One of the funniest TV scenes ever sends Greg’s season one coverage out on a high note. Continue reading »
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Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “The Sleeping Brother”
Another standout episode, even if it doesn’t fully pay off as the end of a two-parter. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “I Am My Brother’s Keeper”
Jerry Van Dyke gives a fantastic guest performance in the first half of a terrific two-parter. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “The Bad Old Days”
This episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show may very well be one of the worst episodes of television Greg’s ever seen. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Where You Been, Fassbinder?”
Sally’s birthday loneliness results in more pathos than humor, but that’s the point of this terrific episode. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “One Angry Man”
Jury duty proves disastrous for Rob, and leads to one very funny scene (as well as one that’s not so great) in this week’s episode. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “The Twizzle”
Sally’s discovery of a potential new star doesn’t generate a lot of laughs in one of the season’s weaker episodes. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Father of the Week”
Dick Van Dyke’s performance is the main highlight of an episode that relies heavily on it. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “The Talented Neighborhood”
Rob’s local celebrity is a thorn in his side, in an episode that squanders the potential of its premise. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “A Word a Day”
Laura and Rob attempt to deal with Richie’s new “vocabulary” in a superb episode. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “The Boarder Incident”
In which Laura and Rob discover what a pain living with Buddy is. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Where Did I Come From?”
The story of Richie’s birth is told in a terrific flashback episode. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Punch Thy Neighbor”
Jerry’s incessant teasing causes problems in a very solid episode. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “The Curious Thing About Women”
An argument between Laura and Rob, a comedy sketch, and a mysterious package all play important roles in one of the greatest television episodes of all time. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Sol and the Sponsor”
Laura and Rob’s dinner plans are complicated by Sol in an episode that does’t really inspire a strong opinion. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Who Owes Who What?”
A classic episode features some impressively dense plotting, as Rob tries to get Buddy to repay a loan. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Buddy, Can You Spare a Job?”
Buddy’s desire to accept a new job offer lands him in a lot of trouble. It’s Jackie Brewster to the rescue! Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Empress Carlotta’s Necklace”
A polarizing necklace leads to some interesting observations about art (and plenty of laughs) in an excellent episode. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Sally Is a Girl”
Sally steals the show in an episode that’s half terrible and half great. Continue reading »
Review: The Dick Van Dyke Show, “To Tell or Not to Tell”
A classic television comedy delivers a dated, sexist, and awful episode that ranks as one of the worst in its entire run. Continue reading »
