Christopher Knight reflects on a near-romantic relationship with Eve Plumb, revealing he wasn’t ready for the connection despite her feelings. The two starred together on The Brady Bunch from 1969 to 1974 and shared a close friendship.
Eve Plumb mentioned that she and Knight went on a date after the show ended. Knight stated he wasn’t ready to be claimed by her. He realized the mutual feelings too late, as the show was concluding.
In her memoir Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond, Plumb described their date as “sweet” but noted they were too good of friends to transition into a romantic relationship. Knight echoed this sentiment, saying, “It was sweet, but it was [not] destined, and I’m glad.” Both actors have remained friends since their time on The Brady Bunch.
Despite their near-romance, they still keep in touch. They have monthly Zoom calls with their spouses. Knight compared their experience to “getting a kiss on two different trains right as they separate.” Their attempts at romance ended humorously, with Plumb stating that any efforts at making out resulted in laughter and resignation.
Both actors have moved on in their personal lives. Eve Plumb married Ken Pace in 1995, while Christopher Knight married Cara Kokenes in 2016. Their enduring friendship highlights the bond formed during their years on television.
