Why was Eve Plumb replaced on The Brady Bunch?

Over 1,500 girls auditioned to replace Eve Plumb as Jan Brady. Eve Plumb’s father wanted her to have limited involvement in the show. She agreed to do the pilot plus five episodes, but the network insisted on a 13-episode contract with a five-year option.

Did any of The Brady Bunch hook up?

Real hookups did take place on ‘The Brady Bunch’ They were clearly attracted to one another, and their flirty vibes even threw off the filming of some scenes that didn’t seem appropriate for a brother and sister. The pair ended up sharing a kiss, but their relationship never grew into anything very serious.

Did Cindy on The Brady Bunch wear a wig?

5. Henderson wore a wig during the first season. Who knew hair was so important during the first season of The Brady Bunch? Henderson wore a wig during the first season because her hair had been cropped short to appear in the off-Broadway revival of South Pacific.

How much did Marcia Brady weigh?

Facing those troubles, McCormick said she began to put on weight, and quickly gained about 35 pounds. The 5-foot-3-inch actress weighed 150 pounds when she got the offer from “Celebrity Fit Club” to join the show.

Why didn’t Eve Plumb do the Brady Variety Hour?

Eve Plumb famously did not reprise her role of Jan, though she was not against the idea. She agreed to do the Variety Hour special, but balked at the commitment to a full season. She was up for a few episodes, but when the network presented her with an all-or-nothing contract, she walked.

Did they replace Jan on the Brady Bunch?

The series starred the original cast members of The Brady Bunch, with the exception of Eve Plumb, who was replaced by Geri Reischl (a.k.a. “Fake Jan”). The show’s events are not included or mentioned in the later Brady Bunch revival series and TV reunion movies.

Did Marcia and Greg Brady date?

Marcia and Greg Really Did Have a Fling And here’s a fun fact. In real life, Maureen McCormick and Barry Williams, who played Greg Brady, did have several flings. They were two of the hottest teen heart throbs in the country.

Why didn’t The Brady Bunch have a toilet?

Since networks considered it crude to include any insinuation of actually relieving oneself, The Brady Bunch bathroom had to be designed without a toilet, as Good Housekeeping points out. But they weren’t allowed to show a toilet on TV, according to the Standards and Practices department.

Did Greg Brady get a perm?

They were real. Yes, the Brady men’s hair was naturally curly as Carol Brady herself, actress Florence Henderson, pointed out when talking about the ABC family sitcom. “Those were not perms,” Henderson said in an interview with the Archive of American Television.

How much weight did Maureen McCormick lose?

And I’m not talking about the show. I won much more than Celebrity Fit Club, though losing more than 30 pounds wasn’t anything to complain about!”

Who is Marcia McCormick married to?

Michael Cummingsm. 1985
Maureen McCormick/Spouse