Enter Dick Van Dyke, a relatively unknown actor at the time.
The Dick Van Dyke Show is an iconic American television sitcom that aired on CBS from October 3, 1961, to June 1, 1966. Created by Carl Reiner, the show is a seminal work in the history of television comedy, known for its witty writing, strong ensemble cast, and influential style.
One of the country’s most recognized and adored comics
Louie Anderson was born Louis Perry Anderson on March 24, 1953, in Saint Paul Minnesota. His father was a trumpeter for singer Hoagy Carmichael. Anderson described his father as “abusive” and an alcoholic. His mother Ora Z gave birth to 16 children.
