Brady Jeopardy!
A/N: This is loosely based on Celebrity Jeopardy, but I don't intend to copy every gag that Saturday Night Live had, as I don't want to get in trouble, and also, it would be boring to read the same, exact gags that Saturday Night Live used. I have spiced it up a bit more. There is also a reference in this story to an older version of Jeopardy!, which was hosted by Art Fleming from 1964 – 1975. Also, there is a reference to The Wizard of Odds, which Alex Trebek hosted from 1973 – 1974. I do not own Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live, The Wizard of Odds, or The Brady Bunch. Thanks.
Chapter 1: Coincidence
One fine morning, the host of Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek, was riding in the Brain Bus through southern California. Trebek was headed back to Culver City, where he would host yet another episode of Jeopardy!
Suddenly, the driver called back to Trebek, "Alex, does it feel like the bus is bumping along?"
Trebek hadn't paid much attention, but he did suddenly notice that the ride was unusually rough. "Yeah, I suppose you're right," Trebek said to the driver. "Pull over and let's see what the problem is." Right now, the Brain Bus was in a suburban neighborhood, and it pulled over into the Astroturf lawn of an all too familiar family, the Bradys!
Trebek and the driver got out of the Brain Bus to look at the wheels of the Brain Bus. "Oh, great, it looks like we've got a flat tire!" Trebek said, noticing that one of the front wheels was deflated. "We'll never make it to the studio in time. I'm going to have to get a ride," he continued.
"Why not ask the people in that house?" questioned the driver, pointing to the Brady house.
"Yeah, I'm sure they could probably give me a lift to the studio," said Trebek. Trebek walked up to the door, and he knocked. Then, the door opened, and Mr. Brady appeared at the door.
"Hello," Mr. Brady greeted.
"Hi," Trebek said. "My name is Alex Trebek. I'm sure you know who I am."
"Oh, I do. You're the host of The Wizard of Odds!" Mr. Brady said.
"Well…I was," Trebek said, sounding a little bit surprised, "but now I'm the host of Jeopardy!"
"Jeopardy? I thought Art Fleming was the host of that," said Mr. Brady.
"He was…way back in the old version of Jeopardy!" Trebek explained.
"But I always thought there was one version of Jeopardy!" Mr. Brady said.
Trebek groaned and sighed in frustration. "Never mind, it doesn't really matter. "Anyway, my driver and I were in the Brain Bus, and it's got a flat tire. I was wondering if you could give us a lift to the Jeopardy! studio," Trebek said.
"Oh, certainly," Mr. Brady said. "I'll get Carol and the kids, and we'll be on our way."
"That's your family, I presume," said Trebek.
"Yep," Mr. Brady said. "Just get in the car, and we'll be there in just a moment."
"Thanks," Trebek said. He walked to the bus driver by the bus. "These nice people are going to give us a lift to the studio. I suppose we can just leave the bus here and worry about it later," said Trebek.
"Oh, great," said the driver. He and Trebek walked to the Brady's brown station wagon and got in the back seat. "So, do you know who this family is?" wondered the driver.
"Nope," Trebek said, "but the man that answered the door seemed like a nice, down-to-earth man. He also seemed a bit naïve."
"Well, at least we'll get to the studio," said the driver. Just then, all the Brady's came out of the house and headed for the wagon. "Good night above, is that the family? There's so many people!" the driver said.
"I didn't figure that man had that many kids," Trebek said. "I have a bad feeling we're all going to be crushed in this car," he continued.
"It seems as though they have a maid as well," commented the driver.
Then, the Bradys all squeezed into the car. All the kids were talking excitedly and loudly. "Quiet down, kids," Mr. Brady said. "I need to ask Mr. Trebek where to drop him and the driver off."
"Take us to Culver City," Trebek said.
"Culver City? That's not far from here," Mr. Brady said. "When we get there, just tell us what streets to take from there."
"No problem," Trebek said. Then, Mr. Brady backed the car out of the driveway, and then, they left for Culver City.
"Hey, are you really the host of The Wizard of Odds?" Peter asked.
"I was," Mr. Trebek said. "Now, I'm the host of Jeopardy!" Once the Bradys arrived in Culver City, Trebek and the driver told them further directions. Within a matter of minutes, everyone arrived at the Jeopardy! studio. Trebek and the driver got out of the car. "Thank you, sir," Trebek said. "And for dropping me off here, I would like to offer you something in return."
"Okay," Mr. Brady said. "What is it?"
"How would you and your family like to be contestants on Jeopardy!?" Trebek offered.
The kids all yelled excitedly. "Well, I think that would be very nice, Mr. Trebek," Mr. Brady said. "I think we'll accept your offer."
"Great," Trebek said. "Now, we've only got three days of open positions, but we think you'll be able to fit in," he continued. "Come here tomorrow, on Monday, and we'll start the game. Come on Tuesday and Wednesday as well. Which three would you like to start off with?" Trebek asked.
The kids in the backseat yelled excitedly as loudly as ever. "Quiet!" Mr. Brady ordered. "Now, let's decide this in the 'Brady' fashion. Raise your hand if you would like to go first." All the kids raised their hands. Mr. Brady sighed. "This will be difficult, I'm afraid," he said to Trebek.
"Oh, that's all right," Trebek said. "I'll just pick for you. Let's have the three boys go first," he said. The boys cheered and whistled, while the girls remained sadly silent. "By the way, I didn't catch your name," Trebek said.
"I'm Mike Brady, and this is my wife, Carol," Mr. Brady said. "The boys are Greg, Peter, and Bobby. The girls are Marcia, Jan, and Cindy. Oh, and the maid is Alice."
"Nice family you have there, sir," Trebek said. "I'll see you all tomorrow." The Bradys drove off, leaving Trebek and the bus driver standing on the sidewalk.
"What do you think of them?" asked Trebek.
"A little bit strange and crazy," said the driver, "but they mean well."
"My thoughts exactly," said Trebek. The two of them walked off the sidewalk and into the set of Jeopardy!