Brady Bunch Star: Residuals Were Not Rewarding

Actress Eve Plumb, known for her role as Jan Brady on the iconic sitcom "The Brady Bunch," has shared surprising financial realities from the show in her newly released memoir. Plumb, 68, revealed that despite the show airing in perpetual reruns for five decades and being recognized by multiple generations, she does not earn significant income from these reruns.

In her memoir, "Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond," Plumb addresses the misconception that she is wealthy from residuals, humorously stating she'd have to be paid a dime for every rerun to offset the national deficit if that were the case. She also clarified her feelings about The Brady Bunch and debunked myths surrounding her famous "Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!" line, noting its popularity wasn't widespread before a "Saturday Night Live" skit.

Plumb, who began her acting career at 11 on the show, reflects on her experiences as a child star. While she cherishes the memories and the cast's camaraderie, she acknowledged that reunion events may not always include everyone due to individual lives and schedules. She emphasized that cast members are autonomous and have valid reasons for declining participation in certain projects.