Tricks Galore
Working off of the last fact, producers pulled out all kinds of psychology tricks during casting. Their biggest trick was to place distracting toys on the table – so the kids who paid attention to the toys were immediately dropped from consideration for a role.
Tricks Galore
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Wrap your head around this tidbit, Florence Henderson was not the only actress to have played the part of Mrs. Brady. Originally, the comedic actress Joyce Bulifant was brought on for the part. During screen tests, Bulifant was extensively used and also during casting. However the producers changed their minds and chose to cast a more subdued Mrs. Brady, therefore Florence Henderson got the part.
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