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

Published on 01/24/2018
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Over 260 kids auditioned for the show!

206 may sound like a rather small number but when you think of how many child actors actually appear in The Brady Bunch – it puts things into perspective. Producers wanted to test as many people as they possibly could which is fair enough.

Over 260 Kids Auditioned For The Show

Over 260 Kids Auditioned For The Show

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Tricks Galore

Be that as it may, producers actually used lots of psychology tricks during casting. Whenever there were child actors at auditions, they would use tons of casting tricks. One particular trick involved putting lots of distracting toys on the table. Kids who paid more attention to the toys were immediately passed over for a part. Again, it’s reasonable although slightly tricky.

Tricks Galore

Tricks Galore

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