>> and i remember talking to myself on the way home. i said, "what piece of ground do i stand on that nobody else stands on?" so, i'll write about the life of a writer. >> writers are lazy. people write what they know -- >> rob, we got a sketch due. now, don't crack up on us. >> there's nothing to worry about, kids. i have got an idea! alan brady will play the part of a talking bowling pin. >> i thought it was the greatest idea because in most sitcoms, you didn't know what the husband did for a living. >> the second dance number should come before the big sketch. >> gee, i don't know. >> i like it! >> now i like it. >> yeah, me too. >> yeah, i like it too. >> what do you know? look at the tie you're wearing. >> i loved the fact that it was a glimpse into the writer's room. just seeing how shows worked was just so fascinating to me. >> and, of course, mary tyler moore, how could you not fall in love with mary tyler moore? >> this isn't a whoopee dress rob, it's years old. >> yeah, but it still works. give me a kiss.