The Dick Van Dyke Show - Never Name A Duck

The Dick Van Dyke Show is an American television sitcom that initially aired on the Columbia Broadcasting System from October 3, 1961, until June 1, 1966. The show was created by Carl Reiner and starred Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. It was produced by Reiner with Bill Persky and Sam Denoff. The music for the show's theme song was written by Earle Hagen. A three-camera/studio audience format was used during production. The series won 15 Emmy Awards. In 1997, the episodes "Coast-to-Coast Big Mouth" and "It May Look Like a Walnut" were ranked #8 and #15 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, it was ranked #13 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

Tonight's Story Never Name A Duck
Ritchie becomes very attached to two baby ducks that were left over from a show and adopts them. Rob faces the task of making Ritchie understand the consequence of trying to keep pets that may be happier living in the wild.

Cast
Dick Van Dyke ... Rob Petrie
Rose Marie ... Sally Rogers
Morey Amsterdam ... Buddy Sorrell
Larry Mathews ... Ritchie Petrie
Mary Tyler Moore ... Laura Petrie
Richard Deacon ... Mel Cooley
Jerry Hausner ... Mr. Fletcher
Jane Dulo ... Miss Singleton
Geraldine Wall ... Miss Glasser
Frank Adamo ... Veterinarian's Assistant

Directed By John Rich
Created By Carl Reiner
Written By Carl Reiner
Executive Producers Danny Thomas, Sheldon Leonard
Associate Producer Ronald Jacobs
Produced By Carl Reiner
Original Music By Earle Hagen
Cinematography By Robert De Grasse
Film Editing By Bud Molin
Art Direction By Kenneth A. Reid
Set Decoration By Ken Swartz
Assistant Director John C. Chulay

Details
Original Air Date December 26, 1962
Season 2, Episode 1
Production Co Calvada Productions

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