Not A Natural
Often times those in Hollywood who are portraying a certain role may need to make a couple adjustments. Mike Lookinland, who played Bobby, repeatedly had to dye his *blonde* hair so he could match the rest of the Brunette Brady squad.

Not A Natural
That’s A No From Me
Gene Hackman, as you know is a huge star, but back then he missed out on the lead role of Mike. Turns out that the producers felt he just wasn’t established enough. Therefore the part went to Robert Reed – who was actually more famous at the time.

That’s A No From Me