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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
After 'The Brady Bunch' house sold to a megafan for $3.2 million, she created a sweepstakes to let fans win tours inside— take a look.
Tina Trahan bought the "The Brady Bunch" house, which appears in the opening credits, from HGTV. The 1959 house in LA's Studio City was renovated in 2019 so its interiors now match the show's sets. In 2025, Trahan put on a sweepstakes to allow fans to tour the property. Who doesn't want to live in a classic American sitcom? The house featured in "The Brady Bunch" hit the market in May 2023 for a cool $5.5 million — and it sold in September of the same year for $3.2 million. HGTV, which purchased the home for $3.5 million in 2018, had to settle for a figure that was $2.3 million less than its initial listing and about 9% less than what it originally paid for the home, The Wall Street Journal reported. Built in 1959, the two-story home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles measures 5,140 square feet and is the embodiment of midcentury modern style. It was rebuilt to replicate the set of the TV show, the listing said. The buyer, Tina Trahan, told the Journal she was a fan of the show but didn't plan to live in the house — she said she wanted to use it for fundraising and charity events. Then, in partnership with the nonprofit No Kid Hungry, Trahan launched The Brady Experience, a sweepstakes in which participants can donate money for the chance to tour the house and eat brunch with a members of the original show's cast. Dallas, Georgia, resident Sue Myers grew up watching the Brady Bunch, and even passed that tradition on to her son. "I was the huge 'Brady' fan — I'm obviously a kid of the seventies and grew up during that time, and the Brady Bunch was on after school every day," Myers told Business Insider. "What's fun is that when becoming a parent, I've got a 24-year-old son, and so I raised him on it as well." Myers heard about the sweepstakes from a friend who knew she was a big fan, and she ended up winning an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles to check out the home with her son. She went on a tour led by cast members Christopher Knight and Barry Williams, and had a brunch at the home. The renovation, which was highlighted on the TV series "A Very Brady Renovation," was flawless according to Myers. "It was so exact," she said. "It was one of those things where it was a weird feeling because when we came in, it was amazing to be there and then to see something that was so familiar to you, but in a place you've never been." Trahan told the Journal in 2023 that the house was "the worst investment ever," but has since clarified those comments, telling People that she views the home as a piece of art. "When I was buying it, I wasn't thinking, 'Oh, it was a great investment,'" Trahan told People in 2023. "When I buy art, it's because I love the art. It's not because, 'Oh, I'm going to make money on this.' If you're going to make money in art, you have to sell it. I buy art, and then I don't sell it." The first Brady Experience sweepstakes was such a success that Trahan is opening it up for another round. Trahan could not be reached for comment. Here's a look around the iconic property. The exterior of "The Brady Bunch" home was featured in the show's credits. The property was originally listed for $5.5 million. It sold for $3.2 million. Sometimes the Bradys are home. "Christopher Knight and Barry Williams, who play Greg and Peter on the show, answered the door, so that was fun," Myers said. "It was actually like walking up to the Brady House and knocking on the door, and the Bradys are there." The interior was renovated by HGTV. The network acquired the property in 2018 for $3.5 million. If you've seen the show, which aired from 1969 to 1974, then you'll recognize the staircase. The house's interior has undergone meticulous renovations to replicate the set of "The Brady Bunch" as part of HGTV's "A Very Brady Renovation," a 2019 miniseries featuring six of the surviving actors from the original sitcom. Myers was able to recreate the iconic shot on the stairs with a few cast members. Eve Plumb, who played Jan on the show, also stopped by for a surprise visit. Another feature that might evoke memories is the bright orange Formica kitchen counters. While the equipment looks similar to that of the show, none of it is operational. Myers said an actor playing Alice served them a brunch that included the famous pork chops and applesauce from the show. "Tina thought of every detail: the pork chops, the applesauce, having Alice there to serve up for everybody, and every little knickknack. Every episode was probably represented somewhere in that house." This living room was where we would see most of the cast congregate. "It is as authentic as it can be," Myers said. "I can't imagine anything else that could be replicated so perfectly because you're in a home." The property offers the high ceilings, big windows, and sliding glass doors of the show's set. "It was amazing that they could do that from a TV set to make it to be the actual home," Myers said. "You would not think you were anywhere else but in the original Brady house." All of the bedrooms are staged just as they were on the show. "I knew it was around every corner, and no, it did not disappoint," Myers said. "It was like an exact replica." Greg Brady was the eldest of the bunch, known as a ladies man. He secured his own room in the attic by season four. The actual home doesn't have an attic, so another room had to be converted into Greg's space. "They didn't have the floor plan to do that in the house, so they just made that kind of off to the side," Myers said. Even the backyard is a replica of the show. "It was just like every time I walked into a room, it was like, 'Oh, I've been here before," Myers said. "It was such a strange feeling." Tina Trahan, the house's owner, doesn't live inside but instead uses it for charitable events. After a successful run of the first Brady Experience sweepstakes, Trahan is getting ready for another round. Read the original article on Business Insider
Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
'70s Child Actors, Then And Now
Sorry if this sounds odd, but I could spend hours looking at old celebrity photos from the good ol' days. And one particular genre of celebs I've become super interested in researching lately are CHILD STARS — specifically, the ones many of us have probably forgotten about. And we've spoken about the more recent child stars who have grown up in the blink of an eye, but what about the ones from several decades ago? You know, the kids who starred in our fave movies and TV shows? Well, we're about find out what they look like now. And some of these are big shockers. First, here is Peter Ostrum from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, age 12: And here he is now, age 67: Here is Jodie Foster from Taxi Driver, age 14: And here she is now, age 62: Here is Linda Blair from The Exorcist, age 16: And here she is now: Here is Tatum O'Neal from Paper Moon and The Bad News Bears, age 14: And here she is now, age 61: Here is Ron Howard from The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, age 9: And here he is now, age 71: Here is Kristy McNichol from Family, age 15: And here she is now, age 62: Here is Henry Thomas from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, age 11: And here he is now, age 53: Here is Kim Richards from Escape to Witch Mountain, age 6: And here she is now, age 60: Here is Megan Follows from Anne of Green Gables, age 14: And here she is now, age 57: Here is Danny Lloyd from The Shining, age 6: And here he is now, age 52: Here is Danny Bonaduce from The Partridge Family, age 14: And here he is now, age 65: Here is Melissa Gilbert from Little House on the Prairie, age 13: And here she is now, age 61: Here is Todd Bridges from Diff'rent Strokes, age 14: And here he is now, age 59: Here is Angela Cartwright from The Sound of Music and Lost In Space, age 13: And here she is now, age 72: Here is Lisa Whelchel from The Facts of Life, age 16: And here she is now, age 61: Here is Bonnie Langford from Just William, age 13: And here she is now, age 60: Here is Christopher Knight from The Brady Bunch, age 13: Here is Mackenzie Phillips from One Day At A Time and American Graffiti, age 12: Here is Johnny Whitaker from Family Affair and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, age 13: And here he is now, age 65: Here is Harvey Stephens from The Omen, age 5: And here he is now, age 54: Here is Noah Hathaway from Battlestar Galactica, age 5: Who's your favourite child star from the '70s, '80s, or '90s? Tell me in the comments below! And for more celeb content, follow BuzzFeed Canada on Instagram and TikTok!
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Barry Williams and Christopher Knight look back at the most engaging Brady Bunch plots
Barry Williams and Christopher Knight are going back in time on a nostalgic trip through The Brady Bunch, discussing which characters they think had the most engaging storylines on the iconic classic sitcom. During the May 20, 2025, episode of their podcast The Real Brady Bros., the co-hosts and former co-stars responded to fan-submitted questions, one of which read: what Brady boy and what Brady girl had the most intriguing storylines throughout the run of the show? Williams, 70, who acted as the older brother Greg Brady, didn't have any hesitation in selecting Jan Brady, played by Eve Plumb. "Jan had the most compelling storylines, in my opinion, because Jan was more complex." Williams explained. "She was more upset. She was a middle child in the classical sense. And, you know, a little sisterly to Cindy, but in a way competitive with Marcia." Williams continued to describe how Jan's inner conflicts and emotional depth gave her an edge. "She always had a lot of angst, and I think that added some depth to the show," he said. "Marcia was sort of the quintessential California beach girl—sweet and pretty and popular. And Cindy, you know, she was sort of… listening in, tattletale, not very smart for most seasons, character-wise. So Jan, I think, had really interesting kind of waters to walk." Knight, 67, who portrayed middle brother Peter Brady, concurred with Williams' assessment and drew a connection between Jan and his own on-screen persona. I think applying the same logic, Peter would have the same or a similar kind of scope," Knight said. "And I think the reason for that is it's fairly simple to define what the youngest is supposed to be and write sort of cliché to that—the tattletale—and the oldest—the leaders." He went on to stress the narrative freedom afforded the middle children. "Inasmuch as both Marcia and Greg had that leader role, Bobby and Cindy were the little kids who were adorable. In the middle, there's no definition. You can go any number of ways." The two actors attributed the "middle child syndrome" as bestowing Jan and Peter with their best arcs—teeming with development, drama, and searching for identity. As for the outer siblings, they had clearer roles, but writers could do more with the middle children, resulting in more richer and emotionally complex storylines. The Real Brady Bros. podcast has become a fan favorite for its behind-the-scenes thoughts and emotional reminiscences about the lasting legacy of The Brady Bunch, and this episode provided another reminder of just how rich the show actually was on its sunny surface.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Brady Bunch' Cast Names the Moment They Believe the Show 'Jumped the Shark' Before Its Sudden End
Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, Mike Lookinland and Susan Olsen played Greg, Peter, Bobby and Cindy Brady alongside Maureen McCormick (Marcia) and Eve Plumb (Jan) on The Brady Bunch from 1969 to 1974 During a panel at The Chocolate Expo at Hofstra University, the castmates were asked about the 'forgotten' Brady, cousin Oliver The cast shared some candid admissions about the character's addition in the second half of the show's final seasonChristopher Knight, Barry Williams, Mike Lookinland and Susan Olsen are reflecting on welcoming another kid into the Brady family. The four actors, who portrayed the Brady siblings along with Maureen McCormick and Eve Plumb on The Brady Bunch from 1969 to 1974, got together for a panel at The Chocolate Expo at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., earlier in May. While taking fan questions, one person asked the four, "What was the deal with cousin Oliver?" Cousin Oliver, played by Robbie Rist, was "Our shark jump," said Olsen, 63. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Every time a show is starting to get a little bit lower in the ratings, they start to add in the cute kid," she explained Agreeing, Knight, 67, added, "We were getting a little old for the premise of the show." "I was looking for the exit when we saw Oliver walking through the front door," Williams, 70, admitted. "Me too," Olsen agreed. Acknowledging the addition was to keep the show running beyond its initial five-year contract, she continued, "And I loved him. I love Robbie Rist, but I didn't want to go through puberty on TV." "I just want to say that it defense of the actor, Rob Rist, he is not cousin Oliver. He's a cool guy," Williams said. "We all like him. We had him in our TV movie with Lifetime, our Christmas movie [Blending Families] and insisted he be in it," he continued. "We have a lot of fun and we all get along. He's also been a guest on on my podcast." "But Oliver was not a Brady," he concluded. Knight joked that Williams was singing Rist's praises, "Because he's purging some inner guilt." "When Robbie came on the show to play cousin Oliver, Barry wasn't … Maybe because he was older and more conscious of what that could mean, he didn't like him," he said. "Barry was not a fan of Robbie Rist as a consequence after being introduced on our show. But now he's fine with him." "And Robby's a great musician," Olsen added. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Brady Bunch' Cast Names the Moment They Believe the Show 'Jumped the Shark' Before Its Sudden End
Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, Mike Lookinland and Susan Olsen played Greg, Peter, Bobby and Cindy Brady alongside Maureen McCormick (Marcia) and Eve Plumb (Jan) on The Brady Bunch from 1969 to 1974 During a panel at The Chocolate Expo at Hofstra University, the castmates were asked about the 'forgotten' Brady, cousin Oliver The cast shared some candid admissions about the character's addition in the second half of the show's final seasonChristopher Knight, Barry Williams, Mike Lookinland and Susan Olsen are reflecting on welcoming another kid into the Brady family. The four actors, who portrayed the Brady siblings along with Maureen McCormick and Eve Plumb on The Brady Bunch from 1969 to 1974, got together for a panel at The Chocolate Expo at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., earlier in May. While taking fan questions, one person asked the four, "What was the deal with cousin Oliver?" Cousin Oliver, played by Robbie Rist, was "Our shark jump," said Olsen, 63. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Every time a show is starting to get a little bit lower in the ratings, they start to add in the cute kid," she explained Agreeing, Knight, 67, added, "We were getting a little old for the premise of the show." "I was looking for the exit when we saw Oliver walking through the front door," Williams, 70, admitted. "Me too," Olsen agreed. Acknowledging the addition was to keep the show running beyond its initial five-year contract, she continued, "And I loved him. I love Robbie Rist, but I didn't want to go through puberty on TV." "I just want to say that it defense of the actor, Rob Rist, he is not cousin Oliver. He's a cool guy," Williams said. "We all like him. We had him in our TV movie with Lifetime, our Christmas movie [Blending Families] and insisted he be in it," he continued. "We have a lot of fun and we all get along. He's also been a guest on on my podcast." "But Oliver was not a Brady," he concluded. Knight joked that Williams was singing Rist's praises, "Because he's purging some inner guilt." "When Robbie came on the show to play cousin Oliver, Barry wasn't … Maybe because he was older and more conscious of what that could mean, he didn't like him," he said. "Barry was not a fan of Robbie Rist as a consequence after being introduced on our show. But now he's fine with him." "And Robby's a great musician," Olsen added. Read the original article on People
