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The Brady Bunch: Season 01
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The Brady Bunch [TV Series]
Here's the story of a lovely lady named Carol Martin (Florence Henderson), a man named Brady -- Mike Brady (Robert Reed), to be exact -- and their respective children: Carol's daughters, Marcia (Maureen McCormick), Jan (Eve Plumb), and "the youngest one in curls," Cindy (Susan Olsen); and Mike's sons, Greg (Barry Williams), Peter (Christopher Knight), and Bobby (Mike Lookinland). Widow Carol married widower Mike, each mate adopted the other's children, and "that's the way they all became the Brady Bunch (from the theme song of the same name!). Like producer Sherwood Schwartz's earlier sitcom Gilligan's Island, The Brady Bunch was dissed by critics and adored by viewers; and like Gilligan, Brady was a far better performer in off-network syndication than it had ever been during its six-season run on ABC. Some have gone so far as to describe Brady Bunch as a classic; even those who don't agree with this assessment cannot deny that the series has become one of the most conspicuous icons in American pop culture. In addition to the above-mentioned cast members, the series also featured Ann B. Davis as Alice, the level-headed, warm-hearted housekeeper of the Brady clan. Also making occasional appearances was Alice's erstwhile beau Sam (Allan Melvin), and, during the final season, the Brady kids' cousin Oliver (Robbie Rist). The plots revolved around the efforts of eight highly individualized persons to live harmoniously under the same suburban Los Angeles roof, with many of the problems resolved in rather unorthodox fashion by dad Mike, who, as a self-employed architect, was able to hang around the house as much as he liked. Also good for a few laughs was the sibling rivalry between Jan Brady and her older sister "Marcia Marcia Marcia!"; the showbiz aspirations of Greg Brady; and the various and sundry efforts by youngest children Cindy and Bobby to make themselves heard amidst all the comic cacophony (which often included spontaneous musical numbers). Debuting September 26, 1969, The Brady Bunch ran on ABC until August 30, 1974, and then seemingly forever in rerun form. The series also spawned a number of spin-offs, including the live-action The Brady Brides, the animated The Brady Kids, the comedy-variety series The Brady Bunch Hour, and a pair of theatrical feature films in the mid-'90s, which hilariously lampooned the 1970s sensibilities (not to mention hair and clothing styles) of the original. ~ All Movie Guide

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The Brady Bunch: Season 01
Season one of The Brady Bunch opens famously with the wedding of widow Carol Martin (Florence Henderson) and widower Mike Brady (Robert Reed), attended by Carol's daughters, Marcia (Maureen McCormick), Jan (Eve Plumb), and Cindy (Susan Olsen) and by Mike's sons, Greg (Barry Williams), Peter (Christopher Knight), and Bobby (Mike Lookinland). This occasion also serves as the first -- and last -- appearance of the girls' pet cat, Fluffy, and is quickly followed by a chaotic "family honeymoon." Certainly an auspicious start for five years' worth of warm-hearted hilarity. The first season's best-remembered episodes include "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," in which Alice the housekeeper (Ann B. Davis) gets the mistaken notion that her services are no longer required; "A Clubhouse Is Not a Home," the first of many episodes in which the Brady kids build an elaborate prop; "A-Camping We Will Go," the contents of which should be self-explanatory; and "Sorry, Right Number," in which Mike installs a pay phone to teach his family a lesson in economizing (this episode also marks the first appearance of Alice's off-and-on beau Sam [Allan Melvin]). Other memorable episodes include "Vote for Brady," a cautionary tale of campaign promises unfulfilled; "Is There a Doctor in the House?," dramatizing a medical "turf war" arising from the kids' measles; "The Undergraduate," wherein Greg Brady develops a crush on his attractive teacher; "Brace Yourself," the story of Marcia's dental misfortunes; "The Possible Dream," with guest star Desi Arnaz Jr.; and "The Grass Is Always Greener," the one where Mike and Carol switch jobs for a day. ~ All Movie Guide

