Do you think that Geri Reischl bore a striking resemblance to Eve Plumb? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

ThomasE · 01-01-2005, 02:58 PM

When I first saw the Brady Bunch Variety Hour I thought that Jan was being played by Eve Plumb. Nick at Nite kepy talking about a fake Jan but I really did not take notice until I saw her name in the credits and took real notice. I thought she was an excellent replacement for Jan if it was really necessary to replace her. Leah Aryes("Marcia" :The Brady's) and Jennifer Runyon("Cindy": A Very Brady Christmas") unfortunately did not do the predecesors justice as far as resmblance or similarities goes. Geri Reishel was a good replacement and a pretty good singer. Opinions, Anyone?

TV Guy · 01-03-2005, 10:32 PM

Wow -- I really disagree. Not only does Geri Reichl look nothing like Eve Plumb (aside from the blonde hair), but she's a gratingly horrific actress as well.

Here's a link to pictures of Geri from the variety hour, because I'm curious to see if anyone else thinks she looks like Eve.

http://www.bradyhour.com/bbhour.html

The Modfather · 01-05-2005, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TV Guy

Wow -- I really disagree. Not only does Geri Reichl look nothing like Eve Plumb (aside from the blonde hair), but she's a gratingly horrific actress as well.

Here's a link to pictures of Geri from the variety hour, because I'm curious to see if anyone else thinks she looks like Eve.

http://www.bradyhour.com/bbhour.html

I agree, I don't think they look a like at all.

James · 01-06-2005, 02:24 AM

In the pictures she doesn't totally look like Eve Plumb. Her hair is darker, much like that of "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!"

in the later years.

ThomasE · 02-26-2005, 08:50 PM

For me she does resemble Eve. Leah Ayers and Jennifer Runyon look nothing like Marcia and Jan. Becky #2 on Roseanne had a few resemblances to Lecy Goranson but their personalities were different.

erin05 · 02-27-2005, 02:23 AM

no way i dont think they look alike at all!!

ThomasE · 02-27-2005, 04:04 PM

I am really in the minority. IT SUCKS! LOL.

sixfingers · 06-07-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

When I first saw the Brady Bunch Variety Hour I thought that Jan was being played by Eve Plumb. Nick at Nite kepy talking about a fake Jan but I really did not take notice until I saw her name in the credits and took real notice. I thought she was an excellent replacement for Jan if it was really necessary to replace her. Leah Aryes("Marcia" :The Brady's) and Jennifer Runyon("Cindy": A Very Brady Christmas") unfortunately did not do the predecesors justice as far as resmblance or similarities goes. Geri Reishel was a good replacement and a pretty good singer. Opinions, Anyone?

At the time I thought she looked younger than Cindy, but she was actually about the same age as Eve Plumb.

Jude The Obscure · 06-08-2008, 02:26 AM

And they really, really don't resemble each other TODAY!!

catlover79 · 06-08-2008, 08:27 PM

I don't see a resemblance either. To me, Geri Reischl looks more like Maureen McCormick than Eve Plumb, but I digress.

Ireneparalegal · 06-08-2008, 08:32 PM

Sorry Thomas, I never thought they resembled each other. I was so shocked when I first seen Geri and thought, "She looks nothing like Jan."

TVFactFan · 06-15-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Sorry Thomas, I never thought they resembled each other. I was so shocked when I first seen Geri and thought, "She looks nothing like Jan."

That's probably part of the reason why The Brady Bunch Variety Hour never TOOK OFF-lol

70s show watcher · 06-15-2008, 04:19 PM

i dont think she looks anything like eve but at least from what ive read she has a good sense of humor about being labeled fake jan

Dr. Thong · 06-15-2008, 04:30 PM

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That's probably part of the reason why The Brady Bunch Variety Hour never TOOK OFF-lol

Fake Jan + ill-conceived premise = Bad show.

And we can't blame Sherwood Schwartz for this one, either. Although he did agree to let Sid & Marty Krofft produce this abomination. I guess they figured it was working for Donny & Marie Osmond, so why not the Bradys?

Geri Reischl looked like a valley girl to me, whereas Eve Plumb looked more earthy.

TVFactFan · 06-15-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

Fake Jan + ill-conceived premise = Bad show.

And we can't blame Sherwood Schwartz for this one, either. Although he did agree to let Sid & Marty Krofft produce this abomination. I guess they figured it was working for Donny & Marie Osmond, so why not the Bradys?

Geri Reischl looked like a valley girl to me, whereas Eve Plumb looked more earthy.

I think I remember hearing that the idea for the Variety Show came from the Bradys appearing on the Donny and Marie Show

01-01-2005, 02:58 PM	#1
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Do you think that Geri Reischl bore a striking resemblance to Eve Plumb? When I first saw the Brady Bunch Variety Hour I thought that Jan was being played by Eve Plumb. Nick at Nite kepy talking about a fake Jan but I really did not take notice until I saw her name in the credits and took real notice. I thought she was an excellent replacement for Jan if it was really necessary to replace her. Leah Aryes("Marcia" :The Brady's) and Jennifer Runyon("Cindy": A Very Brady Christmas") unfortunately did not do the predecesors justice as far as resmblance or similarities goes. Geri Reishel was a good replacement and a pretty good singer. Opinions, Anyone?

02-27-2005, 02:23 AM	#6
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01-03-2005, 10:32 PM	#2
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,420	Wow -- I really disagree. Not only does Geri Reichl look nothing like Eve Plumb (aside from the blonde hair), but she's a gratingly horrific actress as well. Here's a link to pictures of Geri from the variety hour, because I'm curious to see if anyone else thinks she looks like Eve. http://www.bradyhour.com/bbhour.html

01-06-2005, 02:24 AM	#4
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	In the pictures she doesn't totally look like Eve Plumb. Her hair is darker, much like that of "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!" in the later years.

02-26-2005, 08:50 PM	#5
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	For me she does resemble Eve. Leah Ayers and Jennifer Runyon look nothing like Marcia and Jan. Becky #2 on Roseanne had a few resemblances to Lecy Goranson but their personalities were different.

02-27-2005, 04:04 PM	#7
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I am really in the minority. IT SUCKS! LOL.

06-08-2008, 02:26 AM	#9
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	And they really, really don't resemble each other TODAY!!

06-15-2008, 04:19 PM	#13
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	i dont think she looks anything like eve but at least from what ive read she has a good sense of humor about being labeled fake jan