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.
Double The Fun
Actually Florence Henderson was not the only actress to play Mrs. Brady. Originally, Joyce Bulifant, a comedic actress, was brought on. In screen test, Bulifant was used extensively and also was used as an aid during casting. At the end of the day, however, producers instead opted for the more subdued Mrs. Brady and therefore brought on Mrs. Henderson.