The Controversial Scene That Took the Dick Van Dyke Show off the Air

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Did you know that "The Dick Van Dyke Show" faced controversies and groundbreaking moments throughout its run and that its story continued even after it came to an end more than four decades ago? Join Facts Verse as we explore the iconic sitcom's journey, from its innovative humor to the challenges it confronted.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Saved From The Chopping Block
01:56 - Moore Didn’t Back Down
03:16 - Reiner Almost Bailed
04:58 - The Last Chapter
06:52 - Not The End Of The Story
08:02 - Outro
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In this captivating video, we delve into the intriguing facts surrounding "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Did you know that the series nearly faced cancellation during its early days due to its unfamiliar brand of comedy? Discover why the show's sophisticated humor and Mary Tyler Moore's fashion choices stirred controversy and sparked a fashion revolution.
But that's not all! We'll uncover the captivating story behind the controversial episode "That's My Boy" and how it fearlessly tackled racial issues, even as it made Carl Reiner, the show's creator, apprehensive. Find out why Reiner was worried about the audience's reaction and learn how the joke's unexpected twist led to thunderous applause and laughter, breaking barriers in television.
As we journey through the series, we'll also explore how "The Dick Van Dyke Show" faced controversies head-on, pushing boundaries and addressing social issues with wit and sensitivity. From tackling interracial marriage to challenging gender norms, this sitcom paved the way for progressive storytelling.
Join us as we unravel the legacy of "The Dick Van Dyke Show," exploring its innovative humor, controversies, and groundbreaking moments. Get ready for an insightful journey through television history, showcasing the impact and lasting influence of this beloved sitcom.
The Controversial Scene That Took the Dick Van Dyke Show off the Air

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@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Can't get enough of The Dick Van Dyke Show? We have a playlist just for you: kzfaq.info/sun/PLkXAntdjbcSIVFr2sUzO6UnFxAickPJEv

@jeffreywilliamson4863 Жыл бұрын

The final episode is nothing like its described here! Where did this come from?

@PatsySegars Жыл бұрын

My favorite was about Laura opening Rob's mail. Rob sent an inflatable raft and Laura tried to hide it.

@rtususian Жыл бұрын

Did you know that that plot of opening the husband's mail was taken from an old I MARRIED JOAN episode from the 1950s? I Married Joan was NBC's answer to I LOVE LUCY. It ran for 3 years, 1953-56.

@jenniferhanses 10 ай бұрын

You forgot Richard Deacon in the dearly departed before the 2004 reunion. His antagonism with the writers room was always some of the funniest part of the show to me.

@kristinecollier9155 11 ай бұрын

The one where Rob got hypnotized instead of Buddy and whenever a bell rang he became drunk. He was hilarious!!!! I laugh every time I see it!!!!

@susansides5648 11 ай бұрын

Lots of favorites! Uhny Utz was one. Thanks!

@rtususian Жыл бұрын

I just saw an uncut version of the very last episode and it didn't contain the little scene the narrator says was in the episode, where Rob looks into the camera and says, how about calling it the Dick Van Dyke Show? Where did you get that information?

@dannastrickland4477 11 ай бұрын

My favorite is "Coast to Coast Bigmouth," where Laura accidentally announces on the air that Alan Brady wears a toupee.

@pattymiller9040 11 ай бұрын

Also one of my favs! That was a great episode, really funny!!

@jons.6216 Жыл бұрын

Ann Morgan Gilbert was also in the reunion show and a lot of it was sad because they were sitting around talking about those who had passed on including Mel Cooley and Jerry Helper among others.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

@MrCJ-qz9dl 4 ай бұрын

"Rob Petrie" was my favorite--hands down. My favorite episode was when "Rob" didn't remember an ex-army buddy (Allan Melvin), but pretended he did.

@Riogi Жыл бұрын

I'm glad the show was saved. I have seen a few episodes, but hope to view the whole series in due time.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Us too! Who was your favorite cast member?

@tomreedyjr3631 Жыл бұрын

Dick wanted to move on. That was the reason. Nothing took it off.

@beverleysmith133 2 ай бұрын

Did wanted to do the show forever. He didn't want to move on. Carl Reiner decided to end it after five years to avoid repetition, etc.

