[s1e3] Dick's First Birthday Link

: Jane Curtin’s laughter during the leather pants scene was genuine. The producers used an outtake for the final cut because her reaction was so authentic.

: 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 [S1E3] Dick's First Birthday

: Dick becomes offended when Mary Albright gives him a teasing birthday card mentioning he looks "old and wrinkled". His insecurity is compounded by his attraction to a young anthropology student, Laurie, played by guest star Lauren Graham in one of her early roles. : Jane Curtin’s laughter during the leather pants

: The episode ends on a rare moment of connection between Dick and Mary when they both realize they are 42 years old (though John Lithgow and Jane Curtin were both older in reality). Production Trivia Themes & Analysis : Dick becomes offended when