‘Brady Bunch’ cast made nearly nothing from decades of reruns, Eve Plumb claims
Eve Plumb, known for her role as Jan Brady on 'The Brady Bunch,' claims that the cast earned minimal financial benefit from the show's decades of reruns. She explains that their original contracts only covered a limited number of rerun payments, leaving them with little residual income. Plumb emphasizes that despite public perception, many classic TV actors were not wealthy and had to continually advocate for fair compensation.
- ▪Eve Plumb revealed that 'The Brady Bunch' cast received almost no financial reward from the show's extensive reruns.
- ▪The actors' contracts only included payments for a few reruns, not the continuous syndication that followed.
- ▪Plumb stated that many people assume the Brady kids became rich from residuals, but that assumption is false.
- ▪She highlighted that acting is skilled work deserving of fair pay, contrary to the belief that it should be done for free because it's enjoyable.
- ▪In her memoir 'Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond,' Plumb aims to correct misconceptions about wealth and residuals in classic television.
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Exclusive Interviews ‘Brady Bunch’ cast made nearly nothing from decades of reruns, Eve Plumb claims Eve Plumb's memoir 'Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond' reveals their contracts only covered the first few reruns By Stephanie Giang-Paunon Fox News Published May 17, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video ‘Brady Bunch’ star Eve Plumb sets the record straight on TV residuals ‘Happiness Included’ author Eve Plumb tells Fox News Digital that classic TV stars were not always wealthy, citing lower pay rates and changing residuals in Hollywood. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eve Plumb says America’s favorite TV family wasn’t cashing in behind the scenes.
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