CBS to present two-hour special ‘Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic’ honoring the legendary entertainer on December 21

CBS has planned a two-hour tribute special celebrating the career of the legendary Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award winner Dick Van Dyke on December 21 – eight days after his 98th birthday – with “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic.” It will air on CBS and stream for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers (live and on demand), or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after it airs.

The special will travel back in time to the iconic set of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” in the 1960s and “feature music and dance spectacles, heartfelt performances, special guests and a magical holiday number.” The two-hour event will also showcase songs and archival footage from the best of Van Dyke’s career that encompasses, “Mary Poppins,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and more.

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“I started with CBS under contract in 1955 with the CBS morning show,” Van Dyke says, “then ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ and ‘Diagnosis Murder.’ 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. Can’t wait to be part of the show!”

“Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic” is executive produced by Craig and Clara Plestis of Smart Dog Media. Deena Katz will cast and executive produce. Ashley Evans serves as showrunner, and Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver will produce along with White Label Productions.

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