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Brady Bunch Star: Fame Came From Fan Crowds
30 May
Summary
- Plumb realized the show's popularity through massive fan turnouts at record signings.
- The Brady Bunch wasn't initially critically acclaimed or a ratings giant.
- Plumb is grateful for fans who relate to Jan's overlooked middle child experience.
Eve Plumb, known for her role as Jan Brady, shared that the cast of The Brady Bunch only recognized their show's immense popularity through live public appearances.
Plumb explained that the series never achieved high ratings or critical praise during its original run from 1969 to 1974. The cast, including Plumb, began to feel like stars when they witnessed huge crowds gather for record signings, particularly after the release of their second album, 'Meet the Brady Bunch,' in 1972.
Despite the show's perceived "fluff" status among adults at the time, Plumb expressed her enduring gratitude for fans who identified with Jan's struggles as an overlooked middle child. She values the show's inclusion of realistic children's emotions and difficult situations.
