I agree with the last reviewer, this episode should have been a two parter, because there was so many possibilities to this story. More over, how many Brady's get to be an overnight star?
This classic story may have been borrowed from an early PARTRIDGE FAMILY episode. In that case, it was Keith (David Cassidy) being discovered and seriously considered for movie stardom.
Here, Greg is discovered by talent agents Buddy (Paul Cavonis) and Tami (Claudia Jennings) to be the newest rock star, officially dubbed Johnny Bravo. And you have to admit, it's a cool name.
Actually, the gang was auditioning on a tv show (shades of the last season), but the agents
want Greg.
The inside joke is that he is the "perfect" size and fit for the expensive costume! That seems to matter more than Greg's talent. Translation: not only are Buddy and Tammi full of baloney, they're really cheap!
This is a super episode, and a bit poignant at times, but again, could have been made even more interesting if it was longer. On a fascinating note, if Claudia Jennings looks familiar, she was a PLAYBOY model in 1969 and a PLAYMATE model in 1970, later to appear on many cop shows, such as KOJAK and CANNON. Tragically, she died in a car accident at age 29 in 1979. And she is remembered to this day.
Paul Cavonis (as Buddy) also appeared in cop shows, generally as a villain.
Recommended for all us teen superstars at heart. SEASON 5 EPISODE 1 remastered ABC/Paramount dvd box set.