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“Mary Poppins” showman posted a video on Instagram showing himself and a friend as he embarks on his “first ukulele lesson” from instructor Melanie Kareem. Strumming along, Van Dyke is seen asking his teacher, “Where’s the F?”“It’s never too late to start something new,” he captioned the video.The Post has contacted Van Dyke for comment. Fans praised the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winning icon in the comment section for providing “a lesson on how to stay young.”“Amen! I started tap dancing at age 60.

“Mary Poppins” movie due to “discriminatory language.”The Disney movie, which came out in 1964, stars Julie Andrews as magical governess Mary Poppins and Dick Van Dyke as her chimney-sweep sidekick, Bert.It snared 13 Oscar nominations — including one for Best Picture — and won five Academy Awards, including one for Andrews as Best Actress. It is being re-released in some movie theaters in the UK next month to celebrate its 60th anniversary.The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) changed the “Mary Poppins” rating from U — meaning that it contained “no material likely to offend or harm” and is suitable for audiences four years and older — to PG, which delineates “discriminatory language,” and that some scenes may be unsuitable for young children, though unaccompanied children of any age may watch, according to The Independent.The offending language in question is the use of the word “hottentots,” which is used in the movie by Admiral Boom (Reginald Owen), including one instance in which he refers to chimney sweeps (like Bert) whose faces are covered in soot.A BBFC spokesperson told Variety that the film “includes two uses of the discriminatory term ‘hottentots.’ While ‘Mary Poppins’ has historical context, the use of discriminatory language is not condemned, and ultimately exceeds our guidelines for acceptable language at U.“We therefore classified the film PG for discriminatory language.”The word is a racially insensitive term for the Khoekhoe, an indigenous group of nomadic herders in South Africa.The slur was adopted by Dutch settlers in South Africa, thought to imitate their language, but was later used to refer to all black people, according to The Independent.

spoonful of sugar when she was working with Dick Van Dyke during their “daunting” rehearsals for “Mary Poppins.”The iconic actress, 88, applauded the “Bye, Bye, Birdie” star, 98, in Thursday’s “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic CBS” special.The “Princess Diaries” actress happily recalled meeting Van Dyke during the shooting of the 1964 Disney musical. She divulged during the two-hour show how it was a hot, September day that she encountered the actor at practice sessions.The crew had built a stage outside the studio where they were filming.

The Dick Van Dyke Show,” so ingrained into the fabric of early 1960s pop culture — and lovingly replicated to within inches of its original form.It joins a replica of the rooftops and chimneys from “Mary Poppins” and the flying car from “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” in recalling Van Dyke’s multi-faceted career in the CBS special, airing Dec. 21 at 9 p.m.“The star of the show is Dick Van Dyke himself, the legend, but the co-star is the set,” said Craig Plestis, co-executive producer of “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic.”Plestis, who developed Fox’s hit series “The Masked Singer,” worked with Van Dyke when he appeared on that show last February (as the Gnome).

Dick Van Dyke may have hit the gym before his 98th birthday, but the iconic actor admits he’s a “pretty lazy” person by nature.“As a businessman, I’m not much good. I would do a movie or something and come home and just sit down and wait for the phone to ring. I wasn’t aggressive, so I was out of work a lot because I didn’t go out and look for it,” Dyke said in a new interview on “CBS Sunday Morning.”“I didn’t mind it.

98-year-old celebrated his birthday on Dec. 13, and he was spotted working out at the gym just one day prior.In photos obtained exclusively by The Post, the “Mary Poppins” star was seen on an exercise outing with his wife, Arlene Silver, 52, in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The legendary actor was happy to chat with onlookers and seemed to be in a cheery mood as he headed into the gymnasium.

“Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic.”The “Bye Bye Birdie” star, who turns 98 on Dec. 13, looked dapper in a charcoal grey suit jacket and slightly lighter dress pants while showing off his dance moves in a behind-the-scenes clip posted to Christina Karlin’s Instagram Story, who appears to be involved in the production of the special. A lively Van Dyke playfully performed a jazz square, using a cane for balance.

step in time.”Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke and his wife, Arlene Silver, made a rare public appearance Sunday when the duo attended the Malibu Arts Commission’s “Dick Van Dyke – Moments in Time” exhibit, which featured several photographs that spanned the actor’s life. Captured by photographer Laura Johansen, the stills “chronicles the recent adventures of entertainment icon and longtime Malibu residents Dick Van Dyke.” “The collection captures Dick’s life in recent years, from performances at the Kennedy Center, to Halloween celebrations, to Mary Poppins red carpets, his impact with fans, and his life out of the spotlight, at home, and with family,” the official description reads.Van Dyke, 97, was photographed alongside Silver, 52, wearing a light tweed jacket, a white button-down and dark cargo pants.

Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore.Marie’s daughter, Georgiana “Noopy” Guy Rodrigues, recently got candid about the issues that occurred between the former child star, Moore (who died in 2017) and Van Dyke, 97.“Mary was up and coming,” Rodrigues told Fox News. “There was a little bit of conflict between my mother and Mary on the show.” She counted: “Originally, my mother was told that the show was about the writers.

performance on “The Masked Singer” — wore long navy pants and a white, long-sleeve, pullover shirt complete with black shoes and a cane as he strode into the megastore, as seen in photos obtained by The Post. It wouldn’t be a stretch to suggest he resembled his spry, cane-toting “Mary Poppins” character, Mr.

Dick Van Dyke is recovering after his recent car crash. The 97-year-old performer gave an update on his condition over the weekend.«I’m fine, just sore all over,» he told photographers.

his car accident last week.“I’m fine — just sore all over,” he announced in a video captured on Friday, assuring people he was doing “pretty good.”“The airbags did not deploy, so I just had a face plant right in the steering wheel and it just made me a little dumber,” he quipped, with his infamous grin.He brushed off the concerns about his well-being, saying he’s “doing OK.”“I’m 97 — all my friends are dead,” he stated, adding that he’s still “having fun.” Van Dyke previously expressed that he’s “just glad to still be here.”On March 15, the famed actor crashed his silver Lexus into a gate in Malibu while driving in wet conditions, apparently losing control of the wheel. Photos from the accident show Van Dyke with blood on his mouth and nose, and paramedics treated him at the scene for his injuries and a possible concussion.During his public outing Friday, he seemed in good spirits despite the collision.Officers don’t believe alcohol or drugs were involved in the slippery crash, but they reportedly requested that the actor retake his driving exam with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.Just a few months prior, the “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” star was seen lamenting the Golden State’s drought, wishing for a wet spell, while visiting one of his favorite nonprofit organizations in October 2022.“Is it ever going to rain?” he asked at the time when he was spotted driving the same vehicle involved in this month’s unfortunate crash.A decade ago, Van Dyke was involved in another car debacle — that time, his vehicle burst into flames.In 2013, the celebrity was driving on a California highway when he noticed smoke coming from the hood of his Jaguar.

he skidded on a wet road and crashed his car into a gate in Malibu.Paramedics treated the veteran actor, who sustained a potential concussion and a bloody mouth and nose, at the scene. While drugs and alcohol are not believed to be involved, the officers reportedly requested that Van Dyke retake his driving test with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.When he was spotted paying a visit to his favorite nonprofit organization and giving out money to the homeless in October, he was pictured in the very same car that was involved in this month’s accident.The Post has reached out to Van Dyke’s representatives for comment.His latest bump in the road, however, seems minor compared to a large car fire Van Dyke was involved in a decade ago.

Dick Van Dyke was involved in a car accident. According to multiple reports, the 97-year-old star suffered «mild injuries» after crashing his car into a gate on Wednesday in Malibu, California.According to, the Hollywood icon was driving a silver 2018 Lexus LS 500 when it slid into a structure. The area where Van Dyke was reportedly involved in the accident has been experiencing a lot of rain.According to, who was first to report the news, Van Dyke was bleeding from his mouth and nose, and may have suffered a concussion.

live performance on “The Masked Singer” — spoke out about defying the aging process in an interview with Yahoo, saying there are four things that help him maintain his youthful vigor. Van Dyke first credited his good genes for the fact he feels fabulous at the age of 97. Secondly, the actor said that his 51-year-old wife, Arlene Silver, was instrumental in helping him feel young.

Entertainment Weekly, “I was so positive that nobody would ever guess it was me, that they would have somebody 97 years old on there.“I would say it’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever done. But they didn’t put a mask on me.

TV legend Dick Van Dyke posted a video on Instagram Friday night of himself knocking on the door and peeking through the glass of an apparently closed Spirit Halloween store. The 96-year-old put his hands around his face so he could get a better look inside the seasonal shop while someone taking the video laughed. “There’s somebody in there all right, but…” the comedian lamented. “This is Halloween” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” played over the “Mary Poppins” actor’s video, which also had blinking jack-o’-lantern and creepy yellow eye emojis.Online commenters agreed that the store needed to open up so the “Dick Van Dyke Show” star could get his spooky fix. “Come on now, @SpiritHalloweenSomebody please let American Treasure [Van Dyke] into the go—mn Halloween store!!!” one person joked. Another wrote, “Open JUST FOR HIM IMMEDIATELY,” along with a gif of a young Van Dyke clapping uproariously. “Imagine not knowing a legend is at the door…” a third noted. “The man is a national treasure…LET HIM IN!!!” a fourth said, adding a laughing emoji. Spirit Halloween stores tend to pop up across the country in vacant retail spaces in the months before Oct.

