Brady Bunch Complete Series (1969)

"...the shows are fun and representative of an idyllic American dream.  Francis Rizzo, III, DVD Talk
"...one of the most beloved and talked about programs in television history.  TV Land

Editor's Note Considered somewhat square on its initial broadcast (modest ratings and a predominantly youthful audience made it the FULL HOUSE of its day), 1970s sitcom THE BRADY BUNCH has since blossomed into one of the most beloved comedy series in television history--not to mention a full-blown pop-culture phenomenon replete with iconic catchphrases and a ubiquitous theme song. Debuting in 1969, the series eschewed the social turbulence of its era for squeaky-clean, escapist entertainment centered on the union of lovely-lady divorcée Carol Martin (Florence Henderson) and her three flaxen-haired daughters Marcia (Maureen McCormick), Jan (Eve Plumb), and Cindy (Susan Olsen), with a widower named Mike Brady (Robert Reed), his three sons Greg (Barry Williams), Peter (Christopher Knight), and Bobby (Mike Lookinland), and their devoted housekeeper Alice (Ann B. Davis). A throwback to the wholesome innocence of the 1950s, the series inhabited an impossibly perfect moral universe populated by bellbottoms, butterfly collars, and domestic disputes uncomplicated enough to be solved in under 30 minutes--ensuring a cult following among both devotees of irony and those who genuinely long for a simpler time. Created by Sherwood Schwartz of GILLIGAN'S ISLAND fame, THE BRADY BUNCH is presented in its entirety with this five-season collection.

	Ann B. Davis
	Barry Williams
	Christopher Knight
	Eve Plumb
	Florence Henderson
	Maureen McCormick
	Robert Reed
	Susan Olsen
	Bill E. Garst - Editor
	Dale Deverman, et. al. - Cinematographer
	Frank Capacchione - Editor
	Frank De Vol - Original Music By
	Howard Leeds - Producer
	John M. Elliott, et. al. - Art Director
	John Rich, et. al. - Director
	Sherwood Schwartz - Executive Producer
	Sherwood Schwartz - Original Music By
	Skip Webster, et. al. - Writer

Entertainment Weekly
"THE BRADY BUNCH holds up fabulously..." -- Grade: B 04/06/2007 p.62

DVD Verdict 9 of 10
In 1969, long-time television producer Sherwood Schwartz (Gilligan's Island, It's About Time) discovered a startling statistic: Over 29% of all marriages of that year involved a child or children from a previous marriage. According to the affable Jack-of-all-TV-trades, he knew this chance revelation from the pages of the L.A. Times would buoy a new series that would have more than enough content to endure for years to come...and it did!...The Brady Bunch has captured the interest and allegiance of multiple generations. With its catchy theme song, tic-tac-toe title design, and numerous one-liners and catch phrases that have become indelible inclusions in our pop-culture lexicon...For Sherwood Schwartz, the participating Brady cast and crew, and the folks behind this new Paramount release, it's a groovy group hug for all. - Dennis Prince