Dick Van Dyke Reveals the Affair That Ended His Marriage
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At the age of 95, Dick Van Dyke has seen many things over the course of his career in Hollywood. The comedic and musical actor has been a household name since the 1960s and has maintained his health and vigor into his old age. Dick got married to his first wife in 1948, well before his rise to mainstream prominence. His first wife never liked the Hollywood lifestyle, resulting in the two having numerous issues.
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Dick made his Broadway debut in 1959, performing in the show The Girls Against the Boys. Dick was chosen for his charisma, despite not having any dancing experience. However, he was a quick learner. Dick's performance was successful, resulting in a Tony Award. In 1961, he took to television in The Dick Van Dyke Show. A massive success, the show stayed on the air until 1965. During that time, Dick could also be seen on film in such features as 1963's Bye Bye Birdie and j1964's Mary Poppins.
By the early 1970s, Dick had developed a severe dependency on alcohol. He checked into a rehab clinic. Upon returning from the clinic, he learned that his wife had also checked in as a result of a secret dependency on prescription medications. Dick was completely unaware of his wife's problem, proving that the two's relationship had become extremely distant. After their rehab stays, the two began taking trial separations from each other. During this time, Dick developed a romantic relationship with his agent's secretary, Michelle Triola. Dick and Michelle entered into an extra-marital affair that lasted for many years before Dick and Margie's divorce was finalized. Recently, Dick has expressed that he retains a great deal of guilt about this time in his life. Join Facts Verse as Dick Van Dyke reveals the affair that ended his marriage.
Dick Van Dyke Reveals the Affair That Ended His Marriage
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One of my favorite actors of all time for the rest of my life. I obsessively watched the Dick Van Dyke show and it's one of the few series I've seen every single episode of. His natural raw talent is just immutable.🥰
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I'm shocked he had no dancing experience! He is such an azing, versatile actor, whether as Rob Petrie, dancing, singing Burt, or as a doctor. My heart will truly break when he passes.
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I was shocked as well! =) I hope this doesn't sound insensitive; but it's been so long since I'd last seen him in anything, I'd mistakenly thought he had already passed ;_( ... I think I'd confused him with Dean Martin (another "triple-threat" entertainer who had experienced troubles with alcohol); or another different celeb from that era.
Glad to learn that Dick is still with us and doing well. May he make it to well into his centenarian years! :)
I thought he did great on Mary Poppins, jumping in and out of those chimneys
I try not to think about it. Please Dick don’t die I want you to make it to 100 years old. Because of the pandemic Dick couldn’t go to Disneyland on his 95th birthday he goes every 5 years.
I have never seen anything he was in that didn't make me watch him, uninterrupted, till it was over. I especially loved his dancing and flexibility. His banter was cute and perfectly timed. I'm soon to be 73 and he still gives me butterflies.
THAT is why I was thinking the affair might have been recent! May the LORD bless Mr Van Dyke! 🙏🙌
I'm so glad to see all the positive comments, loving him! No one dwelling the negatives revealed. NICE!!
What's your favorite Dick Van Dyke movie, Suzy?
I LOVED the DickVanDyke show with Mary Tyler Moore. It was a big part of my childhood.
That show was also Dick's defining role.Everybody after that show closed expected Dick to be just like his role in that series in real life. The public has a very positive viewpoint of him.
I was a dumb kid, I really thought Dick and Mary were really married, or at least I wanted them to be.
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@@mrains100 If it makes you feel any better, I was a kid when The Brady Bunch first aired on TV and I thought they were a real family before I understood it was just a tv show. LOL
@@robertgordon7187 I loved the show, it was clean humor.
He was so bubbly and funny I would have never known he had alcohol problems or any problems ! Good for him for being 95 and still going strong and finding happiness again thru all his tragedy's! I love him !
Handsome ., talented, and ❤ very nice.
Handsome ., talented, and ❤ very nice.
I saw an interview recently with him and his wife at their house. She seems lovely; he seems to have found much happiness in his life. He brought so much joy to so many throughout his career. I wish him and his wife well.
Were you ever lucky get to talk too him he dont look that old
Growing up as a lil girl watching The Dick Van Dyke show with Mary Tyler Moore, I found him extremely funny and entertaining! We loved it! Gotta love this guy!
