Maureen McCormick Marcia Brady tells all on WGN-TV

[@jeffclaterbaugh6415]

It's really hard not to like her. She's genuine, open, and very sincere. I'm glad she met someone who would love her for who she is and support her through her depression. She is very brave to speak openly like this. I wish I could give her her childhood back… But she seems like she's adjusted quite well. I'm glad I saw this interview.

[@mariaelhassan1595]

❤❤❤

[@DerekBoldiene360]

I love Marcia so much shes so sweet and really adorable.

[@author]

Nice to see and hear Maureen talk - she's still sounds sweet, even after her bouts with depression, drugs, and the horrible things her predicessors went through. I wish her the best with her endeavours.

[@tomcosburn566]

After all of these years, she is still beautiful. A very brave lady to talk about these topics and to publish them in a book. You are awesome Maureen.

[@scubacat7279]

I really like Maureen and I loved The Brady Bunch when I was growing up. I wish her the best!

[@omni434]

So refreshing to hear someone open up and be honest.

[@tannawannavannabittannawan7138]

omni434 Amen! I admire people who open up like this and are very down to earth!

[@bradfordmcglone1984]

In spite of whatever the media portrayed Maureen McCormick she was genuine when I met her. No one is perfect.....are we?

[@loumcnabb2819]

The media didn't portray her. She wrote a book about being a coke whore and banging all of Hollywood.

[@bradfordmcglone1984]

@doso don Sorry for the words came off wrong way my intentions were not to put down Maureen McCormick. The media and stories were people who were saying bad things about. When I said she was genuine when I met her that was and is my perception of Maureen McCormick it is good and to this day I have good thoughts of her nothing bad. I did not want to buy into the negative of the media, otherwise I would not have gone out of my way to wanted to meet her and had a very nice chat and got her autograph. By the way I'm doing well in my life. And I hope you are too. Myself and none of us are perfect.

[@bradfordmcglone1984]

@doso don Oh she was very nice. And felt that genuine feeling. It was during this country album she was promoting at the then Virgin Record store at a Sacramento location and Maureen had her daughter Natalie with her but, was not directly at the table when Maureen spoke at signing autographs and talking to each of us, it was a pleasure to have met Maureen. But, I did ask Maureen McCormick what was it like working with Jan? Lol. She laughed too but, I did like the whole cast of course. That question had something to do with Jan replying Marcia, Marcia, Marcia. She knew what I meant. Lol.

[@kristinalowe8627]

I read her book. I commend her for her honesty in sharing her very personal experiences with the public. Humble and grounded lady for someone so famous.

[@BRIERFOX]

This is an amazing and authentic human being/woman. Revealing the embarrassing truth to help others through their struggles and not just to sell her book. Kudos to Maureen! Absolutely cute then....beautiful now...and awesomely gorgeous on the inside!!! Marcia Marcia Marcia....We Love You!!!!

[@Loyalki]

I totally respect this woman's candor and honesty. I'm happy she made it through her darker days and has the courage to speak about it. That's telling -

[@vccstudents]

I met her years ago when she was promoting reading to your children. She signed a picture for my daughter and a football for me. :)

[@edwinombac]

Wow, she’s still gorgeous

[@PhilipMReeder]

Steven Spielberg stated that he wanted Maureen to play Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark. She showed up to audition but she couldn't memorize lines, had a lot of trouble with the role, and didn't get the part. Her addictions did her in. She was too spaced out from whatever drugs she was taking. Imagine if she hadn't been, and gotten the job.

[@budbetternippers6808]

Thanks for the memories!!

[@kerensabirch5214]

I've read this. Fascinating book. The Brady Bunch was a part of my childhood and I find it extraordinary to think that she was dealing with so many problems, whilst playing this perfect teen in a 'perfect' family.

[@JeanRobinson28]

+Kerensa Birch Which really kinda says something about how much talent she had as an actress to be one way in real life and appear so much different on camera.

[@SmooveBee1]

Maureeen is just one example, as a person, as to why we really love THE BRADY BUNCH in real life - the actors and actresses themselves, and the characters (and the stories, and the house) - and this interview demonstrates that: "we" were "them" and they were "us" and we lived our lives thru them - for better and worse - we wanted to "be" ... (besides Elvis) ... (this is a big responsibility - and they didn't always appreciate that of course, none the less) we wanted to 'be' Bobby, Cindy, Marcia - all of them! (And, we were them - they were us); The Brady Bunch crew earned our respect by being very real over the years; my other peer-stars were from 'Family Affair' and for all of the better and worse part, these child stars are very much "us"; some of the outcomes are heart-breaking, but we can still connect to them as humans - this was 'reality TV' before the term even existed; Thank You Brady Bunch! We love you guys!

