The Brady Bunch Pilot Episode

Pilot Episode “The Honeymoon”

In the series pilot, Mike Brady, a widower with three boys, marries Carol Martin, a widow with three girls.  And, yes it’s the way they became the Brady Bunch!

Mike and Carol’s wedding day festivities progress smoothly until the family pets wreak havoc on the family-blending ceremony.  Just as the minister says “I do” Mike’s dog, Tiger, gets loose and chases Carol’s cat, Fluffy, through the wedding party.  Chaos breaks loose which prompts Mike and Carol to yell at their kids to control their pets.

After the chaos, Mike and Carol start their marriage by disciplining their children before leaving on their honeymoon leaving everyone feeling uneasy about the day’s events until Mom and Dad come up with a way to patch things up. Next time leave the pets at home.

Feeling guilty over yelling at the kids Mike and Carol go back to the house and grab the boys and girls and they head back to the hotel.  Now instead of a honeymoon for two its a honeymoon for eight.  Or, should I say 12 as Cindy brought her doll, Jan brought Fluffy, and Alice brought herself and Tiger. So much for getting lucky on their wedding night…