The battle with alcohol is a troubling condition to live with! The most important part of sobriety is to take it one day at a time! I drowned myself for 24 years inside of the bottle and now just about nearing my 17th year of sobriety! I also fought another addiction with tobacco for 26 1/2 years and am working on my 7th year tobacco free! Just take life and living one day at a time free of two deadly addictions is a great step for my health and wellbeing! Keep working on your sobriety, Dick!
3 yrs alcohol free a 2 yrs tobacco free after 48 yrs of starting them.
Yep! One day at a time.
The urges don't go away.
Just learn to deal with them.
Congrats to both Sheldon and Mark!!!
I stopped drinking twelve years ago. It was a battle that seemed impossible to win but I’m glad I didn’t give up. Next was cigarettes, I won that battle 7 years ago but I will not give up chocolate..lol
@@Lovemytrials65 Congratulations - Double!!!
It is wonderful that you got sober. My brother was not fortunate and he died. I think of him every day.
Have always loved him as Bert, the kind-hearted chimney sweep. His dancing in Mary Poppins was phenomenal. Thanks for this video! It brought back many childhood memories!!
My favorite of all his roles…even with his bad Cockney accent 😁
I've read his autobiography, and grew up in the 60s. As a kid, I was spellbound watching the The Dick Van Dyke show, and Mary Poppins. His dance scene in "Step in time" from Mary Poppins was just incredible. Although he's a huge talent...he is human after all.
I was thinking the same thing!
Did you know, which I read somewhere, that he paid Walt Disney $4K, to be in the movie "Mary Poppin?" That Walt Disney was a jerk! He couldn't see the talent Dick Van Dyke had but even so, he made that movie along with Julie Andrews.
Have “known” him all my life and yet I learned so much in this video… Thank you! Just a wonderful, entertaining, talented man!!! Just makes me happy watching him in anything!
Mary Poppins was the most defining role. He did a beautiful job. Loved him in it.
He is certainly likable, but his Cockney accent is awful in Mary Poppins.
@@susanmarie2231 Well, yes it is, but it just adds to the fun and it's undeniable that he is the driving energy of the film. Both my children and my grandchildren loved Bert when they were small.
Mmmm. Should have been played by Stan Laurel.
It has gone down in history as one of the most horrid accents of all time - but he was the most fun character in the movie 😎
Nobody’s perfect. I always liked him. And in all those years I’ve never heard anyone say a bad word about him.
Oh. And who do you know would say a bad word about him? I'm betting his in-laws, probably even his children, and definitely his wife and many friends had plenty to say about him, his drunkenness, his cheating, his girlfriend.....
@@d.watson5412 If he remained close to his ex wife, I am sure she and the kids eventually forgave him and moved on with their lives. Stewing in animosity benefits no one.
@@d.watson5412 In other words, very few people. Everyone has faults, so casting stones isn't a great look, right?
@@YA-qj8fx BINGO!
@@d.watson5412 Check out his wife's facebook account. They are all very friendly & regularly meet up. Face palm
To be an alcoholic for that many years and he is still working and 95 years old, he must have super genes.
Great point. Some guy out there is running everyday and eating lots of vegetables, never drinking, and he will drop dead at 40 with a heart attack.
well for quite a few years now he has taken very good care of diet and exercise.
Yes; as well as being a smoker.
Don't forget though he has been singing and dancing his whole life, and exercises/keeping moving are super important in older age.
His mom lived past 90 years. Must be the genes.
One of the most gifted and talented men of our times he’s one of my favorites..
He made my entire family laugh and we now have great memories of that. Very talented. Loved everything he was in.
What amazed me the most about Dick, He danced in the resent remake of Marry Poppins.....In his 90's and looking good.
... on a table!
Recent. Not resent.
When I hear the name “ Dick Van Dyke” I feel happy‼️😁 when I watch Dick Van Dyke in a movie it makes me smile. He just makes me happy🥰
Truly one of the most likeable entertainment personalities ever!
me too
He has outlived everyone including his broker Jerry
Me too!!
He surprised me in Jumanji with Robin Williams. Goes to show he can play a 'bad guy' too.
