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Rich3 · 03-13-2011, 07:49 PM

I was just reading the Lloyd Schwartz chapter about this episode in Brady Brady Brady. He mentioned that the way Greg tore up the contract was an illegal act, and would have gotten him into trouble with the law, etc.

But does this seem right? He had spent half the episode pondering the decision about whether to sign the contract. Then he decided to do so, and the next day he went to the JB producers and signed their contract.

But then (moments later) when they told him that it was all about his being the right size for the suit, he told them no and started to leave the office. Then, before he left the office, he went back and picked up the contract he had just signed. He tore it in half and left it on the desk.

I think that if he had just taken it with him and disposed of it better, it would have been as if he had never signed it. But I don't really know the legal stuff.

Does anyone have any ideas about this?

Tweety · 03-16-2011, 10:46 PM

I'm not so sure that simply tearing up a contract automatically voids it. I wouldn't think that would be the case.

There could have been some kind of agreement between Greg and the Producers that if things didn't work out, they (either party) could just tear the contract up. But I think it's more likely that the Producers could have caused trouble for Greg if they thought it was worth it. I guess they just figured they'd find someone else to fit the suit.

I haven't seen that episode in a while, did Greg sign several copies of the contract, or did he only sign one piece of paper? You'd think all parties would probably like to have signed originals of all contract documents. But I don't remember whether Greg signed more than one time.

Rich3 · 03-17-2011, 07:11 AM

He only signed one piece. And he tore it up about a minute later. So, even if there were carbon copies under the paper he signed, the carbon copies were torn up as well.

biffbronson · 03-17-2011, 09:14 AM

Scotch tape for pieces of the original? If tearing a contract nullified it, there would be a real rash of voided contract agreements...!

Dr. Thong · 03-17-2011, 11:13 AM

Yes, The Brady Bunch was all about realism. It's a sitcom, not a documentary.

sixfingers · 03-20-2011, 04:09 PM

Tearing up a contract is a symbolic act, like burning your draft card.

Smartboy · 03-21-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sixfingers

Tearing up a contract is a symbolic act, like burning your draft card.

Or burning you bra!

old grouch · 03-22-2011, 02:53 PM

I'm glad Greg tore up the contract. Tammy and Buddy always kinda creeped me out. Could you imagine how messed up Greg would have been like it he had actually became Johnnny Bravo???

SKay · 04-14-2011, 10:12 PM

For what it's worth, the Pop-up version of this episode says that tearing up a contract does not nullify it.

Torgo · 04-19-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

Yes, The Brady Bunch was all about realism. It's a sitcom, not a documentary.

What?? Are you trying to tell me that the Brady boys meeting Vincent Price and his friend Oliver in the cave wasn't based in reality? I'm shocked!

Dr. Thong · 04-19-2011, 08:28 PM

There, there. You'll get through this. Be strong.

glickmam · 06-13-2011, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tweety

I'm not so sure that simply tearing up a contract automatically voids it. I wouldn't think that would be the case.

There could have been some kind of agreement between Greg and the Producers that if things didn't work out, they (either party) could just tear the contract up. But I think it's more likely that the Producers could have caused trouble for Greg if they thought it was worth it. I guess they just figured they'd find someone else to fit the suit.

I haven't seen that episode in a while, did Greg sign several copies of the contract, or did he only sign one piece of paper? You'd think all parties would probably like to have signed originals of all contract documents. But I don't remember whether Greg signed more than one time.

Indeed, when Greg left the room for the second time, Tammy and Buddy remarked to themselves that he didn't really fit the suit.

03-13-2011, 07:49 PM	#1
Rich3 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 10, 2005 Posts: 690	Tearing up the Johnny Bravo contract. I was just reading the Lloyd Schwartz chapter about this episode in Brady Brady Brady. He mentioned that the way Greg tore up the contract was an illegal act, and would have gotten him into trouble with the law, etc. But does this seem right? He had spent half the episode pondering the decision about whether to sign the contract. Then he decided to do so, and the next day he went to the JB producers and signed their contract. But then (moments later) when they told him that it was all about his being the right size for the suit, he told them no and started to leave the office. Then, before he left the office, he went back and picked up the contract he had just signed. He tore it in half and left it on the desk. I think that if he had just taken it with him and disposed of it better, it would have been as if he had never signed it. But I don't really know the legal stuff. Does anyone have any ideas about this?

03-16-2011, 10:46 PM	#2
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	I'm not so sure that simply tearing up a contract automatically voids it. I wouldn't think that would be the case. There could have been some kind of agreement between Greg and the Producers that if things didn't work out, they (either party) could just tear the contract up. But I think it's more likely that the Producers could have caused trouble for Greg if they thought it was worth it. I guess they just figured they'd find someone else to fit the suit. I haven't seen that episode in a while, did Greg sign several copies of the contract, or did he only sign one piece of paper? You'd think all parties would probably like to have signed originals of all contract documents. But I don't remember whether Greg signed more than one time.
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03-17-2011, 09:14 AM	#4
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03-17-2011, 11:13 AM	#5
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03-17-2011, 07:11 AM	#3
Rich3 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 10, 2005 Posts: 690	He only signed one piece. And he tore it up about a minute later. So, even if there were carbon copies under the paper he signed, the carbon copies were torn up as well.

03-20-2011, 04:09 PM	#6
sixfingers John Alan Elson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,491	Tearing up a contract is a symbolic act, like burning your draft card.

03-22-2011, 02:53 PM	#8
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	I'm glad Greg tore up the contract. Tammy and Buddy always kinda creeped me out. Could you imagine how messed up Greg would have been like it he had actually became Johnnny Bravo???

04-14-2011, 10:12 PM	#9
SKay Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 27, 2003 Posts: 321	For what it's worth, the Pop-up version of this episode says that tearing up a contract does not nullify it.

04-19-2011, 08:28 PM	#11
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	There, there. You'll get through this. Be strong.