50 Fun Facts About The Brady Bunch

What was the surname of the blended family in the popular sitcom?

The show's title itself makes the surname clear, establishing the family's identity.

Who played the role of the housekeeper, Alice Nelson?

Ann B. Davis was a beloved character, known for her witty remarks and integral role in the Brady household.

How many children were in the blended Brady family?

Mike had three sons and Carol had three daughters, making a total of six children in the blended family.

What was the name of the family's dog?

Tiger was the boys' dog who joined the blended family. The original dog playing Tiger was tragically killed during filming, and replacements proved problematic, leading to the character being written out.

Who was the creator of The Brady Bunch?

Sherwood Schwartz also created the popular sitcom 'Gilligan's Island' and wrote the theme song for both shows.

What was Mike Brady's profession?

Mike Brady was an architect, and he even designed the family's iconic two-story house.

What was the name of Alice's boyfriend, who was a butcher?

Sam Franklin, played by Allan Melvin, was a recurring character and eventually married Alice in a TV movie.

In what year did The Brady Bunch originally premiere?

The show aired for five seasons, from September 26, 1969, to March 8, 1974.

Which of the Brady children often expressed jealousy of her older sister, Marcia?

Jan Brady's 'Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!' lament became one of the show's most iconic catchphrases, highlighting her middle child struggles.

What was the name of the oldest Brady son?

Greg was the eldest of the Brady boys, often seen navigating teenage life and aspiring to be a musician.

How many seasons did The Brady Bunch originally run on ABC?

The series aired for five seasons, totaling 117 episodes.

Which actress played Carol Brady?

Florence Henderson was a well-known actress and singer before and after her iconic role as Carol Brady.

What type of house did the Brady family live in?

Mike, an architect, designed their large, two-story suburban house.

The exterior shots of the Brady house were filmed in what California city?

The iconic house used for exterior shots is located on Dilling Street in Studio City, Los Angeles, and was recently designated a historic landmark.

What popular song did the Brady kids famously perform, often to raise money for various causes?

"It's a Sunshine Day" was one of the Brady kids' most memorable musical performances, featured in episodes like "Amateur Nite."

Which member of the original cast did not appear in the final episode of the series?

Robert Reed had numerous disagreements with creator Sherwood Schwartz about the show's content and did not appear in the final episode, "The Hair Brained Scheme."

What was the name of the animated spin-off series featuring the Brady children?

"The Brady Kids" animated series ran from 1972 to 1974, with the original child actors providing their voices.

The idea for The Brady Bunch was conceived after creator Sherwood Schwartz read a newspaper article about what social trend?

Schwartz was inspired by a Los Angeles Times article stating that "30% of marriages have a child or children from a previous marriage."

What was the name of the youngest Brady daughter?

Cindy was the youngest of the girls, known for her lisp and innocence.

Which of these famous musicians made a guest appearance in an episode where Marcia was a big fan?

Davy Jones of The Monkees appeared in the episode "Getting Davy Jones" after Marcia wrote a letter inviting him to her school dance.

What was the original title concept for the show before it became The Brady Bunch?

Sherwood Schwartz initially titled his pilot script 'Mine and Yours,' highlighting the two families coming together.

Which Brady child famously tried to adopt a new personality in the episode "The Personality Kid"?

Peter Brady, feeling unremarkable, tried various personas, including a Humphrey Bogart impression with the memorable line "Pork chops and applesauce."

The exterior of the Brady house was used for establishing shots, but where were the interior scenes filmed?

All interior scenes of The Brady Bunch were filmed on soundstages at Paramount Studios, not inside the actual Studio City house.

Which of the following spin-off movies featured Marcia and Jan having a double wedding?

The 1981 TV movie 'The Brady Girls Get Married' followed Marcia and Jan as they got married in a double wedding ceremony.

What was the name of the oldest Brady daughter?

Marcia was the eldest of the Brady girls, often portrayed as popular and beautiful.

What was the title of the three-part episode arc where the Brady family traveled to Hawaii?

