
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.
When a handsome bachelor moves in next door, Rob and Laura turn matchmakers.
Laura meets her old love and discovers he has entered the priesthood.
Rob is determined to go on a business trip even though Laura wants him to see their son, Ritchie, star in a school play.
Rob risks his job when he convinces Alan Brady to do a cultural documentary program.