The Dick Van Dyke Show was a situation comedy that aired on CBS from 1961-1966, and was created by Carl Reiner. It starred Dick Van Dyke as Rob Petrie, a writer for television show, and also starred Mary Tyler Moore as Laure Petrie, Rob's wife. The show centered around Rob working at the television show, called "The Alan Brady Show", which is a variety show in New York, and his two friends who were his co-workers, named Buddy and Sally.