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Ireneparalegal · 07-17-2008, 01:38 PM

where Marcia is fan club president of his fan club and have him make an appearance? Out of all the teen hearthrobs available, was he the only one they could get? Was it merely a plug for his song "Girl" which was the opening song for the movie, "Star Spangled Girl" starring Sandy Duncan? Having grown up in that era, I was kinda taken aback as to why he was chosen.

Lodee · 07-17-2008, 01:50 PM

Maybe they let Maureen have a say and that's who she wanted. I always kind of wondered why they picked Desi Arnaz Jr for that other episode too. Who knows, huh?

Ireneparalegal · 07-17-2008, 04:26 PM

Desi at that time was a hearthrob, had appeared on his mother's sitcom, and was being seen around tinseltown, dating celebs and whatnot. Somewhat like Hollywood royalty. But Davey???

Mikado · 07-17-2008, 04:58 PM

Well, I think Davey was more popular with the teeny-boppers (Who were the BB's bread-and-butter fans) at the time, than Arnaz, who would have been more popular with older teens

Ireneparalegal · 07-17-2008, 05:11 PM

But Mikado, Desi did appear in an early episode of BB, which made him a hearthrob for a young Marcia, whereas Davey was the fave for an older Marcia. Which would make sense since it would seem Marcia was watching the Monkees when she grew up.

Mikado · 07-17-2008, 05:59 PM

ah.......ok......I guess she was just fickle then!

PrettyinPink55 · 07-17-2008, 06:49 PM

Totally off topic, but this episode is one of my favorites!!

Mikado · 07-17-2008, 07:04 PM

HI Pink!!!

been awhile!!

PrettyinPink55 · 07-17-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

HI Pink!!!

been awhile!!

You too!!!!

How've you been?

schoolmom · 07-17-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

where Marcia is fan club president of his fan club and have him make an appearance? Out of all the teen hearthrobs available, was he the only one they could get? Was it merely a plug for his song "Girl" which was the opening song for the movie, "Star Spangled Girl" starring Sandy Duncan? Having grown up in that era, I was kinda taken aback as to why he was chosen.

This is probably one of my least favorite episodes. A few years ago, I heard
or read that Maureen, aka Marcia, was NOT a Davey Jones fan in real life.
One time, TV Land counted how many times the name Davey Jones was
mentioned in this episode, and if memory serves me right, it is over 30 times!
VERY annoying.

PrettyinPink55 · 07-17-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by schoolmom

This is probably one of my least favorite episodes. A few years ago, I heard
or read that Maureen, aka Marcia, was NOT a Davey Jones fan in real life.
One time, TV Land counted how many times the name Davey Jones was
mentioned in this episode, and if memory serves me right, it is over 30 times!
VERY annoying.

I remember that!! It was one of the special Pop Up Video episodes they had of The Brady Bunch. That, The Johnny Bravo episode, and a few others were featured as Pop Up Video episodes. Those were fun!!!

I love how Davey made an appearance in The Brady Bunch Movie to parallel the storyline in the actual TV show, and how none of the kids knew who he was, but all the moms were going crazy!!

I love that movie in general...one of the few TV shows made into movies done right!!!

Lodee · 07-17-2008, 10:19 PM

And then once you know it was said that many times you notice it more! At least I do.

I kind of like those pop up video episodes. They come up with some interesting tidbits sometimes.

Ireneparalegal · 07-17-2008, 10:26 PM

I always hated the bubble sounds of those Pop Video episodes. Irritating beyond belief.

I don't know what was worse, Davey or that damn sound.

Jude The Obscure · 07-17-2008, 10:29 PM

"hey there, Davey Baby! Why don't you play something on your geeee-tar?"

PrettyinPink55 · 07-17-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I always hated the bubble sounds of those Pop Video episodes. Irritating beyond belief.

I don't know what was worse, Davey or that damn sound.

Come on, don't tell me you didn't love that song??

"Girl, look what you've done to me..."

I may be the odd one out, but I actually liked that song!!! But damn if it doesn't get stuck in your head!!!

07-17-2008, 01:38 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	What reason was there for choosing Davey Jones for the episode where Marcia is fan club president of his fan club and have him make an appearance? Out of all the teen hearthrobs available, was he the only one they could get? Was it merely a plug for his song "Girl" which was the opening song for the movie, "Star Spangled Girl" starring Sandy Duncan? Having grown up in that era, I was kinda taken aback as to why he was chosen.

07-17-2008, 06:49 PM	#7
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Totally off topic, but this episode is one of my favorites!!
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07-17-2008, 01:50 PM	#2
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	Maybe they let Maureen have a say and that's who she wanted. I always kind of wondered why they picked Desi Arnaz Jr for that other episode too. Who knows, huh?

07-17-2008, 04:26 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Desi at that time was a hearthrob, had appeared on his mother's sitcom, and was being seen around tinseltown, dating celebs and whatnot. Somewhat like Hollywood royalty. But Davey???

07-17-2008, 04:58 PM	#4
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Well, I think Davey was more popular with the teeny-boppers (Who were the BB's bread-and-butter fans) at the time, than Arnaz, who would have been more popular with older teens

07-17-2008, 05:11 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	But Mikado, Desi did appear in an early episode of BB, which made him a hearthrob for a young Marcia, whereas Davey was the fave for an older Marcia. Which would make sense since it would seem Marcia was watching the Monkees when she grew up.

07-17-2008, 05:59 PM	#6
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	ah.......ok......I guess she was just fickle then!

07-17-2008, 07:04 PM	#8
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	HI Pink!!! been awhile!!

07-17-2008, 10:19 PM	#12
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	And then once you know it was said that many times you notice it more! At least I do. I kind of like those pop up video episodes. They come up with some interesting tidbits sometimes.

07-17-2008, 10:26 PM	#13
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	I always hated the bubble sounds of those Pop Video episodes. Irritating beyond belief. I don't know what was worse, Davey or that damn sound.

07-17-2008, 10:29 PM	#14
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	"hey there, Davey Baby! Why don't you play something on your geeee-tar?"