Brady Bunch Star Reveals Shocking Truth About Show’s Child Stars
Barry Williams, known for his role as Greg in the iconic television series The Brady Bunch, has made a surprising revelation about the show’s child stars. The hit American sitcom aired from 1969 to 1974, portraying the blended family of Mike Brady, a widowed architect with three sons, and Carol Martin, who has three daughters of her own.
Despite its wholesome and family-friendly image, Williams disclosed that behind the scenes, the child actors were actually romantically involved with each other. In an interview with Us Weekly, the 70-year-old actor admitted, “We all hooked up with each other at some point, not necessarily while we were filming.”
Williams went further to reveal that the on-screen siblings were intermingling off-screen as well. He shared that he dated Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia, while his on-screen brother Chris Knight, who portrayed Peter, dated Eve Plumb, who played Jan. Additionally, Michael Lookinland (Bobby) and Susan Olsen (Cindy) even staged a mock wedding.
Interestingly, Williams confessed to having a crush on Florence Henderson, who played his stepmother, Carol, in the show. He recounted a memorable date with Henderson, who was 12 years his senior, in his autobiography “Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg.” The actor described the date as a highlight, with Henderson reciprocating a kiss after he made a romantic gesture.
Despite its modest success during its original run, The Brady Bunch has become a beloved classic in television history, cherished by fans for its portrayal of the wholesome Brady family. The show’s enduring popularity has solidified its place as a timeless sitcom loved by generations of viewers.
As Barry Williams sheds light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the show’s child stars, fans are getting a glimpse into the real-life connections that existed among the young actors during the filming of The Brady Bunch. The revelations from Williams offer a fresh perspective on the iconic series, adding a new layer of intrigue to its enduring legacy in popular culture.