[@kimberlybracken1972]

I am still watching Brady Bunch episodes i was heartbroken to hear Maureen Mccormick was addicted to cocaine and sex abuse But for the grace of God though I I never want to see anyone mess up

[@missycitty9478]

Wow. I feel so bad that she had it so rough growing up. Sounds awful. I hope shes very happy today, and stays that way. ♥️ Brady Bunch will always be my favorite tv series.

[@SouthwestRanger]

Hey I give her a lot of credit and admiration for sharing what she had to go through.... When the lights go up, the curtain goes down, and the final show is run, the actors and actresses we love are just like us and eat, sleep, pee, cry, and sweat like the rest of us.... I also understand Maureen was ragged on by several jerks in High School like I was....

[@chattisimo1239]

Maureen was the voice of the 1970 version of Chatty Cathy, and some other Mattel talking toys of that era!

[@Theo-hc5ob]

Admit it, guys, we ALL had a terrible crush on her.

[@Ronbo710]

+Theo 80126 Not me I wanted Alice. But Alice wanted Tiger. Who knew ...

[@Theo-hc5ob]

Damn, I hate when that happens

[@MMStrademark]

+Theo 80126 I can't agree more with you on that. I had a crush on all three girls depending what age I was at the time.

[@smith7674]

+Theo 80126 It was always Marcia or Jan or Alice. I liked Mrs Brady.

[@smith7674]

***** Really, wen I was a kid I loved Marcia and Jan. Alice was good-looking but they made her look old and less attractive. Thanx.

[@95KIPPIE]

Maureen was America's sweetheart for many years! She has my utmost respect. And, she's still beautiful!

[@brokenhearted316]

She still looks great LOL i remember watching her as a kid and had such a crush on her and now at 50 i still love her and have so much respect for her what she went through.

[@brookehanley3659]

Seems nice too!

[@CarmieSchulz]

Maureen is a very pretty lady but Eve Plumb is too. I never realized how pretty "Jan" was growing up.

[@dpcoronado]

Damn, you all see the that lick of the lips while she was checking Greg out at 4:50? How did I miss that?

[@JudyCerda]

They actually dated at one time.

[@mickmorrissey16]

I’ll always love Maureen x

[@SteveCarras]

I have a picture of Marcia at about 16 on my wallpaper! Does she ever talk about Susan Dey as Laurie Partridge on that rival show (!) . I have again the same pic that I mentioned below..I have many others..

[@crystalgrose]

Love her. Maureen is so inspiring to me. Such a sweet person.

[@obscurelyvague]

When was this first aired? People gotta remember to put original air dates on anything they post or upload

[@pbrick6301]

I was going to buy her book but something suddenly came up.

[@mariacharra6045]

Christine taylor played her well in the movie

[@catpeach326]

Bottom line is: NO ONE is perfect. The characters you see on TV and worship and idolize so much, don't exist. They're a fragment of a writers imagination, at the end of the day we ALL have demons.

[@jiszellenew2277]

Well said also!

[@robertchandler4033]

B.S. She is PERFECT...She can do NO WRONG

[@obscurelyvague]

Most people are out-of-touch with reality. Some people can pretend and not let it ruin their lives.

[@azolioeroach3253]

I bet Marcia was a DEMON in bed!

[@6789uiop]

figment ftw

[@paulmc3457]

Gives a whole new twist on, " OH MY NOSE! " 😂

[@eddogs100]

I read Maureen’s book in 2 days it was really really good very interesting!

[@harperstacey9604]

I'm glad that Maureen McCormick was able to conquer her drug problems. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@goldengirl67]

I am reading her book right now and feel sorry for her in one way, the way her family heaped so much baggage on her so early in life, it put her in a hard place. She sparkles in this interview and wish the best for her. But I have to admit that I also aspired to be as perfect as Marcia, although I was more like Eve Plumb. Good luck, Maureen.

[@Bultron7]

Love you, Maureen!

[@eliocuellar4076]

Her was Marcia not Maureen

[@richbrake9910]

Fantastic interview.

