The Dick Van Dyke Show

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Once Upon a Time... There's a New Show on CBS-TV called The Dick Van Dyke Show debuted on October 3, 1961 and fresh out of the pilot called "Head of the Family" in 1960 as part of "The Comedy Spot". On this Series, Set in New Rochelle, NY at home. The Show focus on Robert "Rob" Petrie is the husband and... more »

Once Upon a Time... There's a New Show on CBS-TV called The Dick Van Dyke Show debuted on October 3, 1961 and fresh out of the pilot called "Head of the Family" in 1960 as part of "The Comedy Spot". On this Series, Set in New Rochelle, NY at home. The Show focus on Robert "Rob" Petrie is the husband and Father of 1 Child and the Head Writer of the mythical "THE ALAN BRADY SHOW" where his co-writers Maurice "Buddy" Sorrell & Sally Rogers. Buddy Sorrell is a Married Man and he's unflappable and also he can insult Mel Cooley. Sally Rogers is a Single Woman as she's looking for a Husband. Melvin "Mel" Cooley is the Brother-In-Law of the Star of the Show and the unseen wife and The Star of the Show is Alan Brady is egomaniac, arrogant, selfish, obnoxious and stubborn Boss of Rob, Sally & Buddy in New York City. At Home, There's Laura Meeker Petrie is a Sensitive but Nervous and absolute Sexy Wife and Mother of 1 Child when she knows, sees and hears about goings-on of Rob's follies and non-sensible activities. The Child is Richard R. "Richie" Petrie is the 1 and Only Child of Rob & Laura happens to be their own son as he's being obedient and an habit of trouble and very loud when he gets into havoc of his wild fantasies and mischievous schemes and finally The Helpers lived across the street where Millie & Jerry Helper are helping out. Stories relates the trials and tribulations of the Petries, the Helpers and the Writing Staff of "THE ALAN BRADY SHOW". On September 7, 1966 THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW is hot on CBS-TV when its Cancelled. The Daytime Edition of the show aired reruns from August 1965 to September 1969. Syndicated from 1969 to 1991.

From September 1991 to September 1998, Nick-at-Nite aired the show and in 1997, TV LAND airs the show.

In 2004 CBS-TV and TV LAND airs the true last episode of the show.

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NIELSEN RATINGS
(Top 30 or Better)
No Ranking in the 1961-1962 Season
No. 9 in the 1962-1963 Season
No. 3 in the 1963-1964 Season
No. 7 in the 1964-1965 Season
No. 16 in the 1965-1966 Season

No. 12 in the 1965-1966 Season (Daytime)
No. 11 in the 1966-1967 Season (Daytime)
No. 18 in the 1967-1968 Season (Daytime)
No Ranking in the 1968-1969 Season (Daytime)
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THE BROADCAST HISTORY of The Dick Van Dyke Show
October 3, 1961-December 26, 1961 Tuesdays at 8:00-8:30pm
January 3, 1962-September 16, 1964 Wednesdays at 9:30-10:00pm
September 23, 1964-September 8, 1965 Wednesdays at 9:00-9:30pm
September 15, 1965-September 7, 1966 Wednesdays at 9:30-10:00pm on CBS-TV Nighttime.

August 2-13, 1965 Monday-Friday at 7:30-8:00am on CBS-TV
August 16, 1965-September 2, 1966 Monday-Friday at 11:00-11:30am on CBS-TV
September 5, 1966-September 5, 1969 Monday-Friday at 11:30am-12Noon on CBS-TV Daytime.less «

• Richie Petrie

  Most annoying sitcom child ever?

  Most annoying sitcom child ever?less «

  bondfool Last online 2 days ago
  1 comments, last one May 24, 2009 + Add Comment

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  I invite all The Dick Van Dyke Show fans to go and give my The Dick Van Dyke Show trivia quiz a try! Then come back in here and tell everyone how you did! :lol: Loads of fun :lol: The Dick Van Dyke Show Quiz less «

  BuskieBoy Last online 4 days ago
  7 comments, last one Jan 9, 2009 + Add Comment

• Netflix subscribers can watch Seasons 1 and 2 Online

  Of course you can rent the dvds too, but it's nice to be able to watch episodes without waiting. See the Netflix site ...more »

