We love the 1995 comedy The Brady Bunch Movie for several reasons. First, it delivers a hilarious spoof of the campy original TV show that still pops up in reruns everywhere. Gary Cole’s version of architect Mike Brady is spot-on, especially his signature running gag. No matter what the client actually needed, Mike would offer a slightly tweaked version of the same famous Brady house. (Side note: the real Studio City house used for exterior shots was bought by HGTV in 2018. They renovated it to better match the iconic sound-stage sets from the series.) The point is simple. Mike Brady gave every client the same basic solution, just with a few cosmetic changes to make it look custom. Need a gas station convenience store? He’d slap a big sign on the roof and add pumps out front. That’s a long way from a true Buc-ee’s! Another side note: we’re loving the reactions of international soccer fans experiencing their first Buc-ee’s while in the US for the World Cup. If you’ve never been, it’s…
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