The Dick Van Dyke Show

The Sick Boy and the Sitter

Comedy writer Rob Petrie talks his wife Laura into leaving their ""sick"" son Ritchie with a babysitter while they attend a big party.

My Blonde-Haired Brunette

Laura dyes her hair blonde when she fears the romance in her marriage is fading.

Sally and The Lab Tech

Laura matches up her pharmacist cousin, Thomas, with Rob's fireball co-writer, Sally, for a lopsided dinner party.

Washington vs. the Bunny

Rob is torn between going to Washington, D.C. on business and attending Ritchie's school play.

Oh How We Met the Night That We Danced

While clearing out the bedroom closet, Rob finds his old army boots, bringing back memories of how he and Laura first met.

Harrison B. Harding of Camp Crowder, MO

Rob invites an old Army pal home to dinner but begins to fear he has a jewel thief on his hands.

Jealousy!

Laura begins to worry when Rob has to work nights with a beautiful television star.

To Tell or Not to Tell

Complications ensue when Mel tells Rob that he wants Laura to dance on "The Alan Brady Show."

The Unwelcome Houseguest

Rob reluctantly agrees to take care of Buddy's dog for the weekend and creates a furor when he brings the animal home.

The Meershatz Pipe

Rob fears he is no longer needed when his co-writers do a show without his help.

Forty-Four Tickets

Rob invites 44 fellow PTA members to his television show, but forgets all about it until air time.