Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Network | Paramount+ |
Release | June 30, 2021 |
Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch is a television special that was released on the American streaming service Paramount+ on June 30, 2021. The special sees drag performers from RuPaul's Drag Race and original cast members from The Brady Bunch recreating the latter show's second season episode "Will the Real Jan Brady Please Stand Up?".
Cast
[edit]- Bianca Del Rio as Carol Brady
- Shea Couleé as Marcia Brady
- Kylie Sonique Love as Jan Brady
- Kandy Muse as Cindy Brady
- Barry Williams as Mike Brady
- BenDeLaCreme as Greg Brady
- Christopher Knight as Peter Brady
- Mike Lookinland as Bobby Brady
- Nina West as Alice
- RuPaul as the Wig Attendant
- Michelle Visage as Helen
- Eve Plumb as Lucy
- Susan Olsen as Margie
Production and release
[edit]The special Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch was released on the American steaming service Paramount+ on June 30, 2021. Paramount+ airs RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, a spin-off of the American reality competition television series RuPaul's Drag Race (2009). The special features contestants from Drag Race and All Stars, as well as cast members from the American sitcom The Brady Bunch (1969–1974), recreating the latter show's second season episode "Will the Real Jan Brady Please Stand Up?". Drag Race contestants BenDeLaCreme, Bianca Del Rio, Kandy Muse, Kylie Sonique Love, Nina West, and Shea Couleé portrayed Greg Brady, Carol Brady, Cindy Brady, Jan Brady, Alice, and Marcia Brady, respectively. Drag Race host RuPaul also makes a cameo appearance. Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland reprised their roles as Peter Brady and Bobby Brady, respectively. Susan Olsen, who originally played Cindy Brady, portrayed the new character Margie. Eve Plumb, who played Jan Brady on the series, portrayed the new character Lucy for the special. Barry Williams, who played Greg Brady on The Brady Bunch, portrayed the Mike Brady character originally played by Robert Reed.[1][2]
Green screen was used during filming.[3]
Described as a crossover, the special was released in conjunction with Pride.[4][5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Why Barry Williams and Eve Plumb aren't playing their old roles in 'Brady Bunch' drag crossover". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "See 'RuPaul's Drag Race' queens and original 'Brady Bunch' cast in crossover event". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (2021-06-30). "How 'Drag Race' Cast Navigated 'The Brady Bunch' Crossover Episode Without a Set and Minimal Props". Variety. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race Fan Favorites Act with Brady Bunch Stars in Crossover Special: Watch the Promo". People.com. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ D'Addario, Daniel (2021-06-30). "'Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch' Delivers a Satisfying Twist on a Beloved Sitcom: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-06-23). "Paramount+, MTV Set 'RuPaul's Drag Race' & 'The Brady Bunch' Pride Crossover Event". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-06-05.