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Bixby_Gem · 11-04-2000, 01:24 AM

I think Bill Bixby would have made a terrific father to Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby and Cindy -- do y'all?

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Brett Ferino · 01-13-2001, 11:07 PM

I think he would'nt of have. Robert Reed was a talented actor...

Cafemochadrinker · 01-14-2001, 06:34 PM

I can't picture Bill Bixby as Mike Brady. I even have a hard time picturing Gene Hackman as Mike

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paisleynut · 05-28-2001, 08:43 PM

I think Bill Bixby was better qualified to play Tom Corbett and he got along very well with his co-star Brandon Cruz. I can't picture anybody else playing Tom and Eddie Corbett, but Mike Lookinland auditioned for the part of Eddie Corbett and turned that part down in favor of his role on "Brady Bunch". "Brady Bunch" and Courtship of Eddie's Father" have always been my all-time favorite TV shows and the roles went to the right people. I can't even imagine Brandon Cruz playing Bobby Brady instead of Eddie Corbett, because he bonded so well with Bill Bixby.
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nermal · 06-13-2001, 11:16 AM

From what I understand, Gene Hackman (Hoosiers, The Firm, The French Connection) was considered for the part of Mike Brady. However, CBS execs didn't want an unknown actor. Wow, were they wrong! I like Gene Hackman; however, Robert Reed is the only person who can play Mike Brady. Gary Cole is a VERY close second!

Zoneboy · 07-13-2003, 07:26 AM

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Originally posted by nermal
From what I understand, Gene Hackman (Hoosiers, The Firm, The French Connection) was considered for the part of Mike Brady. However, CBS execs didn't want an unknown actor. Wow, were they wrong! I like Gene Hackman; however, Robert Reed is the only person who can play Mike Brady. Gary Cole is a VERY close second!

Were the credits for Gene Hackman really necessary? Anyone who doesn't know who he is has no business watching tv or movies. The story of Gene Hackman being considered for the role of Mike Brady is true. He wanted to do it but ABC (Not CBS) didn't want to cast the role with someone who was then a virtual unknown so the role went to Robert Reed. Also, the original choice for Carol was not Florence Henderson, it was Carol Lynley.

hawaii five-o · 07-13-2003, 03:21 PM

I think that if "The Brady Bunch" had ran past its fifth season and Robert Reed ended up quitting because of his backstage fued with Sherwood Schwartz, then Bill Bixby would have made a great replacement for him in the role of Mike.

James · 07-17-2003, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by redrocker22
Also, the original choice for Carol was not Florence Henderson, it was Carol Lynley.

That's news to me. I thought I knew all along that the original choice for the role of Carol was Joyce Bulifant.

Zoneboy · 07-17-2003, 05:16 PM

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That's news to me. I thought I knew all along that the original choice for the role of Carol was Joyce Bulifant.

You may be right, I read about Carol Lynley being considered for the role in tv guide several years ago. No matter who was first, I can't see anyone other than Florence Henderson in that role.

TV Guy · 07-17-2003, 09:42 PM

I've never heard anything about Carol Lynley, but several sources say that Joyce Bulifant was actually cast as Carol Brady. But Florence managed to get in a last-minute screen test and wowed the producers, so they released Joyce. The rest, as they say, is history.

magellan333 · 07-20-2003, 10:58 PM

Wouldn't Bill Bixby be too young to have a son Greg's age?

magellan333 · 07-20-2003, 11:00 PM

Guess not, looked up their ages after posting that. I think of how young Bill Bixby looked on My Favorite Martian and his guest appearance on the Andy Griffith Show. Doesn't seem old enough to have a child Greg's age.

Zoneboy · 07-20-2003, 11:03 PM

Robert Reed & Bill Bixby were only 2 years apart in age. Reed was born in 1932 & Bixby in 1934.

IamGGFan · 07-21-2003, 01:54 PM

I think Florence Henderson and Robert Reed were great parents to the kids on the show. All they needed was a caring, wonderful parents. The show was a very good and funny show. It was great. I can't imagine other people playing the kids parents.

11-04-2000, 01:24 AM	#1
Bixby_Gem Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 28, 2000 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 100	Bill Bixby as Mike Brady I think Bill Bixby would have made a terrific father to Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby and Cindy -- do y'all? ------------------ M.R. Mindy Roberts

07-21-2003, 01:54 PM	#14
IamGGFan Huge FH & GG Fan!!!! Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 10, 2003 Location: West Virginia Posts: 526	I think Florence Henderson and Robert Reed were great parents to the kids on the show. All they needed was a caring, wonderful parents. The show was a very good and funny show. It was great. I can't imagine other people playing the kids parents.
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01-13-2001, 11:07 PM	#2
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	I think he would'nt of have. Robert Reed was a talented actor...

01-14-2001, 06:34 PM	#3
Cafemochadrinker Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 05, 2000 Posts: 30	I can't picture Bill Bixby as Mike Brady. I even have a hard time picturing Gene Hackman as Mike Cafemochadrinker http://hometown.aol.com/cafemochadrinker/index.html

05-28-2001, 08:43 PM	#4
paisleynut Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 11, 2001 Location: Ozone Park, NY (USA) Posts: 83	I think Bill Bixby was better qualified to play Tom Corbett and he got along very well with his co-star Brandon Cruz. I can't picture anybody else playing Tom and Eddie Corbett, but Mike Lookinland auditioned for the part of Eddie Corbett and turned that part down in favor of his role on "Brady Bunch". "Brady Bunch" and Courtship of Eddie's Father" have always been my all-time favorite TV shows and the roles went to the right people. I can't even imagine Brandon Cruz playing Bobby Brady instead of Eddie Corbett, because he bonded so well with Bill Bixby. Liz Crasten (paisleynut@aol.com)

06-13-2001, 11:16 AM	#5
nermal Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Posts: 8	From what I understand, Gene Hackman (Hoosiers, The Firm, The French Connection) was considered for the part of Mike Brady. However, CBS execs didn't want an unknown actor. Wow, were they wrong! I like Gene Hackman; however, Robert Reed is the only person who can play Mike Brady. Gary Cole is a VERY close second!

07-13-2003, 03:21 PM	#7
hawaii five-o Book 'Em, Dano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2003 Location: At home, eating cereal straight out of the box Posts: 1,406	I think that if "The Brady Bunch" had ran past its fifth season and Robert Reed ended up quitting because of his backstage fued with Sherwood Schwartz, then Bill Bixby would have made a great replacement for him in the role of Mike.

07-17-2003, 09:42 PM	#10
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	I've never heard anything about Carol Lynley, but several sources say that Joyce Bulifant was actually cast as Carol Brady. But Florence managed to get in a last-minute screen test and wowed the producers, so they released Joyce. The rest, as they say, is history.

07-20-2003, 10:58 PM	#11
magellan333 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 26, 2003 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 822	Wouldn't Bill Bixby be too young to have a son Greg's age?

07-20-2003, 11:00 PM	#12
magellan333 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 26, 2003 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 822	Guess not, looked up their ages after posting that. I think of how young Bill Bixby looked on My Favorite Martian and his guest appearance on the Andy Griffith Show. Doesn't seem old enough to have a child Greg's age.

07-20-2003, 11:03 PM	#13
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,339	Robert Reed & Bill Bixby were only 2 years apart in age. Reed was born in 1932 & Bixby in 1934.