The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Return of Happy Spangler
Season 1, Episode 30 · Aired 1962-04-18
Synopsis
Rob convinces his old mentor, Happy Spangler, to join the writing staff of The Alan Brady Show; but Happy seems more interested in telling about his life than in doing any work.
In the series
This episode is part of The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966) on CBS.
Writers' room meta-comedy with dance breaks and perfect timing.
Key cast
- Dick Van Dyke as Rob Petrie
- Mary Tyler Moore as Laura Petrie
- Rose Marie as Sally Rogers
- Morey Amsterdam as Buddy Sorrell
- Carl Reiner as Alan Brady