You most likely remember her as the mom on The Partridge Family
Working with her family (step-son David, and sons Shawn, Patrick, and Ryan) on Ruby & the Rockits did not fare too well. But her most recent role, Lola Zellman on The Cleaner
Lola, an alcoholic lounge singer, appeared in the episode called “Does Everybody Have a Drink?” which aired last July. Shirley faces some stiff competition in the category from Mary Kay Place, Sissy Spacek, Lily Tomlin, and Ann-Margret. But our money's on Shirley.
She told ProgressivePulse.com, "It’s difficult these days, certainly at my age, to get a really good role that works well for me. You know, my reputation is Mrs. Partridge for the rest of my life so I was thrilled when they asked me and I read it and I had a great time doing it."
Lola is a far cry from Shirley's first starring role as Laurey in Oklahoma
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