The Real Brady Bros

With Alice on a date with Sam, Greg and Marcia convince Mike and Carol that they can babysit the rest of the kids. Carol and Mike go out to a fancy restaurant, but eventually both of them agree they need to go check on the kids...unaware that Alice is headed home, too. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S2 E02 - "The Babysitters" originally aired October 2, 1970. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: What was the original cast reaction to the Brady Movie? Was there is a disparity in how The Brady Bunch was reviewed by critics at the time it was being made? What other actors were a strong influence on Chris and Barry? And much more! It's Q&A #40. Barry, Chris, and Ed are here to talk questions. Get yours submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Marcia wins the role of Juliet in the school production of R&J. Her ego grows and she becomes unmanageable until her diva-like behavior results in her dismissal from the play. Peter and Jan are cast as palace guards, and rehearse their brief roles repeatedly. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E07 - "Juliet Is The Sun" originally aired October 29, 1971. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: Where would Greg and Peter be in 2023? Why didn't the show use multiple cameras? What is happening to the rebuilt Brady house? It's Q&A #39. Barry, Chris, and Ed are here to talk questions. Get yours submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

After being spooked by the boys one night, the girls work on their own method of revenge. Mike calls for an end to the pranks but the kids team up to scare Alice. Panicked, Alice smashes the bust of Mike that Carol made for an art contest, which was the subplot, thinking it is the head of a burglar. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S4 E06 - "Fright Night" originally aired October 27, 1972

This week: Chris and Barry take questions about accepting notoriety after the show ended, doing movie parodies for the MTV awards, typecasting, and more! It's Q&A #38. Barry, Chris, and Ed are here to talk questions. Get yours submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Marcia is accused by the school principal of drawing an unflattering picture of her English teacher. Mike and Carol believe she is innocent and allow Marcia to have her planned slumber party, but she still has to serve a week's detention at school. Marcia becomes convinced her best friend Jenny was the guilty party and "uninvites" her. Greg and his brothers conspire to disrupt the party and place itching powder in the girls' sleeping bags. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S2 E3 - "The Slumber Caper" originally aired October 9, 1970

This week: What are their favorite snacks of the present and past? What do they remember about their first autographs? and more! It's Q&A #37! Barry, Chris, and Ed are here to talk questions. Get yours submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The final episode of The Brady Bunch - Season 5 Episode 22 originally aired March 8, 1974. In the series finale, Bobby is convinced he can get rich by selling Neat & Natural Hair Tonic. He sells Greg a container, which turns Greg's hair bright orange on the eve of his high-school commencement. Robert Reed did not appear in this episode.

This week: Was it Alice's responsibility to use the pooper scooper in the back yard? Chris talks "Trivial Pursuit: America Plays". What if ChatGPT wrote a Brady Bunch Episode? It's Q&A #36! Barry is back! Along with Chris, and Ed to talk questions. Get yours submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The kids worry when a published letter to the "Dear Libby" advice column from "Harried and Hopeless" mirrors the Bradys' new living situation. Thinking one of their parents wrote the letter the kids stay on their best behavior to ensure a harmonious domestic situation. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S1 E2 - "Dear Libby" originally aired October 3, 1969.

Barry is out acting on stage, so Chris and Ed have recorded a special new conversation to intro this classic Q&A. Tune in for more stories! Get your questions answered on our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

When Jan and Marcia overhear Alice and Sam discussing elopement, they mistakenly believe they plan to elope. The family prepares a wedding reception, while Carol begins interviewing a replacement housekeeper for Alice's honeymoon. Sam and Alice were actually discussing a cousin's elopement, and reveal the misunderstanding. Note: At the end of the episode Alice announces to Carol and Mike that she and Sam are engaged. There is no subsequent mention of a wedding in the series. In the 1981 movie, Alice reveals that she and Sam have been married for 3 1/2 years. The week's episode: The Brady Bunch S5 E12 - "The Elopement" - originally aired December 7, 1973. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Barry is out acting on stage, so Chris and Ed have recorded a special new conversation to intro this classic Q&A. Tune in for more stories! Get your questions answered on our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The boys discover a wallet containing $1,100 in a vacant lot. The girls want a share of the money but the boys refuse, causing tension between the groups. Mike and Carol tell the kids that they must turn the wallet in to the police. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S2 E07 "The Treasure of Sierra Avenue" - originally aired November 6, 1970

This week: What was the famous "football" that hit Marcia made out of? Were the cast members ever watching production of scenes that didn't include them? How did Chris and Mike meet their wives? What shows do the guys watch for fun nowadays? And more! It's Q&A #33! Mike is filling in for Barry this week, along with Chris and Ed. Get your questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Mike prohibits Greg from driving the family car for a week after Bobby describes his near-accident on the freeway. Greg then borrows a car from his friend George, but when Mom and Dad call him on it, he states that he was complying with not driving "the family car". Greg convinces his parents to abolish the punishment if he does everything by "his exact words". Subplot: Frog Jumping Contest. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S14 E14 "Greg Gets Grounded" - originally aired January 19, 1973

