The Greg Brady Project
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My friends call me Barry. From time to time I also hear the name Greg. Yeah, as in Greg Brady. The Brady Bunch represents a fun time in my life. But it’s only part of the story. There’s more to say and that’s what The Greg Brady Project is all about - a place to say it. So, I’ve invited some friends to join me and share their perspectives on the Brady’s, the 70’s and just about everything else. Now, I’m inviting you…
From Gabe Kaplan to Bob Saget to Larry David, many a sitcom career has been launched in the comedy clubs…and many a sitcom star goes back to stand up when their show wraps. So if you can’t catch a plane to the West Coast for a TV taping, this might just be your chance to see one of your favorites up close on a stage near you. Here are ten classic and current sitcom stars with stand-up dates scheduled over the next few months:
Bill Cosby (”The Cosby Show”/”I Spy”)
Dave Coulier (”Full House”)
Mark Curry (”Hanging with Mr. Cooper”)
Judah Friedlander (”30 Rock”)
Kevin James (”The King of Queens”)
Bob Newhart (”The Bob Newhart Show”/”Newhart”)
Ray Romano (”Everybody Loves Raymond”)
Jerry Seinfeld (”Seinfeld”)
Sinbad (”A Different World”)
Jimmie Walker (”Good Times”)
Feel free to leave a comment with your stories/reviews of these or any other sitcom related stand up acts. If you know of any others currently on the road, feel free to pass that on as well.
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If you’re gonna get kicked out of the Ivy, do it for a good cause.
Barry and Susan aren’t the only old castmates hanging out. Potsie and Ralph Malph are back in action together too.
Barry was recently caught on camera at the premiere of the new film “Step Brothers.”
TMZ caught a recent glimpse of Dwayne from “What’s Happening!!”
And the AP has a gloomy report on the state of the family sitcom.
Send your Brady/Pop Culture links to eric.greenberg@thegregbradyproject.com.
Actor Paul Sorensen, who played the recurring role of oil cartel member Andy Bradley on “Dallas” has passed away at the age of 82. Sorensen made appearances in countless TV series including “Mary Tyler Moore,” “Gunsmoke,” and “Barnaby Jones.” Around here though, he’ll always be remembered as Buddy Hinton’s dad in the classic Brady episode “A Fistful of Reasons.”
As Barry recalled in “Growing Up Brady:” Rotten little Buddy Hinton makes Cindy cry by mocking her lisp. Peter tries talking with the little bully but only gets a black eye for his trouble. When Mike and Carol try talking to Buddy’s parents, they turn out to be big bullies, leaving Mike with only one option: teach Peter the fine art of beating the crap out of a guy.”
It may have been a brief appearance, but it was a memorable one, and Sorensen played it well. Condolences to his family from “The Greg Brady Project.”
Ceil Cabot, who played Mrs. Hinton, passed away in 2000.
What could possibly be more All-American than celebrating Independence Day with our very own Barry Williams and the Original Idols? Barry and the gang will take the Main Stage at A Taste of Minnesota in St. Paul starting at 7pm on July 4th. Ian Mitchell (Bay City Rollers), The Cowsills and Bo Donaldson will be there to join in as usual. Did I mention it’s a free show?
Fireworks start at 10:20pm! Be there!
In case you missed NBC’s tribute last night, Hulu has posted this and a few other clips of George Carlin hosting the very first “Saturday Night Live” on October 11, 1975.
TV1 (sort of the TV Land of Australia) has free Brady e-cards!
Here’s an online preview of People Magazine’s special Child Stars: Then & Now issue.
It’s a little hard to think about winter when it’s as hot as it is in the Northeast today, but Paramount has announced the October release of a special DVD compilation called “TV Sets: Holiday Treats,” which will include an episode of “The Brady Bunch.” (Thanks to Bob Hunt)
In other DVD news, “Mannix,” which shot at Paramount at the same time as the Bradys, finally hit stores earlier this month.
And finally, who knew Tiger was such a well respected actor?
Send your Brady/Pop Culture links to eric.greenberg@thegregbradyproject.com.
Make sure to catch the 6th Annual TV Land Awards tonight at 9pm/ET. The list of stars on board for this year’s show is bigger than ever. Robin Williams, Justin Timberlake and Steve Carell will all be there along with a ton of HUGE names from classic TV. Barry will be there, of course, but as you can see in this Access Hollywood red carpet preview, he’s keeping his cards close to the vest.
TV Land Awards, Celtics vs. Lakers, Tiger at the U.S. Open. If you need me, I’ll be on the couch.
Back on its regular day, here are the latest Greg Brady Project links:
I didn’t know it was that complicated, but someone posting on the instructions website eHow thought it was necessary to tell you how to be a Brady Bunch fan.
Former “View” co-host/Oprah correspondent Lisa Ling used to pretend to be Marsha Brady.
Bob Hunt recently blogged about the passing of “Andy Griffith Show” composer Earle Hagen. A few days later it was announced that Alexander Courage, composer of the “Star Trek” theme, has died as well.
CNN Money has done some math on the Brady family’s finances.
And Danny Bonaduce is stepping back in the ring. This time, it’s on Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling, coming to TV this fall.
Send your Brady/Pop Culture links to eric.greenberg@thegregbradyproject.com.
No, for real. Someone get the Hill Valley Preservation Society on the horn! Lightning may not strike twice, but apparently fire does. As you may have already read, one of the big casualties in this weekend’s Universal Studios blaze was Courthouse Square, a key location in the “Back to the Future” trilogy. First things first. Nobody was seriously injured, so I’m not being completely insensitive whining about losing a set from a movie. That being said, I would argue something like this could be considered, let’s say, a “pop culture tragedy.” Nowhere near as bad as a real tragedy, but still troublesome to anyone who’s a fan of the series or a supporter of time travel in general. The thing is though, if you dig a little deeper, you’ll actually find that within this ”tragedy,” is a “pop culture miracle.”
Check out the prime table my friend Laurie landed at Big Daddy’s Diner in New York.
Summer at last! Here’s your Memorial Day edition of the Brady links…
CBS is jumping on the online classic TV bandwagon. ”Star Trek,” “Family Ties,” and “The Love Boat” are among the old favorites now available for viewing at CBS.com.
Vanessa Williams will serve as host for the June 15th TV Land Awards. Online voting for the viewer’s choice categories is now underway.
In addition to the troops, TV fans are remembering “Laugh-In’s” Dick Martin this Memorial Day. The comic passed away Saturday just months after the show’s 40th anniversary. You can watch portions of Martin’s recent interview with the American Archive of Television here.
Breaking out the grill for the first time this season? The people over at Hormel surveyed adults to find out which fictional characters they’d call upon to get them out of a barbecue emergency. Alice from “The Brady Bunch” came in third behind Superman and MacGyver. If they’re not available, you can just pick up some BBQ recipes over at the Hormel website.
Mixing some drinks to go with all that food? “Greg Brady’s Wipeout” is one of the most popular at Tiki’s Grill and Bar on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. It’s made with Vodka, coconut flavored rum, banana liquer with a splass of passion fruit juice and lemon-lime soda. Of course you’ll have to jump on a plane if you want to take home the free souvenir mug. (The Greg Brady Project encourages you to drink responsibly!)
Are you hitting the beach this weekend? Send your personal surfing photos to eric.greenberg@thegregbradyproject.com and we may just use them right here.
Have a great holiday!
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