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Brady Bunch Star Recalls Painful On-Set Accident

4/23/2025

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Susan Olsen, known for her role as Cindy on The Brady Bunch, shared a harrowing memory from the set when a light fell and struck her face, leaving her in pain and visibly swollen. Through her tears, she found solace in her TV mother’s embrace. The beloved series, which aired from 1969 to 1974, beautifully depicted a blended family’s journey.

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Story summary

Susan Olsen, known for her role as Cindy on The Brady Bunch, shared a harrowing memory from the set when a light fell and struck her face, leaving her in pain and visibly swollen. Through her tears, she found solace in her TV mother’s embrace. The beloved series, which aired from 1969 to 1974, beautifully depicted a blended family’s journey.