Adios, Johnny Bravo (14 Sep. 1973)

A talent agent signs Greg to become a rock star named "Johnny Bravo." Greg lets his new fame get to his head, until he discovers that he was only signed because he "fit the suit."

Director:

Jerry London

Writers:

Sherwood Schwartz (creator), Joanna Lee

Stars:

Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Robert Reed	...	Mike Brady
Florence Henderson	...	Carol Brady
Ann B. Davis	...	Alice Nelson
Maureen McCormick	...	Marcia Brady
Eve Plumb	...	Jan Brady
Susan Olsen	...	Cindy Brady
Barry Williams	...	Greg Brady
Christopher Knight	...	Peter Brady
Mike Lookinland	...	Bobby Brady
Claudia Jennings	...	Tami Cutler
Paul Cavonis	...	Buddy Berkman
Jeff Davis	...	Hal Barton

Storyline

Singing, the kids audition and are accepted for a spot on Hal Barton's talent review television show. They are even more excited following the audition about being approached by the young and hip Tami Cutler, a talent agent, who implies that she wants to represent them. She and her business partner Buddy Berkman eventually meet solely with Greg because they aren't interested in representing the entire group, but Greg alone. Outfitting him a flashy matador styled suit, they want him to be a solo act and to use the stage name Johnny Bravo. Despite feeling that he is letting his siblings down by not having them included in the deal, Greg eventually gets caught up in the potential of fame and fortune and contemplates going ahead with the deal. Greg's act initially places a strain between himself and his siblings, who do feel that he acted in his own self-interest despite earlier agreeing that they are not individuals but a group, and between himself and his parents, who don't want him to ...

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 September 1973 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television, Redwood Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title refers to the stage name forced upon -- and ultimately rejected by -- Greg and would later become a 1990s cartoon character on Cartoon Network.

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Quotes

Greg Brady: Wait a minute. She said I should come alone. I guess she figures, 'cuz I'm the oldest, I must be the leader.

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Connections

Referenced in Not the Bradys XXX: Bradys Meet the Partridge Family (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Good Time Music"
(uncredited)
Performed by Barry Williams & Maureen McCormick with Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen

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