, but Meryl's insights about Cassidy are unlike anything you've ever heard. This marks Ms. Tanz's first and (to date) only interview ever given about her marriage to the pop icon, and results in information never before publicly revealed. Leave your thoughts and opinions on our Facebook page also called "My Life with David Cassidy," and read fellow fans observations about this historic interview. Please also leave us a review!
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My Life with David Cassidy: Chip Deffaa Part 2
Author, playwright and producer Chip Deffaa continues his interview about David Cassidy while working with Cassidy on the entertainer's autobiography. Produced and hosted by Carol Kaplan. Be sure to visit the Facebook group of the same name, My Life with David Cassidy, to join the discussion after each episode. And please rate and review this podcast so more Cassidy fans around the world will know about it!
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My Life with David Cassidy: Chip Deffaa Part 1
Author, playwright, and producer Chip Deffaa knew David Cassidy's most intimate life stories like few others. As ghost writer of David's autobiography, C'mon Get Happy: Fear and Loathing on the Partridge Family Bus, Chip spent weeks with David going over the highs and lows of his life -- including reviewing all of the recordings taped by Elliot Mintz (see episode 1) as part of his research. Chip provides insight into the real David Cassidy that few others can. For more about Chip, visit www.ChipDeffaa.com.
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My Life with David Cassidy: Ann Moses Part 2
Part 2 of conversation with Ann Moses, former Tiger Beat editor and author of "Meow: My Groovy Life with Tiger Beat's Teen Idols." Ann discusses why David Cassidy seemed burdened by an inner sadness even at the height of his fame, his relationships with Partridge Family cast members, and why we continue to be fascinated with David 50 years after the Partridge Family TV series went on the air in September 1970.
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Customer Reviews
A revelation
Fascinating interviews with people who were enviably close to the real David Cassidy. At times it was hard to hear unpleasant, negative things about the man who was your first crush, your “first love”, and I regret missing so much of the rest of his life while living my own. He was gorgeous, charismatic, and he created a fun, loving character in the Partridge Family which provided a lot of happiness to me during those years of growing up.
He was a man with flaws as we all have; he made mistakes
Sherry Williams Benedon.
Sherry has been my friend since we were 12 years of age. Sherry has been a wonderful mother to all three girls. I had seen David in Las Vegas interact with Katie. It was sad that she did not have a deeper relationship with him. I love Katie and all the daughters. David missed out.
Superb Interview with Sherry Williams Benedon
Carol does a high quality job interviewing with integrity. She leads with a few questions but let’s her guest share what they are comfortable with. I found Sherry to be a very genuine, honest and down to earth lady. Thoroughly enjoyed all that she shared. I was grateful she didn’t speak badly toward David. Most of us are aware of some of issues but I’m a huge fan of his music and acting. He’s brought me and so many others a lot of joy, happiness and entertainment! Having a turbulent childhood, David’s voice always seemed to bring me some kind of escape and joy. So as a fan I love hearing about him but let nothing take away from his extreme talent. I’m also a fan of Katie, too! She seems to have inherited some of David’s talent but has worked very hard to become as successful as she is. I’m thankful Sherry decided to do an interview about her relationship with David and I’m very grateful she had Carol Kaplan do it!