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1961 · TV SERIES

The Dick Van Dyke Show

A talented but clumsy comedy writer navigates the chaotic world of TV showbiz and the even more unpredictable dynamics of his own home life.

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First aired
1961
Seasons
5 seasons
Comedy

The Dick Van Dyke Show focuses on the professional and personal life of television comedy writer Rob Petrie. The series typically features storylines centered on workplace challenges, in which Rob finds himself in humorous situations alongside his colleagues Buddy Sorrell, Sally Rogers, and producer Mel Cooley.

Seasons & Episodes

  1. 1.01The Sick Boy and the SitterOct 3, 1961Rate

    Alan Brady is throwing a party at his penthouse for a few of the network executives and he wants the writing staff to attend. Unfortunately for Rob though Laura thinks Richie is on the verge of being sick and wants to stay home. Rob is certain he'll be okay and wants to get a babysitter but he's having a hard time convincing Laura.

  2. 1.02My Blonde-Haired BrunetteOct 10, 1961Rate

    Rob has only one day off from work and Laura is upset that Rob won't eat with her or do anything but sleep until 11am. Laura tells him he got about 7 seconds worth of sleep! (She set the clock ahead two hours!) Laura worries she is getting old (because of gray hair Rob found). In the office Rob tells Buddy and Sally the problem, but Rob has no idea what he and Laura fought over (She was crying to hard)

  3. 1.03Sally and the Lab TechnicianOct 17, 1961Rate

    Laura tries to get Thomas (her cousin) and Sally together, but when Sally arrives Thomas doesn't get to say much, Thomas likes Sally anyway!

  4. 1.04Washington vs. the BunnyOct 24, 1961Rate

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  5. 1.05Oh, How We Met on the Night That We DancedOct 31, 1961Rate

    While clearing out the bedroom closet, Rob finds his old army boots, bringing back memories of how he and Laura first met.

  6. 1.06Harrison B. Harding of Camp Crowder, Mo.Nov 6, 1961Rate

    Rob runs into Harrison B. Harding but Rob doesn't recall who he is. Harrison knows everything about Rob which bothers Rob greatly. So the Harrisons come to dinner, Rob thinks Harrison may be a con man. Ritchie tells Harrison where Rob's wrist watch is.

  7. 1.07Jealousy!Nov 7, 1961Rate

    Jerry plants seeds of mistrust in Laura's mind when he learns that Valerie Blake, the beautiful movie star, will be guesting on The Alan Brady Show. Laura doesn't listen to him until Rob begins a string of late night work sessions. Soon Laura's jealousy begins to grow and Rob will have to work just as hard to convince Laura that nothing is going on between he and Valerie Blake.

  8. 1.08To Tell or Not to TellNov 14, 1961Rate

    Rob wonders if Laura will go back into show business after someone is ill.

  9. 1.09The Unwelcome HouseguestNov 21, 1961Rate

    Buddy and his wife can't take their German Shepherd, Larry, with them on a three-day weekend. Buddy wants Rob to keep Larry for the weekend, but Rob refuses because he hasn't talked it over with Laura. The next time we see Rob, he's trying to sneak Larry into the house. Ritchie is afraid because he thinks that Larry is a wolf and Laura can't sleep because Larry is crying. What is Rob to do?

  10. 1.10The Meershatz PipeNov 28, 1961Rate

    Rob's not as impressed with Buddy's new Meershatz pipe as he is with the fact that it was a gift from Alan Brady. Not just impressed but envious as well. After all, he is the head writer of the show and begins to feel as if he isn't needed. Getting sick and having to miss work for several days doesn't help his insecurities.

  11. 1.11Forty-Four TicketsDec 5, 1961Rate

    Rob trips over a toy that Ritchie to pick up he even forget the Bridge night! Rob has also asked the PTA to come to a taping of The Alan Brady Show Mrs. Billings (Eleanor Audley) president of the PTA comes by to get the 44 tickets, Rob forgot to get the tickets! Now Rob has a few tickets.

  12. 1.12Empress Carlotta's NecklaceDec 12, 1961Rate

    Rob buys Laura a hideous necklace but Laura can't bring herself to tell Rob how she really feels about it. When Rob invites his parents to see the necklace, his mother has a surprising reaction.

  13. 1.13Sally Is a GirlDec 19, 1961Rate

    Rob takes Laura's advice when Laura shows Rob how to treat Sally like a lady after seeing her treated like a guy. Laura doesn't realize what trouble she causes!