  Of course you can rent the dvds too, but it's nice to be able to watch episodes without waiting. See the Netflix site for info on system requirements. You need a high speed connection, for one, of course. Can only view episodes, can't download (of course), but then it's included with your Netflix membership. How many hours of online viewing you have per month depends on your Netflix subscription. If you can rent 3 dvds at a time, that's $17.99 before tax, and Netflix will allow you 18 hours of online viewing during your monthly billing cycle. (For instance, my cycle starts on the 23rd of the month, so if I've already watched 18 hours by the 15th of the month, I won't be able to view anything else via Netflix online until my cycle begins again on the 23rd.) Online viewing has no effect whatever on your dvd rental queue. Didn't see this posted here and thought some other Dick Van Dyke Show fans might like knowing this. Barb P.S. .. and yes, someday I do plan to get all the dvds. But meanwhile I have a kid in college. All in good time! less «

  jbarafan Last online Dec 24, 2008
  4 comments, last one Dec 29, 2008 + Add Comment

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  9.9 Superb

  Way too much talent for one show... hide « show »

  ...what talent there was on this program - you had a gifted veteran comedian (Morey Amsterdam), a gifted veteran comedienne (Rose Marie), a top comedy writer who produced the show, as well as appeared as the titular star of the "Alan Brady Show" everyone worked for (Carl Reiner), a very funny younger comedian (van Dyke and a future top television director (Jerry Paris)...
  
  ...but the real surprise was the development of one of the better comediennes in television history - Mary Tyler Moore. She did more in her namesake show - but, in my opinion, she did her best work with Dick van Dyke here.
  
  Two words sum it up for me - "inflatable raft".

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  Theoacme Added Jun 14, 2008 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Classic Show hide « show »

  The Dick Van Dyke Show is one of those legendary classic shows that deserves more credit and rememberance than it is given. Watching this show takes you back to the good old days of the sixties. It was a very original show compared to most shows of that era. It was very different. There were themes in some episodes that most shows wouldn't dare mention. But it did it in a way that still seemed very innocent. The acting by Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore was outstanding. They had such a good chemistry betweent them that you couldn't help but wonder if they were really married. Overall, I think The Dick Van Dyke Show is a classic, that I will never forget.

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  LOSTismylife Added Dec 31, 2007 All my reviews
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  9.2 Superb

  Rob Petrie is a TV writer for the Alan Brady Show trying to balance his work life with his home life with his wife and son. hide « show »

  The Dick Van Dyke Show is a key step in the evolution of the sit-com. It could be considered the model for the great ensemble sit-coms of the 70s and the 80s. And it was one of the few sit-coms in which showed both the home life and the work life. And, created by Your Show of Shows actor and writer, Carl Reiner, it took a satirical look at the creation of a TV show. It didnt hurt to have a talented performer in Dick Van Dyke as the star, and a talented supportng cast as well. I always thought it was easy to underestimate the importance of this sit-com in terms of what would follow. It debuted at a time that, not only was television going through changes, but the world was changing. Network TV would be over run with fantasy shows and low rent type series during Van Dykes run, and the variety show, which was still big at the beginning of their run, would soon become passe. This show was more sophisticated than just about anything else appearing at the time. And Mary Tyler Moores resemblence to the first lady of the time always struck me as more than coincidence.Plus, there was just the sublest hint of sex, which was usually glossed over. I honestly believe that without the Dick Van Dyke Show, there would be no All in the Family, no MASH, no Bob Newhart Show, no Taxi, no Cheers, no Frasier, and of course, no Simpsons. And even though it seems obvious, no Mary Tyler Moore Show either. I think its time this show gets its due in the history of American sit-coms.

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  drwoowoocl Added Oct 19, 2007 All my reviews
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  9.6 Superb

  Definitely one of the most influential sitcoms ever hide « show »

  Watching repeats of this show, you can see the incredible influence that it has had. Pretty much every hit sitcom of latter years, from Seinfeld to Cheers and other shows have used this one as its template. And what's not to love? Carl Reiner borrowed on his memories of working as a staff writer for Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows to provide the stories of DVDS. Buddy Sorrell was based on Mel Brooks, Sally was an amalgam of Imogene Coca and Selma Diamond and Rob Petrie was, well, himself. Reiner then drew on his suburban family life in New Rochelle to flesh out the family scenes, and supposedly the giant woodpecker episode was based on a true story. This show remains fresh and inventive even today, if it wasn't for the B&W film and the clothes and hairstyles you might just think this was brand new. And Dick Van Dyke might just be the most likable guy ever to grace a TV screen

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  tempusfugitrgv Added Mar 7, 2007 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  I wish I could score this higher than a 10 hide « show »

  Far and away my absolute favourite show of all time!! The Dick van Dyke show is a rare combination of great writing, great acting and great values. The result? A gem of a show. The story lines are as relevant today as they were back in the 1960's and the humour is timeless: especially Dick van Dyke's stellar timing and physical humour. This is a show that delivers comfort and happiness. If I ever find myself stranded on a deserted island (with electriciy!), the Dick van Dyke show on DVD is the show that I want to be watching until I am rescued!

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  blindbetty Added Jan 29, 2007 All my reviews