This week: Chris and Ed discuss some fan experiences, which Brady cast members swore the most, radio in LA, eating during shooting days, and more! It's Q&A #32! Get your questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

A huge phone bill prompts Mike to have a pay telephone installed to teach the kids a lesson in financial responsibility. His plan nearly backfires when he is forced to use the payphone to close a deal, without the change required. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S1 E09 "Sorry, Right Number" - originally aired November 21, 1969.

This week: The Bros discuss some of their views on the craft of acting as kids and as adults, the B-roll used on the show, how Robert Reed got hired, and more! It's Q&A #31! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Cindy develops a fear of the dark after seeing a magician's "disappearing lady" act at a party. Peter helps Cindy deal with her fear by asking her to be his assistant for a magic act at his school's upcoming talent show. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S2 E20 "Lights Out" originally aired February 19, 1971.

This week: Did Barry ever watch the show with his kids? What memorabilia do the guys have? Who has recipes in Alice's cookbook? And more stories! It's Q&A #30! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Shenanigans! Peter meets his doppleganger Arthur Owens (Christopher Knight) at school after making a date with a girl named Michelle. When Arthur makes a date with the daughter of Mike's boss while masquerading as Peter, Peter must enlist his help to avoid breaking either date. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S5 E18 "Two Petes in a Pod" originally aired February 8, 1974.

This week: What is Mike's real middle name? Florence wears a wig. Barry talks working with Michael Landon, and being in an episode of "That Girl". Chris and his dad steal from the set. It's Q&A #29! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Greg and Marcia each enlist their parents to perform with them in the Westdale High School's talent revue, Family Night Frolics. Carol and Marcia perform the featured song "Together (Wherever We Go)" from the musical Gypsy, and Greg and Mike do a reading of Longfellow's The Day is Done. Alice and Sam (Allan Melvin) break up, but solve their differences during the talent show. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S4 E07 - "The Show Must Go On??" originally aired November 3, 1972. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: Would the Cindy character have ever matured if the show went to Season 6? Would more female writers have helped? Barry talks about his upcoming performance schedule and acting in front of live audiences. Happy New Year! Chris, Barry, and Ed are answering your questions, submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week we have a special guest for our Brady fans! Robbie Rist is here to talk to Barry and Chris about how Cousin Oliver came to the show in Season 5. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Mustaches, Florence singing, The Brady Kids voice dub, Barry's school tour, and why did Chris's mom hate the show? Happy Holidays everyone! The gang's all here: Chris, Barry, and Ed are answering some end of the year questions that you, our listeners, have submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

In the show's only Christmas episode, Carol comes down with laryngitis and may not be able to sing at the holiday service. Cindy asks a department-store Santa Claus (Hal Smith) for a miracle. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S1 E12 - "The Voice of Christmas" originally aired December 19, 1969. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Hey Brady fans. Barry is out celebrating a life event, so Chris and Ed have recorded a special new conversation to intro this already classic Q&A. Tune in for more stories! Original questions: What was the audition process like? From an actor's perspective, tell us fans, how NOT to approach a celebrity? How fleshed-out was a potential 6th season? Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions that you, our listeners, have submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

To teach Cindy a lesson about reading her diary without permission, Marcia creates a fake entry about a Hollywood agent planning to discover Cindy and make her into the next Shirley Temple. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S5 E20 - "The Snooperstar" originally aired February 22, 1974 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: Susan and Ed ask the Bros some questions that have been on their minds. Are there any Brady bloopers somewhere in a vault? Barry talks "Back in Hawaii". Why did they change the casts first names for the show? And more! It's Q&A #26! Barry, Chris, Susan, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Hey Brady fans, we have a very special guest this week in Susan Cowsill, who is here to talk about a beloved episode with Davy Jones of The Monkees. Marcia, president of her school's Davy Jones fan club, hastily promises she can get him to sing at her school's upcoming dance on the strength of Jones' letter saying he would do her a favor. Marcia scrambles to contact Jones to ask him to appear. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3E12 - "Getting Davy Jones" originally aired December 10, 1971. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: Barry talks about the King's Island 50th Anniversary Celebration, Chris talks working on CHIPS, and have you ever heard of the North Pond Hermit named... Christopher Knight?? It's Q&A #25! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Greg starts high school and believes he's now a man. He comes to believe he's too old for family activities, including an overnight camping trip. Unfortunately, the senior girl he wanted to ask out for a date tells him he'll be cute when he's older, and he realizes he still has a lot of growing up to do. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S2 E18 - "Our Son, the Man" - originally aired February 5, 1971. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: Ed asks what point of view works best on TV shows that include children as main characters? How does Lloyd feel about the continuing Brady Bunch content, and parodies of it? The guys discuss how grateful they are to grow up on such a supportive set, and more! Barry, Chris, Lloyd, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer special questions of their own, and some submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Happy Thanksgiving from our "Bunch" to yours! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

