@@MrMenefrego1 I think it was an interview with Rose Marie, that she felt jealous when MTM was getting more lines, because originally RM was the primary female character.
12:29 Although answering machines began selling in 1960, they didn't become more widely used until after the restructuring of AT&T in 1984. Dick Van Dyke was ahead of his time.
Or the writers were! That threw me also. I didn't remember answering recordings going back that far. By 1984, there weren't just machines but recording options in the phone itself.
That line Parsons says, "I rib you not" is a variation on one of Paar's catchphrases, "I kid you not". I wonder if that "caw caw" bit is something from Carson, Allen, or Paar?
This is a great story told over a couple of episodes. After this comes Laura trying to help Rob at work and the whole disaster there. ❤ And Rob’s accidental burn to Mel is so epic 😂
Her Herman jokes and story on the show didn’t sound like they wrote it, as that’s pretty much how she tells it usually, as her character is so quippy with the humor. This episode reminds me of an episode of I Love Lucy, when they visit Ethel’s hometown, and because she fibbed/exaggerated about her role in the Hollywood movie, she ended up being the star, with the real star of the movie being overlooked….they even took a picture of all of them together, but edited it so it was just Ethel with everyone else’s hands on her shoulders! 😂
Great episode but I don’t think there is ANY WAY Alan Brady would let her go onto another show for multiple nights because it was “good publicity,” nor would he allow Sally to have a leave of absence to abandon her writing duties to figure out what she really wanted to do. NO WAY. 😂
Buddies Hunt and Peck on typewriter Been There myself.. Gotta Laugh.. My POPS writer.. The Os and I letters left holes on the papers..And I was the Secretary at the time.. And sober too!!
Whoever posted these episodes you have my eternal gratitude...thank you!!
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Sally should have had her own show! She is great and her character has so much potential.
well she is a little hard looking
The show was originally more focused on her, and the character of Laura was supposed to be more incidental.
@@amierichan7231 Where did you hear that?
@@MrMenefrego1 I think it was an interview with Rose Marie, that she felt jealous when MTM was getting more lines, because originally RM was the primary female character.
12:29 Although answering machines began selling in 1960, they didn't become more widely used until after the restructuring of AT&T in 1984. Dick Van Dyke was ahead of his time.
Thanks for the explanation. I was wondering!
thanks for the history lesson lol
Or the writers were! That threw me also. I didn't remember answering recordings going back that far. By 1984, there weren't just machines but recording options in the phone itself.
Rob!!! Get some coffee and some fruit and cupcakes: sounds delicious for late night TV watching. Always makes me hungry...
This show gave a great insight into how television functioned. Very interesting.
Stevie Parsons name is a combination of Johnny Carson, Steve Allen and Jack Parr - the three late night kings up to that time.
That line Parsons says, "I rib you not" is a variation on one of Paar's catchphrases, "I kid you not". I wonder if that "caw caw" bit is something from Carson, Allen, or Paar?
@@lizlee6290
Caw Caw sounds similar to the Steve Allen catch phrase Schmock Schmock. I think he even wrote a book with that title.
@@pokerface8242 Oh cool, thanks! Now I have to go investigate.
Good point. I never thought of that.
I never knew that! Makes sense though. Thanks!
The darts are also holding messages for Sally. God bless you, Stevie Parsons!
8:24 'Him in a bikini'😂 Without hesitation
This is a great story told over a couple of episodes. After this comes Laura trying to help Rob at work and the whole disaster there. ❤
And Rob’s accidental burn to Mel is so epic 😂
On the TV show they were playing the theme song of The Dick Van Dyke Show!
When Stevie said "I rib you not," the audience immediately got the Jack Parr reference.
Her Herman jokes and story on the show didn’t sound like they wrote it, as that’s pretty much how she tells it usually, as her character is so quippy with the humor.
This episode reminds me of an episode of I Love Lucy, when they visit Ethel’s hometown, and because she fibbed/exaggerated about her role in the Hollywood movie, she ended up being the star, with the real star of the movie being overlooked….they even took a picture of all of them together, but edited it so it was just Ethel with everyone else’s hands on her shoulders! 😂
Great episode but I don’t think there is ANY WAY Alan Brady would let her go onto another show for multiple nights because it was “good publicity,” nor would he allow Sally to have a leave of absence to abandon her writing duties to figure out what she really wanted to do. NO WAY. 😂
Sally could have been a Joan Rivers or Phyllis Diller if she had just taken the opportunity?
16:02, Rob insulted Mel!
And apologized immediately.
@@poetcomic1 I don't blame him for feeling frusterated
That, tbh, & imo, was the funniest moment in this entire episode of funny moments.
@@munkustrap2 Yeah
Buddies Hunt and Peck on typewriter
Been There myself..
Gotta Laugh.. My POPS writer..
The Os and I letters left holes on the papers..And I was the Secretary at the time.. And sober too!!
I hate to see a woman beg..
Ok..lets continue
And They missed Sally..Glad to see that
Chicken flicking contest? 🧐
Hey, the dartboard actually seems to have a couple of darts on it!
Yeah...a few episodes back Buddy put a drawing of Mel on the dartboard & his aim got better.
@@munkustrap2 I'm glad to know that.
Stevie Parsons had plastic surgery before he appears again in the episode Dear Sally Rogers
I have never had the urge to eat fruit as a bedtime TV snack.
You can have cupcakes and coffee!! Nothing so nutritious as fruit!!
As long as it's covered in chocolate fruit is a great night-time snack. Especially pineapple & strawberries.
Sally is just too desperate for a husband. It was a sign of the times.
How did women wear those heels all day?
They help YOU write the show..
NOPE..Colabulation
The tired Sally can’t find a man line was weak and boring.
BUDDY: A lot of mish mosh.
ROB: Well, read me the mish mash.
BUDDY: Mish Mash? Hey Marsh, can't you speak English? 😅🩵