
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 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.
Rob, Laura and the office gang put together a variety show to help an old friend.
Soon after Rob and Laura begin an art class, the instructor has designs on Rob.