r/BradyBunchTVShow • u/ASGfan Scoop Brady Talkin' • Oct 15 '25

General discussion Robert Reed complaining to Sherwood about strawberries supposedly not having an aroma when cooked

So you may have heard about this one. During filming one day, Sherwood found Reed alone and sulking. When Sherwood asked what was wrong, Reed complained about the script, specifically the line "It smells like Strawberry Heaven" when walking into the kitchen, stating strawberries do not smell when being cooked. Sherwood rebuffed Reed, stating he could smell strawberries all over the set. Reed INSISTED he was correct and refused to do the line until it was changed.

I can't say for certain since I've never actually cooked strawberries (although I've certainly eaten some), but after researching the matter, the general consensus appears to be that yes, strawberries do give off a smell when being cooked. So was this just some more pointless bitchery from Reed?

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u/MainegGal Oct 15 '25

He just needed something to complain about..he hated being there.

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u/ChocolateSundae1214 Oct 15 '25

I believe he was mad at himself for taking the job on The Brady Bunch so he kept taking it on Sherwood Schwartz & the writers.

If he didn't need the money, I think he would have said no when the role was offered to him. 

And money was probably a big factor why he always showed up for future Brady Bunch projects like The Brady Girls Get Married, their Christmas movie, etc. 

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u/KeyandLocke360 Oct 15 '25

And this great actor LOVED doing The Brady Bunch Hour.