  14. 1.14Buddy, Can You Spare a Job?Dec 26, 1961Rate

    Buddy wants to leave the show to become Head Writer of another show. Mel can't release Buddy from his contract, so he helps Rob and Sally write a memo to Alan to encourage him to fire Buddy.

  15. 1.15Where Did I Come From?Jan 3, 1962Rate

    Rob recalls the hilarious events leading up to Ritchie's birth when Ritchie asks the inevitable question.

  16. 1.16The Curious Thing About WomenJan 10, 1962Rate

    Rob uses Laura's habit of opening his mail as the basis for a sketch on The Alan Brady Show.

  17. 1.17Punch Thy NeighborJan 17, 1962Rate

    Laura Millie and Jerry are watching the latest episode of The Alan Brady Show, Jerry tells everybody including the police officer who comes by to ask for tickets that show was bad. Rob takes Millie's advice (after Rob asks if everybody wants more coffee & Millie tries to Jerry to stop joking) pours hot coffee on Jerry's pants!

  18. 1.18Who Owes Who What?Jan 24, 1962Rate

    Laura wants to get ahead on paying taxes and tries to ask Rob about a $25 check while he is watching a boxing match and is mad because he missed the punch. Rob tries to figure out how to ask Buddy to pay him $25. Rob lies to Laura by saying Buddy paid the money back.

  19. 1.19The Talented NeighborhoodJan 31, 1962Rate

    The Alan Brady Show is looking for talented kids and Rob is asked to get auditions for practically every kid in the neighborhood.

  20. 1.20A Word a DayFeb 7, 1962Rate

    Ritchie is starting to learn some new words. He says a bad word to Laura in the car. She thinks ignoring it is the best course, but Rob wants to have a "man-to-man" talk with Ritchie. Rob also wants to confront the family that he assumes is responsible for Ritchie learning the bad words, but that could prove embarrassing.

  21. 1.21The Boarder IncidentFeb 14, 1962Rate

    Buddy's wife is out of town, so Rob invites Buddy to stay at his house for the duration. Disaster ensues.

  22. 1.22Father of the WeekFeb 21, 1962Rate

    Rob is invited to talk to Richie's class about what he does for a living. However, Richie hates the idea, thinking the other kids will be bored listening to his dad talk about comedy writing.

  23. 1.23The TwizzleFeb 28, 1962Rate

    Sally drags the entire gang to a bowling alley when she discovers a new dance sensation that's sure to sweep the nation.

  24. 1.24One Angry ManMar 7, 1962Rate

    Rob gets called for jury duty. Unbeknownst to Rob, Laura attends the trial. The defendant is an exotic dancer. Is she really innocent as only Rob believes? Is Rob going to be in a lot of trouble when he gets home?

  25. 1.25Where You Been, Fassbinder?Mar 14, 1962Rate

    Sally doesn't have a date for her birthday, then an old friend from high school (Leo Fassbinder) calls. Sally invites Leo to her apartment for a quiet evening, but Rob, Laura, Buddy and Mel think Leo is just a made up friend and plan to bring a loud party to Sally's apartment.

  26. 1.26I Am My Brother's KeeperMar 21, 1962Rate

    Rob tells Jerry that Stacey sleep walks, there is one problem Stacey needs to be awake to audition for Alan Brady. Rob plans a party for Stacey to see if he will make it on the show. Will Alan be there? Mel is asked to go to Rob's house but Alan will need to give up his poker game.

  27. 1.27The Sleeping BrotherMar 28, 1962Rate

    Rob's shy brother Stacey has a problem. He's a somnambulist! And Stacey's a great performer when he's asleep. How can Rob get Stacey to perform a great audition for Alan Brady while Stacey is awake?

  28. 1.28The Bad Old DaysApr 4, 1962Rate

    Rob starts to feel like he does too much housework when Buddy warns him about the decline of the American male.

  29. 1.29Sol and the SponsorApr 11, 1962Rate

    Rob faces a dilemma when a rambunctious old army pal must be told he cannot attend a special dinner party that the Petries are throwing to make an impression with an Alan Brady Show sponsor.

  30. 1.30The Return of Happy SpanglerApr 18, 1962Rate

    Laura meets Happy Spangler who guesses who she is married to. Rob got his first job from Happy. Rob offers Happy a job to help Buddy and Sally write the show but doesn't feel he can do it. The gang quickly gets tired of Happy. Rob has to let him go because Happy can't come up with a joke.

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