TV Treasures: A Companion Guide to the Brady Bunch

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Summary: Weak on original Brady content, strong on context
Review: As an episode guide, it's okay. It's not as juicy as I would like, but you'll find the episode you're looking for, and a list of the actors in it. Strictly utilitarian.

As a source of original information about the show or the people who made it come to life, it's weak. Most of the material seems to have been collected from other sources.

But this book has one thing that the others lack: context. Context in world history, context in contemporary television, context in the nightly TV schedule. Here, you get a season-by-season overview of what was going on in the world, what was going on in the world of TV, what was going on in the Brady world; the Nielsen ratings; the TV schedule grid for the major networks on the night(s) the show ran.

The overviews aren't thorough. I looked (and will look again, because I can't believe it's not there) for a mention of the Kent State incident in 1970, when the National Guard opened fire on a group of students, killing four. Given the profound effect this had on Americans, it's odd that it's missing. Other events of similar caliber are noted.

For people who want to do serious research, or are just curious about the sociopolitical context of The Brady Bunch, this is a great place to start.

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Summary: Excellent book
Review: I absolutely love this book. It is wonderful to read and full of all kinds of information regarding the show and its cast. I knew about many things, but some things I didn't know about.

ETA: On page 55, the author incorrectly states "When Carol suggests they get Bobby to tell the truth by giving him a lantern...". I saw that episode and I believe, in fact, it was Peter whom Carol and Mike were trying to coax into telling the truth about the broken vase.



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Summary: As a Brady fan this book taught me all I know about them
Review: I loved the Brady Bunch since i was just a kid of 6 years old. I love it so much I watch it on Nick whenever i get the chance. Reading this book has helped me understand the Brady ways and in a way brought me closer to each Brady. It would be my dream come true if I could meet the bunch. Well in closing the book was a great experience for me as well as all other brady fans thank you for that wonderful input on the Brady Bunch.

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Summary: TV Treasures: A Companion Guide to the Brady Bunch
Review: I was very disappointed with this book...not at all what I anticipated.

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Summary: Remember a scene from the BB but can't remember the episode?
Review: Then look no further every episode along with some quotes,photos and bio's of the stars are here.. But be warned if it's behind the scenes gossip you want you should probably get Growing up brady or bradymania.