Question: Why is Brady Bunch cast member Eve Plumb so bitter and cranky?
What’s the source of your claims, questioner?
Let’s think about things for a moment:
- When the series started, Eve Plumb was the most experienced child actor on the cast. She was then thrust in what was a relatively minor role as Jan Brady, and then was never given more than minor storylines for the majority of the series’ run.
- Plumb had to share the spotlight with five other children, some of whom could charitably be considered as having limited talent.
- Her attempts to break away from the character after the series was cancelled were largely unsuccessful.
- When the series attempted its first reboot (The Brady Bunch Hour) Plumb declined not only because she didn’t want to make the commitment of five years, but also because the compensation amounts were rather insulting.
- Even though she performed in dozens of individual roles on television and on stage, Plumb is still remembered for her role in the series which ended nearly 50 years ago.
Eve Plumb was promising actor. whose most prominent role unfortunately typecast her for the remainder of her career. She’s likely more depressed and resigned, rather than “cranky” or “bitter”.
Eve Plumb on The Brady Bunch
Eve Plumb in 2019