Ep 11. See Rob Write -- Write, Rob, Write

See Rob Write -- Write, Rob, Write" is the eleventh episode of the fifth season of the iconic American sitcom, The Dick Van Dyke Show. It premiered on November 27, 1965, on CBS. The episode centers around Rob Petrie, a comedy writer, who is suffering from writer's block.

The episode opens as Rob tries to write a new comedy sketch, but he can't find any inspiration. He spends hours staring at a blank sheet of paper, trying different pens, and clearing his mind in search of an idea, but nothing seems to work. His wife, Laura, tries to comfort him by saying that writer's block is normal and temporary, but Rob's frustration only grows.

Meanwhile, Rob is under pressure at work. His boss, Alan Brady, demands that he completes a sketch for the show by the end of the day. Rob is in no condition to deliver, and he knows that he's about to disappoint Alan and the viewers. He confides in his colleagues Buddy and Sally, who assure him that they understand what he's going through.

Buddy suggests that Rob tries a new approach, recommending that he writes a story that has nothing to do with comedy. Sally advises Rob to leave the house and take a walk in the park to clear his mind. Taking their advice, Rob heads out to the park, hoping to find inspiration.

There, Rob bumps into a young boy named Stevie, who is writing in a notebook. Curious, Rob asks Stevie what he is working on, and the boy tells him that he's writing a story about his family and their adventures. Rob listens as Stevie reads his story aloud, and feels that he has found his inspiration.

Rob rushes back to his office, jubilant and inspired. He sits down at his typewriter and starts typing furiously, writing a new sketch based on Stevie's story. The words flow out of him effortlessly, and he soon realizes that his writer's block has vanished. He completes the sketch on time, much to Alan's approval, and the show goes on as planned.

The episode ends with Rob revealing to Laura that he might write a book someday, thanking her for giving him the inspiration to pursue such an endeavor. The couple kisses as the camera fades to black, and the message of the episode becomes clear: even the greatest writers sometimes need a little inspiration to do their best work.

"See Rob Write -- Write, Rob, Write" is a heartwarming and relatable episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show, showing the struggle and frustration that many writers face, as well as the joy of discovering new inspiration. It's a timeless episode that still resonates with audiences today, highlighting the power of creativity and the human spirit to overcome even the toughest challenges.