Van Dyke was honored with a CBS special, Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic, celebrating his 98th birthday.

Van Dyke married Arlene Silver, 46 years his junior.

Van Dyke starred as Albert Peterson in the original production of Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway.

Van Dyke made his Broadway debut in The Girls Against the Boys, which ran at the Alvin Theatre.

Van Dyke married Margerie Willett on the radio show Bride and Groom.

Dick Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri.