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The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)

S3E17 The Life and Love of Joe Coogan

Jan 22, 1964 Season 3 Episode 17 Comedy

Rob encounters Laura's ex-boyfriend, Joe Coogan, at the country club. When he tells Laura about their meeting, she worries that Joe may have discovered her hidden shoebox containing her poems, which are stored in the basement. Unbeknownst to Laura, the sonnets offer hints about Joe's profession. Later, Laura and Millie play golf with Father Joe Coogan. Laura decides to invite Joe to dinner, along with Buddy and Sally, but she soon receives a surprising revelation.