'Brady Bunch' Bar Pizza Fan Returning to Massachusetts for More

Peter Brady loves his bar pizza.

A year after his last appearance, actor Christopher Knight is scheduled to visit Cape Cod Cafe for more of the good stuff on Friday, May 10, 2024. This will be more than a stop to get a quick and delicious bite. Knight is expected to tell stories about his days on The Brady Bunch and promote a foundation close to his heart.

The Brockton restaurant, which touts itself as home to "the original bar pizza," is promoting Knight's visit as a "meet and greet." Knight will be in the house from 12:30 to 2 p.m. A portion of the sales will go to The TrueLove Foundation.

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The foundation raises money for and awareness of Williams syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting many parts of the body, including the face, heart and blood vessels. In 2023, Knight stopped by the cafe en route to a nearby fundraiser. Now, he's tying a couple of passions -- pizza and the foundation -- together.

Knight, 66, played Peter Brady on The Brady Bunch for five seasons from 1969 to 1974, growing up in front of millions of fans.

During his last visit to Cape Cod Cafe, Knight tried a couple of pies: one with pepperoni and cheese and the other with linguica, onions and peppers.

Those are safe, tasty bets. "Pork chops and apple sauce" may be one of Peter Brady's most famous lines but probably wouldn't work too well on a pizza.

Cape Cod Cafe, which opened in 1939, is at 979 Main St. in Brockton.

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