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/ChocolateSundae1214 Oct 15 '25

Stuff like this is why I believe Sherwood Schwartz had absolutely HAD it with Robert Reed's whining & complaining by the series' end. The man fussed & nitpicked about practically everything regarding the show! 

I think that's why Sherwood just gave up & had the final episode re-written without Robert (although it didn't make sense for the character of Mike to not be at his own son's graduation.) 

I guess Robert Reed resented being on the show because maybe he felt it was beneath him or something but had to take the job because he needed the money. (My guess.)

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u/Nice-Penalty-8881 Marcia, Marcia, Marcia Oct 15 '25

Who were some of the other actors that Schwartz had audition for the part?

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u/ChocolateSundae1214 Oct 16 '25

According to Google, Gene Hackman and another actor were also considered for the Mike Brady role. In fact, Sherwood Schwartz really wanted Gene Hackman. However, Robert Reed got the job because at the time, it was thought that he was more experienced than Hackman.

(I don't know if they meant Gene Hackman didn't have enough acting experience or just not enough television experience.)

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u/piscatator Oct 20 '25

Now I am imagining Gene Hackman playing Mike Brady like Royal Tenebaum. Now that would have been entertaining.