The Dick Van Dyke Show — Season 1, Episode 1: The Sick Boy and the Sitter

Episode synopsis

Alan Brady is throwing a party at his penthouse for a few of the network executives and he wants the writing staff to attend. Unfortunately for Rob though Laura thinks Richie is on the verge of being sick and wants to stay home. Rob is certain he'll be okay and wants to get a babysitter but he's having a hard time convincing Laura.

About The Dick Van Dyke Show

The Dick Van Dyke Show centers around the work and home life of television comedy writer Rob Petrie. 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.

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• E6Harrison B. Harding of Camp Crowder, Mo.
• E7Jealousy!
• E8To Tell or Not to Tell
• E9The Unwelcome Houseguest
• E10The Meershatz Pipe
• E11Forty-Four Tickets
• E12Empress Carlotta's Necklace
• E13Sally Is a Girl