@caroltanzi29 10 ай бұрын

Loved that program! One of my favorite episodes was when Laura can’t wait to open a box delivered to the house. She even puts it into a closet so she doesn’t have to look at it. However, she finally has to open it and it turns out to be a big rubber raft that blows up and takes over the whole living room. It turns out that Dick had sent it as an idea for a story line to see if a woman’s curiosity would lead to just that. Funny? You bet! Today if I think of that episode, I start laughing. Carol from California

@davidcarbone3385 Жыл бұрын

that episode of the mixed up babies that were not really mixed up was a pure, comedy classic; it was so funny that I'm glad the audience back then appreciated it greatly. there are so many good episodes, I'm glad they can be streamed; but the one with the babies is one of my favorites; I can't pick a favorite character because they were so many good ones; like a true tv classic, the series developed the characters very well and there were several of them. Suffice it to say it's one of the very best TV comedy series, and as you pointed out was not afraid to handle controversial topics, an essential element of any advant garde tv series.

@lynnpurcell5225 Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way, it's hard to pick a favorite. The Dick Van Dyke show was the show that opened the doors for so many others but none actually ever compared or had the genius of that show. I ended up picking one but it was hard. What a great show.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Interesting, thank you so much for sharing this info! What other types of video would you like to see?

@PatsySegars Жыл бұрын

There was one episode where the couple had to go somewhere and had dyed their hands black by mistake.

@davidcarbone3385 Жыл бұрын

@@PatsySegars yes! that was a great episode! the show definitely was not afraid to deal with race relations! so awesome!

@danielreed4774 Жыл бұрын

Mary Tyler Moore what a lovely lady, one of the most beautiful lady I've ever seen.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Mary Tyler Moore. What other types of video would you like to see?

@pattymiller9040 11 ай бұрын

There were so many good episodes....the 'evesdroppers', when Rob & Laura can hear Jerry & Milly talking about them. Also, the broach episode; and, Robs old friend, who wants to get Rob's watch engraved. I also liked the episodes that featured Jerry van Dyke & his banjo...

@lynnpurcell5225 Жыл бұрын

It's hard to pick a favorite episode. If I had to pick one it would be when Rob and Jerry go on a fishing trip and Laura and Millie are alone in the house. Later they hear noises and think someone broke in. It's really hilarious. I love that one and so many others. Carl Reiner was a genius and the cast was perfect. Thanks for the memories.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

You're very much welcome! We're glad to know that you love our video. If we may ask, what other types of video would you like to see on Facts Verse?

@lynnpurcell5225 Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse There are so many other shows like the Danny Thomas show or Dennis the Menace and Where are they now and what do people today would think of those shows.

@farrellmcnulty909 Жыл бұрын

I was dying when they were calling out "OKAY? OKAY" to each other. Another great one was one in which Laura accidentally shredded her mother in law's ugly brooch in the garbage disposal. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@markcadieux3445 Жыл бұрын

My favorite was the one where Dick did the Stan Laurel impersonation. The Sam Pomerantz Scandals.

@ccastaneda669 Жыл бұрын

I don't remember too many episodes as I was way too young back then. Mary Tyler Moore always reminded me (or vice versa) of Marlo Thomas. The two beautiful ladies have a lot of talent and skill with strong independent. personalities and the selection of the characters that they played on television.📺 I'm glad that Proctor and Gamble backed up the Dick Van Dyke show. They help to expand television and open up the minds of average American household of that period. Dick Van Dyke is an amazing actor, entertainer and comedian. He has graced us with his talent on the big and small screen, stage and radio. He is a true American treasure, and we are all blessed to have him bring so much happiness for so many years to us. Live long and prosper Richard Wayne Van Dyke, aka Dick Van Dyke born December 13, 1925 and wishing you always continued health, happiness and prosperity.❤🙂👍

@barronridge5613 Жыл бұрын

Because they both had the same hairstyle

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

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@ccastaneda669 Жыл бұрын

@@barronridge5613 Hahahaha, Didn't think about that you're probably right.🤣👍🙂

@barronridge5613 Жыл бұрын

@@ccastaneda669 styled after Jackie Kennedy.

@ccastaneda669 Жыл бұрын

@@barronridge5613 I don't see that but you're probably right. I have to go back and look at a picture of Jacqueline Kennedy.

@dominicabbs2439 Жыл бұрын

Dick van dike was in marry poppins playing Bert and the banker

@cha5 Жыл бұрын

Not to mention he had a small role in Mary Poppins Returns.

