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Season 3 – The Dick Van Dyke Show

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Considered to be one of television's classics, "The Dick Van Dyke Show" centers on the personal and professional lives Rob Petrie, a writer on the fictional Alan Brady Show. He's happily married to former dancer Laura, and they have a young son, Ritchie. 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 -- or at home.
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Robert David Sullivan AV Club 09/05/2018
[The Season 3 premiere] has one of the most famous twist endings-and one of the longest laughs from a studio audience-in sitcom history. And in contrast to many "most memorable" TV moments, it flows perfectly from a funny and well-paced story. Go to Full Review Stuart Galbraith DVDTalk.com 09/05/2018
4.5/5
The third season is also where producer-writers Bill Persky and Sam Denoff really found their voice; after Reiner, they more than anyone else understood what made The Dick Van Dyke Show tick and especially how to write for its characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Dick Van Dyke

Rob Petrie

Mary Tyler Moore

Laura Petrie

Rose Marie

Sally Rogers

Larry Mathews

Ritchie Petrie

Morey Amsterdam

Maurice "Buddy" Sorrell

Ann Morgan Guilbert

Millie Helper

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 1963 That's My Boy? Rob reminisces about the joy and uneasiness of the day Ritchie was born. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 1963 The Masterpiece Rob and Laura return home from an auction with two mysterious pieces of art. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 1963 Laura's Little Lie Laura confesses to Rob that she lied about her age on their marriage certificate. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 1963 Very Old Shoes, Very Old Rice Rob and Laura, having learned they are not legally married, make plans to elope. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 1963 All About Eavesdropping Through Ritchie's toy intercom, Rob and Laura tune in on a conversation at the Helpers. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 1963 Too Many Stars As usual, Rob finds he has too many "stars" on his hands when he tries to direct this year's show for the Parent Council. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 1963 Who and Where Was Antonio Stradivarius? Rob finds himself at a party in a strange town, dancing with a young woman. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 13, 1963 Uncle George Rob's Uncle George arrives in town and asks his nephew to find him a wife. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 20, 1963 Big Max Calvada An underworld figure involves Rob, Sally and Buddy in an unusual writing assignment. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 27, 1963 The Ballad of Betty Lou Rob and Jerry invest in a sailboat and find they have embarked on a disastrous venture. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 4, 1963 Turtles, Ties and Toreadors Rob feels very much the hero when he hires a maid for his overworked wife, Laura. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 11, 1963 The Sound of the Trumpets of Conscience Falls Deafly on a Brain That Holds Its Ears ... Or Something Like That! Rob gets involved with the police when he thinks he has witnessed two crooks making their getaway. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 18, 1963 The Alan Brady Show Presents The entire "Alan Brady" staff presents a Christmas show instead of the script turned in by the writers. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 1, 1964 The Third One From the Left A chorus girl on "The Alan Brady Show" falls desperately in love with Rob. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 8, 1964 My Husband Is the Best One Rob gets a chilly reception from co-workers after Laura tells a visiting journalist that he is the main creative force behind "The Alan Brady Show." Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 15, 1964 The Lady and the Tiger and the Lawyer When a handsome bachelor moves in next door, Rob and Laura turn matchmakers. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 22, 1964 The Life and Love of Joe Coogan Laura meets her old love and discovers he has entered the priesthood. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 29, 1964 A Nice Friendly Game of Cards Rob wins at poker, but almost loses a few friends after inadvertently using marked cards. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 5, 1964 Happy Birthday and Too Many More Laura and Rob give Ritchie a birthday party and 63 screaming moppets make a shambles of their house. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 12, 1964 The Brave and the Backache Rob consults a psychiatrist to determine whether a series of mysterious ailments is psychosomatic. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 19, 1964 The Pen Is Mightier Than the Mouth Sally becomes a television personality overnight, and it is Rob and Buddy who suffer. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 26, 1964 My Part-Time Wife Rob nearly goes out of his mind when Laura fills in for Sally at the office. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 4, 1964 Honeymoons Are for the Lucky Rob recalls the hectic time of his Army marriage to Laura, and their trouble getting away for a honeymoon. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 11, 1964 How to Spank a Star At the insistence of a domineering guest star, Rob takes over as producer of "The Alan Brady Show.". Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 18, 1964 The Plots Thicken Rob's and Laura's parents compete for the couple's favor in the choice of which family plot to be buried in. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 25, 1964 Scratch My Car and Die A scratch on Rob's brand-new car brings on a domestic crisis. Details Episode 27 Aired Apr 1, 1964 The Return of Edwin Carp Rob rounds up three notable personalities from the old days of radio for a TV special. Details Episode 28 Aired Apr 8, 1964 October Eve A painting of Laura resurfaces -- but this time she is not wearing any clothes. Details Episode 29 Aired Apr 15, 1964 Dear Mrs. Petrie, Your Husband Is in Jail A night with an Army buddy lands Rob in jail. Details Episode 30 Aired Apr 22, 1964 My Neighbor's Husband's Other Life Rob and Laura suspect the worst when they spy Jerry dining out with another woman. Details Episode 31 Aired Apr 29, 1964 I'd Rather Be Bald Than Have No Head at All Rob starts a daily count of the hairs he is losing. Details Episode 32 Aired May 13, 1964 Teacher's Petrie Rob is skeptical when Laura's new writing teacher thinks she shows promise. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jerry Paris, John Rich, Howard Morris, Stanley Z. Cherry
Screenwriter
Bill Persky, Carl Reiner, John Whedon, Garry Marshall, Sheldon Keller, Bill Idelson, Martin Ragaway, Ernest Chambers, Nathaniel Curtis, Sam Denoff, Howard Merrill, Jerry Belson
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 1963
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