[s1e3] Dick's First - Birthday

: This is one of seven episodes featuring a unique opening narration by James Earl Jones .

"3rd Rock from the Sun" Dick's First Birthday (TV Episode 1996) - Trivia - IMDb [S1E3] Dick's First Birthday

: 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. : This is one of seven episodes featuring

: 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. : Jane Curtin’s laughter during the leather pants

: Dick becomes offended when Mary Albright gives him a teasing birthday card mentioning he looks "old and wrinkled". His insecurity is compounded by his attraction to a young anthropology student, Laurie, played by guest star Lauren Graham in one of her early roles.

: 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