Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
β 10 Β· 2025 Β· 90m Β· Comedy Β· Documentary
With rare behind-the-scenes stories, never-before-seen moments, and classic clips from The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and many more, Dick Van Dyke takes us on a heartfelt journey through his legendary career. Beloved co-stars and friends share personal memories and hilarious anecdotes, including Mary Tyler Moore, Carl Reiner, Chita Rivera, Michele Lee, Tim Conway, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Betty White, and Derek Hough. And Dick Van Dyke himself offers stories heβs waited 100 years to tell.
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