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magellan333 · 03-14-2004, 12:35 AM

Who here has read Barry Williams' book, "Growing Up Brady. I Was a Teenage Greg?" I picked it up at the flea market and I must recommend it to all fans of the show! It was written before Robert Reed died. In the book are neat trivia facts, info on the Brady Bunch and the spinoffs that followed. Perhaps one of the best features in the book is memos sent by Robert Reed to Sherwood Schwartz. The memos contain Robert Reed's comments and criticisms of select episodes. I must admire Robert Reed's acting ability. For as much as he hated doing that show, it never once showed on camera.

ficlopri · 03-15-2004, 08:48 PM

Actually the GUB Book is laced with errors in the episode guide! Lousy book indeed!

magellan333 · 03-15-2004, 10:54 PM

I agree, the episode guide isn't very accurate. I recommend the one available in Bradymania. However, episode guide aside, its a great book.

hughpuppies · 03-17-2004, 04:57 AM

When Greg(Barry Williams) first wrote that book he was on tour of colleges, he came to a college I was attending and I got to see him live, he did say some thing about the show and how he wished people would stop associating him as Greg Brady. He said he had a good time when it was on tv and doing it now the time has passed he and he does not want to be remembered as Greg Brady for the rest of his life.

He did say. I had a crush on Florence Henderson throughout the filming of our show. I did get up the nerve to ask her out on a date, and she accepted. We had a great time but it is safe to say my expectations were different than hers.

He did dress up in one of his Johnny Bravo costumes while he was on stage and had the audiance sing along, and he do some dances and invited a few people up to do some weird 60 and 70's dances with him.

All in all it was nice to see him in person. I really can't say for sure if he hated doing the show or not, guess you had to see him for yourself to decide if he really liked doing the show or if he hated it.

Maureen and I dated on and off from year three through year five. We liked each other, trusted each other and of course it was convenient. It got kinda weird though because of all the people, parents, producers being around all the time, not to mention the roles we played.

Tiger the dog had a showdown with a fast moving flower truck in the middle of the street and lost. We were in the middle of filming the episode "Katchoo" where Jan thinks she is allergic to Tiger.

How did they do the Football on Marcia's nose?
The prop guy stood about six feet away and just lobbed the football on her nose. She gets credit for being a trooper.

Did you do your own surfing for the Hawaiian episodes?
Yes I did my own surfing. And that wipeout wasn't planned

Do you still keep in touch with the rest of the cast?
Yes we still keep in touch and in many ways I consider the Brady's like a second family.

What was your favorite episode?
My favorite episode is "Adios Johnny Bravo" which is one reason I titled my CD "The Return of Johnny Bravo".

What was your least favorite episode?
My least favorite episode was "The Hair Brained Scheme". It was our last episode, and there was friction because Robert Reed refused to be a part of it. The premise was pretty dumb.

Do people call you Greg?
My friends all call me Barry. Yes strangers will call me Greg, but I like to be known as a person more than just a character.

What did you think of "Brady Bunch, The Movie" and it's sequel?
I liked "The Brady Bunch Movie" but I didn't care for "A Very Brady Sequel". The first one was funny and kind've clever. The sequel seemed like one joke and not very funny. Marcia was hot in both.

He has his own website at

http://www.barrywilliams.com/

Barry's tv appearances

Channel Day Date Time Show Description
Varies
Monday
03/01/04
9:00am
Good Morning Australia
Channel 10
Tuesday
03/02/04
8:30pm
ROVE Live
TRAVEL
TBA
TBA
TBA
Bradys in Hawaii
(Coming 2004)
TVLand
TBA
TBA
TBA
Celebrity Poker
(Coming 2004

A&E
Thursday
02/26/04
11:00am
5:00pm
Murder She Wrote -
(Night of the Headless Horseman)

Currently he is on tour in Australia, so for any of you Australia people out there look him up on his website and see if he is comming near you.

The Brady Bunch
on TVLand - Everyday 8:30am

AUSTRALIA on TV1 (Foxtel)
Saturday 8:30am - noon
In New Zealand - 'The Brady Bunch' is being aired
Monday - Friday 5:00pm on Prime
INDIA on Star World
Every Day 6:00am & 2:00pm

Canadian Listings on TVL
Every Day 7:30am & 3pm

Growing up Brady
Coming to DVD May 25, 2004. - Pre-order Today

Paramount will be releasing Growing Up Brady and The Brady Bunch in The White House on DVD on May 25, 2004. Pre-Order the Combo Set Today!

Oh sorry for making this a long post.

If you want any more information on him go to his website and look around.

sixfingers · 05-25-2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magellan333

I must admire Robert Reed's acting ability. For as much as he hated doing that show, it never once showed on camera.

I wouldn't say that, if you look closely at the first season theme song he seems to get annoyed by the looking around part at the end.

