The Dick Van Dyke Show

Season 5

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The Dick Van Dyke Show centers around the work and home life of television comedy writer Rob Petrie. The plots generally revolve around problems at work, where Rob got into various comedic jams with fellow writers Buddy Sorrell, Sally Rogers and producer Mel Cooley.

32 Episodes

Coast-to-Coast Big Mouth
E1
Coast-to-Coast Big MouthA talk show host gets Laura to tell a TV audience that Alan Brady is bald!
A Farewell to Writing
E2
A Farewell to WritingRob tries to write a novel, but finds that writing comedy is easier.
Uhny Uftz
E3
Uhny UftzRob and Buddy are working late, and keep thinking they hear a metallic voice saying ""Uhny Uftz""! The explore a supposedly abandoned office somewhere in the building, and find a somewhat 'mad' inventor (complete with a taciturn and vaguely menacing assistant) who has constructed a toy flying saucer. It works quite well, except that, instead of saying ""Merry Christmas"" as the inventor intended, the saucer only says ""Uhny Uftz"".
The Ugliest Dog in the World
E4
The Ugliest Dog in the WorldRob tries to write a part for a dog who is going to be on The Alan Brady Show. After the dog's part is cut from the show Rob tries to find a home for the dog, But nobody wants the dog.
No Rice at My Wedding
E5
No Rice at My WeddingRob recalls a time when Laura was the prize of a raffle. Rob does everything he can to keep Clark Rice from marrying Laura.
Draw Me a Pear
E6
Draw Me a PearLaura talks Rob into going to her art class unaware that Valerie falls in love with Rob.
The Great Petrie Fortune
E7
The Great Petrie FortuneRob and Laura attend the reading of the will left by Rob's elderly Uncle Hezekiah. After some fairly generous financial bequests are given to Rob's relatives, they are ushered out of the room, and Rob and Laura are shown a short film of Uncle Hezekiah informing Rob that he's left him his old roll-top desk; Hezekiah then sings him a chorus of "Me and My Shadow," which is supposed to be a clue to a "treasure" Hezekiah claims is hidden in the desk.
Odd But True
E8
Odd But TrueAs Rob naps one afternoon, Ritchie and his friend Freddie connect the freckles on Rob's back. Laura and Millie notice that the pattern resembles the Liberty Bell, so Rob reluctantly decides to follow Millie's suggestion that Rob submit it to "Odd but True," which publicizes unusual stunts and physical phenomena and, in exchange, pays the person responsible a $500 prize.
Viva Petrie
E9
Viva PetrieMaria (the Petrie's maid) tells Manuel Luis Rodriguez to go to the Petrie's because Maria feels that Rob can find him a job, but the only Manuel can do is be a bullfighter.
Go Tell the Birds and Bees
E10
Go Tell the Birds and BeesRitchie's been giving lectures to the other children at school about human reproduction - fanciful stories that prompt his teacher to summon Rob and Laura to discuss the matter. After having a talk with Ritchie, the Petries feel they've handled the problem admirably and that no more tales will be told, but they soon hear of the lectures continuing. Finally Rob and Laura sit Ritchie down to find out what's up with him.
Body and Sol
E11
Body and SolIn a story told mostly as a flashback, Rob recalls his days as "Pitter Patter Petrie," the middleweight champion of Camp Crowder, Missouri, during his Army days. He also recounts how his then-fiancée Laura was deeply worried about Rob's defense of his title against a well-regarded challenger, even going so far as to suggest that Rob "take a dive."
See Rob Write, Write Rob, Write
E12
See Rob Write, Write Rob, WriteAfter going to the Butcher's Shop to get something for dinner, Laura sees pictures (drawn By Charlie Wheelright) Laura wants to write a story to help sell Charlie's pictures. Rob doesn't like the idea because he always finshes her stories.
You're Under Arrest
E13
You're Under ArrestAfter fighting with Laura, Rob is arrested for hurting an old Lady. Rob has trouble telling police he didn't hurt the Lady (whom he saw in a barroom).
Fifty-Two, Forty-Five or Work
E14
Fifty-Two, Forty-Five or WorkA strong sense of déjà vu strikes Rob, bringing to mind nine summers earlier when, as Alan Brady's new head writer, he, with a mountain of debt and Laura pregnant, unexpectedly faced no income for two months.