Diagnosis Murder is iconic. And underrated ❤
Fan of his but Diagnosis Murder was a bit looney being a doctor having time to solve murders and alot of stories were way out there in la la land but his star quality carried the show
Still like watching it now.
I especially loved that his son Barry and Barry's son Carey was in it as well. I am sure, as a young man he never imagined that his own son and grandson would share the same love of acting and on his own show no less. Their time together was recorded for generations to enjoy. What a Blessing to have a successful career that brings joy to all who watch him. That is a Blessing that few ever get.
I have the Diagnosis Murder Complete box set on Blu-ray! I bought when my local cable channels took it off the air. Now I can watch it anytime I want.
@@wingfoot48 I know what you mean. The most looney but creative was in first season where Dick play all those characters in the Nash family and one of them kills their elderly father also played by Dick. I love the opening scene where Jonathan Nash (Dick) informs his kids that he's changing his will. I like it because it reminds me of the old man he played in Marry Poppins as Dick uses that same old man voice.
Dick Van Dyke strikes me as one of the most happy people I’ve ever seen.
Dick is a OG actor/comedian. He’s so talented & he’s still going strong at 95 blows my mind.
Love
Especially after 25 years with an alcohol problem. That should give everyone hope.
@@Junebugreen “good genes”
Very generous man..gives a lot to charity.
Betty White : Hold my Beer!
One of my favorites of him is Diagnosis Murder. I still watch the reruns when they’re on.
I remember seeing him in Mary Poppins, I learned a lot watching how he moved and how he interreacted to his fellow actors.
Loved watching him in the Dick Vandyke show. I have also seen him in every movie he has made. He still makes me laugh as I watch the reruns. Truly an amazing actor. 💓💓💓
You buried part of the lead. Am I the only one who remembers Michelle Triola brought the original "palimony" lawsuit against actor Lee Marvin after living with him for a few years? She didn't win but it started changing the idea of enforcing settlements in common law marriages.
I remember it ... at the time, I was worried she was going to try to do the same thing to Dick, but she didn't. Thank goodness.
It also gave birth to the prenup.
I remember this!
I remember as well
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Wow, I was amazed to learn that Dick wasn't a trained dancer, but learned later on the stage. His slapstick comedy and timing is spot on, always reminds me of Stan Laurel
(As you know, on his Dick Van Dyke show, he many times portrayed Stan Laurel -- very well! ; ) Tu, 03/23/2021
Love DVD. Hope he's found a fraction of the joy and happiness he's brought to so many over the years. Just a fraction would still be a lot.
I LOVE THAT MAN! Stay well Dick! Awesome actor, loved Fitzwilly, Chitty and Poppins! Not to forget his show on TV
Chitty chitty bang bang was my all time favorite, he could Dance better than anyone I have ever yet to see:
I went to see it in 68 , I had no clue Benny Hill was the toy maker until years later , but I was just a little boy then and all I cared about was that car , same thing for Flubber ,
Another Walt Disney movie ,
And watch that Carol Burnett scene with Tim Conway, Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence and Dick Van Dyke sitting on it end of the couch , Tim is telling jokes and Vicki says ,
Is that little $hit done and Dick Van Dyke hit the floor laughing
Fred Astaire.
Fred Astaire
FRED A S T A I R E.
Always loved what ever show he was in, always a good performer in whatever he did.😊🇦🇺
I think Dick VanDyke is amazingly talented. I saw Mary Popoins when I lived in London, England, and was totally enchanted by the music and choriography. He and Julie Andrews were a perfect casting for their two parts. I think his dancing was impeccable. I own the movie and keep watching it, again and again.
Actually not knowing about his dancing was a shock but I was more surprised about his addiction to alcohol and rehab. I don't have a problem with it at all I think its just because I don't think I've ever heard him say a swear word Im sure he has I don't recall him using a curse word in anything I've seen him in. He's still a badass.
I was shocked about his not having dance experience!!! He is a natural.
He was trained by dancer/choreographer, Gower Champion.
They should have mentioned Diagnosis Murder. One of my favorite shows.
I also love that show! :)
Great cast too.
