For a moment, imagine a world in which “The Dick Van Dyke Show” only existed for one season. How would popular culture be different? Well, first of all, the version of “Mary Poppins” that babysat ...

The success of a television sitcom can usually be traced back to the ensemble of actors brought together to bring its characters to life, and The Dick Van Dyke Show was one of the best. Airing on CBS ...

The title credits flash on the screen and that familiar big band tune starts to play. The front door opens and in walks Rob Petrie. A kiss for Laura and a quick step toward the living room, and then, ...

The Emmy-winning sitcom changed television forever after its premiere in 1961 Emily Krauser is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work has previously appeared in ...