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Genre | Sitcom |
Created by | Sherwood Schwartz |
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Composer | Frank De Vol |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 5 |
No. of episodes | 117 (list of episodes) |
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Executive producer | Sherwood Schwartz |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 25–26 minutes |
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Network | ABC[1] |
Release | September 26, 1969 March 8, 1974 | –
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The Brady Bunch is an American sitcom created by Sherwood Schwartz that aired from September 26, 1969, to March 8, 1974, on ABC. The series revolves around a large blended family of six children, with three boys and three girls. After its cancellation in 1974, the series debuted in syndication in September 1975.[2] Though it was never a ratings hit or a critical success during its original run, the program has since become a popular syndicated staple, especially among children and teenage viewers.
The Brady Bunch's success in syndication led to several television reunion films and spin-off series: The Brady Bunch Hour (1976–77), The Brady Girls Get Married (1981), The Brady Brides (1981), A Very Brady Christmas (1988), and The Bradys (1990). In 1995, the series was adapted into a satirical comedy theatrical film titled The Brady Bunch Movie, followed by A Very Brady Sequel in 1996. A second sequel, The Brady Bunch in the White House, aired on Fox in November 2002 as a made-for-television film.
In 1997, "Getting Davy Jones" (season three, episode 12) was ranked number 37 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All-Time.[3] The show's enduring popularity has resulted in its widespread recognition as an American cultural icon.