Dick Van Dyke
Dick Preston
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The New Dick Van Dyke Show
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Episode 130 min1971-09-18
Smoke Rings
A chimp who blows smoke rings appears on Dick's talk show; Dick smokes along with the chimp on air. After the show, Dick realizes he is hooked on smoking again and solicits help from his wife and family, also struggling with the habit.
Episode 230 min1971-09-25
A Star Ain't Born
Dick gets invited to Hollywood for a screen test to become a co-star on a new TV show. Dick prepares for the test but doubts his ability to become an actor.
Episode 330 min1971-10-02
Mid-term Dinner
Dick and Jenny are happy that 16 year old son Dan is bringing a girlfriend to dinner. But when Dan appears with Judy, an African American, the senior members of the family must examine their beliefs.
Episode 430 min1971-10-09
Everything from 'A to Z'
Annie takes an inappropriate book to school that was intended for Dick to discuss on his talk show.
Episode 530 min1971-10-16
The Tennis Pro
Dick becomes jealous of Jenny's tennis instructor. Skip and Jenny play doubles at the club, winning every game. When their babysitter gets sick, Dick volunteers to stay home with Annie. Skip brought a bottle of sparkling wine and Dick drinks it all.
Episode 630 min1971-10-23
A House Is Not a Home, Yet
Jenny puts a down-payment on house the Preston's regard as their dream house.
Episode 730 min1971-10-30
The Replacement
To improve Dick's ratings, sidekick Danny is added to the show, which proves too successful. Dick, suffering from a cold, fears that he will be replaced. When Dick's doctor tells him to stay home to recover, Danny fills in for him. Carl Reiner appears as himself.
Episode 830 min1971-11-06
Queasy Rider
Dick decides to get a motorcycle, much to Jenny's dismay.
Episode 930 min1971-11-13
The Storm
The Prestons end up with a house full of unexpected guests when a violent storms strands people. This includes a priest and a nun turning sleeping arrangements into a difficult situation.
Episode 1030 min1971-11-20
The Conductor and the Lady
A famous conductor who is a guest on Dick's show is invited to the Preston's for dinner.
Episode 1130 min1971-11-27
Off and Running
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Episode 1230 min1971-12-04
Room with a View
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Episode 1330 min1971-12-11
Linda, Linda, Linda
An ever-helpful Dick promises a young starlet a world record. To Jenny's dismay, the record is for the longest TV kiss.
Episode 1430 min1971-12-18
Pepito from Mexico
Someone's playing Robin Hood with the Prestons' items. Unfortunately, it seems to be an inside job.
Episode 1530 min1972-01-01
Bernie Did It
After fighting with his business manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.
Episode 1630 min1972-01-08
Annie Get Your Bike
This flashback episode focuses on the calamities that ensue when Jenny goes into labor. Also, Annie feels ignored because of the baby's arrival; and Lucas falls off his new bike, breaking his nose.
Episode 1730 min1972-01-15
What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?
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Episode 1830 min1972-01-22
The Birth
Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when Jenny brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.
Episode 1930 min1972-01-29
The Split
Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.
Episode 2030 min1972-02-05
The Harry Award
Dick is excited when he learns he's to receive a prestigious award. But Dick changes his attitude after learning the presentation is held at a country club that practices racial discrimination leaving him with a dilemma.
Episode 2130 min1972-02-12
People's Choice
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Episode 2230 min1972-02-19
After the Ball Is Over
Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?
Episode 2330 min1972-02-26
Running Bear and Moskowitz
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Episode 2430 min1972-03-04
The Telethon
When the talent for the television station's telethon doesn't show up, it's up to Dick and the gang to carry it off.
Episode 2530 min
Sobriety Test
Dick agrees to a drinking test for his show, that shows the evils of drinking, but while under the influence he says a few things about marriage that Jenny does not find funny
Episode 2630 min
The Former Mr. Preston
To Dick's embarrassment, a man who is a guest on his show announces that he was Jenny's first husband.
Episode 2730 min
Guess Who's Coming to Seder
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Episode 2830 min
Headaches
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Episode 2930 min
Bernie's House
When the house next to the Preston's comes up for sale, it's hard for them to admit they don't want Bernie and Carol to buy it.
Episode 3030 min
The Game
Bernie comes up with a game show he is sure will be a winner for the network, if he can only sell the idea.
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