Schwartz notes that the cast worked well together except for nitpicky, unmanageable curmudgeon Reed, who "thought television was beneath him" and antagonistically second-guessed lines and scenes throughout the life of the series. The grueling casting process took months to gel, but eventually the Brady family took shape, headlined by handsome, Shakespearean-trained Robert Reed, affable, multitalented Florence Henderson (who narrowly beat out Joyce Bulifant), and Emmy Awardwinning actress Ann B. Inspired by the statistics in a 1966 Los Angeles Times article about the prevalence of marriages that incorporate children from previous relationships, Sherwood Schwartz, a humor writer in the Army during World War II, hatched the idea for a half-hour situation comedy about the "gentle blend of two families into one." Based on his success with Gilligan's Island, he confidently pitched the pilot titled " Yours & Mine " to three adamant networks, then waited several years until The Brady Bunch finally aired in September 1969. Diehard fans and classic-TV buffs will rally around this collaborative, pleasingly retro tell-all., Kirkus Reviews, July 2010 Here's the story.of a unique father-and-son creative team who masterminded the conception, construction and casting of everything Brady. Both authors brand the book as an authentic interpretation of the machinations behind the success, and the complications, ofThe Brady Bunchand how the franchise amazingly continues to be reinvented. Revelations are mild by modern standards, but both narrations compliment and respect each other. ![]() In examining the series' episodes, its five-year run, little-known insider information on cast and crew and life after Brady, Schwartz creates a breezy, nostalgic behind-the-scenes report from a producer's perspective. Schwartz's homespun narration, filled with personal quips, clever "tangents" on Hollywood politics and an homage to the post-production's unsung heroes soon yields to his son Lloyd, who takes the helm for the remaining two-thirds of the book. ![]() Inspired by the statistics in a 1966Los Angeles Timesarticle about the prevalence of marriages that incorporate children from previous relationships, Sherwood Schwartz, a humor writer in the Army during World War II, hatched the idea for a half-hour situation comedy about the "gentle blend of two families into one." Based on his success withGilligan's Island, he confidently pitched the pilot titled "Yours & Mine" to three adamant networks, then waited several years untilThe Brady Bunchfinally aired in September 1969. Kirkus Reviews, July 2010 Here's the story.of a unique father-and-son creative team who masterminded the conception, construction and casting of everything Brady. ![]() Taking an exclusive tour of everything Brady, you'll marvel at the stories, take pleasure in more than 50 rare photographs, and transport yourself into the show you love with the insider details you never knew. Sherwood and Lloyd Schwartz carefully and nostalgically recall all the details-great, small, funny, frustrating, and everything in between-that came with the show. From how the show was developed, pitched, greenlighted, cast, produced, and embraced, to ultimately how it changed the TV and cultural landscape of America-this book really has it all. Now, for the first time, the show's famous creator, writer, and producer Sherwood Schwartz and his son, writer and producer Lloyd Schwartz, share with their loyal audience the complete first-hand behind-the-scenes story of The Brady Bunch. ![]() Whether you've been a devoted fan since its inception in the late 1960s, or are a more recent Brady buff thanks to its steady airing in syndication, there is an undeniable shared delight that comes from the simple-natured, humor-filled world of that picture-perfect family. The Brady Bunch is one of the most beloved series to ever grace American television screens.
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