Chocolate Moose · 05-25-2008, 02:24 PM

Yup, I read it and like dit, but someone ripped out a lot of the pictures !

03-14-2004, 12:35 AM	#1
magellan333 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 26, 2003 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 822	Growing Up Brady - The book Who here has read Barry Williams' book, "Growing Up Brady. I Was a Teenage Greg?" I picked it up at the flea market and I must recommend it to all fans of the show! It was written before Robert Reed died. In the book are neat trivia facts, info on the Brady Bunch and the spinoffs that followed. Perhaps one of the best features in the book is memos sent by Robert Reed to Sherwood Schwartz. The memos contain Robert Reed's comments and criticisms of select episodes. I must admire Robert Reed's acting ability. For as much as he hated doing that show, it never once showed on camera.

03-15-2004, 10:54 PM	#3
magellan333 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 26, 2003 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 822	Agreed on the episode guide. I agree, the episode guide isn't very accurate. I recommend the one available in Bradymania. However, episode guide aside, its a great book.

03-17-2004, 04:57 AM	#4
hughpuppies Melanie Bernhardt Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 13, 2004 Location: wished I was with the lady in the above picture Posts: 705	When Greg(Barry Williams) first wrote that book he was on tour of colleges, he came to a college I was attending and I got to see him live, he did say some thing about the show and how he wished people would stop associating him as Greg Brady. He said he had a good time when it was on tv and doing it now the time has passed he and he does not want to be remembered as Greg Brady for the rest of his life. He did say. I had a crush on Florence Henderson throughout the filming of our show. I did get up the nerve to ask her out on a date, and she accepted. We had a great time but it is safe to say my expectations were different than hers. He did dress up in one of his Johnny Bravo costumes while he was on stage and had the audiance sing along, and he do some dances and invited a few people up to do some weird 60 and 70's dances with him. All in all it was nice to see him in person. I really can't say for sure if he hated doing the show or not, guess you had to see him for yourself to decide if he really liked doing the show or if he hated it. Maureen and I dated on and off from year three through year five. We liked each other, trusted each other and of course it was convenient. It got kinda weird though because of all the people, parents, producers being around all the time, not to mention the roles we played. Tiger the dog had a showdown with a fast moving flower truck in the middle of the street and lost. We were in the middle of filming the episode "Katchoo" where Jan thinks she is allergic to Tiger. How did they do the Football on Marcia's nose? The prop guy stood about six feet away and just lobbed the football on her nose. She gets credit for being a trooper. Did you do your own surfing for the Hawaiian episodes? Yes I did my own surfing. And that wipeout wasn't planned Do you still keep in touch with the rest of the cast? Yes we still keep in touch and in many ways I consider the Brady's like a second family. What was your favorite episode? My favorite episode is "Adios Johnny Bravo" which is one reason I titled my CD "The Return of Johnny Bravo". What was your least favorite episode? My least favorite episode was "The Hair Brained Scheme". It was our last episode, and there was friction because Robert Reed refused to be a part of it. The premise was pretty dumb. Do people call you Greg? My friends all call me Barry. Yes strangers will call me Greg, but I like to be known as a person more than just a character. What did you think of "Brady Bunch, The Movie" and it's sequel? I liked "The Brady Bunch Movie" but I didn't care for "A Very Brady Sequel". The first one was funny and kind've clever. The sequel seemed like one joke and not very funny. Marcia was hot in both. He has his own website at http://www.barrywilliams.com/ Barry's tv appearances Channel Day Date Time Show Description Varies Monday 03/01/04 9:00am Good Morning Australia Channel 10 Tuesday 03/02/04 8:30pm ROVE Live TRAVEL TBA TBA TBA Bradys in Hawaii (Coming 2004) TVLand TBA TBA TBA Celebrity Poker (Coming 2004 A&E Thursday 02/26/04 11:00am 5:00pm Murder She Wrote - (Night of the Headless Horseman) Currently he is on tour in Australia, so for any of you Australia people out there look him up on his website and see if he is comming near you. The Brady Bunch on TVLand - Everyday 8:30am AUSTRALIA on TV1 (Foxtel) Saturday 8:30am - noon In New Zealand - 'The Brady Bunch' is being aired Monday - Friday 5:00pm on Prime INDIA on Star World Every Day 6:00am & 2:00pm Canadian Listings on TVL Every Day 7:30am & 3pm Growing up Brady Coming to DVD May 25, 2004. - Pre-order Today Paramount will be releasing Growing Up Brady and The Brady Bunch in The White House on DVD on May 25, 2004. Pre-Order the Combo Set Today! Oh sorry for making this a long post. If you want any more information on him go to his website and look around.
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05-25-2008, 02:24 PM	#6
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03-15-2004, 08:48 PM	#2
ficlopri Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: Methuen, Ma.USA Posts: 659	Actually the GUB Book is laced with errors in the episode guide! Lousy book indeed!