The Brady Bunch – The Second Season

Description

THE BRADY BUNCH – THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON tells the
story of Carol, a single mother of three girls and architect Mike Brady, a
single father of three boys, who get married and blend the two families into
one. Added to the mix are housekeeper Alice and dog Tiger. The Bradys’
experience the same obstacles as any family, from adjusting to their new
extended family, to sibling rivalry. The comedy series famous for its catchy
theme song truly has become a pop culture icon and is still enjoyed by viewers
of all ages. The Brady Bunch never scored high ratings during its
five year run, but this friendly family comedy has remained in reruns ever
since, while bigger hits have slipped into oblivion. Pretty much everyone who
grew up in the 1970s or ’80s knows the show inside and out: A vision of
suburban family life so utopian it’s as fantastical as Neverland or Santa’s
workshop–and just like these imaginary realms, it casts a spell over every
kid who wished all problems could be resolved with a few wise words, a good-
natured shrug, or a winsome smile. The Brady Bunch: The Complete Second Season
is indistinguishable from every other season, but the reassuring formula is
crucial to the show’s appeal. Eldest brother Greg (Barry Williams) may decide
he’s all grown up and wants a groovy bachelor pad, or eldest sister Marcia
(Maureen McCormick) may get all riled up about women’s lib and decide to join
the Frontier Scouts, or super-maid Alice (Ann B. Davis, whose persona is
hilariously similar to Ellen DeGeneres) may fantasize about running off with
an old flame, but by the end of the show you know everything will return to a
zen-like domestic harmony. It’s all pretty bizarre when you realize that both
halves of the family have suffered the death of a parent! The most angst to be
found is the relentless identity crisis of middle sister Jan (Eve Plumb), who
tries to remove her freckles with lemon juice and buys a curly brunette wig to
forge a new self-image. Nowadays Jan would be a prime candidate for bulimia,
but in the Brady world such psychodrama is unthinkable. This even emotional
keel could have been creepy and antiseptic, but due to the charm of the kids
and the smooth yet earthy presence of Robert Reed and Florence Henderson as
parents Mike and Carol Brady, The Brady Bunch just seemed nice. You wanted
that to be your family. If you watched the show in your childhood, watching
The Brady Bunch: The Complete Second Season as an adult will lull you into a
sweet, blissful dream. –Bret Fetzer

Features:

Product Details:

• Genre: Comedy
• Format: NTSC, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned
• Contributor: Maureen McCormick, Ann B. Davis, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Hal Cooper, Susan Olsen, C. Lindsay Workman, Allan Melvin, Robbie Rist, Florence Henderson, Mike Lookinland, Robert Reed, Peter Baldwin, Irving J. Moore, Russ Mayberry, Barry Williams, Jack Arnold, Leslie H. Martinson, Oscar Rudolph See more
• Language: English
• Number Of Discs: 4
• Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.5 x 0.75 inches; 4.8 Ounces
• Director ‏ : ‎ Hal Cooper, Irving J. Moore, Jack Arnold, Leslie H. Martinson, Oscar Rudolph
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 10 hours
• Release date ‏ : ‎ July 26, 2005
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick, Eve Plumb
• Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), Unqualified