The fourth season featured a memorable three-part adventure in Hawaii, starting with the episode "Hawaii Bound."

What was the name of the Brady house's original cat, which only appeared in the pilot episode?

The girls originally had a cat named Fluffy, who only appeared in the pilot episode and was not seen again.

What was the name of the actor who played Greg Brady?

Barry Williams played the oldest Brady son, Greg, and later wrote a best-selling memoir about his experiences titled 'Growing Up Brady.'

What was the subject of the famous episode where Marcia's nose was accidentally hit by a football?

In the season four episode "The Subject Was Noses," Marcia gets her nose swollen from a football, leading to a date cancellation.

What type of business did Sam Franklin, Alice's boyfriend, own?

Sam Franklin was known as 'Sam the Butcher' because he owned and operated a local butcher shop.

Which network originally aired The Brady Bunch?

The Brady Bunch aired for five seasons from September 26, 1969, to March 8, 1974, on ABC.

What was the name of the middle Brady son, known for his "pork chops and applesauce" line?

Peter Brady famously practiced his Humphrey Bogart impression, repeating the phrase "pork chops and applesauce."

What was Carol Brady's maiden name before marrying Mike?

Before marrying Mike, Carol's surname was Martin, and her daughters also shared this name.

Which of these reunion movies featured the Brady family coming together for the holidays?

A Very Brady Christmas was a popular 1988 TV movie where the grown Brady children returned home for Christmas.

Who composed the music for The Brady Bunch theme song, alongside Sherwood Schwartz?

Frank De Vol co-composed the iconic theme song with creator Sherwood Schwartz.

What was the name of the youngest Brady son?

Bobby was the youngest of the Brady boys, often involved in whimsical dream sequences.

Which actress played Marcia Brady?

Maureen McCormick played the eldest Brady daughter, Marcia, and later authored a memoir titled 'Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice.'

What was the title of the spin-off series that saw Marcia and Jan, along with their new husbands, living together in a house?

The Brady Brides was a short-lived sitcom that followed Marcia and Jan and their husbands as they navigated married life while sharing a home.

What was the reason Carol Brady was originally intended to be a divorcée, but the network objected?

Creator Sherwood Schwartz originally wanted Carol to be a divorcée, but the network found the subject too taboo for a family sitcom in the late 1960s.

Which of these actors was considered for the role of Mike Brady but was deemed too unknown for television at the time?

Creator Sherwood Schwartz initially wanted Gene Hackman for the role of Mike Brady, but Paramount considered him too unknown for television.

What was the title of Barry Williams' best-selling memoir about his experiences on the show?

Barry Williams, who played Greg Brady, published 'Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg' in 1992, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the show.

What fictional high school did Greg and Marcia attend?

Greg and Marcia were students at Westdale High School, a common setting for their teenage storylines.

Which actress played Jan Brady?

Eve Plumb played Jan Brady, the middle daughter often remembered for her struggles with feeling overshadowed.

What was the name of the episode where Bobby becomes convinced he has a secret admirer?

In "The Not-So-Rose-Colored Glasses," Bobby mistakenly believes a note from his teacher is from a secret admirer.

Which of these was NOT a real-life guest star on the show?

While Davy Jones, Don Drysdale, and Joe Namath all made guest appearances, astronaut Neil Armstrong did not.

What product did Jan try to sell door-to-door in one episode, resulting in few sales?

In the episode "The Older Man," Jan tries to sell cosmetics but struggles to make sales, especially compared to Marcia.

Which actor played Peter Brady?

Christopher Knight played the middle Brady son, Peter.

What was the family's last name before Mike and Carol got married, for Carol and her daughters?

Carol's maiden name was Tyler, but before marrying Mike, she and her daughters used the surname Martin.

What was the name of the high school newspaper that Greg wrote for?

Greg Brady wrote for 'The Westdale Bugle,' the newspaper at Westdale High School.

What was the name of the amusement park the Bradys visited in a memorable episode?

The Brady family famously visited Kings Island amusement park in the episode "The Cincinnati Kids."