Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘The Brady Bunch’

Published on 08/28/2017
ADVERTISEMENT

Introduction

The show’s fifth and final season saw a huge drop in ratings so they “jumped the shark”, as in they did something drastic to boost ratings. Ergo, Cousin Oliver was introduced but that didn’t save the show. As a result, the term “Cousin Oliver” is currently used to describe a young character addition in an attempt to save a series from getting cancelled.

Introduction

Introduction

ADVERTISEMENT

A Year

After the first season wrapped up and season two aired, it is clear that the Brady children look significantly older. The reason? An entire year had passed from the pilot episode to the start of season two.

A Year

A Year

ADVERTISEMENT