truly scrumptious.Dick Van Dyke, 96, looked happier than ever as he left lunch with friends in Malibu last Thursday, telling well-wishers that he’s “just glad to still be here.”The “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” legend was subsequently seen running errands after the lunch date, picking up a bottle of Neutrogena self-tanning spray from a local store. The spritely star dressed casually for the outing, clad in a light gray sweater and navy pants. He added a pair of sensible slip-on shoes and a stylish leather shoulder bag.

going viral with a romantic Valentine’s Day video — but still looked like loved-up newlyweds as they shared a laugh while strolling along in the sun.In addition to the sweatshirt referencing his most famous film role, Van Dyke kept things casual for the lunch date, donning a pair of Adidas sweatpants he presumably wore for his workout. The “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” star is famous for keeping fit and healthy in spite of his advancing age, telling Closer Weekly that he still hits the gym three times a week. “I’ve always been an exerciser and still am .

Closer magazine, the “Mary Poppins” legend bluntly stated: “I thought there would be an outcry about a gold digger marrying an old man, but no one ever took that attitude.”Van Dyke — who has a reported fortune of $50 million — first met Silver at the 2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards. At the time, he was 81 and she was just 35.Silver — who was working as a make-up artist at the event — also spoke with Closer, recalling the moment she first laid eyes on her now-husband.“He said, ‘Hi, I’m Dick.’ The first thing I asked him was, ‘Weren’t you in ‘Mary Poppins’? We got along immediately as friends, so it didn’t feel like he was so much older than me,” she told the publication.The pair’s friendship subsequently turned romantic and they wed in February 2012.Van Dyke and Silver celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary last month, and it seems they’re still as loved up as the day they said “I do.”“We share an attitude,” Van Dyke cooed of his wife.

Dick Van Dyke has a pep in his step and a song in his heart! The 96-year-old triple-threat star joins his wife, Arlene Silver, and her band, The Vantastix, for a whimsical and romantic music video for the song, «Everybody Loves a Lover.»The star shows off his iconic dance moves as he and his wife of nearly 10 years sing a lovely duet. Van Dyke's lovable humor is also featured as he winks at the camera and jokingly interacts with a nude statue. About this time last year, Van Dyke was the man of the hour at the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in Washington, D.C.«I'm just happy to be anywhere,» he quipped to ET.

Dick Van Dyke‘s still got it! The legendary actor, singer, and dancer, 96, and his former makeup artist wife, Arlene Silver, 50, shared an adorably quaint music video on Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day! At four years short of 100 – and with a career spanning over six decades — Dick can still move better than someone half his age.

Dick Van Dyke was all smiles when he was spotted leaving a workout class. The iconic Hollywood actor will turn 96 this December, and is looking just as fit and healthy as ever — see all the pics here. He appeared to be in high spirits as he stepped out for the fitness class in Malibu on September 30 with his wife Arlene Silver, 50.

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“I’m 95. And a lot of my friends won’t do these,” Dick Van Dyke said to CBS This Morning on Tuesday (June 1) while doing sit-ups and other limbering exercises. At five years short of 100 – and with a career spanning over six decades — Dick can still move better than someone half his age. He also thinks that anyone can be as spry and energetic as him. “All you old guys out there, listen to me, I’m telling you. You can keep going for — I’m still dancing — and singing!”

threatening to boycott in 2017 if Trump were involved. Trump and first lady Melania Trump generally stayed away from Kennedy Center events, but Rutter hopes to get President-elect Joe Biden involved this year.Baez said this year’s ceremony could represent the closing of two dark historical chapters.

Carl Reiner‘s death, CBS will pay tribute to the comedy icon with an hourlong, colorized “Dick Van Dyke Show” special.Airing Friday, July 3 at 8/7c, the special — titled “The Dick Van Dyke Show — Now in Living Color! A Special Tribute to Carl Reiner” — will feature two episodes of the classic sitcom in which Reiner appears.First up is the Season 5 premiere, “Coast to Coast Big Mouth,” in which Mary Tyler Moore’s Laura Petrie blurts out a big secret on a nationally televised quiz show: that

Dick Van Dyke shared a moving statement about Carl Reiner following the death of the comedy legend from natural causes at the age of 98 years old. “My idol, Carl Reiner, wrote about the human comedy,” Dick began his tweet. “He had a deeper understanding of the human condition, than I think even he was aware of.”

When folks logged onto Twitter on the night of Friday, Feb. 21 and saw Dick Van Dyke‘s name trending, many feared the worst for the 94-year-old living legend. But it turns out, he’s just a great big Bernie Sanders supporter. Dick taped a video in support of the 78-year-old Vermont senator, who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. Bernie’s campaign released the video, showing the incredibly spry actor praising the candidate.