That was mine too. I love the show with Mary Tyler Moore.
So true,
Mine too!!
He’ll always be Bert for me!!!!
His smile is worth more than platinum.
I really like Dick Van Dike. I does surprise me he didn't have any "Dance" experience. He makes it look so Natural.
I have always identified him with a movie I've seen as a child - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
I had forgotten about that movie! ❤
The dickvan dyk show was my favorite
I couldn't believe that he had no experience dancing before his debut! Amazing actor and I've always enjoyed watching him perform ❤ 😊
So, wouldn't getting married on a live radio program back in the day make them the first reality stars???
I loved when Dick played multiple roles in the film Mary Poppins and even in Diagnosis Murder "Inheritance "
Awesome question 🙋🏻♀️
Well, it was a reality moment which played out on the radio. But, he and his wife were only on the air for one wedding, then gone. Stars? Probably not.
@@IPlayOneOnT.V. - and I watched it live, on channel 9 in Chicago. I believe it was between 12 noon and 12:15. I'n 82 and I don't forget (almost) anything.
Even before then there were marriages on radio and in front of crowds just for sensationalism. I seem to remember there was a famous set of Siamese Twins that got married on the radio (and in front of a crowd). They were women and I can't remember who they married. Ah, it was Daisy and Violet Hilton, and the year was 1936.
His legs seemed to be made of rubber. His dance routines are really awesome
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is my favorite his. The old bamboo is awesome!!
I love the Dick Van Dike show . Him and Mary Tyler Moore . Was great together.
He’s still a good looking man😊
Exactly what I was going to say!
I also liked his show "Diagnosis, Murder".
Dick, you have been and are a tremendous blessing and gift to the world. You are greatly loved! God bless you and yours, always. Amen.
Dick went to Danville High School with my mom before he dropped out. He was ahead of her by three years though his brother Jerry was in the same class. They came from a nice family according to my aunt. I've always enjoyed him in anything he was in! ❤
Huge talent 👏
What's your favorite memory of him, Ruth?
He was so talented and comical. I loved him in Mary Poppins and many others. His brother Jerry was also comical. Blessings to the Van Dykes
What a talented family, Yvonne!
All that
Oh, yes, his brother, Jerry! Also a comedian! Though I think Jerry was more of the “comedian“, right?!
I loved him in “Chitty chitty Bang Bang”
Oh my Gosh, now i have this song in my head...thanks😁
“Oh you chitty chitty bang bang chitty chitty bang bang we love you”
The old bamboo!
He will always be Rob Petrie to me!
I watched it last night one of my favorite movies as a kid and it still is at 55..
DVD is defined by the iconic DVD show! He and MTM were very funny. It's not surprising he could dance because he was so good with physical comedy. All that tripping over furniture and running around required not only excellent comedic timing but also carefully planned choreography.
I loved him in The Dick VanDyke show.
Dick Van Dyke is one of the best comedic talents I've ever seen. He could act, dance, sing; his facial expressions and body language could speak volumes without saying a word. I will always appreciate him for the joy his talents brought my mom. Sorry to learn here that he brought and went through pain. Such is this thing we call life.
He was likable and never vulgar
I first saw him in a program on tv called Pantomime Quiz. I've been a fan since then. Sorry to hear he had so much trouble with alcohol and that his marriage was rocky. Glad he's happy now.
Yes, my dad was an alcoholic and my ex husband was also… It is a tough disease! Glad he could kick that habit and be on the way again! Alcohol is not where it’s at! Yes, they are called actually got my ex-husband… He died with a massive brain hemorrhage and emphysema and COPD and advanced liver disease!!! Yes, he was also a pretty heavy smoker…
@@gaymichaelis7581 so sorry for your loss
@@gaymichaelis7581 I am sooo very sorry for your sad loss too!! My ex husband is an alcholic, heavy smoker, drug taker & he was also very frighteningly violent to me & insanely jealous, possessive & he was always questioning me: so it was literally "Hell on Earth": living with him: this uncontrollabe behaviour was often in front of our baby girl!!! She is now an adult: who also married another control freak & they had two children: but she is thankfully also now divorced!!! I found out years later about his behaviour & I also never, ever liked him from the beginning!!! ALWAYS go with your gut: it's NEVER wrong!! I suffered for five years & it was a MIRACLE that I survived!!! I also suffered from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, claustrophobia & agoraphobia: thankfully almost completely healed: apart from.occassional anxiety!! The clues are always there in the very beginning: the warning signs: PLEASE ladies & gentlemen: do not ignore them: as years later I actually knew two lovely women who were actually both strangled by their violent & abusive partners: this seems to be THE weapon of choice for violent men!!! I have also, though: met some veey scary, angry & just as violent women!!! These people are actually demon possessed & they can be delivered by strong Christians in the Mighty Name of Jesus!!! 😇❤
I know Arlene and she's wonderful. They are very happy.
