Overview

• Susan Olsen, who played Cindy Brady, recounted a serious injury during the filming of 'The Brady Bunch' pilot in 1969, where falling equipment struck her face.
• The incident left Olsen with visible facial swelling, which can be seen in early episodes and promotional photos of the show.
• Olsen described the accident as life-threatening, saying she 'almost died,' but returned to work the day after seeking medical attention.
• Lucille Ball’s personal makeup artist, Hal King, was brought in to cover her bruises so she could continue filming despite her injuries.
• Olsen also reiterated her claim that a planned reboot of 'The Brady Bunch' was canceled over her political views, a claim disputed by Variety sources citing allegations of past hate speech.