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The Brady Bunch: The Honeymoon
The pilot episode of the ever-popular family show focuses on the wedding ceremony of widower architect Mike Brady (Robert Reed) and his bride, Carol Martin (Florence Henderson). At Carol's house, she is helped into her canary yellow wedding gown by her equally yellow daughters, Marcia (Maureen McCormick), Jan (Eve Plumb), and Cindy (Susan Olsen). Meanwhile, Mike -- fending off last-minute jitters -- helps his sons, Greg (Barry Williams), Peter (Christopher Knight), and Bobby (Michael Lookinland) slick down their hair (notice Bobby's is naturally red and not dyed black as in later episodes). Finally, the impending bunch is gathered for the ceremony. Ironically, it is the respective family pets -- the Martins' cat, Fluffy, and the Brady boys' dog, Tiger -- who reign chaos upon the proceedings. Just as Mike and Carol say "I do," Tiger, spying Fluffy from Mike's car -- the windows rolled up in the California heat no less -- fortuitously paws the electric window button and charges after the smug feline. A full-on Brady chase ensues with Tiger side-swiping the tiered wedding cake. Everyone takes a light-hearted attitude toward the animal's intrusion, and the newly anointed Bradys -- kids included -- depart on a honeymoon. Viewers may notice that all of the kids appear particularly young: This pilot episode was filmed a full year before the actual first episode of season one. Although Carol's previous marital status is never mentioned, she was intended by the series' creators to be a divorc�e. ~ All Movie Guide
The Brady Bunch: Dear Libby
At breakfast, Marcia (Maureen McCormick) reads a "Dear Libby" newspaper advice column that shakes her foundations. The column features a letter from a doleful newlywed who does not know if he/she can stand living much longer with his/her spouse's annoying kids. Marcia assumes the worst: Did Mike (Robert Reed) or Carol (Florence Henderson) write the letter? Are the kids breaking up the Bunch? Joe de Winter guest stars as Libby. Although this is technically the first episode, airing on October 3, 1969, the first six episodes of the series were shot out of order to accommodate Florence Henderson's busy schedule while filming Song of Norway. ~ All Movie Guide
The Brady Bunch: A Clubhouse is Not a Home
The Brady kids bicker about personal space issues, flaring an all-out battle of the sexes by punching and yelling at each other, just like regular brothers and sisters. Subsequently, Mike (Robert Reed) and Carol (Florence Henderson) come to the realization that getting their families to coexist under the same split-level ranch is going to be harder than they thought. Seizing at a possible solution to the dilemma, Marcia (Maureen McCormick) attempts to move herself and her sisters into the backyard clubhouse. Then, fearing the impending loss of the male sanctuary, Greg (Barry Williams) and his brothers block their new siblings with a so-unfair gender discrimination policy. The girls picket. Always searching to infuse a sense of realism into the series, the creators had the actors make their own characters' picket signs. ~ All Movie Guide
The Brady Bunch: Kitty Karry-All Is Missing
During a moment of uncontrolled sibling rage, Bobby (Michael Lookinland) curses Cindy's (Susan Olsen) favorite doll, Kitty Karryall, wishing the bespectacled moppet would just get lost. Chillingly, Kitty Karryall soon goes missing. A distraught Cindy fingers Bobby as the doll-napper. Denying everything, Bobby is temporarily ostracized from the suspicious Brady clan. Then, the mystery deepens as Bobby's kazoo disappears, prompting a countercharge of reactionary theft against Cindy. Should trusty dog Tiger be put on the trail of the thief, or put under suspicion? In actuality, there were two Kitty Karryall dolls used on the set. ~ All Movie Guide
The Brady Bunch: Katchoo
