The Brady Bunch Hour (1977)
The Brady Bunch Hour is an American variety television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in association with Paramount Television, which aired on ABC between 1976 to 1977. The series stars the original cast members of The Brady Bunch, with the exception of Eve Plumb, who was replaced by Geri Reischl. This change led to the reference "Fake Jan". The show began as a 60-minute special titled The Brady Bunch Variety Hour on November 28, 1976. This special led to eight additional 60-minute episodes produced and aired as The Brady Bunch Hour from January to May 1977. The show's events are not included or mentioned in the later spinoffs and revivals.
- Sherwood Schwartz
- Marty Krofft
- Sid Krofft
Stars:
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Episode 0 - Pilot - Tony Randall
Release Date: 1976-11-28Opening number, "Baby Face" (Davis/Akst) (all) Greeting sketch in which the Bradys can't decide who will talk first, so they take a number. Each member of the family is introduced to the audience. Mike is extremely nervous and falls into the pool during the encore. (Commercial break) Interior living room of a new house never seen in the original Brady Bunch. The Brady kids decide to dump their father from the show because, according to Bobby, "he's stinking up the act". Carol becomes angry and accuses them of being "miserable, ungrateful kids". Tony Randall rings the doorbell seeking his script for this week's show, Bobby suggests he replace Mike as their father. Mike overhears from upstairs, and agrees Tony Randall would be a terrific Mike Brady. Mr. Randall declines the part, and the kids begin to feel guilty. Bobby proclaims that only Mike Brady can play their father on the show. Dissolve to: Musical number, "One" from A Chorus Line (Kleban/Hamlish) (all)
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Episode 1 - Farrah Fawcett / Lee Majors / Van Snowden / Rip Taylor
Release Date: 1977-01-23A mix-up with moving man Mr. Merrill results in the Bradys having to put up Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett for the night.
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Episode 2 - Milton Berle / Larry Larson / Rip Taylor / Tina Turner
Release Date: 1977-02-27Bobby recruits Milton Berle to write for the show, but the headliner soon takes over and leaves his mark on every aspect of the production.
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Episode 3 - Vincent Price / Van Snowden / Rip Taylor
Release Date: 1977-03-04Greg moves into his own apartment...and Vincent Price quickly warns him that it's haunted.
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Episode 4 - Charo / Bill Hudson / Brett Hudson / Mark Hudson / Rip Taylor
Release Date: 1977-03-21Mike is offended when his family insults his singing, so announces plans to do a solo song on the variety show. But when he begins rehearsing with Charo, Carol becomes jealous.
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Episode 5 - Edgar Bergen / Rich Little / Melanie / Van Snowden / Rip Taylor
Release Date: 1977-03-28Cindy bumps into Rich Little and gives him amnesia.
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Episode 6 - Red Foxx / Robert Hegyes / Rip Taylor
Release Date: 1977-04-04Marcia announces her engagement to a free-spirited hippie. Meanwhile, Redd Foxx studies the Bradys in preparation for his upcoming variety show.
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Episode 7 - Fred Berry / Rick Dees / Patty Maloney / Haywood Nelson / Danielle Spencer/ Rip Taylor / Ernest Thomas
Release Date: 1977-04-24The Brady kids neglect to check with their parents before inviting the kids from "What's Happening!!" to appear on the show.
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Episode 8 - Rip Taylor / Paul Williams
Release Date: 1977-05-25Paul Williams tries to win Carol's heart, much to Mike's chagrin. Meanwhile, Jan fawns over guest-star Lynn Anderson.
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Episode 9 - DELETE
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