
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.
Rob sets out to write a book during his vacation but has trouble getting started.
Rob tracks a UFO to the office above his own.
Rob and Laura try to find a home for an ugly mutt from the dog pound.
Rob and Laura recall their courtship days when Rob almost lost Laura to another man.