I saw Dick on the theater stage playing the main character in the music man in San Francisco lwas a 19-year-old skeptic my mom dragged me to the show,Within 10 minutes I was a raging fan. His singing , Stage movements,dancing and acting made me a believer!
Goes to show life isn't so perfect no matter who we are!
A living legend...he makes me feel sooo young! He’s overall probably one of the best actors across genres. Tom Hanks is following in his footsteps. Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda ..... just a captain of the film and television industries. I still look forward to his next project. I’m pretty sure he’s immortal.
We can only hope! ♥️
In our hearts he is.
In July 2016, Dick Van Dyke said of Donald Trump, "He has been a magnet to all the racists and xenophobes in the country, I haven't been this scared since the Cuban Missile Crisis. I think the human race is hanging in a delicate balance right now, and I'm just so afraid he will put us in a war. He scares me." Van Dyke publicly endorsed Bernie Sanders as his choice for the Democratic candidate .
I still watch reruns of the Dick Van Dyke Show on Roku and watched the first runs as a child. He and Mary Tyler Moore danced a lot on that show. It's unbelievable that he had no dance experience before joining a Broadway cast. I believe he and Larry Matthews (born the same month and year as me) are the only two still living from that show. Because of where I lived, I could not readily go see Mary Poppins, but there was a special night on TV for 'Bye Bye, Birdie.' I recall another funny movie about a town that tries to quit smoking together for the prize money. Still dancing in the Mary Poppins remake is amazing!
A genius, a natural genius. Of course the defining role is in `Mary Poppins`. So generous to have doffed his cap figurately speaking (well, literally too!) to the cockney chimney sweep. Just seeing him on the screen makes me smile!
Chitty will always have a close place in my heart ❤️
He is an extremely multitalented individual. I doubt there is anything he cannot accomplish in his field. I always enjoy watching him in pretty much any show.
It’s remarkable that anyone could learn to dance as an adult quickly enough to rehearse and star in a Broadway show. But Ryan Gosling, the lead in La La Land learned to tap dance AND play the piano for the film.
He's so talented, Bill!
You can do anything if you set your mind to it, no matter what your age!
Dick Van Dyke , was driving to the studio of the Dick Van Dyke show one day and listening to the Radio an interview of Fred Astaire ( who he admire tremendously ) . they ask him , who do u think its the best dancer ? And he responded : Dick Van Dyke . He say , It was the best moment of my life !! ... I absolutely love Dick van Dyke❤ I have the whole collection of his show every season . and I love him in Mary Poppins too . My oldest son name is van❤
I just think he’s a great tremendous talent and enjoyed him in everything he’s done ✅ ,and Wow,just think 🤔 how much laughter and joy and fun his performances have given to so many of us 👍🏻♥️👏
I can’t believe he wasn’t a dancer already! What talent! He’s a remarkable person!
PET-TREE, not PEE-TREE!
His best role the one he'll always be known for will be Robert Petrie.
I've watched every episode 100+ times (seriously) and he and the gang
make me laugh EVERY time! I wish I could meet him in person and thank
him for all the laughs and entertainment.
It was the best of Carl Reiner's work. It's funny even in 2021. Every episode was memorable. Remember the no pillow?
Me too!! Hilarious still today! Every show makes me belly laugh at some point! 💖
Turns out Carl Reiner thought of the name as PEE-tree, but didn’t say so until nearly the end of the show. lol
You currently still have the ability to meet him in person, why wait? Do your best to try to see him in person, he definitely doesn't have too much time left and when he's gone you'll wish you had at least met him.
