The Van Dyke Show

The Van Dyke Show is an American sitcom starring Dick Van Dyke and his son Barry Van Dyke which aired on CBS from October 26 to December 7, 1988. The series marked the second time the real-life father-son actors worked together, after Dick guest-starred in a 4th season episode of Airwolf with Barry as the leading man. Synopsis The series centers on Matt Burgess (Barry Van Dyke), who runs a small regional theater in Pennsylvania, and his father Dick Burgess (Dick Van Dyke), a Broadway musical star. Dick decided to give up Broadway to live and work with his son at the theater. The theater's staff included Doc, the stage manager, Jillian, Matt's secretary, and Eric, Matt's helper. Cast Dick Van Dyke as Dick Burgess Barry Van Dyke as Matt Burgess Kari Lizer as Chris Burgess Billy O'Sullivan as Noah Burgess Whitman Mayo as Doc Sterling Maura Tierney as Jillian Ryan Paul Scherrer as Eric Olander Guest stars Lainie Kazan Lee Paul