Brady Bunch Variety on ABC in 1977 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 07-12-2004, 02:30 PM

Anyone else seen this short-lived variety show? I saw pieces of it today and no the actors and actresses didn't have singing or dancing talent but the fact that they didn't have a problem making a fool of theirself on stage is what made the show funny to me-LOL Theu had no idea how stupid they all looked on stage and i think if I was old enough in 1977, i would have tuned in every week to watch the Bradys make a ass of theirself.

KInd of like what people do when they watch WILLIAM HUNG, the reject from American Idol.

Dr. Jazz · 07-12-2004, 06:56 PM

I have an episode I taped off VH1 in 1991 when they had "Sensational '70s Week" and you're right, they couldn't sing that well. Florence Henderson probably had the best voice out of the group. The episode I have is the only one I've seen. It has Donny & Marie Osmond as guest stars. At one point in the show, the Bradys do a terrible rendition of "Dance with Me" by Orleans. Not even Donny & Marie could save this show.

TJL · 07-12-2004, 07:00 PM

In a word, painful.

TVFactFan · 07-12-2004, 07:03 PM

The show was extremely stupid which is why i found it funny. It's not as painful as these shows

Angie
Flo
Phyllis

catlover79 · 09-20-2008, 01:19 AM

I did see two episodes on DVD.

The best part was the bonus feature - an interview with Susan Olsen and Mike Lookinland. Their insights were so funny, it made the DVD experience worthwhile!!!!

Schmoopie · 09-20-2008, 04:00 AM

Yeah, I remember this! Can't say I'd want to see it again though! Once was more than enough!

Andrea

jimpickens · 09-20-2008, 07:13 PM

As a person who hated the Brady Bunch this show sucked but it was funny to see them make fools of themselves.

Jude The Obscure · 09-20-2008, 07:23 PM

Heck, as bad as it was, I still want the other 8 episodes on DVD!

catlover79 · 09-20-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

Yeah, I remember this! Can't say I'd want to see it again though! Once was more than enough!

Andrea

I'd still rather watch the Brady Variety show again than sit through Pink Lady & Jeff again.

THAT was painful.

ThomasE · 09-20-2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jimpickens

As a person who hated the Brady Bunch this show sucked but it was funny to see them make fools of themselves.

Actually, I sing along to those songs. I really dig it. My fave is "Babyface".

They knew that they were looking crazy too. Trust me, they knew. They were real people.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2008, 01:12 AM

I had the ep when Redd Foxx made an appearance but ended up getting rid of it

Jude The Obscure · 09-22-2008, 03:36 PM

I forget which Brady said it, but they were praying that this thing would never catch on and become the next Sonny & Cher, much less the next Donny & Marie

catlover79 · 09-22-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

I forget which Brady said it, but they were praying that this thing would never catch on and become the next Sonny & Cher, much less the next Donny & Marie

jimpickens · 09-24-2008, 07:54 PM

At least they were good sports about it.

Jude The Obscure · 09-24-2008, 08:03 PM

We all know Robert Reed LOVED doing it! He knew he couldn't sing or dance, but he had a blast.....go figure

07-12-2004, 02:30 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,097	Brady Bunch Variety on ABC in 1977 Anyone else seen this short-lived variety show? I saw pieces of it today and no the actors and actresses didn't have singing or dancing talent but the fact that they didn't have a problem making a fool of theirself on stage is what made the show funny to me-LOL Theu had no idea how stupid they all looked on stage and i think if I was old enough in 1977, i would have tuned in every week to watch the Bradys make a ass of theirself. KInd of like what people do when they watch WILLIAM HUNG, the reject from American Idol.

07-12-2004, 07:00 PM	#3
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09-20-2008, 01:19 AM	#5
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09-20-2008, 04:00 AM	#6
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07-12-2004, 06:56 PM	#2
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,098	I have an episode I taped off VH1 in 1991 when they had "Sensational '70s Week" and you're right, they couldn't sing that well. Florence Henderson probably had the best voice out of the group. The episode I have is the only one I've seen. It has Donny & Marie Osmond as guest stars. At one point in the show, the Bradys do a terrible rendition of "Dance with Me" by Orleans. Not even Donny & Marie could save this show.

07-12-2004, 07:03 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,097	The show was extremely stupid which is why i found it funny. It's not as painful as these shows Angie Flo Phyllis

09-20-2008, 07:13 PM	#7
jimpickens Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2007 Location: weston,wv Posts: 1,391	As a person who hated the Brady Bunch this show sucked but it was funny to see them make fools of themselves.

09-20-2008, 07:23 PM	#8
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Heck, as bad as it was, I still want the other 8 episodes on DVD!

09-21-2008, 01:12 AM	#11
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,097	I had the ep when Redd Foxx made an appearance but ended up getting rid of it

09-22-2008, 03:36 PM	#12
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	I forget which Brady said it, but they were praying that this thing would never catch on and become the next Sonny & Cher, much less the next Donny & Marie

09-24-2008, 07:54 PM	#14
jimpickens Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2007 Location: weston,wv Posts: 1,391	At least they were good sports about it.

09-24-2008, 08:03 PM	#15
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	We all know Robert Reed LOVED doing it! He knew he couldn't sing or dance, but he had a blast.....go figure