@@PurgPurgI was born in 83 and grew up watching reruns of this show with my mom and grandfather. I’m now 41 and I still watch this show, now with my 11 year old daughter who likes it too
One of my most favorite episodes of the 5-year run of the Dick Van Dyke show. This, and a few other episodes, really let his genius shine. Thanks so much 👏🏼👏🏼
Dick van Dyke is a genius, he belongs in the same group, as other greats, for example, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Sir Charles Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Peter Sellers, etc
I wait tables and my job gets me so wound up I sleep 4 hours every night for the whole five days. By the time the end of my week comes around, I feel like this. This is one of Dick’s best performances, right up there with trying to find Marge in his jacket 🤣🤣
I know…I learned from working in retail that you can drink whatever form of caffeine you want to keep yourself so buzzed/wired to stay awake' but it’s never the same quality of being awake as if you’d actually gotten enough good sleep. And yes, there will come a point where your cognitive ability will be as/more impaired as/than an intoxicated person. Awake is not the same as alert, safe or fully functional.
Carl Reiner may've cast DVD as Rob Petrie but it was Sheldon Leonard who saw the genius of DVD in Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway & brought him to Reiner's attention.
I don't think anyone else could have pulled off Dick Van Dykes performance like he did in this episode. He's got to be one of the most talented actors of all time. He's actually pushing 100 years old. 😊
Dick Van Dyke: Laughed my @&*! off Early 60's comedy? No, an ACTING mint comedian, and par company. Perennial. Up with Charlie Chaplin and friends, only stronger. Can NOT get enough. Breath of fresh air, now. Today, his conception of life, now in 2023, captivates me. True humble icon.
Portrayed by the talented Fred C. Clarke, who had played many a humorous role in film and on television. He often played corrupt or bombastic minor authority figures like movie executives or bankers, often with a cynical edge to them. His movies include "Sunset Boulevard" and "How to Marry a Millionaire". He was the first, and in my opinion, the best Harry Morton, George Burns' friend and neighbor on "The Burns and Allen Show', opposite his wife Blanche, played by the fabulous Bea Benaderet.
I was a young man when this show was on the air and I remember this episode being one of the motivations for me to go into radio announcing. The few stations where I worked were always trying silly promo stunts like this. I never had to stay awake as a promotion, but on a few occasions I had to work between 72 and 96 hours in a row bouncing between all nights on the FM side and weekend duties on the AM side. I wouldn’t change it for the world though because I met my wife while working as a DJ and went on to have four great kids.
Ok two things this actually did happen to a disc jokey in 1959, dude stayed awake for 201 hours, and two when you've been up that long and I've been up that long no joke, you start to get really emotional about stuff.
Imagine being 23 and she has the perfect face, body, personality for TV and no one else could have been Laura Petrie. She could dancer and sing but wasnt a dancer and singer. She was in showbiz but didnt act showbizzie (as Grant Tinker described her). Mary was authentic on screen and off and the public fell in love with her....and the chemistry between dick and mary was unlike anything ever seen on television before because they didnt have a dysfunctional marriage like I love Lucy or the Honeymooners...and they had that young love of a newly married couple...unlike say ozzie and harriet and other tv shows.
Geez 🙄 Good Morning Vietnam was based on Adrian Cronauer. He was a disc jockey on American Forces Network during the Vietnam War. And Robin Williams performance needed no inspiration, it was pure Robin Williams.
You're listening to WOFF, the radio station with a reason to exist. We play all music, all day, every night. Here's our jingle: "All music, every day and night. WOFF up in Danville."👍
I grew up in Danville, Ill. We were always tickled - and I still am - every time he mentions Danville. He really was a DJ, but the real call letters of the station are WDAN. I was a DJ there back in the early 70's. Those were the days.
Actually Rob is right to keep on the radio station. Because if he left before the 100 hours he would be fired from the station and suppose Allen Brady chooses someone else, Rob would be out of both jobs.
100 hours challenge itself is a stupid act for publicity. Laura was rightfully concerned about his health, and when she saw him he clearly was not in his right state of mind and body. Her breakdown in the department store when she comes to see him pretty much sums it up. She goes from being unwilling to kiss him in front of everyone to not caring that they can see her breakdown.
I think Laura was affected seeing the state he was in, crying, tired and not in his right mind. Which is why she breaks down as well. This episode shows how much she loves and cares for him.
There was 2 episodes before this. I forget the names but 1 had him in a toupee after Buddy got fired & came back & the other was a flashback episode to when Rob first got hired by Alan Brady. In that one Mel was still balding but had more hair....probably the same as in this episode, or close to it.
It would never happen because it never happened. A small time disk jockey, just out of the army with no experience in comedy writing, would ever be called into an interview for a head writer of a top comedy show on TV. It never happened and it never will
I have no idea what you watched but it wasn't this episode. While DVD has definitely done drunk bits in the show this episode had nothing to do with drinking...he was sleep deprived. Edit: And if you mean because DVD & MTM are & were (when alive) alcoholics...neither was at the time (they were still social drinkers) & even if they were, neither EVER drank before or on the job. So either your comment was ridiculous or judgemental...or ridiculous AND judgemental! They BOTH conquered their alcoholism & should be lauded about it; not called names & have their wonderful work disparaged!
