The Dick Van Dyke Show : Timeline of Rob Petrie stumbling over the ottoman in the intro

Timeline of Rob Petrie stumbling over the ottoman in the intro

In some intros, Rob Petrie stumbles over the ottoman; in others, he steps around it. Was there a specific episode in which he started to step around the ottoman and continued to do so for the rest of the series; or was it random?

Re: Timeline of Rob Petrie stumbling over the ottoman in the intro

It was random.

But speaking of timeline, there's the eternal unanswered question: If Rob is coming home from work, why are Buddy and Sally already there?

Re: Timeline of Rob Petrie stumbling over the ottoman in the intro

I'd say there are two explanations.

We saw in several episodes that Rob works late. Either with Alan Brady going over that week's script. Or with the guest star of that week's show for the same reason.

They were gonna meet up at Rob's house or surprise him.

Seize the moment, 'cause tomorrow you might be dead.

Re: Timeline of Rob Petrie stumbling over the ottoman in the intro

There was a third opening where he side steps the ottomon and then makes a stumble but not a total fall on the carpet.

Re: Timeline of Rob Petrie stumbling over the ottoman in the intro

buddy and sally dont need in that scene.they are 'the office' actors not the 'at home' actors.bob newhart did it right he comes home to emile and they kiss.

Re: Timeline of Rob Petrie stumbling over the ottoman in the intro

buddy and sally dont need to be in that scene.they are 'the office' actors not the 'at home' actors.bob newhart did it right he comes home to emile and they kiss.

Re: Timeline of Rob Petrie stumbling over the ottoman in the intro

"Starring Dick Van Dyke; Mary Tyler Moore; Rose Marie; Morey Amsterdam; and Larry Matthews." They are there because they are the top-billed actors.

But logic-wise, there are any number of possible explanations for the presence of Buddy and Sally, who've been guests at the Petrie home innumerable times.

Secret Message, HERE!--->CONGRATULATIONS!!! You've discovered the Secret Message!

Re: Timeline of Rob Petrie stumbling over the ottoman in the intro

No, MTM was last billed.
Top