Ann B. Davis
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About This Interview
Ann B. Davis was interviewed for one-and-a-half hours in Studio City, CA. Davis talked about her early years working in theater and her first big break in television, playing the role of "Schultzy" in the 1950s sitcom The Bob Cummings Show , the role for which she was most identified in her early career. She described her work on that series in great detail as well as describing her appearances on such series as The Perry Como Show and Arthur Murray's Dance Party , and two ‘60s series on which she was a regular: the musical-variety series The Keefe Brasselle Show and the sitcom The John Forsythe Show. Lastly, Davis spoke about the series for which she is most remembered, The Brady Bunch. She talked about playing the role of housekeeper "Alice" and her memories of shooting the series including descriptions of each of the cast members and anecdotes about the series' production. Davis also talked about the Brady phenomenon and the reception she has received from fans of the show. The interview was conducted by Karen Herman on March 13, 2004.
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Video: Full Love That Bob episode "Bob and Schultzy Reunite" (airdate: September 23, 1958) (Internet Archive)
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Ann B. Davis on what she likes about working on television
Clip begins at: 10:58, Duration: 00m 31s- Ann B. Davis on the relationship between "Schultzy" and "Bob Collins" on The Bob Cummings Show, aka Love That Bob
Clip begins at: 11:28, Duration: 01m 09s - Ann B. Davis on being recognized on the street during the run of The Bob Cummings Show, aka Love That Bob
Clip begins at: 03:07, Duration: 00m 22s - Ann B. Davis on decisions about The Brady Bunch characters' hair
Clip begins at: 22:37, Duration: 01m 08s - Ann B. Davis on creating backstory for "Alice," based on her own life
Clip begins at: 23:47, Duration: 01m 10s
Interview
- Part 1
- On her childhood; on working as an actress in community theater
Clip begins at: 0:22 - On getting cast as "Schultzy" on The Bob Cummings Show, aka Love That Bob; describing the show and the characters
Clip begins at: 07:53 - On Bob Cummings, George Burns, producer Paul Henning, and other cast members of The Bob Cummings Show
Clip begins at: 14:48 - On the writers of The Bob Cummings Show -- and writers in general; on specific episodes of the show
Clip begins at: 23:25 - Part 2
- On winning two Emmys for The Bob Cummings Show, fans, and working in theater
Clip begins at: 0:22 - On her numerous other television appearances, such as Wagon Train, The Arthur Murray Party and The Keefe Brasselle Show
Clip begins at: 06:29 - On her process, and being a supporting actress
Clip begins at: 18:47 - On The Brady Bunch: hair, Florence Henderson and Robert Reed
Clip begins at: 20:03 - Part 3
- On working with the child actors on The Brady Bunch
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On Sherwood Schwartz and Lloyd Schwartz
Clip begins at: 08:22 - On some of her memorable Brady Bunch episodes and the introduction of Alice's love interest, Sam
Clip begins at: 11:05 - On the numerous Brady spinoffs and feature film
Clip begins at: 14:33 - On retiring, her Christian family, her charitable work, her biggest career achievements
Clip begins at: 24:33
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What a charming and down to earth person she is. I also love how this interviewer lets her talk and doesn't interrupt. Great site.
Incredibly valuable interview with one of the most underrated actresses ever. What a doll!
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