[s1e3] Dick's First Birthday May 2026

: Desperate to feel young, Dick dyes his hair jet-black and squeezes into incredibly tight, squeaky leather trousers—a look that has since become one of the series' most iconic visual gags. Themes & Analysis

: In the episode, Dick and Mary both claim to be 42. In reality, John Lithgow was 51 and Jane Curtin was 49 at the time of filming. [S1E3] Dick's First Birthday

: This is one of seven episodes featuring a unique opening narration by James Earl Jones . : Desperate to feel young, Dick dyes his