"You got a telegram."
"From the kitty?"
So freakin' funny. DVD's comic delivery is everything.
WOW! Dick Van Dyke is a physical comedy genius!
Laura's love for Rob is touching. Seeing him cry, she herself breaks down in front of Alan and Mel.
I am a guy from india. Somehow i found this sitcom and has been hooked ever since
That’s cool. Most younger Americans don’t really even watch it these days but the writing still holds up to me
@@PurgPurgI was born in 83 and grew up watching reruns of this show with my mom and grandfather. I’m now 41 and I still watch this show, now with my 11 year old daughter who likes it too
You are in India?
@@danielasuncion9991 yes , southern part of it.
@@howindiansdoit4927 Kerala??
One of my most favorite episodes of the 5-year run of the Dick Van Dyke show. This, and a few other episodes, really let his genius shine. Thanks so much 👏🏼👏🏼
One of the Most Memorable episodes of the Best!!!
One of my favorite episodes! Brilliant writing!!!
Dick van Dyke is a genius, he belongs in the same group, as other greats, for example, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Sir Charles Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Peter Sellers, etc
no. not keaton
Yes. Definitely Keaton
DVD cited Stan Laurel as one of his idols. Dick even did an impression of Stan, which was very impressive.
Which Stan loved but also gave him a 20 minute lecture on everything he did wrong😂
Funny you mention Stan Laurel...DVD did this episode after giving the eulogy at his funeral.
This is probably my favorite episode now! Seeing Rob so emotional made me emotional too 😂😭
I wait tables and my job gets me so wound up I sleep 4 hours every night for the whole five days. By the time the end of my week comes around, I feel like this. This is one of Dick’s best performances, right up there with trying to find Marge in his jacket 🤣🤣
I know…I learned from working in retail that you can drink whatever form of caffeine you want to keep yourself so buzzed/wired to stay awake' but it’s never the same quality of being awake as if you’d actually gotten enough good sleep. And yes, there will come a point where your cognitive ability will be as/more impaired as/than an intoxicated person. Awake is not the same as alert, safe or fully functional.
I hope you can find a less stressful job before too long. Life is too short to suffer so, for the sake of a paycheque.
Brilliant. A lost art.
OMG,CARL REINER is,was and ALWAYS be remembered for the ABSOLUTE GENUS of creation of These characters and choosing Mr.Dick van Dyke for lead!!!!!!
Carl Reiner may've cast DVD as Rob Petrie but it was Sheldon Leonard who saw the genius of DVD in Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway & brought him to Reiner's attention.
The "Robbie Baby" tag line continued throughout the series.
Even on the leather jacket that Sally and Buddy gave him when he got the "motorcycle".
I don't think anyone else could have pulled off Dick Van Dykes performance like he did in this episode. He's got to be one of the most talented actors of all time. He's actually pushing 100 years old. 😊
It's 2023 and I'm still concerned about the poor kitty!
😂
Dick Van Dyke: Laughed my @&*! off
Early 60's comedy? No, an ACTING mint comedian, and par company. Perennial. Up with Charlie Chaplin and friends, only stronger. Can NOT get enough. Breath of fresh air, now. Today, his conception of life, now in 2023, captivates me. True humble icon.
Again, another killer last line gag! So funny.
Van Buren is a pretty accurate representation of how bosses ignore the health and well-being of employees.
Portrayed by the talented Fred C. Clarke, who had played many a humorous role in film and on television. He often played corrupt or bombastic minor authority figures like movie executives or bankers, often with a cynical edge to them. His movies include "Sunset Boulevard" and "How to Marry a Millionaire". He was the first, and in my opinion, the best Harry Morton, George Burns' friend and neighbor on "The Burns and Allen Show', opposite his wife Blanche, played by the fabulous Bea Benaderet.
Luckily, my boss is concerned about my health and well-being.
This is my favorite episode. So funny!
no, it's not
His concern for the cat cracked me up!😂
I was a young man when this show was on the air and I remember this episode being one of the motivations for me to go into radio announcing. The few stations where I worked were always trying silly promo stunts like this. I never had to stay awake as a promotion, but on a few occasions I had to work between 72 and 96 hours in a row bouncing between all nights on the FM side and weekend duties on the AM side. I wouldn’t change it for the world though because I met my wife while working as a DJ and went on to have four great kids.
I remember wearing pleated skirts and sweater sets like Laura way back in the 1950s!
I Loved the First Season Theme of The Dick Van Dyke Show. Showing All the Pictures, & the Bongo Drums Music. Love it.
And to think...DVD gave this hilarious performance after delivering the eulogy at Stan Laurel's funeral. What a man.
Ok two things this actually did happen to a disc jokey in 1959, dude stayed awake for 201 hours, and two when you've been up that long and I've been up that long no joke, you start to get really emotional about stuff.