[@Gremlins1957]

I would love to meet her. I read her book.

[@catherinegabriel760]

Edward Winters Yes I would too!!

[@HollyTiffany1]

I see this stellar interview!! Maureen McCormick is a breath of fresh air! Still so Beautiful and refreshingly candid! I feel as if I know her and would love to chat over a cappuccino!

[@Thomassteven00]

She's aged really good I look foward to seeing her on Dancing With The Stars

[@user-cb2zf3nh1z]

Marcia, I hope all the best for you!!

[@mooka4515]

I love Maureen McCormick. What a beautiful soul.

[@AnitaD28]

What an awesome person she is. ☺️

[@Vatch1966]

Wow Maureen still looks beautiful at 55!!

[@adamterrell5442]

The depression does suck its hard to handle

[@BRIERFOX]

She's a great human being....inspirational.

[@stephanie0618ful]

The funny thing is that her husband looks a lot like Mr. Reed & Barry mixed. Must just be her type of guy. Good for her!

[@rockdawg1467]

one of the great shows of the day and great family entertainment marueen forgive your self what is the past let it go your blessed that you had a good acting career

[@thefurrybastard1964]

One thing she overlooks is that for Marcia to exist beyond words in a script #, she had to add something of herself into the mix when playing the role. A different actress would have resulted in a noticeably different Marcia. So while she has her faults, everything Marcia has is from her.

[@kimberlybracken1972]

I wish she had never had to experience the pain and addiction she went through I have never had a desire to use drugs i was addicted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ no regrets

[@sweetness1586]

oh I love her ! from when I was a kid ! even more now ! she is an amazing woman always someone everyone wanted to be like !! right behind u !!

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Please tell me: did Maureen name her daughter, Natalie, after the late actress Natalie Wood (1938-81, original name Natalia N. Zakharenko; known very briefly as Natasha Gurdin)?

[@SteveCarras]

One of my favorite TV celebrity blondes along with Courtney Thorne-Smith.

[@Howard007]

Hahaha I love this woman! She’s really funny and down to earth. First crush and current crush!

[@voicetube]

Just bought the book on Amazon.. can't wait!

[@catherinegabriel760]

I gotta get her book!!

[@bryannasaliba7394]

She shouldn't have made the comment please stop using inappropriate language as women are not sleaze bags we are humans

[@jameslasher6552]

I love the show

[@verticalhorizon4633]

+Bryanna Saliba Fucking shit, you are overly sensitive.

[@richardjoubert8471]

she still looks good

[@bradfordmcglone1984]

I actually met Maureen McCormick when she was at Virgin Records promoting her country album. I got her autograph. And I had briefly spoke to her. She was down to earth. She laughed and liked it when I said Marcus, Marcia. Marcia.

[@thefurrybastard1964]

I envy you.

[@obscurelyvague]

I guess it would not have been business like if she did not laugh and act as if it did not bother her

[@richierichit]

Cute story

[@azryder2919]

I'm sure she never heard that before.....

[@strawberries1186]

bikernvet typo

[@DaveWollenberg]

Hard to believe that the producer felt the need to keep the ID graphic on Maureen, the whole time she was closeup, on camera.

[@stvynix3687]

She is so beautiful!

[@ViralTuber]

Why did WGN, the content owner, convert their originally 16:9 recording into annoying 3:4? Everything looks tall, thin, and smashed together. @ 4:31 You can even see when they switched to showing old 3:4 clips, where they courteously added sidebars to neatly complete a 16:9 frame for the original broadcast. But now that's ALL been smashed into 3:4 on KZbin. If only they had a modern "average 10-year-old kid" in charge of their KZbin channel uploads, errors like this wouldn't happen.

[@randymartinez642]

The most iconic Brady Bunch scene

[@fastfoodclowns]

Southern California is definitely another country...(the acting industry there is in a world entirely of their own)....

[@sweetserenity7934]

You Got That Right!!!

[@roadbully384]

fastfoodclowns 100% I live in the heart of this shit show (not in the industry at all). The Hollywood elites get away with so much filth.

[@bluepuppydan]

People don't realize that when you have an addiction to drugs your whole life changes and you do things you usually regret when you get older and hopefully off the drugs . I am sure that if Maureen could do it over things would be different , also when as like she mentioned having all those crisis in her personal life I. The middle of the Brady bunch series

[@scarboroughjames7]

She is still very pretty.

