99 Years Of Dick Van Dyke

99 Years Of Dick Van Dyke


January 20, 2025 | Samantha Henman

99 Years Of Dick Van Dyke


When it comes to golden age TV stars, few names stick out like Dick Van Dyke. As the star of his eponymous sitcom, he cultivated a squeaky clean image for himself—one which, as it turned out, became the perfect cover for a life filled with dirty little secrets. This living legend’s story is a lot more complicated than it seems on the surface.

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