Dick Van Dyke channels iconic character ahead of 98th birthday
Dick Van Dyke's still got it.
The TV and film legend was captured reenacting the iconic chimney sweep dance from the 1964 film Mary Poppins, just days before his 98th birthday.
A behind-the-scenes clip of the actor filming his upcoming TV special Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic, was shared on Instagram by Christina Karlin with the caption: “Celebrating this legend today.”
The actor looked dapper in a suit, as he playfully performed a jazz square from the iconic film, using a cane for balance.
Just last month US network CBS announced that they would be releasing a two-hour show celebrating Van Dyke’s upcoming birthday in a special way by taking a look back at his career spanning over seven decades.
The special “will travel back in time to the iconic set of The Dick Van Dyke Show and feature dazzling music and dance spectacles, heartfelt performances, special guests and a magical holiday number,” a press release from the network read.
It will also feature archival footage and songs from the Grammy winner's career, including iconic films like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins and Bye Bye Birdie.
Following the announcement of TV special, Van Dyke said it was an honour to film the show with CBS, who have worked with him since 1955.
“I’ve been with the CBS family for almost 70 years, and I couldn’t be prouder," Van Dyke said at the time.
“I’m incredibly honoured that CBS will be throwing a 98th birthday special for me,” he added. “Can’t wait to be part of the show!”
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