
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.

A chorus girl on "The Alan Brady Show" falls desperately in love with Rob.

Rob agrees to run for office but realizes he'd prefer to vote for his opponent.

Rob's pal Jerry strains their friendship when he starts knocking Rob's television show in public.

Rob's parents give a family heirloom to Laura, who accidentally ruins it.