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Was it just lower ratings that go the show cancelled?

posted 9 years ago by Phil_Packer_1973
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I'm wondering if part of the reason was all the internal strife--the kids wanted more money and more control concerning the story lines (always have heard they wanted more musical episodes), plus Robert Reed was becoming more difficult. I'm thinking if all had been well on the set, they would have gotten a 6th season.

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[–] exithereplease (3553) 4 years ago

I've never been a big fan of the Brady's or the endless spin-offs. I did enjoy "A Very Brady Christmas" though.

If you look at the history of the show, it was never a major ratings breakout hit.

And it most certainly didn't end because of a "creative peak".

So it must have been ratings. Couple that in with contracts, budgets, non-negotiations and prissy agents.

You most certainly have the cancellation axe coming for you.