Dick Van Dyke Show: Halloween Episodes Collection

This DVD has six fairly representative but certainly not classic episodes from the second season of the "Dick Van Dyke Show." While "The Beverly Hillbillies" was finishing #1 in the Nielsens, this was the sitcom that was picking up the Emmys. Included on this disc are: (1) "Never Name a Duck" (Episode #31, September 26, 1962), where Richie (Larry Mathews) is grief stricken over the death of his pet duck, thus the sage advice of the title of this episode, written by series creator Carl Reiner; (2) "Bank Book 6565696" (Episode #34, October 17, 1962), in which Rob (Dick Van Dyke) becomes too suspicious for his own good when he discovers Laura (Mary Tyler Moore) has a secret bank account with a nice little balance in it; (3) "Hustling the Hustler" (Episode #35, October 24, 1962), has Buddy (Morey Amsterdam) worried that his brother (Phil Leeds), the reformed gambler, is going to take Rob for big bucks during a friendly little game of pool; (4) "The Night the Roof Fell In" (Episode #39, November 21, 1962) does an homage to "Rashomon" as Rob and Laura tell their very different accounts of the marital fight that led to him storming out of the house; (5) "A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own" (Episode #43, December 19, 1962), another Reiner gem, has Rob convinced his best friend and neighbor Jerry Halper (Jerry Paris) will never forgive him for letting another dentist perform emergency dental work on his teeth; and (6) "Give Me Your Walls!" (Episode #53, February 27, 1963) has Laura hiring a flamboyant artist (Vito Scotti) to paint the walls in the living room and becoming worried when it looks like a con man is taking over her home. I have no idea why whoever put this collection together looked only at the show's second season or picked these particular episodes. I mean, they could have done the one where Rob and Laura get married, Richie finds out his middle name is "Rosebud," Buddy and Sally disappear every weekend, Rob becomes allergic to Laura, or Rob's classic nightmare about an alien invasion headed by someone who looks a lot like Danny Thomas and has a thing for walnuts. So this collection could have been a whole lot better. Clearly it is time that this show was given the same sort of treatment when it comes to DVD/Video that are accorded all of the other classic sitcoms.

Let me answer everyone's question as to why only these episodes were chosen....the producer of this DVD did NOT pay any royalties on these episodes!!! Due to an error many years ago, these episodes slipped into the public domain, as therefore, are being produced without any authorization or payment of royalites to the owners of the show.Let me tell you that each and every episode will be available in the next several months - created from original copies of the show for the highest quality...and they will be produced will the full knowledge of Carl Reiner and Dick Van Dyke.So, don't lose your sense of humor or your thumbs!! But keep an eye out for the entire collection of 158 shows sometime very soon.

there's no question that The Dick Van Dyke Show will always be a landmark in Television Comedy. The stories and characters are as timeless today as when the show premiered 40 years ago. Our only complaint about this Canadian DVD is that the quality is not very good. It seems to be copied from 16mm prints, rather than the original film. It's also only 6 episodes. We have heard that the authorized anniversary edition of all 158 episodes is being released soon and it will be great to see DVD on DVD.

It's good to see DVD on DVD. The quality of this DVD is decent, however, I'm not sure how or why they chose the six episodes. "The Night the Roof Fell In" and "Never Name a Duck" are the two best on the DVD. I would have preferred more of the classic episodes such as Ghost of A. Chanz, or Coast to Coast Big Mouth. Looking forward to the entire 158 episode set to be released. In the mean time, this one will do!

This DVD is a mere sprinkling of what the actual series has to offer it's fans. Although the quality is far better than the typical VHS copy (from cable) that we are all used to, it's still far from the quality that is possible. It is a real novelty to be able to choose what episode you want with a click from the remote, and not have to edit out commercials etc. Don't expect any extras from this DVD. There are NONE. Then again, this show has always withstood the test of time and technology by having a brilliant story performed by brilliant actors. No glitz, just glamour.

Wonderful family entertainment, and the 15 Emmy Awards this show won were well deserved. The six episodes included are "Never Name A Duck", "Bank Book 6565696", "Hustling the Hustler", "The Night The Roof Fell In", "A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own", and "Give Me Your Walls". Top-notch source material too, and all shows are complete with credits.

A nostalgic treat! Four Halloween inspired episodes from the popular Dick Van Dyke show each lasting 25 minutes and shot in Black and White on a 4 x 3 ratio. A young Mary Tyler Moore is a delight!

Extremely disappointed. Two shows are included and not interesting at all. Not worth the money at all.

Not very "Christmasy" and not even good Dick van Dyke episodes. That said, the price was good.

Very enjoyable. Took me back to simpler times.