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The New Dick Van Dyke Show

The Replacement (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV Episode | Comedy

To improve Dick's ratings, a sidekick (Danny Taylor played by Steve Lawrence) is added on the show, which proves too successful. Dick, suffering from a cold, fears that he will be replaced. When Dick's doctor tells him to stay home to ...See moreTo improve Dick's ratings, a sidekick (Danny Taylor played by Steve Lawrence) is added on the show, which proves too successful. Dick, suffering from a cold, fears that he will be replaced. When Dick's doctor tells him to stay home to recover, Danny fills in for him. Carl Reiner appears as himself. Written by Magnolia Sims See less
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Director
Writers
Carl Reiner (created by) | Bernie Orenstein (written by) | Saul Turteltaub (written by)
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Pat Harris (as Pat Harris Liberman)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 30, 1971

Release date
Oct 30, 1971 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Dick Van Dyke
Dick Preston Dick Preston   See fewer
Hope Lange
Jenny Preston Jenny Preston   See fewer
Marty Brill
Bernie Davis Bernie Davis   See fewer
Fannie Flagg
'Mike' Preston 'Mike' Preston   See fewer
Nancy Dussault
Carol Davis Carol Davis   See fewer
Steve Lawrence
Danny Turner Danny Turner   See fewer
David Doyle
Ted Atwater Ted Atwater   See fewer
Pat McMahon
Cheek-Eye, the Sailor Man Cheek-Eye, the Sailor Man   See fewer
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