Dick Van Dyke.Photo:Courtesy of Laura Johansen/CBSDick Van Dykeis gearing up for a one-of-kind birthday bash!On Thursday, CBS announced its upcomingDick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magicspecial, which will look back at the legendary career of the star in honor of his 98th birthday.“I started with CBS under contract in 1955 with the CBS morning show, thenThe Dick Van Dyke ShowandDiagnosis Murder,” Van Dyke said in a statement. “I’ve been with the CBS family for almost 70 years, and I couldn’t be prouder.”“I’m incredibly honored that CBS will be throwing a 98th birthday special for me,” he added. “Can’t wait to be part of the show!”Dick Van Dyke attends the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021.Paul Morigi/GettyThe four-time Emmy winner will celebrate his milestone birthday on Dec. 13 and the show is set to air days later on Dec. 21.The two-hour special “will travel back in time to the iconic set ofThe Dick Van Dyke Showand feature dazzling music and dance spectacles, heartfelt performances, special guests and a magical holiday number,” according to a press release from the network.The broadcast will also feature songs and archival footage from Van Dyke’s legendary career includingMary Poppins,Bye Bye BirdieandChitty Chitty Bang Bang.In 2021, Van Dyke toldTodaythat he doesn’t see himself slowing down anytime soon, saying, “I don’t think I’ll ever retire, unless they made me. It’s too much fun! It’s such a good life.”Since then, the veteran entertainercompeted on season 9ofThe Masked Singerin February and made his soap opera debut as a guest star onDays of Our Lives.Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke attend the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021.Paul Morigi/GettyTheMary Poppinsstar — who marriedArlene Silver, 52, in 2012 — credited a few different reasons he’s stayedyoung at heart.“Genes, I guess, for one thing,” Van Dyke toldYahoo! Entertainmentin February. “Having a beautiful young wife half my age to take care of me — that works! My positive attitude, I get that from my wife.“The entertainer also noted that he enjoysstaying active, saying, “I wrote a book calledKeep Moving. I still go to the gym three days a week and work out.”“And I advise everybody to do that, because that’s what ages people — it’s just a stiffening up and not exercising their muscles and their lungs. Exercise is the answer,” he added.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magicwill air Dec. 21 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
Dick Van Dyke.Photo:Courtesy of Laura Johansen/CBS
Courtesy of Laura Johansen/CBS
Dick Van Dykeis gearing up for a one-of-kind birthday bash!On Thursday, CBS announced its upcomingDick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magicspecial, which will look back at the legendary career of the star in honor of his 98th birthday.“I started with CBS under contract in 1955 with the CBS morning show, thenThe Dick Van Dyke ShowandDiagnosis Murder,” Van Dyke said in a statement. “I’ve been with the CBS family for almost 70 years, and I couldn’t be prouder.”“I’m incredibly honored that CBS will be throwing a 98th birthday special for me,” he added. “Can’t wait to be part of the show!”Dick Van Dyke attends the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021.Paul Morigi/GettyThe four-time Emmy winner will celebrate his milestone birthday on Dec. 13 and the show is set to air days later on Dec. 21.The two-hour special “will travel back in time to the iconic set ofThe Dick Van Dyke Showand feature dazzling music and dance spectacles, heartfelt performances, special guests and a magical holiday number,” according to a press release from the network.The broadcast will also feature songs and archival footage from Van Dyke’s legendary career includingMary Poppins,Bye Bye BirdieandChitty Chitty Bang Bang.In 2021, Van Dyke toldTodaythat he doesn’t see himself slowing down anytime soon, saying, “I don’t think I’ll ever retire, unless they made me. It’s too much fun! It’s such a good life.”Since then, the veteran entertainercompeted on season 9ofThe Masked Singerin February and made his soap opera debut as a guest star onDays of Our Lives.Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke attend the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021.Paul Morigi/GettyTheMary Poppinsstar — who marriedArlene Silver, 52, in 2012 — credited a few different reasons he’s stayedyoung at heart.“Genes, I guess, for one thing,” Van Dyke toldYahoo! Entertainmentin February. “Having a beautiful young wife half my age to take care of me — that works! My positive attitude, I get that from my wife.“The entertainer also noted that he enjoysstaying active, saying, “I wrote a book calledKeep Moving. I still go to the gym three days a week and work out.”“And I advise everybody to do that, because that’s what ages people — it’s just a stiffening up and not exercising their muscles and their lungs. Exercise is the answer,” he added.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magicwill air Dec. 21 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
Dick Van Dykeis gearing up for a one-of-kind birthday bash!
On Thursday, CBS announced its upcomingDick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magicspecial, which will look back at the legendary career of the star in honor of his 98th birthday.
“I started with CBS under contract in 1955 with the CBS morning show, thenThe Dick Van Dyke ShowandDiagnosis Murder,” Van Dyke said in a statement. “I’ve been with the CBS family for almost 70 years, and I couldn’t be prouder.”
“I’m incredibly honored that CBS will be throwing a 98th birthday special for me,” he added. “Can’t wait to be part of the show!”
Dick Van Dyke attends the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021.Paul Morigi/Getty
Paul Morigi/Getty
The four-time Emmy winner will celebrate his milestone birthday on Dec. 13 and the show is set to air days later on Dec. 21.
The two-hour special “will travel back in time to the iconic set ofThe Dick Van Dyke Showand feature dazzling music and dance spectacles, heartfelt performances, special guests and a magical holiday number,” according to a press release from the network.
The broadcast will also feature songs and archival footage from Van Dyke’s legendary career includingMary Poppins,Bye Bye BirdieandChitty Chitty Bang Bang.
In 2021, Van Dyke toldTodaythat he doesn’t see himself slowing down anytime soon, saying, “I don’t think I’ll ever retire, unless they made me. It’s too much fun! It’s such a good life.”
Since then, the veteran entertainercompeted on season 9ofThe Masked Singerin February and made his soap opera debut as a guest star onDays of Our Lives.
Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke attend the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021.Paul Morigi/Getty
TheMary Poppinsstar — who marriedArlene Silver, 52, in 2012 — credited a few different reasons he’s stayedyoung at heart.
“Genes, I guess, for one thing,” Van Dyke toldYahoo! Entertainmentin February. “Having a beautiful young wife half my age to take care of me — that works! My positive attitude, I get that from my wife.”
The entertainer also noted that he enjoysstaying active, saying, “I wrote a book calledKeep Moving. I still go to the gym three days a week and work out.”
“And I advise everybody to do that, because that’s what ages people — it’s just a stiffening up and not exercising their muscles and their lungs. Exercise is the answer,” he added.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magicwill air Dec. 21 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
source: people.com
