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Permalink Reply by Franklin Teng on June 12, 2020 at 5:38pm

I'm not an expert on their signatures but most of the signatures look too similar like it was written by the same hand especially Plumb and Williams.

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Permalink Reply by beardog1 on June 12, 2020 at 9:42pm

Thank you for taking a look and sharing your comments Franklin. 

Although I am not a handwriting expert, I had some concerns that all of the signautures appear to use a black sharpie with similar pressure but did not get to the point of signatures being in the same hand.  However, I do see some similarities between Eve Plumb and Barry Williams including being written at similar angles.

I have spent a lot of time comparing to likely authentic examples and still have hope but definitely see some of what you are seeing.  

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Permalink Reply by beardog1 on June 12, 2020 at 10:18pm

Now that I am looking at this with a more critical eye, I also noticed the "B" in "Barry" has similar proportions in the two loops as the "B" in "Ann B. Davis" which appears inconsistent with other examples of her signature that I have seen.  It also appears the second "e" in "Henderson" is missing which is inconsistent with her signature as well.

Would love to hear from others but my hope is fading.  Thanks in advance.

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Permalink Reply by Steve on June 12, 2020 at 8:27pm

I was thinking the same thing.

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Permalink Reply by beardog1 on June 12, 2020 at 9:47pm

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Steve.  As noted in my response to Franklin, I have some reservations but am still hoping for the best.  I have seen other Brady Bunch signed photos with similar signatures but recognize these may come from the same source without necessarily being authentic.  I appreciate benefitting from the knowledge and experience from members on this forum like you.  Thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Franklin Teng on June 13, 2020 at 12:22am

I agree with all of your observations. Everything about these signatures are questionable with too many red flags. Not sure about the Robert Reed as it's a separate piece but the photo does not look promising.

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Permalink Reply by michelle on June 13, 2020 at 12:23am

I hate to add to your pain Beardog 1 but I fear the Brady Bunch did not sign this

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Permalink Reply by beardog1 on June 13, 2020 at 7:52am

Thank you Michelle.  I appreciate the empathy. ;)

My objectives are to separate the good from the bad in my collection so my kids don't have to, as well as to learn and get better.  I wish this forum existed twenty years ago when I bought most of my items, but I am so grateful to all of the members who share their knowledge, experience and comments.  

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Permalink Reply by Jason Strecker on June 13, 2020 at 6:33am

The forger most likely didn't add Robert thinking it was be the ultimate red flag.

This definitely looks signed in the same hand, most autographs are much larger than most of the stars usually sign. I have a photo signed by everyone but Robert, Eve and Maureen and I've looked at it on and off for 20 years and these definitely aren't like mine.

I think the best way to find a real signed photo is maybe look for one with Sherwood Schwartz on it as he had a photo from the same shoot but he is in between Maureen and Barry. Most ttm fans got this photo from Sherwood and sent it along, as I did, to the stars to get signed.

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Permalink Reply by beardog1 on June 13, 2020 at 7:57am

Thank you Jason.  I have seen the Sherwood Schwartz examples and appreciate the context.  I love the image of the family on the stairs.  

When I was convinced this was likely authentic, the signatures looked like other authentic examples.  Now that I believe it is likely not authentic, I see more and more concerns.  I appreciate you sharing your comments.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Strecker on June 13, 2020 at 6:33am

The forger most likely didn't add Robert thinking it was be the ultimate red flag.

This definitely looks signed in the same hand, most autographs are much larger than most of the stars usually sign. I have a photo signed by everyone but Robert, Eve and Maureen and I've looked at it on and off for 20 years and these definitely aren't like mine.

I think the best way to find a real signed photo is maybe look for one with Sherwood Schwartz on it as he had a photo from the same shoot but he is in between Maureen and Barry. Most ttm fans got this photo from Sherwood and sent it along, as I did, to the stars to get signed.

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Permalink Reply by C on June 13, 2020 at 6:59am

Maureen’s looks either authentic or pretty close. Chris usually puts the c and a circle around it. Susan usually doesn’t have an s with a point if that makes sense lol but it could look different if they were trying to sign small but idrk also I wouldn’t throw it out Incase it is real tho. Those are jut my opinions 

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