Watch The Dick Van Dyke Show, Fan Favorites

The Dick Van Dyke Show Fan Favorites from CBS brings back the beloved classic sitcom for a new generation of viewers. The show originally aired from 1961 to 1966 and was created by Carl Reiner. It starred the legendary comedian and actor Dick Van Dyke in the role of Rob Petrie, a TV writer who gets into various comedic mishaps with his colleagues, family, and friends.

The show was well known for its witty writing, talented cast, and innovative use of physical comedy. The episodes were often based on real-life experiences of the writers, including Reiner himself, who worked as a writer for Your Show of Shows and The Phil Silvers Show. The Dick Van Dyke Show was also famous for its opening sequence which showed Van Dyke tripping over an ottoman.

In The Dick Van Dyke Show Fan Favorites, viewers get to see some of the most memorable episodes of the series. Each episode features one of the cast members introducing their favorite episode and sharing some behind the scenes stories. The fan favorites include classic moments like "Uhny Uftz," where a typo in a children's book causes chaos, "It May Look Like a Walnut," where Rob has a series of bizarre dreams, and "63 in Pool," where Rob and Laura try to teach Richie how to swim.

Dick Van Dyke himself appears on the show to share his thoughts on the episodes and the impact the show had on his life and career. He also shares his memories of working with the talented cast, including Mary Tyler Moore (who played his wife Laura Petrie), Rose Marie (who played their neighbor Sally Rogers), and Morey Amsterdam (who played Buddy Sorrell, Rob's co-writer).

Fans of The Dick Van Dyke Show will also appreciate the behind the scenes footage and interviews with the cast and crew. There are stories of how the iconic theme song was created and how the cast and crew dealt with the challenges of filming in front of a live audience. Viewers also get to see the original costumes and sets from the show, including Rob and Laura's living room set and wardrobe.

In addition to the fan favorite episodes, the show also features rarely seen clips and outtakes from the show. These include bloopers and flubs from some of the show's most famous episodes, as well as scenes that were cut from the final show for various reasons.

Overall, The Dick Van Dyke Show Fan Favorites from CBS is a delightful trip down memory lane for fans of the classic sitcom. It celebrates the enduring charm of the show and its wonderful cast of characters. It will also introduce the show to a new generation of viewers who will appreciate its timeless humor and inventive storytelling.