Happy Birthday Dante.. Daniel Bonaduce

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He was born Dante Daniel Bonaduce on 13th August 1959 in Broomall, Pennsylvania..Before The Partridge Family, appeared on 7 tv shows, the first one was in 1967. Both his parents were in showbusiness (writers). After TPF he was on (among other credits)..Police Story (1975), Fantasy Island (1978), That '70's Show (1998-2001, 2 episodes), Less Than Perfect (with David Cassidy, 2005), CSI (2006), and of course with Mark Hamill in the film called 'Corvette Summer' (1978), it was first Mark's appearance after the unexpected success of Star Wars.  A box office hit, even that critics didn't like it. This is the opening scene with..Danny.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCjCas1L6xM

Danny on TPF..he was a true comedy talent, one of the best ever child actors, so natural and funny and with a such distinctive, great voice. It's not a surprise that later in life he made a career in radio. He was so good that many TPF's episodes were written with him in mind..And with David of course. Those two were the real stars of the show with the chemistry between them, how they tricked each other and beautifully played brotherly rivalry and brotherly love. For Danny, David always was his big brother on and off screen..to the end.

We all know the anecdotes from the set..During DC's famous appearance on KLOS LA  radio in 1989, David was talking with Danny on the phone. If you listen to it from min 15 you will have a big laugh and also learn Danny's nickname..invented by David..During that conversation he told Danny three times - 'I miss you'...

http://www.davidcassidy.com/fansite/TvFilmPages/Radio1989KLOS_Part1.mp3

We also know about his very difficult home life, Dave Madden and Shirley Jones took  him home sometimes. There were a lot of young kids who watched TPF for Danny, he was popular, so some people wanted to earn more money on him. In 1973 Danny recorded his solo album..The single from it called..'Dreamland' was a minor hit. Here he sings another song - 'Save a Little Piece For Me'..Poor Danny..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VioukMdooqI

Happy Birthday Mr. Bonaduce. Take care Danny and thank you for everything

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