What is the housekeeper's name in "The Brady Bunch"?

Everyone remembers the Brady family's trusty housekeeper serving up witty one-liners and endless plates of meatloaf. She was practically a second mother to the Brady kids, keeping the household running while dropping pearls of wisdom between loads of laundry. Can you recall the name of this beloved character who kept the Brady house in order?

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The answer is: Alice Nelson

Alice Nelson might never have existed if Sherwood Schwartz had taken "no" for an answer. When he first tried casting Ann B. Davis as the Brady's housekeeper, she was stuck performing a nightclub act in Seattle just to make ends meet. Not exactly the glamorous TV career she'd known as "Schultzy" on "The Bob Cummings Show" years earlier.

Schwartz was so convinced Davis was perfect for Alice that he orchestrated a wild 24-hour commute between Seattle and LA just for her audition. He hadn't even met her yet, but he just knew she was his Alice. After convincing everyone else she was the right choice, Schwartz bought out her entire remaining nightclub contract on the spot.

The role turned out to be worth every penny. Davis transformed Alice from a simple housekeeper into the heart of the Brady home, famous for her quick wit and blue uniform. She became such a beloved character that she returned for every Brady reunion project over the next two decades. Her dedication even led to "Alice's Brady Bunch Cookbook" in 1994, featuring recipes from that famous TV kitchen and contributions from cast members. Twenty years after hanging up her apron on the show, Alice was not just feeding the Brady family but also the rest of America.