

The show's humor frequently derived from V.I.C.I.'s attempts to learn human behavior, the robot's literal interpretation of speech and the family's efforts to disguise the robot's true nature. The Lawson family tries to keep the robot's existence a secret, but their disagreeable neighbors, the Brindles, keep on popping up at the most unexpected moments - especially nosy next-door neighbor Harriet, whose father happens to be Ted Lawson's co-worker. off as an orphaned family member whom they eventually legally adopt as their daughter. Despite this, the Lawson family initially tries to pass V.I.C.I. V.I.C.I.'s features include superhuman strength and speed, an AC outlet under her right arm, a serial port under her left arm, and an access panel in her back.

The robot is taken home by Lawson so that it can mature within a family environment. was built by Ted Lawson, an engineer/inventor for United Robotronics, in an effort to assist handicapped children. (an acronym for Voice Input Child Identicant, pronounced "Vicky"), an android in the form of a 10-year-old girl.
