by Joal Ryan
Nov 7, 2003, 5:10 PM PT



Beware, Osbournes. The Partridge Family, TV's first, if fictitious, family of rock, is coming back.

Twice.



The Partridge Family, the 1970s family sitcom that spawned the same-named chart-topping pop act, will be revived in a pair of planned series for VH1, the cable network confirmed Friday.

The first show is to chronicle the casting of the new show, à la reality-TV's Making of the Band, which has offered inside-the-factory glimpses at fledgling pop and hip-hop outfits. The second new Partridge show will be like the old Partridge show, except updated.

"Wow," said Brian Forster, who played Chris Partridge on the original 1970-74 series, upon learning of VH1's plans. "Maybe I'll be working again."

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