Behind the Scenes: Incredible Facts about ‘The Brady Bunch’

Published on January 17, 2018
ADVERTISEMENT

Great television is a charity that just keeps on giving. One of the greatest shows of all time, and a classic too, is The Brady Bunch. Even though everybody has heard of the show many people haven’t really dove deep into the history of the program. Today we are going to regal you with 35 juicy secrets about the show, the cast, and the team that made it all happen!

The show was based off of math!

Err, well, kind of. The Brady Bunch found its inspiration in a newspaper statistic: In 1965 nearly 31% of marriages involved children from a prior marriage. Interesting inspiration, for sure. We’re not going to hammer you with more statistics – this isn’t an environmental education class. Let’s keep on moving!

The Show Was Based Off Of Math

The Show Was Based Off Of Math

Bobby was not a natural blonde!

In showbiz sometimes you have to get your hair treated. Mike Lookinland, the child actor who played Bobby, had to repeatedly dye his blonde hair in order to match the rest of the family. Sure it’s not as difficult as managing sustainable development for sustainable cities, but still!

ADVERTISEMENT
Bobby Was A Natural Blonde

Bobby Was A Natural Blonde