[@HuggiMa]

"When I turned 50"... Geez, how time flies!

[@neilforbes416]

Technically this should be 16:9 wide-screen but has been squashed into 4:3 aspect ratio.

[@wendyeesue]

Maureen speaks well.

[@ArtisanTony]

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

[@phillies4100_mainsite]

+ArtisanTony "PETER HIT ME IN THE NOSE WITH A FOOTBALL I CAN'T GO TO THE DANCE LIKE THIS!!!"

[@ailtonpadilla21]

Moesha Moesha Moesha

[@mscarolynnigro]

She's incredibly brave - I had no idea she had gone so far off the rails.

[@wgntv]

Woo hoo! First comment. Oh wait this is my own video. Aw maaaaain.

[@UpRoaryus]

And she is STILL so pretty!! Very candid and seemingly genuine interview makes me like Maureen a great deal more than I ever liked "Marcia." Lovely person from the inside out... more so for daring to admit and own the ugly as well. Cheers to another person finding freedom from shame. Nice post and kudos to Maureen. Well done.

[@bubblinbrownsugar616]

I listened to the audiobook version of her story and the big deal was that the syphilis was being passed down the family line. Maureen's grandmother contracted it from her Grandfather after getting it in WWI. Later, Maureen's mother found out she contracted it through her mother by birth. Maureen was scared she may have contracted it from her mom and that she would go crazy in the head the way her mom and grandmom did for they were put in institutions for it.

[@jonathanehrlich4185]

Does anybody out there that posted comments on this video know that the word "dork" spelled backwards is krod?

[@epappas1035]

I grew up watching Brady Bunch- Batman, F-Troop, Little Rascals, I Dream of Jeanie and Fantasy Island amongst others - I made sure all my kids watched them all- as adults they all thanked me

[@Moviecube-t5]

That sad Eve got mad at Maureen but they did see each other again for interviews and house renovation hopefully Maureen explained hopefully Eve forgave her

[@jaengen]

Maureen came off as spiteful. I don’t blame Eve for shunning her.

[@surearrow]

I had to start wearing glasses because of her - any more shows and I'd be completely blind.

[@merlinshat007]

u know I never liked marsha cos she was such a dork but Maureen !!! she is the ultimate of WOMAN !!! love her forever!!!

[@dwightmcqueen5771]

Very well said its important to always be honest

[@unhooked25]

She's still attractive. There's no question about that.

[@garywalter1614]

Crush isn't the word, she was/is my heart beat. Damn I want her.

[@Loveisfun123]

@HuggiMa I didn't know she was on that show, but that was so long ago. She looks younger then 50.

[@pattibrooks1907]

I used to watch that show The Brady Bunch !

[@bradfordmcglone1984]

Sorry a typo Marcia, Marcia, Marcia. and not Marcus, Marcia, Marcia.

[@MsGina]

@Vegasoon It's true! She was. It's in her book.

[@lostindreams3]

For some reason I think Maureen and Jennifer Aniston would be good on a show together. They have a realness that would gel together well.

[@caseyjay231]

i read her book. while she revealed a lot about herself, the one thing she failed to mention is her borderline exhibitionism, as far as her cravings for attention are concerned. that would have been honesty on a far more profound level.

[@jaengen]

In other words an actress.

[@SteveCarras]

Still have that on my wall>:)

[@SteveCarras]

+Steve Carras Still have that on my wall>:) Though the poster that it was on got dirty and had to go in the trash!

[@mschnur]

Sex for drugs? My first reaction is lucky pusher - but my second reaction is that's just sad and couldn't have been much fun. Glad that she seems happy and better adjusted now.

[@pvtrichter8816]

Maindrian Pace exactly it's certainly not easy growing up in the public eye !! and to somehow maintain that clean-cut ridiculously saccharine approach to happiness the show played off of ; yes she's human and I'm glad she's recovered I've known a few people who've succumbed to addiction and it can be a lifelong struggle but there's always hope !!

[@subg8858]

My first thought was she's a whore

[@nihilist4184]

She used to roll around in nappies and get spanked in the weeks when she didn't have the cash for the drugs

[@LBF522]

She is beautiful. I will certainly read her book.

[@mzcrazyhunnii]

Her book is a great read!

