10 Facts About Geri Reischl

Geri Reischl was a child actress in the 1970s, most notably as Jan Brady on the variety show The Brady Bunch Hour, and appeared in various television commercials.

Geri Reischl recalled that her mother told her she was adopted when she was four or five years old because she did not want her to develop the idea that there was something wrong with being adopted.

Geri Reischl was then signed to an exclusive contract with Mattel Toys until she was retired in 1971 by the company at the age of 11.

On television, Geri Reischl appeared on Gunsmoke, The Interns, Apple's Way and The Bold Ones.

Geri Reischl starred in two low-budget horror films: The Brotherhood of Satan and I Dismember Mama.

Geri Reischl was selected from over 1,500 girls, including Kathy Richards, who auditioned for the role in 1976 and supposedly came in second place for the part.

Geri Reischl had not watched the original The Brady Bunch show at the time, since she was too busy with schoolwork, playing and singing with her band, and acting in television commercials and movies to watch much television.

Geri Reischl was given the role of Blair Warner in the television pilot Garrett's Girls, but was forced to give it up due to her contract with General Mills.

Geri Reischl sang and played guitar in a California band Sand Dabs from 1974 to 1976.

Geri Reischl released a re-recording of her Brady Bunch Hour performance of "Your Song" titled "Fake Jan Sings for Real" on September 25,2011.