This week: How did the Bros feel about recording Don Mclean's American Pie? The magic moving items in the Brady backyard. When did Alice start working for Mike? The Towering Inferno, The Bug (1975), and more!    It's Q&A #56. Get your questions submitted to Ed on our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Mike Lookinland is still here with us to close out this recap!  Mike Brady tracks down a relative of one of James' victims to share his story with Bobby. That, plus a nightmare in which Jesse James kills the Bradys during a train robbery, finally gets through to Bobby. "Bobby's Hero" - The Brady Bunch S4 E17, originally aired February 2, 1973 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

It's a Bobby featured episode, so what better time to welcome back Mike Lookinland!  This episode: When Mike and Carol learn that Bobby's hero is Jesse James, they set out to teach him the truth about the outlaw. But, when censored movies on TV fail to convince him that James was a villain, the family needs a new plan.    "Bobby's Hero" - The Brady Bunch S4 E17, originally aired February 2, 1973 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The Kellys decision to adopt Dwayne and Steve, upsets their racist next-door neighbor Mrs. Payne. When the boys find out about their neighbors' less-than-welcoming attitude, they run away to the Bradys, but Ken and Kathy convince them there is nothing to worry about.    "Kelly's Kids" The Brady Bunch S5 E14, originally aired January 4, 1974 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: the famous "backdoor pilot" episode for The Kelly Kids, written by Sherwood Schwartz. Ken and Kathy Kelly, friends of Carol and Mike, plan to adopt a boy named Matt (Todd Lookinland) from a local orphanage. They end up also adopting Matt's two best friends: Dwayne (who is African-American) and Steve (who is Asian).    "Kelly's Kids" The Brady Bunch S5 E14, originally aired January 4, 1974 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/  

This week: Did they ever consider using the cast's real first names on the show? Barry talks "Highway To Heaven" and working with Michael Landon. A Brady fan pines over the lack of any official Frank De Vol music release of the Brady Bunch score. The Bros talk about the stand-ins, Carol's neverending needlepoint, and more!    It's Q&A #55. Get your questions submitted to Ed on our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries:...

We're back for the conclusion! Peter neglects his school work in favor of the school paper, and fails his science exam. He then decides to try to flatter his teacher to get a better grade. After talking to his parents, Peter confesses what he has done to Mr. Price, not realizing that he has already read the article.    This week's episode: "The Power of the Press" The Brady Bunch S3 E19, originally aired February 4, 1972 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Peter is chosen from the many applicants to be the new reporter for the school newspaper. Calling himself "Scoop" Brady, he initially finds it hard to come up with material, until his family recommends appealing to people's vanity. Writing about his classmates makes him more popular and and they shower him with favors, but he becomes distracted from his school work.    This week's episode: "The Power of the Press" The Brady Bunch S3 E19, originally aired February 4, 1972 Advertising...

The other kids decide to give Jan exactly what she wants, telling her that she "just lost 5 brothers and sisters". In the subplot, the family plans a square dance at a hoedown party, and Alice and Carol compete by making strawberry preserves for the dance.   This week's episode: "Jan, the Only Child" The Brady Bunch S4 E08, originally aired November 10, 1972 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Jan complains about the lack of privacy and personal space in such a big family, and declares she wants to be an only child. Her siblings teach her a lesson by ignoring her and staying out of her way.    This week's episode: "Jan, the Only Child" The Brady Bunch S4 E08, originally aired November 10, 1972 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Fan questions with our special guest Eve Plumb! What Brady character would you play if you could switch age or gender? What happened with the failed act "The Brady Bunch 3"? What does Eve engage with for nostalgia? Memories about studio photo shoots, acting technique, middle child syndrome and more!   It's Q&A #54. Get your questions submitted to Ed on our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Greg announces he plans to postpone college, in favor of a music career as Johnny Bravo. He anticipates solo stardom, but when he discovers his recordings have been electronically "sweetened", he confronts his agent, Tami Cutler. Tami and her associate admit they liked Greg only because he "fit the suit", prompting Greg to walk out.    This week's episode: "Adios, Johnny Bravo" The Brady Bunch S5 E01, originally aired September 14, 1973. Advertising Inquiries:...

