Major revelations are not lacking in "A Very Brady Renovation", but fans of the classic sitcom of the 1970s will be equally fascinated by some muted moments.
The special HGTV show, which starts Monday at 9 pm EST, contains all these before-and-after shots that we know and love, and our jaw dropped on that of the cast of "Brady Bunch" during this first look at the film. iconic salon.
But as remarkable as the transformation is, it's just as much fun to see the grown-up kids now remembering their Brady days. The first episode of the special four episodes does not weigh heavily in the narrative, so you will have to stay tuned for the best moments.
From the first meeting, the actors are moved to realize that it's their first time together without Florence Henderson, Robert Reed and Ann B. Davis. Eve Plumb holds her tears as the group discovers for the first time the suburban home. Reed, who played father Mike Brady, died in 1992 at the age of 59 and Davis in 2014 at the age of 88. Henderson died more recently: she died in November 2016 at the age of 82.
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All Brady children in 1969, the very first season of the series. Clockwise at the top left: Maureen McCormick, Susan Olsen, Plumb Eve, Mike Lookinland, Christopher Knight and Barry Williams.
Susan Olsen as Cindy Brady, Eve Plumb as Jan Brady and Maureen McCormick as Marcia Brady in a 1972 episode.
Maureen McCormick in 1972, the pinnacle of the popularity of "The Brady Bunch". She was 16 years old in this photo.
Maureen and Mike, circa 1978, after the release of the show "The Brady Bunch".
Mauren McCormick in 1981.
Maureen McCormick in the 1990s.
Maureen McCormick and her husband Michael Cummings in 1998.
Maureen McCormick in 2005.
Mauren McCormick in September 2017.
Barry Williams in an episode of 1972. He was 18 years old in this photo.
Christopher Knight, Maureen McCormick and Barry Williams assistant at the 1972 creation of the rock opera of Who "Tommy".
Barry Williams in October 2017.
Mike Lookinland and Barry William with Eve Plumb in a first episode of "Brady".
Eve Plumb as Jan in a 1971 episode.
Eve Plumb poses for a photo in 1972, at the age of 14.
Christopher Knight in an episode of 1972. He was 15 years old in this photo.
Most of the original actors came together for "The Brady Bunch Variety Hour", which was launched after the original series. Eve Plumb, who did not want to engage in the contract, was absent. She was replaced by Geri Reischl, whom fans quickly dubbed "Fake Jan."
Christopher Knight in 1987 at the Los Angeles Tennis Club.
Christopher Knight in 2010.
Christopher Knight in 2012
Florence Henderson and Christopher Knight in 2014.
Christopher Knight and Florence Henderson in 2016.
Christopher Knight in May 2017.
Robbie Rist was featured in the last season of "The Brady Bunch" as Cousin Oliver. The producers hoped that adding a child would restore some youth to previous seasons.
Recording of Robbie Rist for Disney Channel in recent years.
Mike Lookinland as Bobby Brady and Susan Olsen as Cindy Brady in 1971.
Susan Olsen as Cindy Brady in 1973. She no longer wanted to wear mats in the series as she grew up, but she ran into resistance from the producers.
Susan and Maureen in the 1980s.
Florence Henderson and Susan Olsen in the 1990s.
Florence and Susan in 2016.
Susan Olsen and Barry Williams in 2008.
Maureen McCormick and Susan Olsen in the mid-2000s.
Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland in 1972.
Ann B. Davis, Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland in 1989.
Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen, Kelly Ripa, Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, Florence Henderson and Maureen McCormick in 2007.
Mike Lookinland in 2007 at the 5th TV Land Awards.
Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, Mike Lookinland and Susan Olsen in May 2017.
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Brady kids handpicked the rooms they thought were very special. Susan Olsen, who plays Cindy, has been very close to Davis in the decades since the show. That is why she is responsible for restoring Alice's bedroom, which has only been shown sneaky once or twice during the show's five seasons. There is not much time to spend on this at first, so you will have to watch closely to see some reactions from the actors in different rooms of the house.
Brady fans around the world have contributed to the creation of vintage look-alike items. The rediscovery of some elements of the house has proved extremely difficult. HGTV has therefore launched an open call to fans willing to bring their own goods. It is so that a number of hard-to-find decorative objects have found their way into the home.
More unexpected appearances are definitely coming. AOL already knows one of the famous faces that should figure in the Christmas bonus episode (no spoilers!), But we are willing to bet that we will see other special guests in the episodes that follow the first. There could even be a little prefiguration in the first one itself.
