Comments on: What I Learned From Robert Reed

By: Suzie

Suzie — Sun, 18 May 2008 17:10:31 +0000

I always admired Robert Reed as an actor.

By: john

john — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:14:17 +0000

It’s clear that the pressure exerted by Robert Reed helped ground the Brady Bunch a bit more in reality, at the same time, some of the more absurd elements of the show, which probably disturbed Reed, are what have been appreciated over the years by the fans.

So I think Reed’s influence helped but in the end, if the Schwartz’ had made exactly the show that Reed wanted, it would have become a bit too real.

By: Renee

Renee — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:36:46 +0000

Wow Brian – good eye!! I had not even noticed that that was not the “real” jan!

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:18:29 +0000

When Robert Reed passed I flet like a member of my own family had died. I was surprised how deeply it hit me. It made me realize how much of an influence The Brady Bunch made on me in my formative years. I just wish I had been able to meet Bob in person to say hello and thanks. Thankfully I have been able to meet Barry a few times and his book does capture the essence of his “Dad”.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:44:00 +0000

Thank you for the thoughtful post.

But I must ask, by using that picture, are you saying that “Fake Jan” was a part of Family #2?

Please advise.

By: Ontario Emperor

Ontario Emperor — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:39:32 +0000

I own a copy of GROWING UP BRADY, and for those of you who haven’t read the book, much of it is centered on the different perspectives of Robert Reed and the Schwartzes. Regarding acting, however, the most valuable thing in the book was your discussion of working with Robert Wagner.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:12:43 +0000

It just proves what an amazing actor Robert was that he was able to hide his issues with the script and plow on through…

Another great post, Barry. Thanks for sharing with us.

By: Bradypalooza

Bradypalooza — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:13:13 +0000

That’s the same thing I’ve always thought. I’ve read about and heard about how much Robert disliked the series, but it never shows in the work. He did a great job of keeping the illusion alive.

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:55:46 +0000

Wow – sixteen years. Time has gone by so quickly! He was a great “father” on screen. Glad that he took you under his wing!

By: Trevor

Trevor — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:49:58 +0000

Thanks very much for sharing your thoughts about Robert Reed.

I remember being very sad when I learned of his passing and I was hardly alone.

I’ve always enjoyed his work and feel he especially brought great warmth to his work on the Brady Bunch series and the spin-offs.

He may have intensely disliked many of the Brady scripts but it never showed up on camera.

He is still missed.