Though not perfect, "The Dick Van Dyke Show" was easily one of the best television series of the 1960s. For starters, the show ran for a solid five years and stopped without lingering (as many series do). In addition, there was solid chemistry between the cast, especially the primary stars Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. While the storylines were generally non-repetitive, some of the character specifics were overplayed (Buddy's one-liners, Sally's love life issues, and Laura's helplessness ("Oh Rob!") come to mind.) Of course Rob and Laura slept in separate beds (I think the Brady's on the "Brady Bunch" were the first to sleep in the same bed.), and I read once that the producers thought that Laura's capri pants were too risqué for television. Moore and the producers eventually compromised allowing her to wear them in at least one scene. Anyway, all things considered "The Dick Van Dyke Show" is clearly a five star show.