Who Stole My Watch?
E15
Who Stole My Watch?Laura gives Rob an expensive watch at a birthday party attended by several family friends, but when the watch goes missing shortly after the party, Rob reluctantly concludes that one of his close friends may be a thief.
I Do Not Choose to Run
E16
I Do Not Choose to RunRob gives a speech at council meeting that will land him a nomination for city councilman of New Rochelle.
The Making of a Councilman
E17
The Making of a CouncilmanRob decides to quit running for his seat on the New Rochelle city council after meeting the opponent running against him because of his experience.
The Curse of the Petrie People
E18
The Curse of the Petrie PeopleRob's parents bestow upon Laura a Petrie family heirloom -- a huge, garish gold brooch in the shape of the United States, with a jewel for each city where a male member of the family was born. Laura reluctantly accepts the brooch to keep the peace, but her embarrassment over it turns to horror when she accidentally drops it into the garbage disposal.
The Bottom of Mel Cooley's Heart
E19
The Bottom of Mel Cooley's HeartMel is in trouble for not telling Alan that there was a change in the script. Rob tries to get Mel to stick up for himself, But Mel gets fired.
Remember the Alimony
E20
Remember the AlimonyRob and Laura leave Anchor Texas to go to Mexico only to find that marriage is hard to do. They soon find out that getting a divorce is easier than they thought (it costs $10 in Mexico!)
Dear Sally Rogers
E21
Dear Sally RogersSally really wants a husband she goes on ""The Stevie Parsons Show"" thinking she has finally found a husband or has she? Stevie asks Rob to help in a stunt where Stevie picks a letter written to Sally, One problem Sally has no idea what will happen! Wait until Sally finds out who Box 7030 is!
Buddy Sorrell, Man and Boy
E22
Buddy Sorrell, Man and BoyRob & Sally think Buddy is having an affair but he is getting ready for his bar mitzvah.
Bad Reception in Albany
E23
Bad Reception in AlbanyRob and Laura are attending a wedding in Albany, Rob is asked by Alan to watch a fashion show. He promises to tell Alan what he thought of it. Rob has to hurry to the church to usher a wedding.
Talk to the Snail
E24
Talk to the SnailWhen Rob, Sally and Buddy have to dig through building trash containers for a lost script, Rob finds a network memo to Alan Brady saying he must fire one writer. Rather than be split up, they seek a new gig together.
A Day in the Life of Alan Brady
E25
A Day in the Life of Alan BradyJerry & Millie are having their anniversary party, at the Petrie home one problem the party is a part of documentary that focuses on Alan.
Obnoxious, Offensive, Egomaniac, Etc.
E26
Obnoxious, Offensive, Egomaniac, Etc.The staff sends a script to Alan Brady without deleting the insults directed at the star that they routinely add to blow off steam.
The Man from My Uncle
E27
The Man from My UncleRitchie's bedroom is used as a stakeout point (it has the best view) Harry Bond is looking for the nephew of Wendell Gerard, Rob loves the gadgets the agent brings to solve the case.
You Ought to Be in Pictures
E28
You Ought to Be in PicturesRob gets a movie role, but he has to kiss a woman. Laura makes sure that nothing else happens.
Love Thy Other Neighbor
E29
Love Thy Other NeighborLaura and Rob spend time with the Staggs and going to the theater,Jerry & Millie feel left out.
Long Night's Journey into Day
E30
Long Night's Journey into DayRob & Jerry go fishing leaving Laura (who has a cold) home alone with a mynah bird. Millie comes back to keep Laura company, Millie couldn't find Laura (She was taking a shower).
The Gunslinger
E31
The GunslingerUnder anesthesia for a dental procedure, Rob dreams he is a sheriff in the old west.
The Last Chapter
E32
The Last ChapterRob gives Laura his book (it took 5 years to write.) As Laura begins to read the book, we see classic moments from several episodes. The book takes us through how Rob and Laura met as well as how Rob almost missed his wedding! Later Rob talks about waiting for the birth Ritchie. As Laura finishes the book Rob tells her the publisher hated the book, Alan Brady decides to make the book into a TV series!