I agree the Dick Van Dyke Show is his defining role. Watched that show as a kid well before Mary Poppins was released. DVD Show made him (and Mary Tyler Moore) a household name.
Chitty chitty bang bang is my favourite. My son watched it over and over when he was little and still never got tired of it.
Diagnosis Murder is my favorite.
Mine, too!
@@deeo2214 They should have mentioned Diagnosis Murder. Also one of my favorite shows.
I loved it too...
Me too.
Yes, they missed this one...
he is so so talented and has brought so so much happiness to so many. Love him!!
What Can I say, I just love Dick Van Dyke, he is one of the best of our time. What happens in his personal life is his business. I wish him the best always.
His pursuit of sobriety in a fellowship of like minded people was a wonderful example to me as a 23 yr old attempting to gain sobriety also. I have since celebrated 49 year.
I always felt that Dick Van Dyke was the most at home in his body person I have ever seen. He could do pratfalls, he could dance, he just was so at ease physically of anybody.
Agreed!
I remember back in the 70s when he owned the CareFree Studios in Arizona, he and Margie then lived in different houses.
I remember many times my parents taking me to Dick and Margie's house off Fleming Springs Road. Beautiful place. They were both so much fun. Margie was quiet and somewhat shy, but very sweet and down to earth. Her dad, Bill, lived in the guest house, and he was one nicest guys you could ever meet. One night, the horses were going crazy out in the corral. A mountain lion had jumped on the back one of the horses and scratched it up pretty bad. They were able to save the horse. Dick shot the mountain lion and had it turned into a rug. I feel proud to be one of the few people who sat on that rug in their living room. Ah those were the days....
I love him as Burt and Caractacus.
He was so good, Marie!
Love him most as Bert
Caracatus Potts...lol
Mary Poppins is one of them and one show that wasn't spoken about Diagnosis Murder that's when his son played a part of a cop.
Yes! A fellow Diagnosis Murder fan 😁❤
Diagnosis Murder is one of my very favorite shows :-)
Diagnosis Murder is still a favorite for me. I still watch the re runs.
Candace...his grandsons played in the series (I was struck by how none resembled him in any way).
@@marinazagrai1623 probably his great grandchildren to. Now he has to pay child support. Does he also have a brain disease as well? Can he sleep sitting up in bed?
Fantastic multi talented star. Wish they would give him another program. God's blessings always to him & his family. Thanks for the laughs & memories.
My first crush was Dick Van Dyke as Rob Petrie. He and Mary Tyler Moore were perfect as a young married couple! I STILL love that show!!!
He's like a family member to me. I read his book. He starts by saying you won't hear anything bad said about anyone in this book. We are all sinners. I love you Dick.
I was between 3 and 4 years old when the Dick Van Dyke Show with Mary Tyler Moore. I always enjoyed the show. He and the whole cast had an incredible chemistry especially him and Mary Tyler Moore. I saw Mary Poppins in 1964 when it came out and had a crush on Julie Andrews for awhile. Dick Van Dyke is a comedic genius and There will never be anyone to replace him. He's 95 years old as of the time of this short documentary or whatever.That's great. Way to go Dick Van Dyke. Long live Dick Van Dyke. Later folks !
As a child of the 60's DVD will always be Rob Petrie to me!
Dick Van Dyke Show is one of my very favorite sitcoms. Mary Poppins Iove & have precious memories of my childhood.
Eight year affair...that’s a relationship.
Yes. A sneaky, disgusting one.
Addiction is terrible..two addicts together is tough.The marriage suffered, but they maintained close friendship.
Well. To his mistress it was a relationship. To him it was more he could gave his cake and eat it too. You don't cheat on someone you love. Period .
Too bad it wasn’t Mary Tyler Moore.
@@d.watson5412 normally i would agree, but maybe it's a case by case think. He doesn't strike me as one who would hurt those he cared about and the fact he was close to his first wife until her end means a lot.
I had no idea that he had no dance training, and he was a fantastic dancer! I loved him the best on The Dick Van Dyke Show and in the movie, and one of the best movies of all time, Mary Poppins. We love ❤️ you Dick Van Dyke!
