The Real Brady Bros – Details, episodes & analysis

Summer break continues! Greg is reeling from his crash, a spider finds its way in, and the tiki is evil! What's that.... ooooh it's Vincent Price! Enjoy this re-run of Chris' favorite episode. 

This week's episode: "Pass the Tabu" The Brady Bunch S4 E02, originally aired September 29, 1972

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Hey Brady fans, it's time for summer break! What better way to celebrate the summer than to look back at episode 14 of The Real Brady Bros, when Chris and Barry first reflected on the 3 episodes in Hawaii. The guys have a fun new introduction for you before the re-run, enjoy!

This week's episode: "Hawaii Bound" The Brady Bunch S4 E01, originally aired September 22, 1972

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This week we have a very special guest: Dan Steadman is a director, screenwriter, performer, producer, and Brady Bunch super-fan. Dan co-hosts "Up The Hill" for Big Bear TV, worked on That 70's Show, and has written and directed 18 feature films. With his writing partner Rajeev Sigamoney, Dan also shot a TV Pilot called "The Room"  with Octavia Spencer, Tony Hale, and our very own Christopher Knight. Dan is here to talk about making it in Hollywood and how the TV of his youth shaped his creativity. 

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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