Publisher Denies 'Brady' Romance Rumors
ABC News
Posted: 2007-09-23 09:47:34

(Sept. 23) - The book publisher for Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia Brady on the 1970s sitcom "The Brady Bunch," is shooting down rumors that she had a lesbian on-set affair with co-star Eve Plumb, who played her younger sister Jan.

The story of the alleged lesbian affair started circulating the Internet Friday, and was picked up by at least one newspaper on Saturday.

The reported source of the story was McCormick herself in her new tell-all book, "Here's the Story," slated to come out next year.

But the book's publisher said, though there are plenty of other revelations in the book, a lesbian affair is not one of them.

"We are verifying that it is not true," said Debbie Styer, senior vice president of group publicity at William Morrow, the book's publisher. "The real story of what happened in [McCormick's] life and behind the scenes of the show will all come out when the book comes out."

It should no longer be a revelation to fans of the show that life behind the scenes was not as wholesome as the scripted half-hour plots.

Barry Williams, who played oldest brother Greg Brady, revealed in his 1992 autobiography, "Growing Up Brady," that he had been romantically involved with both his TV mom Florence Henderson and with McCormick.

But, according to a press release, there is still more dirt to dish.

McCormick describes being put in "dangerous situations" and being "exploited." She also discusses struggles with eating disorders, drug addiction and depression.

"Though I may never completely win this battle," she writes, "I will never lose. & I have arrived, for the moment at least, in a solid and secure place, which is allowing me to visit my past without fear. Writing this book has been such a cathartic experience. I hope it will not only shed light on who I am and how I got here, but more importantly, remind the readers that there truly is a light at the end of any tunnel."

McCormick is 51 years old, married, and living in Southern California.

Wow internet rumours travel fast, dont they? :lol:

Got that right! :rofl:

Okay who started the rumor? :lol:

Brian Damage :lol:

The only thing I hope she mentions is her time on Celebrity Fit Club. I'd like to know if all the drama surrounding Dustin Diamond was scripted or if he really was a jerk.

Okay who started the rumor? :lol:
I don't know - but I have to say I know some guys who were very excited about this! :rolleyes: :lol:

The only thing I hope she mentions is her time on Celebrity Fit Club. I'd like to know if all the drama surrounding Dustin Diamond was scripted or if he really was a jerk.
I don't think she would have had time to put that info in her book if the book was written last year and the Celebrity Fit Club show was filmed early this year.

Besides, Dustin is a jerk. He was hoping to make something out of his appearance and he knows that being a good guy won't cut it, so he has to be a jerk and hope to get some exposure (which he did) and he might get a show out of that stupid behavior (which I hope doesn't happen).

Thank God that this was not real.

Thank God that this was not real.

:confused:

If it was, it wouldn't be any of your concern. Like I said in the other post concering this "touchy" subject, who cares about one's sexuality, it doesn't make them a bad person.

??? I never said it made them a bad person ???

??? I never said it made them a bad person ???

You didn't read my whole post clearly, your quote was "Thank god it's not real"...here's my question? What's so awful about that? People have done worse things in life, one alleged same sex affair isn't damaging!

Okay who started the rumor? :lol:
Sorry.

It was me.

LOL

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=179046

I don't think she would have had time to put that info in her book if the book was written last year and the Celebrity Fit Club show was filmed early this year.

Besides, Dustin is a jerk. He was hoping to make something out of his appearance and he knows that being a good guy won't cut it, so he has to be a jerk and hope to get some exposure (which he did) and he might get a show out of that stupid behavior (which I hope doesn't happen).
That makes sense, thanks for shedding light on the subject. I lost respect for him the way he went all out and knocked the crap out of Ron Palillo(Horshack) in Celebrity boxing. Diamond was how many years younger than Ron :rolleyes:

And it's none of your concern if he's happy that it wasn't true. Who are you?? The Gay Police?? People can't disagree with the lifestyle in your opinion? Do we get tagged as "homophopes" if we don't agree with the lifestyle? How open mined you are.:rolleyes:

:lol:

Did I say he was a homophobe?!!! Hon, do you need some glasses because you totally twisted my words! And do you know what open minded means? Open minded you are not:lol: .