Dabs Greer was in every TV show at the time.
Dabs Greer was a superb character actor.
Imagine being 23 and she has the perfect face, body, personality for TV and no one else could have been Laura Petrie. She could dancer and sing but wasnt a dancer and singer. She was in showbiz but didnt act showbizzie (as Grant Tinker described her). Mary was authentic on screen and off and the public fell in love with her....and the chemistry between dick and mary was unlike anything ever seen on television before because they didnt have a dysfunctional marriage like I love Lucy or the Honeymooners...and they had that young love of a newly married couple...unlike say ozzie and harriet and other tv shows.
They were so believable as a couple that they each had issues going places with their actual spouses😅
yeah too bad they never got to sleep in the same bed their whole marriage! lol that little fact always cracks me up
This entire thing, given Laura had explained to Alan why Rob wasn't in the right condition, explains why Alan is generally familiar with her.
Clearly inspiration for Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam.
Geez 🙄 Good Morning Vietnam was based on Adrian Cronauer. He was a disc jockey on American Forces Network during the Vietnam War. And Robin Williams performance needed no inspiration, it was pure Robin Williams.
You're listening to WOFF, the radio station with a reason to exist. We play all music, all day, every night. Here's our jingle: "All music, every day and night. WOFF up in Danville."👍
I grew up in Danville, Ill. We were always tickled - and I still am - every time he mentions Danville. He really was a DJ, but the real call letters of the station are WDAN. I was a DJ there back in the early 70's. Those were the days.
Laura (MTM) was so beautiful. She looked like a young Jackie Kennedy.
I was laughing my head off when Rob read the news about the dis jockey that previously held the record for staying awake, the late D Clayburn 😅😅
The Adamo Watch: Frank Adamo is the doctor at the 24 hr mark. Plus, Mel Cooley with hair!
This show is all I've been watching for months, I forgot what the Netflix opening sound sounded like 😅
Peak comedy, this is
0:53 is Reverend Alden
23:32, Seeing Alan Brady leave before he is next is funny
"Not gonna catch me!"
@@MrMenefrego1 I don't blame him
Funny that Carl Reiner who was such a verbal comic should have a weakness for Dick's physical bits and loved extended over the top physical comedy.
Poor Rob.
Reverend Alden from Little House on the Prairie!
Actually Rob is right to keep on the radio station. Because if he left before the 100 hours he would be fired from the station and suppose Allen Brady chooses someone else, Rob would be out of both jobs.
Can't blame Laura for being concerned for his health and sanity
100 hours challenge itself is a stupid act for publicity. Laura was rightfully concerned about his health, and when she saw him he clearly was not in his right state of mind and body. Her breakdown in the department store when she comes to see him pretty much sums it up. She goes from being unwilling to kiss him in front of everyone to not caring that they can see her breakdown.
I think Laura was affected seeing the state he was in, crying, tired and not in his right mind. Which is why she breaks down as well. This episode shows how much she loves and cares for him.
I believe that this is one of few, if not the only time they showed Mel Cooley with hair!😂
There was 2 episodes before this. I forget the names but 1 had him in a toupee after Buddy got fired & came back & the other was a flashback episode to when Rob first got hired by Alan Brady. In that one Mel was still balding but had more hair....probably the same as in this episode, or close to it.
i just looked it up. the longest anyone's stayed awake is 11 days and 25 minutes (264.4 hours).
The flashback scenes have Laura’s current hairstyle
Poor little kitty CAT!!😢
lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What happened to the 😺!
Poor little kitty cat!
3:10 $17 then is $169.55 today #inflation
Did anyone hear him say a swear word at 12:09
The subtitles say he did but I can’t hear anything but a yawn. I don’t know what to make of that 🤷♀️
He was just doing a loud yawn. It was no where near what close captioned thought it was.
0:28 Rob and I were actually married in the hospital ..." Um- there's a whole wedding episode. So many continuity errors.
No there aren't... they actually showed it... hospital marriage
It would never happen because it never happened. A small time disk jockey, just out of the army with no experience in comedy writing, would ever be called into an interview for a head writer of a top comedy show on TV. It never happened and it never will
Okie dokie, artichokie.
It's called suspension of disbelief for an exceptionally well written and classic television show with an amazing talented ensemble cast.
It's a situation comedy pepeboy
Calm down, the whole series is fiction, with only some parts based on real life.
I don't think anybody watched it and altered their perception of that which is possible as a result.
Stupid cat got up the tree, stupid cat can get back down the tree.
This show wasn't funny. Just two drunks.
I have no idea what you watched but it wasn't this episode. While DVD has definitely done drunk bits in the show this episode had nothing to do with drinking...he was sleep deprived.
Edit: And if you mean because DVD & MTM are & were (when alive) alcoholics...neither was at the time (they were still social drinkers) & even if they were, neither EVER drank before or on the job. So either your comment was ridiculous or judgemental...or ridiculous AND judgemental! They BOTH conquered their alcoholism & should be lauded about it; not called names & have their wonderful work disparaged!