To this day, I absolutely LOVE The Dick Van Dyke Show, the original one & watch it whenever I can.
All of his roles. The man is a supreme talent. Icon
I have adored this man since the late '60's (or earlier)! When I began realizing that my prayers for people were having results (back in 1979), I then added him (& Julie Andrews, & Carol Burnette, & Tim Conway, & Bill Cosby--- all my favorite comedians) to my prayer list, knowing that they're real people, too, even though Hollywood has a way of making them look otherwise. I still love him dearly, & pray for him & his family. It was like a "toss-up", for me, between his movies Mary Poppins, & Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, that had him "break through" into my heart for ever since. Even though I heard him say he had a GRRREAT time filming Mary Poppins, & NOT a happy time filming Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, I'm still eternally grateful he did the latter, too! God be with you & protect you from all harm, day & night, Mr Dick Van Dyke! (I still cherish the hope of getting to meet him, & have an hour together, chatting over coffee! (grin!))
We love him too, Flashlite Stryker!
Love him or hate him...know his work well, or not at all...I do think there is one aspect of this man that has impressed each and everyone of us. Without further ado, let's give kudos to the man who never considered a name change for his Hollywood career, and from day one of that first audition, would show up to that office and say, "Yes, I am Dick Van Dyke." Amazing.
As a child, I was convinced he was the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz.
That never occurred to me, but now that you say it, it makes perfect sense.
Sorry to hear about the difficulties; actors are human as well. Glad to hear his personal life is better now. He's given back much...incredible how he is as active now as one a quarter as old. He's lived an amazing life.
Chatty chatty bang bang, with the doll on the music box was fantastic ,
"What do you see, you people, gazing at me? You see a doll on a music box that's wound by a key. How can you tell -- I'm under a spell -- I'm waiting for love's first kiss . . . " Tu, 03/23/2021
God bless him , and for his gift of laughter !!!! Who I am fortunate to have shared , for 50 years !!
Almost 100 years and his only controversy I somewhat judge is the 46 year gap in his marriage. They're both clearly adults, so what can ya do? Seems like he's brought as much joy to others as he has experienced.
The only controversy? What about his 8 year affair and alcoholism?
In my opinion, Bert the chimney sweep in Mary Poppins is the first role that comes to mind. I also loved his performance in Fitzwilly.
We loved him in Mary Poppins too, Barbara!
He is great in everything he's in, but I will always know him as Rob Petrie. That show is still my favorite!
I hate to differ, but his role as Rob Petrie was not so eagerly accepted by DVD, because he accepted the role in "Bye Bye Birdie". I loved him from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and only watched his show after immigrating to the US. He mentioned himself that he went to rehab after he started drinking cocktails after his work day but this was (he said this) during the 60s. When a couple has 4 kids and not have a hateful relationship, of course the couple stayed very close.
I liked his series "Diagnosis Murder" from the late 90s which also has his son (Barry) and grandsons acting! His dance ability, he's so lanky/wiry (Laura described him as that) that he's bound to pick up any dance he wants to try...and the talent he has is unbelievable!
Ohmygoodness God Bless You Dick, You Enchanted my childhood with Chitti chiti bang bang, and so many others! Don’t leave us without Knowing How Very Much we Love You
We love him too, Joan!
You keep my dry Humor and my younger 35 and 23 yr. Olds you will Live On ... Generating pure humor and Honesty for , FOREVER
I loved him as Rob Petrie, loved the Dick Van Dyke Show as a child, he and MTM had such chemistry! And I loved him also on Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, so many great childhood memories, and no, I didn't know he couldn't dance😍
The entire cast on the old Dick Van Dyke show were so good. When a rerun comes on tv I stop what I’m doing and watch.
I saw him back in the early 1980’s playing “The Music Man” in Reno Nev. at the Sahara Casino. I still have his autograph on a napkin 🥰
Marriage is not a destination, but a journey. This has helped our marriage! ❤️💕❤️
He is definitely a natural when it comes to his dancing. I love to watch him dance!!
One of the most entertaining people of all time. I would never have guessed that he carried so much baggage. Bless him. 👏 👏 👏