The Brady Bunch

The Brady Bunch· Season 5 · Episode 2

Mail Order Hero

S05E02·September 21, 1973·30m·ABC

Bobby lies to his friends by telling them he knows NFL legend Joe Namath. So Cindy sends a bogus letter to Namath stating that Bobby is dying and that his last wish is to meet the football star.

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Guest stars

Joe NamathJoe Namathas Joe Namath
Kerry MacLaneKerry MacLaneas Eric Parker
Tim HerbertTim Herbertas Herb Keller
Larry Michaelsas Burt Stevens
Eric Woodsas Tom Hamner

Crew

Bruce BilsonBruce BilsonDirector
Martin RagawayWriter

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