Hands up loser, this is the gay police!!!!!!:rolleyes:

Have either of the women spoken publicly regarding this rumor?

Hands up loser, this is the gay police!!!!!!:rolleyes: *puts hands up*:crazy:

*puts hands up*:crazy:

:lol:

You do know I was joking about being the gay police.....right? And pleas don't think I was calling you a homophobe, I know the difference between fear and opinion.

It cetainly is an interesting (but fake) rumor probably cooked up to generate some publicity for this book.

Even if it was true, i seriously doubt it would have remained a secret for all these years.

It cetainly is an interesting (but fake) rumor probably cooked up to generate some publicity for this book.

Even if it was true, i seriously doubt it would have remained a secret for all these years.
Yeah, it reminds me of that rumor that Solomon keeps bringing up abt that Good Times character Michael, who was supposedly kissing a guy in a certain scene. :lol: I think after all these years something would have definitely been said.

:lol:

You do know I was joking about being the gay police.....right? And pleas don't think I was calling you a homophobe, I know the difference between fear and opinion. *puts hands down; walks away and hides face*:woohoo:

:confused:

If it was, it wouldn't be any of your concern. Like I said in the other post concering this "touchy" subject, who cares about one's sexuality, it doesn't make them a bad person. like i said before...it doesn't make them a bad person, i just disagree with it. I am catholic. and in the bible it says homosexuality is wrong.


neat0!
gr00vy!

Yeah, it reminds me of that rumor that Solomon keeps bringing up abt that Good Times character Michael, who was supposedly kissing a guy in a certain scene. :lol: I think after all these years something would have definitely been said.

Wait...Michael was WHAT?!! On Good Times? Who started that rumor?:lol:

like i said before...it doesn't make them a bad person, i just disagree with it. I am catholic. and in the bible it says homosexuality is wrong.


neat0!
gr00vy!


I'm catholic too(Okay, haven't been in church for awhile, but that's a different story.)

Anyway, I seriously think this is simply an internet rumor like I said on the other thread. I don't take it seriously unless I hear it from the person themselves.

That makes sense, thanks for shedding light on the subject. I lost respect for him the way he went all out and knocked the crap out of Ron Palillo(Horshack) in Celebrity boxing. Diamond was how many years younger than Ron :rolleyes:
I don't know, but Dustin deserves no respect whatsoever. He has no respect for anyone but himself and loves to hurt people.

does everything have to be a Rumor

does everything have to be a Rumor i dont know, am i a rumor?

i dont know, am i a rumor?

Do you even know what a rumor is? Why are you asking if you are a rumor?

Do you even know what a rumor is? Why are you asking if you are a rumor?
he's being a smart-ass, just like everywhere else on this board...i guess being warned hasn't sinked in

Do you even know what a rumor is? Why are you asking if you are a rumor? are you a rumor?

are you a rumor?
This is beginning to sound like "Who's On First?" :lol:

Tonight on either Access Hollywood or Entertainment tonight, we'll see an upset Brady not sure which one though. Looks like that Lesbian affair could have truth to it after all.

Tonight on either Access Hollywood or Entertainment tonight, we'll see an upset Brady not sure which one though. Looks like that Lesbian affair could have truth to it after all....stop starting rumors.

That makes sense, thanks for shedding light on the subject. I lost respect for him the way he went all out and knocked the crap out of Ron Palillo(Horshack) in Celebrity boxing. Diamond was how many years younger than Ron :rolleyes:

Enough younger that Palillo was already playing Horshack before Diamond was born in 1977.

That makes sense, thanks for shedding light on the subject. I lost respect for him the way he went all out and knocked the crap out of Ron Palillo(Horshack) in Celebrity boxing. Diamond was how many years younger than Ron :rolleyes:
I felt the same way as well. It was like he was trying to seriously hurt him.

