Jan is tired of her teachers constantly comparing her to the popular and successful Marcia. She dumps Marcia's awards in the closet and complains that all she hears is "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia". Eventually, she is thrilled to establish her own successful identity by winning an Honor award for an essay she wrote. When she realizes there is a scoring error and she actually came second, Jan grapples with her conscience and considers keeping secret her discovery.    This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E10  "The Liberation of Marcia Brady" originally aired November 19, 1971   Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Her Sister's Shadow

Episodic recap podcast featuring two of the legends of the iconic Brady Bunch, Christopher Knight and Barry Williams.
Every week, The Brady Bros will recap a particular episode of the iconic Brady Bunch, recollect on the production, the adventure, the misadventure, the reaction and how each show resonated with the viewers. They’ll also delve into how the show relates to the present day with special guests who love and live all things Brady. One thing’s for sure: The Bradys will live in Americana forever, and we’re here to make sure that podcast listeners become privy to every detail!
The show is Produced by Jordan Fehr, Executive Produced by Ed Mann of Wynnefield Productions, Paul Anderson and Nick Panella of Workhouse Media.

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This week: the famous "backdoor pilot" episode for The Kelly Kids, written by Sherwood Schwartz. Ken and Kathy Kelly, friends of Carol and Mike, plan to adopt a boy named Matt (Todd Lookinland) from a local orphanage. They end up also adopting Matt's two best friends: Dwayne (who is African-American) and Steve (who is Asian).    "Kelly's Kids" The Brady Bunch S5 E14, originally aired January 4, 1974 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/  

The Kelly Kids - Part 1

This week: Did they ever consider using the cast's real first names on the show? Barry talks "Highway To Heaven" and working with Michael Landon. A Brady fan pines over the lack of any official Frank De Vol music release of the Brady Bunch score. The Bros talk about the stand-ins, Carol's neverending needlepoint, and more!    It's Q&A; #55. Get your questions submitted to Ed on our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Q&A #55 - Playground Games

We're back for the conclusion! Peter neglects his school work in favor of the school paper, and fails his science exam. He then decides to try to flatter his teacher to get a better grade. After talking to his parents, Peter confesses what he has done to Mr. Price, not realizing that he has already read the article.    This week's episode: "The Power of the Press" The Brady Bunch S3 E19, originally aired February 4, 1972 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The Power of the Press - Part 2

Peter is chosen from the many applicants to be the new reporter for the school newspaper. Calling himself "Scoop" Brady, he initially finds it hard to come up with material, until his family recommends appealing to people's vanity. Writing about his classmates makes him more popular and and they shower him with favors, but he becomes distracted from his school work.    This week's episode: "The Power of the Press" The Brady Bunch S3 E19, originally aired February 4, 1972 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/      

The Power of the Press - Part 1

The other kids decide to give Jan exactly what she wants, telling her that she "just lost 5 brothers and sisters". In the subplot, the family plans a square dance at a hoedown party, and Alice and Carol compete by making strawberry preserves for the dance.   This week's episode: "Jan, the Only Child" The Brady Bunch S4 E08, originally aired November 10, 1972 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Her Sister's Shadow

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