About this episode
This episode explores the origins, afterlife, and cultural significance of The Brady Bunch.
In this special episode of Forgotten TV, dive into the origins, post-series afterlife, and cultural impact of The Brady Bunch. Beginning with 1969’s “The Voice of Christmas,” the show’s only holiday episode and a pivotal moment that may have saved the series from early cancellation, examine why its themes of belief, family, and unity still resonate more than fifty years later. From there, trace the Bunch's uneven journey into adulthood, exploring the short-lived revival The Brady Brides, the enormously successful reunion movie A Very Brady Christmas—watched by nearly 40% of American TV households—and the ambitious but ill-fated 1990 dramedy The Bradys. Finally, a look at more the recent pop culture resurgence, abandoned modern revival attempt, and the enduring legacy of the show. Forgotten TV is reader/listener supported. These podcast notes may contain affiliate links to Amazon or other retailers. As an affiliate, Forgotten TV earns royalties from these purchases, at no extra cost to you. The 50th Anniversary DVD set, featuring EVERYTHING Brady! The unfilmed The Bradys script available for paid supporters The Real Brady Bros podcast Susan Olsen's interview regarding 2022 revival…
Topics covered
- The Brady Bunch
- television history
- cultural impact
- revivals
- family themes
Keywords
- Brady Bunch
- holiday episode
- The Brady Brides
- A Very Brady Christmas
- The Bradys
- pop culture resurgence
Mentioned in this episode
Products: 50th Anniversary DVD set, The Real Brady Bros podcast, Bradypedia: The Complete Reference Guide to Television's The Brady Bunch
Books & works: A Very Brady Podcast, Forgotten TV, The Brady Bunch, The Voice of Christmas, The Brady Brides, A Very Brady Christmas, The Bradys, The Real Brady Bros, Bradypedia: The Complete Reference Guide to Television's The Brady Bunch
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