The Dick Van Dyke Showremains a beloved and revered entry inthe sitcom canon.
ButThe Dick Van Dyke Shows journey from development to television gold was not an easy one.
However, the show that would eventually bear his name was not originally intended for him.
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For the pilot, it wascreator Carl Reiner who stepped into the role of Rob.
In many ways, it makes perfect sense in retrospect.
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Reiner was an incredibly talented comedian, andRob was partially based on him.
Carl came to see me in the show, said the actor.
Pretty soon, I was taking a week off to do the pilot.
While Van Dykes performance certainly helped make the final decision, all elements involvedmade the casting kismet.
So much of the shows everlasting appeal comes from Van Dykes charm and exceptional comedy chops.
The Dick Van Dyke Showremains a very special piece of comedy.
