When Danny Bonaduce was just 12 years old, he landed a small movie role alongside one of the biggest stars in the world. Imagine showing up to work and seeing someone everyone else was “flipping out” over. For young Bonaduce, it was not a huge moment of fame, but simply another day on the movie set. He was an uncredited one-man band in the 1969 film The Trouble With Girls.
It is amazing how a simple object can stick with you from a childhood memory. Danny and his mother visited Elvis Presley in his dressing room, and the King of Rock and Roll was proudly showing off his bathroom. Elvis was excited about the faucet handles. Danny recalled that they were shaped like women’s legs and were possibly made of 14-karat gold.
Official Trailer – THE TROUBLE WITH GIRLS (1969, Elvis Presley, Marlyn Mason, Vincent Price)
What a cool and surprising detail to remember about a legend. Many fans say they love hearing these small, real human moments that show what celebrities were like behind the scenes. Another viewer might comment that it proves how generous Elvis was, too. Danny shared that Elvis gave out about a dozen small Cadillac push cars to all the children working in the movie.
Thinking back, Danny explained that he did not truly understand he was working with Elvis Presley at the time. It was just a job until everyone else reacted to the news. That simple, honest perspective on fame makes his memories special. Now years later, he is sharing another unexpected moment from his time with Elvis, focusing on their work together.
Danny Bonaduce Recalls Unexpected Moment Working With Elvis Presley On ‘The Partridge Family’
In this second story, Bonaduce recalls an unexpected moment from his time with Elvis on the set of another movie, The Partridge Family. He is older now, with a clarity that only time can bring, and he talks about the King with deep respect. The audience listening is drawn into the story, loving the rare, personal view of a music icon. His stories give us a real look at Elvis’s true personality.
Elvis Presley often called The King forever changed music by blending gospel, country and rhythm and blues. He had a strong, emotional voice that could sing a soft love song or a hard driving rock anthem. His memory lives on in every artist he inspired and every fan who feels his music. Follow Elvis Presley’s legacy on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.