Who Could Pass The Test?
Speaking of the auditions, producers employed a lot of psychological tests during casting. The most notable one was when they placed eye-catching toys on top of a table. The goal was to narrow down the selection by eliminating kids who were distracted by the toys.
A Different Carol
You probably didn’t know that actress Joyce Bulifant was initially cast as Mrs. Brady. She played the role of Carol Brady during screen tests. However, as you know, producers decided to go with Florence Henderson. This was in order to have a toned-down Mrs. Brady as opposed to Bulifant’s cheerful character.