David Cassidy in Popular Culture
The Simpsons
When Marge was young she had a poster of him in her room in the episode called There’s Something About Marrying", S16 E10.
Arrested Development
Arrested Development is an American television sitcom. In "Not Without My Daughter" an episode of Arrested Development Oscar Bluth wears a jacket that reads David Cassidy Live! presumably from a concert.
In the previous episode "Whistler's Mother" Oscar told Michael that David Cassidy was supposed to sing his song "All You Need Is Smiles" on The Mike Douglas Show but he was too embarrassed to do it in front of John and Yoko.
Family Guy
Season 7, episode 15 titled "3 Kings".
iSlinky Squashin’ Martians app
On January 9, 2012 the iSlinky Squashin’ Martians app was released and David sing UFO (U Fine One).
Life on Mars (British TV series)
David's "How Can I Be Sure" was played during the TV series.
Must Love Dogs Movie
During this film, the cast sing "C'mon Get Happy".
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Hugh Grant in Four Weddings and a Funeral says "I just wondered, I really feel, in short, to recap in a slightly clearer version, in the words of David Cassidy, in fact, while he was still with The Partridge Family, I think I love you"
The Lovely Bones Movie
David and The Partridge family are mentioned in the movie The Lovely Bones. The main character in the movie has posters of David Cassidy in her room and in her locker at school. At the house her older sister is watching the TV and a Partridge Family episode is on the TV.
The West Wing
There was a mention of David in an episode of The West Wing where the character "Bruno" who was the campaign manager for the "Vinnick" presidential campaign referred to him as a "rock star just like David Cassidy"
Music - "Sex Like David Cassidy"
In 2012 UK Legend released a CD of a mashup of David's 'I Think I Love You'. The three tracks are electronic, synth-pop dance tracks.
Scream 2
Scream 2 has a scene in the college cafeteria including Jerry O'Connell serenading Neve Campbell with I Think I Love You
The X-Files
In Season 4, episode 13 when Ed Jerse bangs on the floor in his apartment, the girl downstairs cranks up the stereo, playing the Partridge Family song "Doesn't Somebody Want to be Wanted."
Firefly Lane
Firefly Lane tells the story of the nearly three-decades-long friendship between Kate Mularkey and Tully Hart. Though their paths eventually diverge over the years, with Tully focusing on her career and Kate getting married and becoming a stay-at-home mom, the two remain close. In season 2 part 2, Kate has succumbed to her battle with cancer, and the final episode concludes with a funeral for the Firefly Lane character. Kate leaves Tully a final gift. The box from Kate contains important artifacts from her and Tully’s friendship, including a joint, an autographed photo of David Cassidy, an iPod, and most vitally, Kate’s novel about Firefly Lane.
The Nanny
In S3.E6 there is a reference to The Partridge Family.
Tim Allen Show
In one episode Tim walks in with a Partridge on a Pear Tree. The tree has a picture of David's face on the top of the tree.
Ant Man and the Wasp
Ant-Man and the Wasp is a 2018 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Scott Lang / Ant-Man and Hope Pym / Wasp. One of the characters does karaoke to C'mon Get Happy.
Hard Quiz
Hard Quiz is an Australian game show in which four contestants answer questions based on their chosen topic. Lyn's topic was David Cassidy.
Film - And Mrs
And Mrs is a British film. In the finale, the whole cast sing "I Think I Love You."
Book - One of My Kind
The book, written by Maggie Thornley is published on Amazon. The book is set in North West England in the early 70s. It is a coming of age story of love, loss and deadly secrets. The main character Cherry, is a fan of David, and he and his music is mentioned throughout. There are also a couple of chapters were Cherry and her friends go to Manchester Airport and one of the concerts at Belle Vue to see David.
