Ep 6. My Husband Is Not a Drunk

My Husband Is Not a Drunk is an episode from the second season of the classic television series The Dick Van Dyke Show. The episode revolves around the personal and professional life of Rob Petrie, a comedy writer working on the fictional Alan Brady Show.

The episode begins with Rob (played by Dick Van Dyke) returning home from a long day at the office. His wife, Laura (played by Mary Tyler Moore), notices that he seems more tired than usual and offers to make him a sandwich. Rob declines, saying that he needs to go to the office to work on a script. Laura is concerned about Rob's dedication to his job, but he assures her that he's doing what he loves.

Meanwhile, Sally Rogers (played by Rose Marie), one of Rob's colleagues on the Alan Brady Show, arrives at the Petrie household to help Laura with some household chores. While they're working, Laura confides in Sally that she's worried about Rob's drinking. Sally is skeptical at first, but Laura tells her about an incident where Rob got drunk at a party and embarrassed himself in front of his coworkers.

Sally agrees to talk to Rob about his drinking and offers to keep an eye on him at work. When Rob arrives at the office the next day, Sally follows him around and keeps a close watch on his behavior. She becomes convinced that Rob is a problem drinker and decides to confront him about it.

At first, Rob denies that he has a drinking problem and tells Sally that the party incident was a one-time thing. But as Sally presses him, Rob begins to realize that he does have a problem. He confides in Sally that he's been using alcohol to cope with the stress of his job and the pressure to constantly come up with new and funny ideas.

Sally encourages Rob to seek help and offers to support him in any way she can. Rob agrees to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and begin the process of getting his drinking under control. He also opens up to Laura about his struggles and asks for her forgiveness.

The episode ends on a positive note, with Rob and Laura reaffirming their love for each other and their commitment to supporting each other through the ups and downs of life.

My Husband Is Not a Drunk is a poignant and heartfelt episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show that tackles the issue of alcoholism with sensitivity and compassion. It offers a powerful reminder that no one is immune to the struggles of addiction and that seeking help is always a sign of strength.