@dominicabbs2439 Жыл бұрын

@@cha5 I know he was in that movie I seen it and marry poppins returns didn't grew on me like the first one did

@dominicabbs2439 Жыл бұрын

@@cha5 and chitty chitty bang bang

@markcadieux3445 Жыл бұрын

Bert the Chimney sweep. Actually I think he may have had multiple roles.

@jvanamb Жыл бұрын

Favorite episodes are: "Rob it's time." Walnuts, Walnuts, Walnuts and Laura's got a Secret...Alan' s got a Toupee.

@tomreedyjr3631 Жыл бұрын

Hair, Hair! You didn't seem to have any problem telling the nation!!!

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing! How about your favorite cast member?

@barronridge5613 Жыл бұрын

Walnuts, Walnuts, Walnuts is my least favorite episode.

@jvanamb Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse FV, That's difficult for me, as at one time or another, in various circumstances, I have known or worked with all the cast. HMMM! But never ON the Dick Van Dyke Show. That's odd???

@farrellmcnulty909 Жыл бұрын

@@barronridge5613 Yeah, I didn't like it much back in the day, but I love it now. I just happened to be watching once a couple of years ago it and laughing hysterically. I didn't remember it being this great before.

@avifalco 10 ай бұрын

Lucille ball wore pants on I love lucy

@lisica8458 Ай бұрын

I like the episodes with Alan Brady the most. Favorite episodes: Three Letters from One Wife (Season 4, Episode 9) . . . Obnoxious, Offensive, Egomaniac, Etc. (Season 5, Episode 26) . . . Coast to Coast Big Mouth (Season 5, Episode 1).

@virginiaegley7896 Жыл бұрын

My favorite episode was the on with the walnuts.

@markcadieux3445 Жыл бұрын

"It may look like a Walnut" a parody of The Twilight Zone

@markcadieux3445 Жыл бұрын

There wasn't a scene that took the DVD show off the air.

@ToneHobart 11 ай бұрын

The DVD show was not "Taken" off teh air. it was not cancelled. The cast and crew decided it was time to end it while the show was still enjoying great popularity.

@lisica8458 Ай бұрын

That is the explanation I had heard, too.

@RTA6226 11 ай бұрын

My favorite characters were Sally and Rob, then Buddy. I loved them all though. My favorite episode is "The Bottom of Mel Cooley's Heart."

@cindysmith2858 Жыл бұрын

Never got to see the revisited show sad can only find parts 1,2,and 5. Does any one know where parts 3&4 can be seen?

@barronridge5613 Жыл бұрын

I bought the whole series on DVD at Walmart years ago. It's getting harder and harder to find DVDs anymore.

@cindysmith2858 Жыл бұрын

@@barronridge5613 thank you I will have to look to see if I can find it

@susiekinpgh4008 Жыл бұрын

where are you getting all these stories from the book? I've seen this show many, many many times and don't remember any of these stuff you are talking about...WHAT??? Are you dreaming about the last episode? none of that ever happened!!!

@kathiadams1266 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree-I have these shows memorized I’ve seen them so often. This is nothing like the last episode!!!!

@markcadieux3445 Жыл бұрын

No it didn't. Facts Verse doesn't always rely on facts.

@YourMamaCat 10 ай бұрын

Yeah there are so many errors in this narration, I could plotz.

@figmo397 Жыл бұрын

Richard Deacon as Mel Cooley was PERFECT. Whenever I saw Richard Deacon in anything, I knew it was going to be good.

@johnschaefer2238 8 ай бұрын

Mel Cooley as he took shots not only from Buddy but also Allan Brady.

@roberthill799 4 ай бұрын

He was also great as Fred Rutherford in a few episodes of Leave It To Beaver.

@davidcarbone3385 8 ай бұрын

Always hard to pick a favorite episode when there are so many good ones. For this series the main character RP is easy to pick as my favorite. Not that the other characters were very good, but RP was the center of the show. I'm glad you mentioned the baby episode because that's one of my very favorites. A silly concern by RP that was well played comically blown up by the other couple's race, very funny and warm heartening, too.

@rebeccaearnheart3362 9 ай бұрын

My favorite character was Rob Petrie. There was a couple very good episodes. I'm still slowly watching the series. I don't want it to end. I wish I could watch the revisit.