[@oreokookie1000]

Nice to see that the brady actors are real people.....I'd love to sit down and have a beer and a shot with Maureen...were about the same age

[@DexterHaven]

I like her honesty. She was ready to jump Greg and Mr. Brady on the show. That's cute.

[@marksolarz3756]

I feel in love as a young boy! Perfect! But of course we are all quite human. Sounds like an average 70’s childhood,......still very personable,...her influence on young girls can’t be overstated....good role model. Wish her all the best!

[@pappysprite]

I always loved Maureen. Eve Plumb, who played Jan, is just not a very nice person and she has to loosen up. I remember watching Eve on one of the daytime talk shows years ago and she was brought on the show with other 70's child actors. Someone in the audience asked her to say "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!" And she refused even with the host coaxing her to do it as well. She just isn't a good sport and ironically mimics how she was also the outsider on many of the episodes of the Brady Bunch. To me, Marcia was the darling of the era. Such a beautiful woman.

[@brookehanley3659]

If I were Jan(Eve) I would not have succumbed to that nonsense.

[@brookehanley3659]

pappysprite She had no boobs and was not as attractive as an adult woman IMO.

[@pappysprite]

Well yes, you are correct on how she feels, but again I feel she should be grateful for her former success and the fact that many consider part of a media icon that has lasted for generations. Again, she knew why she was going on that talk show. She knew she was there to discuss her past. If she was in a current film or on a current sitcom and they were discussing that, then I would agree. But let's be real and put this in context. She was invited as they wanted to hear her talk about old times being on The Brady Bunch. She could have easily said no and simply avoided that situation altogether. She is no longer a huge star where a billion people are coming up asking for her autograph. Let's be honest, many young people today don't even know what The Brady Bunch is let alone would recognize her out in public. Everyone is different, but if I was her I would embrace my accomplishment and the fans that adored her for all these years. Ito been well documented that she doesn't like to discuss The Brady Bunch. Unlike her peers that often take advantage of traveling all over the United States to be a part of conventions etc., she has chosen to not be a part of that and that is completely her right. I'm just saying it really comes across as bitter and clearly the experience she had being on this iconic series was a good one as she doesn't want to embrace it at all. Again, she can do anything she wants but don't agree to go on a show like this when you know they aren't focusing on "please tell us Eve all about your current projects and we are not going to bring up The Brady Bunch at all." If you watch the full episode, she actually comes across as very short and abrasive. So why go on the show? It was her own fault for agreeing to be on the show and generally speaking most people do their research on who else will be there so I am sure she knew what other guests would be there on stage as well.

[@millenniumman75]

LOL - the last five seconds! Oh boy! I don't know if that was supposed to be on the air heh heh.

[@joemasters2270]

These idiots continue to ask her about sex & drugs... geez. Give her a break. She's a human being like the rest of us. Maureen is looking as cute as ever :)

[@Noahandgracebaseballsoftball]

Great answers

[@pollyannaprinciple5860]

Maureen is such a lovely person. Her voice is like music. I hope Eve makes up with Marueen. Girl, we all know you weren't lesbians and if you were it wouldn't be a big deal. We are not living in the 1950's anymore.

[@janabell3810]

All through my life, people have told me I looked like her. Nice compliment! :)

[@C_l19]

the fact that your name is Jan makes this funnier

[@JeanRobinson28]

+Rush Ron Wrong Jan dude.

[@janabell3810]

+HoneyNutTheAlleyCat Very true! LOL

[@janabell3810]

+Rush Ron Thank you!!! :) LOL

[@timvandenbrink4461]

Sure Jan :/

[@sisophous]

What a genuine person and very forthcoming. I never knew of the sexual tension on the set between her and Barry. And, I can see why Eve Plumb was upset about the joke Maureen made during an interview. The media can take it out of context and next label Eve Plumb as a lesbian, you have to be more careful about what you say about others.

[@georgeshepherd6431]

She didn't sell sex for drugs. That doesn't even make sense. She had sex for drugs. I read her book.

[@jeffw1267]

She sold herself for drugs. So she WAS selling something. "Here's my body to do whatever you want with. I expect drugs in return". THAT'S selling.

[@joannecanonico3791]

George Shepherd I ttc

[@alexzachary4744]

I really do like her. I appreciate her being honest and living and learning. I certainly don't want to ruin her marriage, as it seems like a good one, but it concerns me that she's so relieved she didn't end up with Barry. And it'd be interesting if she actually was sober when hanging out with Steve Martin.