Sally and the Lab Technician

The Dick van Dyke Show Season 01, Episode 03 Episode 03 Air date October 17, 1961 Written by Carl Reiner Directed by John Rich Episode Guide previous My Blonde-Haired Brunette next Washington vs. the Bunny External links IMDb Sally and the Lab Technician

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Laura talks Rob into setting up his co-worker Sally Rogers with Laura's lab technician cousin Thomas Edson.

Plot

Rob and Laura discuss Sally never having been married. Rob's theory is that Sally's quick wit and matching tongue intimidate most men. Laura, on the other hand, thinks that Sally and her mild mannered cousin Thomas Edson, a lab technician, would be perfect for each other. Despite Rob thinking it a bad idea, Laura plans a dinner party for the four of them so that Sally and Thomas can meet. But true to form, Sally, during the party, can't help but make one wisecrack after another, many of those at Thomas' expense. After the fact, Sally, realizing that she didn't make a good impression, is depressed about ruining a good chance with an eligible bachelor.

Cast & Characters

Main

• Dick Van Dyke: Rob Petrie
• Mary Tyler Moore: Laura Petrie
• Larry Mathews: Richie Petrie
• Rose Marie: Sally Rogers
• Morey Amsterdam: Buddy Sorrell

Supporting

• Eddie Firestone: Thomas Edson
• Jamie Farr: Delivery Boy

Mentioned

• Alan Brady
• Pickles Sorrell

Appearances

Locations

• Petrie House (Dinning Room, Living Room)
• Writers' Office

Quotes

"Can I feed the turtle?
Richie, the turtle died a year ago!
Oh, yeah, I forgot."

―Richie and Laura

"Oh, thanks a lump."

―Buddy

"How do you know? I'm Sally Rogers. Are you still single?"

―Sally

"Sally, this is my cousin, Thomas Edson.
Thomas Edson?
Oh, no...
Well, you did a great job on that light bulb, Tom!"

―Laura, Sally, and Rob

"You see, Miss Rogers, your body-
Well, look, if you're gonna talk about my body, you'd better call me Sally.
I didn't mean your body, Miss Rogers. I was talking about the human body.
Human body?! What am I, a kangaroo?!"

―Thomas and Sally