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KEVIN1782 · 07-25-2006, 12:33 PM

This episode is probably my most favourite one of all. When Mike reads Marcia's winning letter at the end of the show, it just makes me so emotional. I really like listening to Robert Reed's voice when he gets into his lecturing speeches. If I recall, I think he was a Shakespearean trained actor? Kevin.

-TRANCE- · 07-25-2006, 04:18 PM

This was a very nice episode. I actually teared up a bit when he read the letter and they both hug. It was emotional and nice to hear how she felt about him.

BuddyHinton · 07-26-2006, 04:27 AM

Definitely one of the very best. In fact too good almost as the later seasons seem to miss this geniune sincere element and usually goes for the slapstick angle.

comedyfreak · 07-26-2006, 04:59 AM

I prefer the first two seasons and I seen now why Robert Reed fought for better quality shows.

falc04 · 07-26-2006, 06:23 AM

'Father Of The Year', along with 'The Voice Of Christmas' are probably my two favorite Brady Bunch episodes.

Robert Reed was certainly the driving force that made the show as good as it was...

BuddyHinton · 07-26-2006, 11:21 AM

^^yep, yep^^

Jack1000 · 07-26-2006, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falc04

'Father Of The Year', along with 'The Voice Of Christmas' are probably my two favorite Brady Bunch episodes.

Robert Reed was certainly the driving force that made the show as good as it was...

Yea,

Voice of Christmas is REALLY good, and is so under-rated, even by Brady Bunch historians. They NEVER play (or played) this during the syndication/TBS (which used the same prints) cycle except during Christmas.

I think syndication stations always treated this as a special "only for Christmas" episode, which is a shame. Barry said in his book that this episode was a big ratings boost for the show during the first run.

Jack

Tweety · 07-26-2006, 09:27 PM

Yes, Robert Reed was a huge, and underrated part of the success of this show.

IMO, he's the best actor/father in the history of TV (that's ANY show, not just sitcoms)... he was SO REAL as the father of these kids, especially when he has his heart-to-heart talks with them. He loved those kids, and it shows in his performances.

And yes, he was a Shakespearean trained actor. He took the whole cast to England one summer, the main purpose of which was to have them experience the culture of Live Theater over there.

He bought movie cameras and gave each of the kids a camera to take with them on their trip. Some of the footage of that trip (shot by the kids themselves) has appeared in subsequent Brady specials over the years.

BuddyHinton · 07-27-2006, 12:59 AM

IMO, he's the best actor/father in the history of TV (that's ANY show, not just sitcoms)...

AGREED. 101%

passionsfan79 · 07-27-2006, 09:48 PM

It is a good episode

07-25-2006, 12:33 PM	#1
KEVIN1782 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 38	FATHER OF THE YEAR EPISODE This episode is probably my most favourite one of all. When Mike reads Marcia's winning letter at the end of the show, it just makes me so emotional. I really like listening to Robert Reed's voice when he gets into his lecturing speeches. If I recall, I think he was a Shakespearean trained actor? Kevin.

07-26-2006, 04:59 AM	#4
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07-25-2006, 04:18 PM	#2
-TRANCE- Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 25, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 101	This was a very nice episode. I actually teared up a bit when he read the letter and they both hug. It was emotional and nice to hear how she felt about him.

07-26-2006, 04:27 AM	#3
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	Definitely one of the very best. In fact too good almost as the later seasons seem to miss this geniune sincere element and usually goes for the slapstick angle.

07-26-2006, 06:23 AM	#5
falc04 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 12, 2004 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 161	'Father Of The Year', along with 'The Voice Of Christmas' are probably my two favorite Brady Bunch episodes. Robert Reed was certainly the driving force that made the show as good as it was...

07-26-2006, 11:21 AM	#6
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	^^yep, yep^^

07-26-2006, 09:27 PM	#8
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	Yes, Robert Reed was a huge, and underrated part of the success of this show. IMO, he's the best actor/father in the history of TV (that's ANY show, not just sitcoms)... he was SO REAL as the father of these kids, especially when he has his heart-to-heart talks with them. He loved those kids, and it shows in his performances. And yes, he was a Shakespearean trained actor. He took the whole cast to England one summer, the main purpose of which was to have them experience the culture of Live Theater over there. He bought movie cameras and gave each of the kids a camera to take with them on their trip. Some of the footage of that trip (shot by the kids themselves) has appeared in subsequent Brady specials over the years.

07-27-2006, 12:59 AM	#9
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	IMO, he's the best actor/father in the history of TV (that's ANY show, not just sitcoms)... AGREED. 101%