How to Watch the 'Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic' Special

Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke

In the beloved film Mary Poppins, Dick Van Dyke sings the song "Jolly Holiday" to Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews).

“It's a jolly holiday with Mary,” he sings. “No wonder that it's Mary that we love!”

The same could be said about Dick Van Dyke.

For more than seven decades Van Dyke has delighted audiences on stage, TV and film, inspiring people to "put on a happy face." And at 98, the Golden Globe, Tony, Grammy and Emmy award-winning performer shows no sign of slowing down. (In fact, Van Dyke still heads to the gym three times a week for a full workout.) So it seemed fitting that when Van Dyke turned 98 on Dec. 13, it was time to ring in his birthday in an epic way.

On Dec. 21 (tonight), CBS will present the star-studded tribute special, Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic. The two-hour special will celebrate this great performer and his dazzling career.

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Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic will feature dance and musical performances from the actor's legendary career. (Think Mary Poppins, Bye Bye Birdie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, plus more.) Also, expect appearances from fellow entertainment legends, including Julie Andrews, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett and many more. Plus, the special will feature an exact recreation of the famous Dick Van Dyke Show set. "This Broadway production has blown me away," Van Dyke says of the special. Even at his age, he says "This is something I'll never forget."

No doubt the special will be as wonderful as Van Dyke who continues to sing with his group, the Vantastix and says he has a lot of living still to do. As Van Dyke wrote in his memoir Keep Moving, "Don't be scared of dying. Be more frightened that you haven't finished living."

Here’s all we know about Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic, including how to watch the special and all the performers and guests.

When is Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic?

Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic, will air at 9:01 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 21 on CBS. The special is also streaming on Paramount+.

How long is Dick Van Dyke 90 Years of Magic?

The Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic special is two hours long.

How to watch Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic

Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic will air on CBS at 8:01 p.m. on Dec. 21.

How to stream Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic 

Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic will stream on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers. Or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).

What will Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic include?

Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic celebrates the seven-decade career of Dick Van Dyke. The tribute show will feature archival footage, a holiday number along with dance, music and performances from Van Dyke's great career. Expect to see a nod to Mary Poppins, Bye Bye Birdie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and more.

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Who are the performers in Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic?

Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic will feature legions of performers. Just look at this starry lineup below!

Jason Alexander

”Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "Let's Go Fly a Kite"

Zachary Levi

"Jolly Holiday"

Skylar Astin and Amanda Kloots

"Put on a Happy Face"

Amber Riley

”Chim Chim Cheree"

Rita Ora

"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"

Beth Behrs and Tichina Arnold

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

Jojo Siwa

"Step in Time"

"Weird Al" Yankovic

"The Dick Van Dyke" theme song

Rufus Wainwright

"Hushabye Mountain"

Who are the guests in Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic?

In addition to the star-studded performances, the lineup of special guests is a who's who of the comedy and entertainment world over the past five decades.

Guest include Julie Andrews, Judd Apatow, David Archuleta, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett, Jim Carrey, Cedric the Entertainer, Stephen Colbert, David Copperfield, Darren Criss, Ted Danson, Roma Downey, Brad Garrett, Mark Hamill, Tony Hawk, Derek Hough, Ken Jeong, John Lithgow, Jenny McCarthy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Penn + Teller, Rob Reiner, Craig Robinson, Jane Seymour, William Shatner, Martin Short, Harry Shum Jr., Mary Steenburgen and Stanley Tucci will all appear in the special.

Can I see a sneak peek of Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic?

Yes! You can watch a few moments from Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic. See below!