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James · 11-07-2005, 01:19 AM

I the episode in which we were introduced to Cousin Oliver

I remembered reading discussion that Robert Reed refused to be in the pie-throwing movie at the end. However, when the Bradys (and Alice--and Oliver) were lined up outside Marathon Studios, Carol mentioned there were nine in her party. That was Carol, the six kids, Alice, and Oliver--1+6+1+1=9. So not only was Robert Reed out of the movie, he did not join the family at Marathon Studios at all?

I don't get it; they didn't know when they made reservations that they would be in the movie!

Jack1000 · 11-07-2005, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by James

I the episode in which we were introduced to Cousin Oliver

I remembered reading discussion that Robert Reed refused to be in the pie-throwing movie at the end. However, when the Bradys (and Alice--and Oliver) were lined up outside Marathon Studios, Carol mentioned there were nine in her party. That was Carol, the six kids, Alice, and Oliver--1+6+1+1=9. So not only was Robert Reed out of the movie, he did not join the family at Marathon Studios at all?

I don't get it; they didn't know when they made reservations that they would be in the movie!

Good post!

Unless the reservations for the family touring the movie studio were made BEFORE it was determined that Cousin Oliver would be staying with them. Then the subplot about "Mike having to work" and Oliver taking his place would still have nine people touring the studio.

Jack

sixfingers · 06-08-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack1000

Good post!

Unless the reservations for the family touring the movie studio were made BEFORE it was determined that Cousin Oliver would be staying with them. Then the subplot about "Mike having to work" and Oliver taking his place would still have nine people touring the studio.

Jack

That couldn't be, because Oliver won that trip in a contest.

Ireneparalegal · 06-08-2008, 04:14 PM

It wasn't a trip won in a contest.

The family did go to a movie studios tour that was planned BUT it was while in line that Oliver made the 1 millionth visitor and that is why they were chosen to be special guests and have a bit in a movie.

sixfingers · 06-08-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

It wasn't a trip won in a contest.

The family did go to a movie studios tour that was planned BUT it was while in line that Oliver made the 1 millionth visitor and that is why they were chosen to be special guests and have a bit in a movie.

You're right, shame on me for not researching that!

Waterston_Fan · 06-08-2008, 11:22 PM

But I kinda don't blame Robert for not wanting to be in this pie throwing episode...

It might be fun but would it really be fun having to clean that stuff off of you?

Ireneparalegal · 06-08-2008, 11:24 PM

Robert didn't mind having all that stuff coming down on him where he opens the front door. The boys had planted a bucket above the door remember?

sixfingers · 06-08-2008, 11:28 PM

I think he just didn't like the slapstick element of it.

Jude The Obscure · 06-08-2008, 11:29 PM

Bob was kind of inconsistent in what he thought was proper comedy and what he thought was beneath him as an actor.

During "The Bradys", Bob was doing his usual nitpicking and commented on how much deep sh** Mr Brady would be in if he did what the script called for. At this point, Ann B. Davis had enough and went passed Bob, in character as Alice and stated, "Oh really, just how deep is your sh**, Mr. Brady??" and with that she walked off!!

Ireneparalegal · 06-08-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

Bob was kind of inconsistent in what he thought was proper comedy and what he thought was beneath him as an actor.

During "The Bradys", Bob was doing his usual nitpicking and commented on how much deep sh** Mr Brady would be in if he did what the script called for. At this point, Ann B. Davis had enough and went passed Bob, in character as Alice and stated, "Oh really, just how deep is your sh**, Mr. Brady??" and with that she walked off!!

Robert seemed to have forgotten that slapstick comedy is what begat all comedy. Three Stooges made it big because of that kind of comedy. As if that is so beneath Robert.

Robert should have been honored to be part of a show that to this day remains in the memory of those who watched it when it first began and the new generation of kids who continue to watch it in reruns.

Jude The Obscure · 06-08-2008, 11:35 PM

Part of that new generation are my two nieces--ages 7 and 4!

I got them hooked 2 years ago and for last Christmas, they asked for DVDs

Ireneparalegal · 06-08-2008, 11:42 PM

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Part of that new generation are my two nieces--ages 7 and 4!

I got them hooked 2 years ago and for last Christmas, they asked for DVDs

Oh that is cute. Just like I got my kids hooked on I Love Lucy. Lucy will never die.

Waterston_Fan · 06-08-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Robert didn't mind having all that stuff coming down on him where he opens the front door. The boys had planted a bucket above the door remember?

That's right huh... Maybe he agreed to it but then when he saw teh script he said.. OH NO!! NOT AGAIN!!

Ireneparalegal · 06-09-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

That's right huh... Maybe he agreed to it but then when he saw teh script he said.. OH NO!! NOT AGAIN!!

And remember the talent show? Greg played guitar while Robert read and had stuff dumped on him.

sixfingers · 06-09-2008, 01:27 AM

Robert Reed said he didn't want Brady Bunch on his tombstone, and it's not!

11-07-2005, 01:19 AM	#1
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Robert Reed (or, lack thereof) in "Welcome Aboard" I the episode in which we were introduced to Cousin Oliver I remembered reading discussion that Robert Reed refused to be in the pie-throwing movie at the end. However, when the Bradys (and Alice--and Oliver) were lined up outside Marathon Studios, Carol mentioned there were nine in her party. That was Carol, the six kids, Alice, and Oliver--1+6+1+1=9. So not only was Robert Reed out of the movie, he did not join the family at Marathon Studios at all? I don't get it; they didn't know when they made reservations that they would be in the movie!

06-08-2008, 04:14 PM	#4
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	It wasn't a trip won in a contest. The family did go to a movie studios tour that was planned BUT it was while in line that Oliver made the 1 millionth visitor and that is why they were chosen to be special guests and have a bit in a movie.
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06-08-2008, 11:22 PM	#6
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	But I kinda don't blame Robert for not wanting to be in this pie throwing episode... It might be fun but would it really be fun having to clean that stuff off of you?

06-08-2008, 11:24 PM	#7
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Robert didn't mind having all that stuff coming down on him where he opens the front door. The boys had planted a bucket above the door remember?

06-08-2008, 11:28 PM	#8
sixfingers John Alan Elson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,491	I think he just didn't like the slapstick element of it.

06-08-2008, 11:29 PM	#9
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Bob was kind of inconsistent in what he thought was proper comedy and what he thought was beneath him as an actor. During "The Bradys", Bob was doing his usual nitpicking and commented on how much deep sh Mr Brady would be in if he did what the script called for. At this point, Ann B. Davis had enough and went passed Bob, in character as Alice and stated, "Oh really, just how deep is your sh, Mr. Brady??" and with that she walked off!!

06-08-2008, 11:35 PM	#11
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Part of that new generation are my two nieces--ages 7 and 4! I got them hooked 2 years ago and for last Christmas, they asked for DVDs

06-09-2008, 01:27 AM	#15
sixfingers John Alan Elson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,491	Robert Reed said he didn't want Brady Bunch on his tombstone, and it's not!