The Brady Bunch (TV Series)

The Private Ear (1971)

Robert Reed: Mike Brady

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• Mike Brady : [fed up with the kids' silent treatment at the dinner table, Mike taps his glass for attention]  Okay, kids, that's it. You are all released from your vow of silence and I want to hear a little conversation and not about the weather.

• Mike Brady : [Peter has been brought into the den for a talk with Mike and Carol]  Guess you're wondering why we've asked you to this private caucus.

  Peter Brady : It kind of entered my mind.

  Mike Brady : From what we've been able to learn, there's a security leak in the Brady administration. You seem to come off as Mr. Know-it-all. Any explanations?

  Peter Brady : Gee, I didn't think it would turn out like this.

  Carol Brady : You didn't think what would turn out like what?

  Peter Brady : Well... I kind of bugged the rooms with Dad's tape recorder.

  Mike Brady : [shocked]  You kind of what?

  Carol Brady : Peter, why would you do a thing like that?

  Peter Brady : I only did it for a joke.

  Mike Brady : You think eavesdropping on people's private conversations is a joke?

  Peter Brady : I meant it to be.

  Mike Brady : Son, invasion of privacy is a serious offense. People can be sued for that.

  Peter Brady : [shocked]  You mean my own brothers and sisters are going to sue me?

  Carol Brady : Well, since this is your first offense, I think they might settle for an apology.

  Mike Brady : [firmly]  Immediately!

• Carol Brady : [notices the kids are eating dinner in complete silence]  What is this, a silent contest?

  Mike Brady : If silence is golden, this must be worth a fortune.