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Brian Damage · 11-26-2010, 08:25 PM

I am curious to know what is everybody's opinions are concerning this holiday TV special. Do you think it can be catergorized as a classic?Or does the lack of Susan Olsen hurt itsmerit? Opinions?

ThomasE · 11-28-2010, 02:40 AM

It would be a classic to me. Susan's non appearance does kind of mar it, though. However, it could still be a classic to me. I like it. My other issue though is that Cindy was still in college considering she graduated class of 1980. Bobby was still in business school. I say they should have let the kids grow up.

catlover79 · 11-28-2010, 03:08 AM

To me and many Brady fans this will always be a classic. The only bad thing is no Susan.

But I think Jennifer Runyon held her own. Susan actually said in an interview that she randomly bumped into Jennifer at a Burger King a few years ago. They were both there with their kids, recognized each other, and hugged. Isn't that sweet?

McGillicuddy · 11-28-2010, 11:07 AM

I guess it would be a classic to sit-com fans. By the way, it never made any sense that Cindy was still in college in 1988 (When AVBC premiered!) Cindy was in college when The Brady Girls Get Married in 1981. She must have been on the 10-year plan.

Even if she had dropped out at some point, to do some soul searching, and gone back, that still seems like a long time!

On the other hand, Greg, who graduated high school at the end of the original series in 1974, was already a practicing doctor in 1981 on TBGGM. He must have breezed right through college and med-school!

gidgetgrape · 11-28-2010, 03:15 PM

It's a classic! I still remember how excited I was when I saw the ad for this movie in TV Guide.

catlover79 · 11-28-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by markway895

I guess it would be a classic to sit-com fans. By the way, it never made any sense that Cindy was still in college in 1988 (When AVBC premiered!) Cindy was in college when The Brady Girls Get Married in 1981. She must have been on the 10-year plan.

Even if she had dropped out at some point, to do some soul searching, and gone back, that still seems like a long time!

On the other hand, Greg, who graduated high school at the end of the original series in 1974, was already a practicing doctor in 1981 on TBGGM. He must have breezed right through college and med-school!

Yeah, that always bugged me, too. But then again, Cindy never was the sharpest tool in the shed - and Susan Olsen would be the first to say it!!!!

Marvo301 · 11-29-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Yeah, that always bugged me, too. But then again, Cindy never was the sharpest tool in the shed - and Susan Olsen would be the first to say it!!!!

I think Cindy's most repeated line in the series was "Oh yeah! I forgot!" She even forgot that peanut butter sandwiches were her favorite! It's no wonder it took her so long to get through college!

old grouch · 11-29-2010, 02:45 PM

'A Very Brady Christmas' is no 'It's a Wonderful Life', but it's fun to watch. I also like 'The Voice of Christmas' episode from the first season.

Tweety · 12-12-2010, 08:32 PM

I wouldn't put it in the classic category, that seems a bit of a stretch. They really don't make Christmas Classics any more, and haven't for some time.

catlover79 · 12-13-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I think Cindy's most repeated line in the series was "Oh yeah! I forgot!" She even forgot that peanut butter sandwiches were her favorite! It's no wonder it took her so long to get through college!

Jude The Obscure · 12-13-2010, 01:07 AM

It's a classic to me.....

But CBS/Paramount is really losing out by not issuing this as its own stand alone DVD. I had to take my VHS copy (official one) and convert it myself. That's sad.

OH Nuts! · 12-14-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

It's a classic to me.....

But CBS/Paramount is really losing out by not issuing this as its own stand alone DVD. I had to take my VHS copy (official one) and convert it myself. That's sad.

Me too (I think I like the Brady movies maybe even more than the orig. show)

rcbrad · 12-14-2010, 09:21 PM

I would consider the first season BB Christmas episode a classic. The movie features a classic and very fondly remembered tv family, but the movie itself I would not consider a holiday classic. (even as much as I love the BB)

Retro4Life · 12-14-2010, 10:46 PM

I liked it but I don't think it qualifies as a "classic". It's pleasant and nostalgic and a little surprising at times, but overall it doesn't have the emotional "oomph" needed to make it a classic.

Jude The Obscure · 12-20-2010, 11:54 AM

But you gotta admit--it has outlived most Christmas TV movies in terms of playability and remembrance. Most TV movies get played maybe 3-4 years and then fade off to obscurity......"Christmas Comes to Willow Creek" anyone?

11-26-2010, 08:25 PM	#1
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11-28-2010, 02:40 AM	#2
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	It would be a classic to me. Susan's non appearance does kind of mar it, though. However, it could still be a classic to me. I like it. My other issue though is that Cindy was still in college considering she graduated class of 1980. Bobby was still in business school. I say they should have let the kids grow up.
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11-28-2010, 03:08 AM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	To me and many Brady fans this will always be a classic. The only bad thing is no Susan. But I think Jennifer Runyon held her own. Susan actually said in an interview that she randomly bumped into Jennifer at a Burger King a few years ago. They were both there with their kids, recognized each other, and hugged. Isn't that sweet?
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12-12-2010, 08:32 PM	#9
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12-14-2010, 10:46 PM	#14
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I liked it but I don't think it qualifies as a "classic". It's pleasant and nostalgic and a little surprising at times, but overall it doesn't have the emotional "oomph" needed to make it a classic.
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11-28-2010, 11:07 AM	#4
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I guess it would be a classic to sit-com fans. By the way, it never made any sense that Cindy was still in college in 1988 (When AVBC premiered!) Cindy was in college when The Brady Girls Get Married in 1981. She must have been on the 10-year plan. Even if she had dropped out at some point, to do some soul searching, and gone back, that still seems like a long time! On the other hand, Greg, who graduated high school at the end of the original series in 1974, was already a practicing doctor in 1981 on TBGGM. He must have breezed right through college and med-school!

11-28-2010, 03:15 PM	#5
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	It's a classic! I still remember how excited I was when I saw the ad for this movie in TV Guide.

11-29-2010, 02:45 PM	#8
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	'A Very Brady Christmas' is no 'It's a Wonderful Life', but it's fun to watch. I also like 'The Voice of Christmas' episode from the first season.

12-13-2010, 01:07 AM	#11
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	It's a classic to me..... But CBS/Paramount is really losing out by not issuing this as its own stand alone DVD. I had to take my VHS copy (official one) and convert it myself. That's sad.

12-14-2010, 09:21 PM	#13
rcbrad Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Posts: 479	I would consider the first season BB Christmas episode a classic. The movie features a classic and very fondly remembered tv family, but the movie itself I would not consider a holiday classic. (even as much as I love the BB)

12-20-2010, 11:54 AM	#15
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	But you gotta admit--it has outlived most Christmas TV movies in terms of playability and remembrance. Most TV movies get played maybe 3-4 years and then fade off to obscurity......"Christmas Comes to Willow Creek" anyone?