Happy 100th Birthday Dick Van Dyke

[tuckeverlasting]

Born December 13, 1925. Still going strong (for 100) and has a new book out, “100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life.”

 

[audreyh1]

I always wondered as he often played slurring characters. Great that he is long lived and well enough to write an anticipatory book!!!

I remember many things including Mary Poppins.

 

[easysurfer]

Happy that he made it past the Betty White Jinx.

 

[stepford]

And he can still touch his toes!

 

[ArmchairMillionaire]

And he can still touch his toes!

I couldn't even do that when I was half his age! (Still can't) But I couldn't do it when I was in my 20s, either.

 

[rk911]

Happy Birthday, Rob!

 

[disneysteve]

I am not a celebrity worshiper but he is on my very, very short list of all-time favorites. I'm very glad that today arrived. When they started celebrating his 100th a few months ago with various tributes and interviews, I was really nervous that he wouldn't make it.

What a remarkable career he has had, giving us so much joy for so many years. There aren't many entertainers still around who have literally been active my entire life. Mary Poppins came out the year I was born. I've watched probably every show and movie he has ever done.

 

[VanWinkle]

In the newest Mary Poppins movie on Disney made when he was 92, he still jumps onto a table/desk and tap dances as if his 30s. What an amazing guy.

 

[Car-Guy]

Amazing, especially since he struggled with alcoholism for years (back in the day), and was a heavy smoker for much of his adult life

 

[VanWinkle]

Amazing, especially since he struggled with alcoholism for years (back in the day), and was a heavy smoker for much of his adult life

That gives some of us ex-smokers hope to live a long life I guess!!

 

[CaliKid]

I am reading his book. He's an ex-smoker and ex-drinker but says he chews nicotine gum all day every day. Have good genes and then you can do what you want!

Maybe it's his 54 year old wife that keeps him young!? They have been married 20 years I think he said. So he was 80 and she was 34. Nothing weird there. His kids are 20+ years older than his wife. I am just too conventional for that.

 

[EastWest Gal]

If you get a chance, PBS aired a 2 hour American Masters documentary about him. I watched it yesteday. It was fantastic.