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hawaii five-o · 11-02-2003, 04:46 PM

How do you think Carol Martin supported her three very lovely girls before she hooked up with the Man Named Brady???

Vegas Girl · 11-02-2003, 11:30 PM

I voted for sponged off parents. In the pilot episode, she said to her parents something like, "I don't know what we would have done without you."

If Carol had a job, she probably would have kept on working even after she got married. Mike was no doctor or lawyer. They could have used another income to support six kids and pay for a full-time housekeeper.

Why did she need to stay home? The kids were in school all day and Alice did most of the work.

Elizabeth B. · 11-04-2003, 01:41 AM

I honestly think it was a combination of three things:

1. She probably got some kind of insurance payout, if he indeed passed away (not divorced).

2. Carol and the girls probably moved into her parents' house (it looked like a roomy place in the pilot episode), not only for financial support but emotional support as well.

3. Carol perhaps had a small part-time job, such as a secretary, to bring in some extra money so as not to deplete the insurance money.

That's my theory, anyway, and maybe she brought the insurance money into her's and Mike's marriage. Incidentally, he probably had a hefty chunk of change from his wife's insurance as well.

How else could they afford those vacations (airfare and hotels for 9 people!!!), a live-in housekeeper, enough fashionable clothing, food, and orthodintia for ALL SIX KIDS, and that huge house. The grocery bill ALONE must have been staggering!

Vegas Girl · 11-05-2003, 02:55 PM

Don't forget - the trips to Hawaii and Kings Island were paid for by Mike's company. (Like they would pay for nine people to
go - right!)

Mike and Carol's spouses were only in their early 30's when they died. Many times people that young aren't even thinking about life insurance. They put it off. "I have time..." So I don't assume they had life insurance.

ThomasE · 01-01-2005, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by Vegas Girl
Don't forget - the trips to Hawaii and Kings Island were paid for by Mike's company. (Like they would pay for nine people to
go - right!)

LOL. I had to laugh when I saw that posting. Nice Observation!

sixfingers · 06-07-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elizabeth B.

I honestly think it was a combination of three things:

1. She probably got some kind of insurance payout, if he indeed passed away (not divorced).

Or maybe she got a whopping divorce setllement!

Jude The Obscure · 06-08-2008, 01:35 AM

About the life insurance thing, I may be an exception, but I have had a policy since I was 18. To say people by their 30s don't have one is very irresponsible. Funerals cost people......get insurance!

View Poll Results: How did Carol support her daughters before she married Mike?
Real Estate Agent	1	10.00%
Entertainer	0	0%
Husband's Trust Fund(Assuming she was widowed	2	20.00%
Alimony (Assuming she was divorced)	0	0%
She Sponged off Her Parents	5	50.00%
Other	2	20.00%
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11-02-2003, 04:46 PM	#1
hawaii five-o Book 'Em, Dano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2003 Location: At home, eating cereal straight out of the box Posts: 1,406	Carol Martin, Working Girl How do you think Carol Martin supported her three very lovely girls before she hooked up with the Man Named Brady???

11-04-2003, 01:41 AM	#3
Elizabeth B. #1 JAN FAN!!!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 165	I honestly think it was a combination of three things: 1. She probably got some kind of insurance payout, if he indeed passed away (not divorced). 2. Carol and the girls probably moved into her parents' house (it looked like a roomy place in the pilot episode), not only for financial support but emotional support as well. 3. Carol perhaps had a small part-time job, such as a secretary, to bring in some extra money so as not to deplete the insurance money. That's my theory, anyway, and maybe she brought the insurance money into her's and Mike's marriage. Incidentally, he probably had a hefty chunk of change from his wife's insurance as well. How else could they afford those vacations (airfare and hotels for 9 people!!!), a live-in housekeeper, enough fashionable clothing, food, and orthodintia for ALL SIX KIDS, and that huge house. The grocery bill ALONE must have been staggering!
	__________________ Elizabeth B.

11-02-2003, 11:30 PM	#2
Vegas Girl Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 10, 2003 Posts: 1,339	I voted for sponged off parents. In the pilot episode, she said to her parents something like, "I don't know what we would have done without you." If Carol had a job, she probably would have kept on working even after she got married. Mike was no doctor or lawyer. They could have used another income to support six kids and pay for a full-time housekeeper. Why did she need to stay home? The kids were in school all day and Alice did most of the work.

11-05-2003, 02:55 PM	#4
Vegas Girl Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 10, 2003 Posts: 1,339	Don't forget - the trips to Hawaii and Kings Island were paid for by Mike's company. (Like they would pay for nine people to go - right!) Mike and Carol's spouses were only in their early 30's when they died. Many times people that young aren't even thinking about life insurance. They put it off. "I have time..." So I don't assume they had life insurance.

06-08-2008, 01:35 AM	#7
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	About the life insurance thing, I may be an exception, but I have had a policy since I was 18. To say people by their 30s don't have one is very irresponsible. Funerals cost people......get insurance!