Starring Dick Van Dyke [Extended Audio Description + OC]
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Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.
This version contains extended audio description. Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke. Known for iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and his classic CBS sitcom, he has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades.
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Starring Dick Van Dyke [Extended Audio Description + OC]
Preview: 12/12/2025 | 2m 34s
This version contains extended audio description. Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke. Known for iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and his classic CBS sitcom, he has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades.
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Dick Van Dyke was an early advocate for civil rights
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Clip: 12/12/2025 | 1m 7s | On May 31st, 1964, Dick Van Dyke delivered a speech on race relations. (1m 7s)
How "The Dick Van Dyke Show" took inspiration from its leading man
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Clip: 12/12/2025 | 54s | Dick Van Dyke's love of physical comedy was incorporated into his main character's persona. (54s)
Karen Dotrice on working with Dick Van Dyke in "Mary Poppins"
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Clip: 12/12/2025 | 2m 26s | Karen Dotrice, who starred in "Mary Poppins" with Dick Van Dyke, reflects on her time on set. (2m 26s)
Rare behind-the-scenes footage from "The Dick Van Dyke Show"
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Clip: 12/12/2025 | 50s | Larry Mathews shares home movies shot from the set of "The Dick Van Dyke Show." (50s)
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Preview: 12/12/2025 | 2m 8s | Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke. (2m 8s)
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Preview: 12/12/2025 | 2m 8s | Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke. (2m 8s)
Watch the unmatched chemistry between Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke
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Clip: 12/12/2025 | 2m 21s | Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore reunited for a variety special in 1969. (2m 21s)
Watch this footage from an unaired Dick Van Dyke pilot
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Clip: 12/12/2025 | 1m 58s | Dick Van Dyke showcases his physical comedy strengths with a short story. (1m 58s)
What made the opening credits of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" special
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Clip: 12/12/2025 | 1m 49s | Hear the origin story of one of televisions most iconic opening credits. (1m 49s)
Why Conan O’Brien had an "out-of-body experience" with Dick Van Dyke
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Clip: 12/12/2025 | 1m 7s | Conan O’Brien had a dream come true when Dick Van Dyke appeared on his show. (1m 7s)
Why Dick Van Dyke is Ted Danson's hero
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Clip: 12/12/2025 | 2m 33s | Ted Danson watched "The Dick Van Dyke Show" on his first television set. (2m 33s)
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