[s1e3] Dick's First Birthday -

"3rd Rock from the Sun" Dick's First Birthday (TV Episode 1996) - Trivia - IMDb

: This is one of seven episodes featuring a unique opening narration by James Earl Jones . [S1E3] Dick's First Birthday

: 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. "3rd Rock from the Sun" Dick's First Birthday

: In the episode, Dick and Mary both claim to be 42. In reality, John Lithgow was 51 and Jane Curtin was 49 at the time of filming. : In the episode, Dick and Mary both claim to be 42

: 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

: Nina’s request for a birthday list forces the Solomons to quantify their time on Earth. Dick arbitrarily chooses the age of 45, while the others are content with their respective human vessel ages.