@jeffreywilliamson4863 Жыл бұрын

That's My Boy!

@johnleonamnoiz9931 Жыл бұрын

MTM WAS THE BEST CHARACTER IN THE SHOW.

@mikarose9405 3 ай бұрын

I love Rob the most. He was the dad I wished I could have. Ritchie also obviously adored him. As soon as Rob walked through the door Ritchie was always all over him, touching his hands and wanting his attention. It was a sweet relationship.

@FactsVerse 3 ай бұрын

We lobe Rob too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

@mikarose9405 3 ай бұрын

I really don’t think I could pick a favorite!

@XanBos 8 ай бұрын

This show was by far my favorite show of the time. The main characters pulled you in as if you were watching them as a real couple. VanDyke and Moore played their parts well. But with all of the stories written mostly about Rob and Laura, it was Buddy and Sally that gave me the most enjoyment from the show. They were quick witted, and always trying to be funny, and they were. The whole cast should get awards for pulling quite the performance! I watch this show even today, because of its humor, charm, and nostalgia.

@FactsVerse 8 ай бұрын

We're happy to know that you're a fan of the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

@XanBos 8 ай бұрын

@@FactsVerse There are so many….It would be hard to pick just one. Each episode had its charm. But one that stands out, as it deals with Buddy and Sally, was when they both took a side job entertaining at some club, not telling Rob. In the end Rob finds out, and was ok with the whole thing. But I could go on about all the episodes, because they just felt good. The neighbors Jerry and Millie, were always a treat. As I am writing this, there is one other episode that stands out to me, and I won’t go into detail, but the title of that episode was “Give Me Your Walls” very entertaining all the way through.

@ozrob8726 10 ай бұрын

Why do you say the scene took the show off the air? Not to my knowledge it didn't.

@user-mj9ti4zz8c 11 ай бұрын

It is too bad you did not show it, but to me one of the best laughs in comedy was in the episode, "That's My Boy." As you said, Rob thought he brought home the wrong baby, so the couple who he thought had his baby shows up at Rob's home.. When Rob answered the door and saw the couple was black, the expression on Rob's face was priceless. The black man was played by Greg Morris. When Rob asked him why did not just tell Rob over the telephone, Greg responded with, "What? And miss that expression on your face." By the way, when I read a history of the show many years ago, it said that when the show started they were going to last five seasons. The reason is that after that shows start to get stale, and they did not want this to happen with this show. According to the the book the next to last show was, "The Gunslinger." It is still one of my favorite episodes. Guess you could say it DID go out with a bang! Oh, Dick Van Dyke was the only actor in the show to get residuals. They were not heard of back then.

@chamonix2602 10 ай бұрын

I saw the show in the 60's so I don't remember too much....the inflatable raft and the walnuts, that's all.

@MrRonfelder Жыл бұрын

it ended for he didn't want to do anymore

@shadow1674 9 ай бұрын

as kids we did not notice anything we just laughed............... shadow

@rickcimino743 Ай бұрын

Ohhhh Rob!

@ChristSotos-fy4vw Жыл бұрын

Did you know that Richard Deacon (Mel Cooley) was one of the earliest actors to come out & he was always not afraid to admit it later on in life

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks for sharing this info! What other types of video would you like to see?

@dsscam 10 ай бұрын

First of all, the word "almost" should be in this title or else it's so misleading. Also, if supposedly there is a final moment in the finale episode in which Laura asks Rob what the title of the book will be and after several answers he breaks the fourth wall, looks at the camara and says, "The Dick Van Dyke Show," then winks at the camera, I've never seen it. I have seen every episode of this #1 sitcom of all time about 100x each but never that scene. If it exists, that's the video you should show. If not, it doesn't exist and never happened.

@justafan6535 14 күн бұрын

I wish morey was alive when the reunion

@FactsVerse 14 күн бұрын

Us too! What other types of video would you like to see?

@markcadieux3445 Жыл бұрын

Morey died in the 1980's. 1956 was BEFORE the DVD show aired.

@JennyBurkeAirSupplyAirhead Жыл бұрын

Google says he died on October 28, 1996.

@markcadieux3445 Жыл бұрын

@@JennyBurkeAirSupplyAirhead U R right. He was in his 80's. I knew FV had the wrong year.

