Comments on: The Brady Six

By: David H.

David H. — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:18:11 +0000

I love this idea of choosing six shows, though as a lifelong Brady fan I knew it would be a challenge. After more careful consideration than I gave to my last tax return, here are my Brady 6:

1. Amateur Night
The Silver Platters’ performance of “Sunshine Day” is my single favorite moment on the show. I also love the blooper when the kids are rehearsing in the garage, when Maureen says “Chris” instead of “Peter” and then laughs at her mistake.

2. Father of the Year
The moment when Mike realizes why Marcia has been misbehaving (to make sure she mailed the Father of the Year entry from in time) is the only time I get a little choked up watch The Brady Bunch. Her smile just beams as she looks at her new father. *sniff*

3. The Private Ear
Pete’s line to Greg, “Read any good books lately?” always makes me laugh. I’ve always thought the Peter episodes were underrated.

4. Confessions, Confessions.
As an only child I always liked the scenes where the Brady kids all worked together to solve a problem, without the knowledge of their parents. I missed that kind of camaraderie growing up (then again, the bathroom was always free in my house), so I enjoyed this episode very much.

5. Love and the Older Man
Marcia at her most beautiful, a very funny dream sequence, and a great central misunderstanding that pays off in a laugh-filled yet also touching scene.

6. The Show Must Go On?
Mostly for Robert Reed’s comic recitation at the Family Night Frolics, but also for the great line when Mike protests being volunteered, and Greg tells him the teacher already he knows he “doesn’t have any talent.” The reactions of Florence and Maureen almost seem spontaneous.

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By: Bob Hunt

Bob Hunt — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:24:08 +0000

Yes, narrowing it down to a mere six favorites can be a painful process, as some truly great episodes must be left out. “Where There’s Smoke,” for example, has not only the Banana Convention and the mysterious pack of cigarettes in Greg’s jacket but also the great L.Schwartz / B. Williams composition “Til I Met You.” Likewise, Davy Jones holding onto his headphones and warbling “Girl” is a moment for the National TV Archives. And the great “F-F-F-I-L” cheer from “My Sister, Benedict Arnold”? Classic. Plus, I’ve always loved “Getting Greg’s Goat” for its skillfully executed farce and its revelation of another (rather mischievous) side of Mike – and no wonder, as Robert Reed directed.
It’s true that brother Brian and I have enjoyed quite a few Bunch episodes together. In the interest of full disclosure, I believe he prefers “The Partridge Family” (no hate mail, please). Recently, Brian and I sat through the entire pilot episode of “The Brady Bunch Variety Hour” and enjoyed every minute of it.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:33:55 +0000

Picking a top six is difficult, because there are so many great episodes. After much thought, here’s my top six.

My Sister, Benedict Arnold
“Filmore Junior High!”

Getting Davy Jones
How can you argue with an episode that includes DJ singing “Girl”?

Today, I am a Freshman
” I’m looking forward to the intellectual stimulation.”

Cyrano de Brady

Greg Gets Grounded

Peter and the Wolf

I share three of my favorites with Bob, including my favorite, and his, Cyrano de Brady. Of course, I’m not surprised, as we spent a lot of time watching these episodes together.

By: Eric Greenberg

Eric Greenberg — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:57:47 +0000

I’m sure I’ll change my mind later, but here goes:

“Where There’s Smoke”
(Banana Convention)

“Double Parked ”
(Save Woodland Park)

“Getting Davy Jones”

“Adios, Johnny Bravo”

“Mail Order Hero”
(Joe Namath)

“Getting Greg’s Goat”