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

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

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

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

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. 

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

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: https://www.advertisecast.com/

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 Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

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/

When Bobby and Cindy tell the family they are trying to break the tetter-totter record, everyone brushes it off until Alice learns that the current record is 124 hours. They get newspaper coverage for their attempt, and Mike and Carol decide to let them continue until they get tired and quit. The whole family learns a lesson about including the smallest among them. 

"The Teeter Totter Caper" - The Brady Bunch S3 E14 originally aired December 31, 1971

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: https://www.advertisecast.com/

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/

Bobby and Cindy are excluded from lot of family things for being too young and too small. They decide to show how "important" they are by setting a world record for hours spent on a seesaw. 

"The Teeter Totter Caper" - The Brady Bunch S3 E14 originally aired December 31, 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 E03, originally aired October 10, 1969

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

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/

Some of our Brady Bunch superfans might have an inkling about what hilarious personal stories await in this week's episode! 

Bobby learns about power and responsibility, when he is named safety monitor at school. His classmates avoid him, and when he writes up Cindy for running in the hallway, she gets mad at him. In the subplot other family members work on an old sailboat. 

This week's episode: "Law and Disorder" The Brady Bunch S4 E14, originally aired January 12, 1973.

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: What would modern Brady plots look like? Theme song differences. Is Barry going on tour with DWTS? What did the show do when child actors lost teeth? A special Greg action figure, and more! 

It's Q&A #51. 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/

Alice has sprained her foot and Mom is out of town. Will Alice be able to go to the Meatcutters Ball with Sam? Will the kids figure out how to handle chores around the house? Find out in the stunning conclusion. 

This week's episode: "The Big Sprain" The Brady Bunch S1 E19, originally aired February 6, 1970.

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

While Carol is away caring for her sick Aunt Mary, Alice sprains her ankle after slipping on a game left out by the kids. Mike punishes all the kids by saying they will undertake Alice's job until the doctor says Alice is well enough to work again. 

This week's episode: "The Big Sprain" The Brady Bunch S1 E19, originally aired February 6, 1970.

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Strap in for a very unique episode! Our guest this week is William Keck, an Emmy-nominated TV Producer,  Entertainment Reporter, and Journalist. His new book "When You Step Upon a Star: Cringeworthy Confessions of a Tabloid Bad Boy" is both a memoir of his exploits in Hollywood, and a mea culpa to many celebrities he has reported on. He joins us to talk about crossing paths with the Brady Bunch cast over the years, and the impact the show has had on him as a TV fan.

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The Bros are back for Part 2 of this episode re-watch! 

Bobby tries to help by posing as Cindy's secret admirer. When Mike wants to expose him, Bobby asks his friend Tommy to reveal himself as the admirer. Cindy initially turns Tommy off with her mature airs, but then when she starts acting her age Tommy expresses true affection for her. Cindy learns that acting grown up does have its disadvantages. Her real secret admirer, however, still has to face the music. 

This week's episode: "Cindy Brady, Lady" The Brady Bunch S3 E21, originally aired February 18, 1972

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Cindy is feeling like a little kid around Marcia and Jan, who are going on dates and getting dressed up. She wants to do all the things her older sisters are doing and tries to act older to get what she wants. 

This week's episode: "Cindy Brady, Lady" The Brady Bunch S3 E21, originally aired February 18, 1972

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: Why is our podcast out of order? How do the Bros connect with their 70s nostalgia? Why didn't Barry use his real last name? Memories of different talk shows and Star Games 1985, and more! 

It's Q&A #50. 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/

Happy Holidays from us to everyone out there in Brady-land. This Christmas, we revisit the only "real" holiday episode of The Brady Bunch - "The Voice of Christmas".

Barry, Chris, and Ed are here to have a new chat before we replay the episode. 'Tis the season for reflection, so the Bros look back at Barry's time with DWTS, the enduring legacy of The Bunch, and the fun of doing this show all year. 

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

We're back for Part 2! 

Alice's temporary replacement is Kay, Alice's friend who had a similar experience with another family. Although Kay is very nice, she has no intentions of bonding with the family; instead she just does her job. The kids track down Alice at a restaurant where she now works and convince her to return. 

This week's episode: "Goodbye, Alice, Hello" The Brady Bunch S4 E10, originally aired November 24, 1972 

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

An incident with a Frisbee inside the house leads to an antique lamp being broken. The boys ask Alice to keep their secret from their parents, which she vows to do. Alice is caught between her vow to the boys and the fact that she has never lied to Carol. She feels she has no choice but to tell the truth to Carol. Alice believes she has irrecoverably breached the Brady kids' trust.

This week's episode: "Goodbye, Alice, Hello" The Brady Bunch S4 E10, originally aired November 24, 1972 

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Hello out there in Brady land, we are back once again. Chris and Ed are here to revisit the very first episode of this podcast! Sadly, we lost Barry to network television again but we hope to have him back real soon, and we love cheering him on. 

This week's episode: "Peter and the Wolf" The Brady Bunch S5 E05, originally aired Oct 12, 1973. Greg plans a double date, passing off Peter as his "friend".

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Barry is back with us! 

This week: Carol is involved in a minor car accident with Marcia, Bobby, and Cindy as passengers. Carol and Harry Duggan, the other driver involved, initially agree to pay for their own damage - but Duggan later files a lawsuit against Carol. The family goes to court to dispute the exaggerated charges.

The Brady Bunch S3 E23  "The Fender Bender" originally aired March 10, 1972.

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

It's Thanksgiving week, so Chris and Ed are looking back to our past episode recap of the Thanksgiving themed "Un-Underground Movie". We hope you enjoy the new intro while we wait for Barry's triumphant return, and have a happy holiday for you and yours.  

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: Chris fields some great questions about: Christopher Knight Brands/Home, laugh tracks and live studio audiences, how the studio dealt with all the people at King's Island, and more! 

It's Q&A #49. Ed and Chris 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/

This week: Who were the biggest goof-offs on set? What did the Bros do on the weekends? Lloyd Schwartz's Brady Musical, Howard Leeds the man, "Fake Jan" and the Variety Show, Background artists, and more! 

It's Q&A #57. Get your questions submitted to Ed on our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one!

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Barry advances another week on Dancing With the Stars, and he has officially made it further than any other Brady cast member! Ed and Chris are here to have another chat and take a new look back at another episode from the backlog. 

"Dough Re Mi" - The Brady Bunch S3E16 - Originally aired January 14, 1972. 

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Barry makes it through another week on Dancing With The Stars! Chris and Ed are here to talk shop, and reintroduce one of our very early pilot episodes from the archive. 

"A-Camping We Will Go" The Brady Bunch S1E08, originally aired Nov 14, 1969. 

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

While we continue to cheer on Barry over at Dancing With The Stars, this week Chris and Ed reflect back on one of our earliest recap episodes - with an all new introduction! 

This week's episode: "A Fistful of Reasons" The Brady Bunch S2 E08 - Originally Aired November 13, 1970. A bully named Buddy Hinton teases Cindy about her lisp. Peter tries to defend Cindy.

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Welcome back for the stunning conclusion!

Part 2: Bobby tries entering a magazine selling contest to win the trophy and seems to be successful, until Cindy unwittingly reveals that Mike and Carol have asked their friends to buy subscriptions from him, Bobby quits, as he wants to win on his own. He wins a place on the Kartoon King TV show, where he takes part in an ice cream eat-off. Bobby does not win the eat-off, but his siblings throw him a surprise party and give him a first place award for trying the hardest.

This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S2 E21  "The Winner" originally aired February 26, 1971

Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/