Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘The Brady Bunch’

Published on 01/24/2018
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For The Win

During the first phase of casting, it was the kids who were chosen – well before mom and dad. So the goal was to actually cast all 12 child actors but in reserve: three blonde girls, three brunette boys, three blonde boys, and three brunette girls. Interesting.

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For The Win

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The D Word

So back then divorce was pretty taboo therefore no one really talked about Mrs. Brady’s first husband. Everyone knows that Mr. Brady is a widower, but no one is quite sure about Carol’s angle. Florence actually joked, when she was asked about her background, that she killed him.

The D Word

The D Word

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