"And then Dick called and said, I'm going to do a special called Dick Van Dyke and the other woman, that would be you, because every time I try to check into a hotel with my wife, they look at me as though I'm cheating on Laura"

This quote is from Mary Tyler Moore's narrative, in which she states a conversation she had with her hubby, Dick Van Dyke. In the quote, Dick is suggesting that he as well as Mary do a special together, entitled "Dick Van Dyke and also the Other Woman," as a joke. The joke is that every single time they try to check into a resort with each other, the personnel presumes that Dick is ripping off on his better half, Laura. This quote is a funny way of highlighting the dual criteria that exist in society, where a male can be viewed as a cheater for merely being in the firm of an additional woman, while a lady is not viewed as a cheater for remaining in the business of another guy. It also speaks to the stamina of the Van Dyke's marital relationship, as they have the ability to joke about such a scenario.