@asafaust8869 Жыл бұрын

Somehow DVD made it work, although he copied many of Danny Thomas' ideas.😅

@lisica8458 Ай бұрын

Carl Reiner did not copy anyone's work.

@MannyEmm 9 ай бұрын

What controversial scene?

@Auroradiluculum 10 ай бұрын

My favorite was Buddy

@FactsVerse 10 ай бұрын

One of our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

@Auroradiluculum 10 ай бұрын

@FactsVerse Hello! I'd like to see something about "That Girl," starring Marlo Thomas. I am also interested in the theme songs that would introduce the shows. It seems theme songs aren't done anymore. The song would give an idea of what the show was about. Perhaps about who wrote them and so on.

@jvanstyn 11 ай бұрын

I liked an episode when Rob accidently dyed his hands black just before he had to attend a Racial Equality dinner.

@MsBizzyGurl Жыл бұрын

5:05

@marcdewey1242 11 ай бұрын

No scene took Dick Van Dyke show off the air it just ran it's course like any other show.

@joanndavidson2769 8 ай бұрын

Capri pants.

@bobbiwilson4659 Жыл бұрын

He thought he had the wrong baby! So when the couple came to the door, he looked stunned & when they entered they turned out to be Black.

@sharksport01 Жыл бұрын

My uncle dated Richard Deacon.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@DEE9072 10 ай бұрын

The show was on when I was 10-15 years old. I loved everything about Laura Petrie. I wanted to marry her, or someone just like her. A beauty, yes, but someone with family values and a wonderful sense of humor. I did find my Laura Petrie about 5 years after the show ended. A woman that was so much like Laura that it was unbelievable. Fortunately, she didn’t have MTM’s medical problems. We just celebrated our fiftieth wedding anniversary

@michaelgoldberg7127 8 ай бұрын

With those legs, any episode wearing pants was a ripoff!!!!

@jscooterpeters7681 Жыл бұрын

Number 1

@castleanthrax1833 Жыл бұрын

I've heard that. You do know what a "number 1" is, don't you? At least you're not a number 2. 😂

@MrLourie 10 ай бұрын

I watched it regularly and enjoyed it, but at times it sure was sexist. But of course, that was its era.

@FactsVerse 10 ай бұрын

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

@MrLourie 10 ай бұрын

@@FactsVerse I've several that I prefer. The episodes where the friends/main characters argue or have conflict with each other are always very humorous. My least favorite episodes always have to do with how Rob and Laura met and his time in the service and when Laura was pregnant with Richie. Some of the episodes and Rob's character could really be annoying rather than entertaining.

@rpkietur Жыл бұрын

NO SCENE never is a scene.

@thesun-N-moon8885 8 ай бұрын

Imagine going from highly sensitive and rarely addressed to overly sensitive and highly addressed topic on just about every show. Sounds like not much has changed since a “comedic approach could be misunderstood or misinterpreted” and some people “threatening to quit” if things don’t go their way. Try making a joke about the race of a child or people and a majority of the audience would go berserk and make it seem as though you are hating on bi-racial or black peoples.

@SylvanSkywatcher 6 ай бұрын

This narrator doesn't know a lot about "The Dick Van Dyke Show." An the title of this video is just a straight up lie.

@davidurban6813 Жыл бұрын

Back then women wore pants. Nowadays men wear dresses and skirts.

@MoCsomeone 2 ай бұрын

And bigots still cry and whine about stuff that's none of their decision or business

@alg11297 Жыл бұрын

MTM didn't pick out the capri pants that she wore. You think an unknown actress in an untested tv show is going to tell the powers that be what her wardrobe was going to be? Clearly this was the work of the producers who figured that showing her in this outfit might attract a bigger male audience to get a better look at her. I only saw this show in reruns and I was always amazed at how lame it was. Also, it was originally supposed to star Carl Reiner who wrote it and actually starred in a pilot. The producers felt it wouldn't work because he looked and sounded "too Jewish".

@barronridge5613 Жыл бұрын

Lucy was wearing the Capri pants 10 years before Mary Tyler Moore.

@farrellmcnulty909 Жыл бұрын

I saw Carl Reiner's pilot version and....CBS was right

@alg11297 Жыл бұрын

@@farrellmcnulty909 So you agree that the American public couldn't tolerate a Jewish looking and sounded man in a prime time sitcom?