- "Oh my God! I'm gorgeous!"
- ―Dick Solomon
| "Dick's First Birthday" | |
|---|---|
| Series 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1, Episode 3 | |
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| Air date | January 23rd, 1996 |
| Writers | Andy Cowan |
| Director | Robert Berlinger |
| Producers | Linwood Boomer; Marcy Carsey; Joe Fisch; Patrick Kienlen; Bob Kushell; Caryn Mandabach; Bill Martin; Tim Ryder; Mike Schiff; Bonnie Turner; Terry Turner; Tom Werner; Christine Zander |
| Starring | John Lithgow; Kristen Johnston; French Stewart; Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Jane Curtin |
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"Dick's First Birthday" is the third episode of season one of the sci-fi/comedy series 3rd Rock from the Sun. It was directed by Robert Berlinger and written by Andy Cowan. It first aired on NBC on January 23rd, 1996. In this episode, the Solomon family discover the concept of birthdays, so Dick decides that he must quantify his age in order to fit in with the rest of human culture.
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Lithgow | Dick Solomon |
| Kristen Johnston | Sally Solomon |
| French Stewart | Harry Solomon |
| Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Tommy Solomon |
| Jane Curtin | Mary Albright |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Simbi Khali | Nina Campbell |
| Lauren Graham | Laurie Harris |
| Michael Milhoan | Coach Strickland |
| Ian Lithgow | Leon |
| David DeLuise | Bug Pollone |
| Chris Hogan | Aubrey Pitman |
| Danielle Nicolet | Caryn |
| Dee Freeman | Waitress |
| Benjamin King | Man in bar |
| Robert Lynch | Doug |
Notes & Trivia[]
- This episode is included on disc one of the 3rd Rock from the Sun: Season 1 DVD collection.
Quotes[]
- Mary Albright: I think you look distinguished with gray hair.
- Dick Solomon: Thank you. I think you would look distinguished with gray hair too.
- Mary Albright: No, when men get gray hair they look distinguished. When women get gray hair they look old.
- Dick Solomon: When women get breasts they look sexy. When men get breasts they look old.
- Mary Albright: Good point!
....
- Dick Solomon: How old are you?
- Tommy Solomon: Me? I'm fourteen.
- Dick Solomon: Well, can you have sex?
- Tommy Solomon: Yeah, but I'm not supposed to.
- Dick Solomon: Well, why not?
- Tommy Solomon: Apparently I've got my whole life ahead of me.
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- Dick Solomon: Dr. Albright, have I been a perfect ass?
- Mary Albright: Oh, nobody's perfect!
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- Dick Solomon: Harry, why don't you come out and look at the stars with us?
- Harry Solomon: Oh no, you're not putting me out for the night again. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me six times, shame on me.
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- Dick Solomon: Why is age so important?
- Nina Campbell: Well, I guess you've got a milestone creeping up on you.
- Dick Solomon: No, that's my underwear.