Jan (Eve Plumb) is sick. Set upon by a mysterious allergy that leaves her sneezing uncontrollably, Jan stays home from school. Assuming she has a common cold, Carol (Florence Henderson) is perplexed when Jan's symptoms persist. Soon though, logic prevails and through a process of elimination, it is clear that Jan is either allergic to Tiger the family dog or Mike (Robert Reed). But, after an up-close sniff of Tiger, it is obvious who Jan can't stand. Even broken-hearted, pouting Brady kids might not be enough to keep Tiger on the cast list. Sadly, and ironically, the original real-life dog that portrayed Tiger was killed -- run over by a truck -- during the filming of this episode. ~ All Movie Guide
The Brady Bunch: Eenie, Meenie, Mommy, Daddy
Cindy (Susan Olsen) is chosen to play the fairy princess -- or, "faywee printheth," as she pronounces it -- in a school play. The Southern California population boom must have been in effect because she is only allowed to invite one parent to the performance. What a muddle for little Cindy. Will she go with blood and make Carol (Florence Henderson) happy, or go for diplomacy and make Mike (Robert Reed) feel welcome? Apparently based on a true story brought home by series creator Sherwood Schwartz's daughter, this episode originally aired October 10, 1969. Look closely for the future youngest member of The Partridge Family, Brian Forster, as an elf in the play. ~ All Movie Guide
The Brady Bunch: Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
The proverbial third wheel, Alice (Ann B. Davis) begins to feel obsolete now that Mike's (Robert Reed) new wife, Carol (Florence Henderson), is around. In the hopes of making the new mom feel welcome and needed, Alice sends the kids to Carol to solve their every problem. Soon, Carol is mending every minor cut and hurt and feeling like a real mom. Yet, the sneaky act of diplomacy works all too well and the kids begin to ignore Alice altogether. The Bradys' must quickly band together to keep Alice from leaving her post, or they'll have to face the reality of Carol's Crisco-rich cooking. This is the last episode directed by John Rich. It originally aired on October 17, 1969. ~ All Movie Guide
The Brady Bunch: Father of the Year
As well as sporting sharp cardigan sweaters and sharkskin suits, Mike (Robert Reed) is a great stepfather. Marcia (Maureen McCormick) knows it, and upon seeing a Father of the Year contest in the newspaper, decides to enter him in it. (For another episode with the newspaper, see "Dear Libby.") Then she sneaks out of the house one night -- stealthy in fuzzy yellow slippers -- to mail the entry. Mike finds out about her late night excursion and demands an explanation. Marcia won't tell, hoping to keep the contest a secret, and is summarily grounded. Won't he be sorry. This episode originally aired on January 2, 1970. ~ All Movie Guide
The Brady Bunch: The Grass Is Always Greener
Mike (Robert Reed) and Carol (Florence Henderson) squabble over who has the harder job. If you're thinking the architect or the homemaker, you're wrong -- they mean "mommy" or "daddy." Quickly, logic prevails, as it always does in the Brady household, and a plan is hatched to answer the argument once and for all. Carol suits up in her best gray sweatsuit and heads to the ball diamond with the boys for baseball practice. Mike dons an apron to help the girls with their cooking project. Needless to say, not just once are eggs, balls, and egos dropped in the name of gender equity. This episode originally aired on March 13, 1970. ~ All Movie Guide
The Brady Bunch: Is There a Doctor in the House?
All the Brady kids get sick in this classic episode. First, Peter (Christopher Knight) is stricken with measles. Then, Jan (Eve Plumb) succumbs to the itchy ailment. Soon, all the kids are bedridden and covered in little red dots. This first Brady epidemic brings up a pressing question -- not whether to call a doctor, but rather, which doctor to call? The boys want a man, Dr. Cameron, played by Herbert Anderson, who also played the dad on Dennis the Menace. The girls want a woman, Dr. Porter, played by Marion Ross who later played Mrs. Cunningham on Happy Days. Mike (Robert Reed) and Carol (Florence Henderson) have a perplexing decision to make. There must a be a solution in there somewhere. This episode originally aired on December 26, 1969. ~ All Movie Guide

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