Uniting the Brady Bunch - A Journey of Memories and Possibilities
Reunion Rumors and Her Thoughts
On Sunday, December 15th, in Studio City, California, McCormick spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about the ongoing rumors of a Brady reunion. When asked if another meeting of the on-screen siblings was in the cards, the 68 - year - old admitted, "I don't know," but she added that she had recently heard some of them were trying to organize "something." She explained, "It's so hard to do a reboot or a remake of something. So I feel very protective of it in a way. It has such great memories for so many people, but it would just have to absolutely knock my socks off for me to want to do anything with it. I would know in my heart."McCormick has always held a special place in her heart for the original series. She recalled, "But it was such an incredible show to be a part of. And my best memories of the show are the people, the crew, and their families." These memories have stayed with her over the years, and she often reflects on them.
Frequent Texting with Former Costars
McCormick shared that she frequently texts her former costars. She and Christopher Knight, who played Peter Brady, recently had dinner with their spouses. This shows the strong bond that still exists among the cast members.Even in 2019, the six Brady siblings reunited for HGTV's A Very Brady Renovation, where they renovated the house that was their TV home. They also joined forces for a Christmas special. These reunions have been a source of joy for both the cast and the fans.
Supporting Best Buddies
At Sunday's event, McCormick was supporting the group Best Buddies, which aims to empower people with disabilities such as Down syndrome and Autism. This event celebrated the mission of Best Buddies while highlighting the power of inclusion, connection, and community.McCormick has been a longtime supporter of the group, in part because of her relationship with her brother Denny, who has intellectual disabilities. She said, "This is family for me. All the buddies, all their mom and dads, all their brothers, sisters. It's just a huge family. And we all have these beautiful people in common and they bring so much happiness and joy and pureness and goodness to our lives."
Her Experience with Caring for Her Brother
Both her parents sacrificed their whole lives for Denny and were heroes to her. After her mother died, she started taking over care of her brother. At first, she was "really challenged," but she soon realized the importance of unconditional love.She said, "I always knew Denny was incredibly special, but until I took over, I don't really think I got that unconditional love. And I feel so strongly about it that I feel every single person in the world should have a best buddy or a friend with special needs because they do teach us about the things that matter most."
McCormick's story is a reminder of the power of friendship, family, and community. Her experiences have touched the lives of many, and her support for Best Buddies is truly inspiring.