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Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg, Special Collector's Edition ReviewI never thought I'd ever say this about anything "Brady", but this is a very multilayered book. Barry Williams is quite the storyteller, and Chris Kreski packaged "Growing Up Brady" very nicely. It remains the standard TV autobiography for the Gen X voyeur who wants to know the details of on-set romances, Hawaii wipeouts, guest star memories, etc. What I really enjoy about "Growing Up Brady" is the easy, affable way that Barry Williams publicly comes to terms with his Brady past. One can only imagine the inane questions, the ignorant comments, and the stares this man has had to endure. And, of course, no matter how good or bad his talents are, there will always be a Brady subtext to anything he does.
Despite the superficial Hollywood tell-all there is a sad undercurrent to Williams' book. Robert Reed's unhappiness as Mike Brady was a surprise to me, although it wasn't unpredicatable. While his mannerisms and on-set antics seem trivial, the man seemed genuinely bothered by how insignificant he perceived his role to be. Watch anything non-Brady from the 1970s and you'll see Reed try to act as different from Mike as he can manage, to the point of extreme hamminess (catch "Pray For The Wildcats", co-starring the king of ham himself, William Shatner). Reed's limits were imposed by himself, and I find it very sad that despite trying very hard, he never seemed to come to terms with his most notable role. Reed's documented generosity and warmth towards his castmates seems to far outweigh any negative insight into his character.
Almost as sad is the inevitable comparison of the actors' post-Brady lives with their former roles. Williams alludes to this many times in the book...fans addressing the cast by their "Brady" names, inane questions about fictional people, and surprised stares from the public when they demonstrate their natural personalities. From the anecdotes, the cast's self-consciousness sometimes manifested itself through refusal to be part of reunions, interview comments, etc. According to Williams, they all turned our remarkably well and very successful in their various pursuits, and hopefully they are all as well-adjusted as Williams seems to be.
For now, I wish Barry well and hope that he and the entire cast can eat at a restaurant free of thoughtless idiots screaming out their "Brady" names. Hopefully we will see more from this talented man.Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg, Special Collector's Edition OverviewThis is the inside story of The Brady Bunch as only Barry Williams could tellit! In this updated Collector's Edition are updated information and numerous never-before-seenphotos of this classic American TV show and its stars.Think you know everything about Greg, Peter, Bobby, Marcia, Jan, Cindy, Mike, Carol, Alice--and the people who played them? Think again! From drunken golf-cart races across theParamount lot to make-out sessions in Tiger's doghouse, Barry tells the real Brady story,previously hidden behind the carefully-groomed facade of TV's favorite family. In 31anecdote-packed chapters, Barry Williams takes readers from the beginnings of the showthrough its wildly successful run, and on through all the Brady Bunch reunions, wrapping upwith a facscinating chapter on "Whatever Happened to..."Also included in this pop culture classic is a play-by-play of every Brady Bunch episode, makingGrowing Up Brady the ultimate Brady Bunch collectible--as well as a delcious slice ofHollywood gossip. The Bradys remain one of America's most loved and admired TV families. From 1969 through1974, The Brady Bunch aired every Friday night on ABC. The show reamins one of TV'shighest-rated shows, reaching 72 million viewers during its two evening repeats on Nick at Nite.

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