For Thanksgiving week, we have a special behind the scenes guest. The one and only Lloyd Schwartz, son of Sherwood, originally their dialogue coach and then, so much more. His relationship with the Bros spans over 50 years and his insights into the Brady Bunch will be shared right here, right now! There was a magic to the relationship between the actors and the Schwartzes, and all will be revealed! Later this week, look for another Lloyd appearance with Ed as we grill him with questions from us and those on our Facebook page, @realbradybros where questions can always be left for us to answer. Enjoy your Thanksgiving preparation with the Real Brady Bros and the wonderful Lloyd Schwartz! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

We're unleashing a special edition of our Q&A series with a NEW INTRO for Q&A #3 from Barry, Chris, and Ed. Many of you may be new to our podcast, but regardless, it's worth a re-listen! The subject: the enduring legacy and unique nature of The Brady Bunch. It's a great primer for some special content for the holiday coming next week! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Mike Brady meets with the young Native American boy, Jimmy, who believes his traditional grandfather Chief Eagle Cloud (Jay Silverheels), will decry the boy's dreams of becoming an astronaut. Then, the family goes to a rain dance and gets honorary tribe names. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E3 - "The Brady Braves" - originally aired October 1, 1971. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: Were any scenes lost to the cutting room floor? What do the Bros like to do in their free time? What about stand-ins/doubles/stunt performers on the Brady Bunch? And more! It's Q&A #23! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The family, stranded in the ghost town, seeks help by starting a signal fire. Zachariah (Jim Backus) returns with Peter, Mike, and the car. The family heads down to the canyon floor on mule-back, much to Alice's dismay. Cindy and Bobby notice a Native American boy. They follow him, but get lost. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E2 - "Grand Canyon or Bust" - originally aired September 24, 1971 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Special guest Mike Lookinland is here, it's all the brothers together! This week the fans want to know: What was the deal with the long night-shirt that Chris wore in Brady Christmas? Were any of the events of the show based on the cast's real life? What do the Bros remember about the '71 Earthquake? Masked Singer costume talk, and much more. It's Q&A #22! Barry, Chris, MIKE, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The family travel to the Grand Canyon for their annual camping trip. On the way, they stop at a ghost town for the night. There they are confronted by an old prospector, Zachariah T. Brown (Jim Backus) who fears they plan to steal his gold, and locks them in an old jail cell. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E1 - "Ghost Town USA" - originally aired September 17, 1971 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: some more heartfelt words from fans, porkchops and applesauce, thoughts after rewatching 40 episodes of The Brady Bunch, does Chris look like Seth MacFarlane? and more! It's Q&A #21! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Peter learns a lesson in heroism and humility after being written up as "Hero of the Month" in the local newspaper for saving a young girl's life during an accident. Peter throws himself a congratulatory party, but no one shows up. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S1 E21 - "The Hero" - originally aired February 20, 1970 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The boys are back to answer more of your fan questions like: What was the day to day schedule like working on set? What do the Bros think of the nearly constant pop culture parodies of the Bunch? And more! It's Q&A 20! Barry, Chris, Eve, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Greg is furious at Marcia for dating his school rival, Warren Mulaney, because of past injustices. After their first date, she decides not to see him anymore, until Greg commands her not to. To retaliate, Greg brings home Marcia's rival, Kathy Lawrence. Alice, Peter, Cindy, and Bobby work on the dunking machine for the school carnival. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E5 - "My Sister, Benedict Arnold " - originally aired October 15, 1971 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Did the Brady actors ever have any stalkers as kids? Did they ever date fans? Why would someone put beans in a flashlight? All this and more! It's Q&A 19! Barry, Chris, Eve, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions that you have submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Special podcast guest Eve Plumb is here! Jan discovers an old photograph of a child that looks just like her. Carol explains it is Aunt Jenny and describes her to Jan. Jan is anxious to meet her great-aunt, but changes her attitude on seeing a current photo of Jenny. Jan worries she will look like an old and eccentric-looking Jenny at that age. In the subplot, the Bradys are attempting to restore an old record player. Guest stars Imogene Coca. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E17 - "Jan's Aunt Jenny" - originally aired January 21, 1972. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week the Bros discuss emotions when acting, Desilu studios and the Paramount lot, blowing a first take on set, how they got on in school while working as kids, and more! It's Q&A 18! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions that you have submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/