Here's A Story Of A Show Called "Brady," That Debuted On This Day in 1969!

[Brian Damage]

September 26th, 1969 - "The Brady Bunch" series premiered on ABC-TV

What do you think is the success of the Brady Bunch that it still is popular after 41 years?

[Steve Carras]

and creator Sherwood Schwart's seven stranded castaways debuted in 1964 at the same time.

[sixfingers]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

September 26th, 1969 - "The Brady Bunch" series premiered on ABC-TV

What do you think is the success of the Brady Bunch that it still is popular after 41 years?

It didn't do well in the ratings during the initial run because the target audience, kids, didn't often get to choose what they watched on Friday nights, when they were often under the care of baby sitters who wanted to watch something else.

In syndication it did much better because it came on in the afternoon when kids were more free to choose what they watched.

Back then few households had multiple TVs and with no VCRs or other time shifting devices you either watched it when it was on or not at all.

[catlover79]

Woohoo!!! I love the Bunch!!

[jehobden]

Originally Posted by Steve Carras

and creator Sherwood Schwart's seven stranded castaways debuted in 1964 at the same time.

I never did notice that before, but The Brady Bunch premiered on the fifth anniversary of Gilligan's Island's premiere. I guess Sept. 26 must be an extra-special day in the Schwartz household!