- Born
- Died
- Joseph Bonaduce was born on February 5, 1927 in Jessup, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Bracken's World (1969), Good Times (1974) and One Day at a Time (1975). He was married to Frances Catherine Zehmisch, Betty Bonaduce and Eileen Marquez. He died on August 3, 2004 in Northridge, California, USA.
- SpousesFrances Catherine Zehmisch(January 27, 1979 - ?) (divorced)Betty Bonaduce(April 11, 1947 - June 30, 1972) (divorced, 3 children)Eileen Marquez (divorced, 1 child)
- Children
- Was a moderately-successful television writer, still struggling to make a name for himself, when son Danny became famous on The Partridge Family (1970). Fame rubbed off in reverse, and Joseph began picking up writer's work because of Danny's precocious comedic talents. Unfortunately, the upside-down situation led to considerable friction between father and son.
- Although mostly a writer or story editor for comedy, he exhibited a talent for drama by writing for such shows as The Waltons (1972), Little House on the Prairie (1974) and Bonanza (1959).
- Father of Danny Bonaduce
- First worked for Dick Clark in 1964 on American Bandstand (1952).
- Ex-father-in-law of Gretchen Bonaduce.
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