'The Brady Bunch' phenomenon!

[Jock Og]

What are thoughts on the classic series 'The Brady Bunch' & the phenomenon that sparked off away back in 69?

[Michael Fairgate]

The Brady Bunch represent what many of us either had or would loved to have had experienced as children. I for one grew up in a happy hosehold and can identify with there antics. Did anybody see the film? http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Cosmo]

Does anyone remember the 'Brady Bunch Variety Show' that ran briefly for about one season during the 1970's. It had all the original cast including Ann Davis, except for Eve Plum (Jan Brady). That was the very low point of the Bradyness, that show was plain stupid. However, the new Brady Bunch movies are quite funny, if you're into that 'heehee' comedy instead of the 'haha' comedy.

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[Ewing03]

I Too Loved the "Bradys" I did grow up in a happy home but not that happy and I to have sisters and brothers but not that many I would have gone Crazy with that many heheheh http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Shan

[Tessie]

For me it was one of those shows that I loved to hate. I couldn't resist watching, even though it was so sappy at times!

"Life itself is the proper binge." – Julia Child

"I like to be alone when I want to be alone; I like to be with people when I like to be with people; walk when I want to walk; take baths when I want to take baths; sleep when I’m sleepy. I would like the right to die. Life is here only to be lived so that we can, through life, earn the right to death, which to me is paradise, really. Paradise to me is knowledge, the answers to all the questions you think of and all the questions you never think of in life." – Anne Bancroft

[LeannHunleyFanSEA]

That show just couldn't get off my memory bank!

[Tessie]

Is that good or bad? http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I thought only a couple of the kids were interesting, but I still kept watching, for some reason! http://www.click-smilie.de/sammlung/aktion/aktion060.gif

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[LeannHunleyFanSEA]

Yeah the kids were interesting especially when they had so many goofy problems!

[CarlD]

Anyone interested, the 2 Brady Bunch feature films have just been released on DVD. Thought they were both good, the first much better though than the sequel.

[Tessie]

Never seen the films; don't know that I want to buy the DVDs, but I might hunt for someone who has them... http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

"A straight line is the shortest in morals as in mathematics." — Maria Edgeworth

"Understanding is often a prelude to forgiveness, but they are not the same, and we often forgive what we cannot understand (seeing nothing else to do) and understand what we cannot pardon." — Mary McCarthy

[CarlD]

You should be able to find these in any Blockbuster, etc. Tessie. They are living in the 1990's, but act and dress like they did in the 70's, funny stuff.

[Tessie]

Haven't been able to watch many movies lately, but I'll keep it in mind next time I'm at Blockbuster. Thanks! http://www.soapchat.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

"A straight line is the shortest in morals as in mathematics." — Maria Edgeworth

"Understanding is often a prelude to forgiveness, but they are not the same, and we often forgive what we cannot understand (seeing nothing else to do) and understand what we cannot pardon." — Mary McCarthy

[Tessie]

I found this article on Yahoo today:

'Brady Bunch' Films Hawaii Documentary
Thu Jul 3, 8:25 PM ET

HONOLULU - Thirty years after their family vacation was almost ruined by the curse of an ancient tiki doll, the Bradys are back in Hawaii.

"Is this like an acid flashback or what?" joked Barry Williams (news), who played oldest son Greg on "The Brady Bunch."

Several original cast members from the '70s sitcom have been in the islands this week filming a 90-minute documentary for the Travel Channel. Robert Reed (news), who played father Mike Brady, died in 1992.

"The Bradys are the foremost family in television history," said executive producer and creator James Romanovich. "I thought with the 30-year anniversary of their filming in Hawaii, it would be great to bring them back and have them be themselves in a 'Real World'-style show."

Cast members have visited most of the locations the TV family toured 30 years ago. Even famed island crooner Don Ho (news) makes a surprise appearance, just as he did in the 1973 episode, and sings a song with Carol Brady herself, Florence Henderson (news).

"It's like a wonderful children's book that you loved as a child that you want to share with your children," Henderson told the Honolulu Star-Bulletin for Thursday's editions. "When another generation comes along and finds the show, their parents know it already, so it gives the family something to relate to."

Other cast members taking part are Christopher Knight (news) (Peter), Mike Lookinland (news) (Bobby) and Susan Olsen (news) (Cindy). Producers said Ann B. Davis (news), who played wisecracking housekeeper Alice, is retired and doesn't like to travel.

The documentary is scheduled to air early next year.

"A straight line is the shortest in morals as in mathematics." — Maria Edgeworth

"Understanding is often a prelude to forgiveness, but they are not the same, and we often forgive what we cannot understand (seeing nothing else to do) and understand what we cannot pardon." — Mary McCarthy