The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)

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.

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Comic, classical in form, warm and resolved.

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Cast

Dick Van DykeRob Petrie
Mary Tyler MooreLaura Petrie
Rose MarieSally Rogers
Morey AmsterdamBuddy Sorrell
Larry MathewsRichie Petrie

Crew

Carl ReinerCreator
Bill PerskyWriter
Sam DenoffWriter
Danny ThomasProducer
Sam DenoffProducer

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Seasons

Season 130 eps · 1961
Season 232 eps · 1962
Season 332 eps · 1963
Season 432 eps · 1964
Season 532 eps · 1965

Pairings

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