Danny Bonaduce I had no use for after his whole thing with Barry Williams on there. Sorry he lost that fight with Donny Osmond but they gave it to him.

like i said before...it doesn't make them a bad person, i just disagree with it. I am catholic. and in the bible it says homosexuality is wrong.
Excuses, excuses. Don't blame the bible for your homophobic bull s h i t, friendcarr. How would YOU like it if we gay people wrote a bible of our own saying that all heterosexuals are evil and that the heterosexual lifestyle, overpopulating the planet and demeaning women the way it does, will doom your souls to the flaming pits of Hell?


Better yet, how would you like it if we then began voting into office and paying off gay politicians to pass laws outlawing straight marriages and relationships?

Heh heh heh HEH. There's no END to the holy war we gays could declare on you straights, all based on our straight-hating bible!

How'd you like a big, fat dose of your own medicine, huh?

I don't think you would!

In all honesty, I am glad that the rumor is not true. Sorry to those who may be offended by that. However, at the same time, it would have been their business. Plus if anything would have happened, it would have been more than 30 years ago. I say move on. Someone started up that rumor I bet just to fufill their "Marcia fantasy". LOL.

Mykel, please, please try to go easy on friendcarr who was just stating an opinon. At least friendcarr was able to state a POV without being hostile like some other people who have no compassion or respect for people that may seem different. You gotta admit, there are some seriously cruel people that lack respect. I don't think that friendcarr was trying to do that. Its all to the good. I know some people that would just be viscious and being gay or straight does not mean a person has to be cruel to another. That is one things that always bothered me. Folks, I know we are passionate about our beliefs, but lets not bite each other's heads off. After all "when its time to change, you got to rearrange who you are into what you're gonna be". LOL. Sorry, could not help that!


For the poster that said that she has not been to church in a while, I'm tellin' momma and Sister Patterson. LOLOLOL.

Wait...Michael was WHAT?!! On Good Times? Who started that rumor?:lol:


That came from the "Good Times" board. I thought I read that Brian Damage really thought that Michael was kissing another guy. :lol: :lol:

Funny I always had a " Jan fantasy ". :lol: :notworthy

For the poster that said that she has not been to church in a while, I'm tellin' momma and Sister Patterson. LOLOLOL.

That's Mister Patterson please. ;) :lol:

That's Mister Patterson please. ;) :lol:
Check and mate! :rofl:

Check and mate! :rofl:
;)

That's Mister Patterson please. ;) :lol:

You know what is so sad about what you just said? It is sad because I was going to say "Mister Patterson" in regards to a post that you made on the reality boards. That was a coincidence that you said it. LOL. Plus, I did not say it because I did not want to seem disrespectful to Ms. Michelle Rosthchild-Patterson just in case she was reading the boards. :lol:

Plus for the poster and the "Jan" fantasy, I can understand you. She blossomed her last year and a half with the show.:lol:

This whole thing is getting old. I demand it be put to an end.

This whole thing is getting old. I demand it be put to an end.Absolutely!::clap

Then don't read it. This thread was old on Nov. 19...no need to bump it up with anything.

LOL. I have to agree with Irene. Be sure to check the dates of the post if an issue comes up. Its all good.

I thought another update had occured. :( :lol:

UPDATE: Eve Plumb and Maureen McCormick were spotted coming out of Britney Spears home in Malibu. A source states they saw the three smoking pot, having the munchies and eating everything in sight. ;) Meanwhile, Britney's kids were left to fend for themselves.

UPDATE: Eve Plumb and Maureen McCormick were spotted coming out of Britney Spears home in Malibu. A source states they saw the three smoking pot, having the munchies and eating everything in sight. ;) Meanwhile, Britney's kids were left to fend for themselves.
:rofl:

That's stupid!:mad:

This whole thing is getting old. I demand it be put to an end.
^^^Yeah, you're right...^^^that is stupid. ;)