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parallels with the Partridges and Bradys

posted 3 years ago by Popcorngal (4937)
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I did not know that Laurie also had issues with having braces, I just saw the episode yesterday. In addition, the musical clan also has a dog in the first season. The Brady's also had a cat. The Brady kids sang as well. Finally, I think most know that Shirley J was offered the role of Carol. Can anyone see Florence playing Mrs. P? It is too bad the stars on both shows could not do cameos on the opposite sitcoms. For example: have the mom swap recipes and other ideas. The older teens could date each other, Danny and Jan could share stories about the issues of being the middle child, and youngest kids could chill out together as well. Maybe Alice would offer to housesit PT, when the P family was on tour. Ironically both shows were cancelled in '74. I do recall when Barry and Danny had that silly charity boxing match. I think Donny Osmond participated as well.

[–] ATG6 (3000) 3 years ago

This is what TV looks like when you only have 4 channels.

And I remember, I watched them both.

[–] Popcorngal (4937) 3 years ago

We did too.

[–] Popcorngal (4937) 3 years ago

Both Keith and Greg had junky 1st cars.

[–] chilidoggg (14597) 3 years ago

"The older teens could date each other"

Marcia and Laurie could practice french kissing with each other.

[–] Popcorngal (4937) 3 years ago

I meant a Keith/Marcia and Greg/ Laurie pairing. I think I read in Maureen's memoir that she and David did eventually become friends, but not sure.

[–] Popcorngal (4937) 3 years ago

I recall on the PF, at least Keith and Laurie could be slightly romantic with their dates, although I only recall Keith kissing his girlfriends. I think the minister character played by Tony Geary kissed Laurie good night. I was not a regular viewer. On the Brady Bunch, I don't even recall Marcia or Greg even holding hands with people. The only one I recall being kissed was Bobby.