After the Brady kids perform a song together, a slick-talking talent scout wants to sign Greg to a solo contract, and make him over into a singer named Johnny Bravo.    This week's episode: "Adios, Johnny Bravo" The Brady Bunch S5 E01, originally aired September 14, 1973. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/    

A very exciting episode here in Real Brady Bro-Land, because Danny Bonaduce is our special guest! He's here to talk all about life as a child star, ups and downs, boxing Barry Williams, feuding with Dennis Rodman, making a life in radio, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this chat from one television family member to another, as much as we did! 

A proud Mike is able to convince Mr. Phillips to give Greg a part-time job doing odd jobs around the office. Greg is fired on the first day after losing important blueprints at a newsstand. Mike convinces Ed Phillips to give Greg another chance, and Greg is rehired. He loses a second set of plans, but manages to find them.   This week's episode: "Call Me Irresponsible" The Brady Bunch S2 E06, originally aired October 30, 1970. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Mike and Carol learn that Greg wants to save up to buy a car. The family is a bit dismayed by how Greg intends to pay for it: by following in Mike's footsteps by becoming an architect. He wants to work side-by-side with his father and wants Mike to help him get a part-time job after school working at the architectural firm.   This week's episode: "Call Me Irresponsible" The Brady Bunch S2 E06, originally aired October 30, 1970. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Some big laughs this week: How was sound handled on the set? Is watching the show akin to watching home-movies for the Bros? Behind the scenes stories about props on the set. Stick around to the end to see if Barry can finally tell his joke correctly, what a saga!   It's Q&A #53. Chris, Barry, and Ed are here to answer your fan questions! Get yours submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Greg and Marcia think Peter will keep on spying since his punishment was no punishment at all. They decide to test their theory by planting a message about a surprise party for Peter on the tape recorder, to see if he listens to it. Mike and Carol learn of this and sabotage the revenge by throwing him an actual surprise party.    This week's episode: "The Private Ear" The Brady Bunch S3 E09, originally aired November 12, 1971. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Using Mike's tape recorder, Peter eavesdrops on his siblings' conversations, leading to arguments between them. Mike talks to Peter about his behavior, but Greg and Marcia take things into their own hands for revenge.   This week's episode: "The Private Ear" The Brady Bunch S3 E09, originally aired November 12, 1971. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The family is excited for Cindy's play as they help her learn her lines, make her costume, and  her props. Meanwhile there's still only one ticket... it's bad enough that her siblings and Alice can't attend the play, but Cindy doesn't know how to choose between her parents. Mom has attended everything she's ever been involved with and is her biggest booster, but she doesn't want to make her new father feel excluded.    This week's episode: "Eenie, Meenie, Mommy, Daddy" The Brady Bunch S1...

Strap in Brady fans, we are going back to Season One!  Cindy is starring in the school play as the fairy princess. She is very excited at the thought of her entire family watching her in the play, then is heartbroken when she discovers that she can only bring one parent.   This week's episode: "Eenie, Meenie, Mommy, Daddy" The Brady Bunch S1 E03, originally aired October 10, 1969 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/      

This week: Did Alice eat every meal alone every single night? Did the cast have any input on the movies? Has there been renewed interest in the show from younger audiences? Sid and Marty Krofft specials, Don Knotts jokes, and more!  It's Q&A #52. Chris, Barry, and Ed are here to answer your fan questions! Get yours submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Cindy secretly helps to arrange Joe Namath's visit by writing the star quarterback and claiming that Bobby is deathly ill. Bobby learns of Cindy's plan only when Namath comes to visit and he plays along. Joe is not angered and even offers to throw some passes with Bobby and his friends before he leaves.   This week's episode: "Mail Order Hero" The Brady Bunch S5 E2, originally aired September 21, 1973 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Bobby boasts to his friends that he personally knows quarterback Joe Namath, of the New York Jets. When Bobby's friends demand he back his words, Cindy secretly helps to arrange Namath's visit, by writing the star quarterback and claiming that Bobby is deathly ill.   This week's episode: "Mail Order Hero" The Brady Bunch S5 E2, originally aired September 21, 1973 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Bobby still abuses his power and writes people up for minor infractions, including his older siblings. He eventually learns his lesson when he breaks the rules himself, in order to save a classmate's cat from an abandoned house.  This week's episode: "Law and Disorder" The Brady Bunch S4 E14, originally aired January 12, 1973.   Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/