"Humans are a unique species, because of our collective knowledge of our own mortality. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average life expectancy for males in the United States is 75.8 years. That means entertainer extraordinaire Dick Van Dyke is defying statistics by turning 100 years old this Saturday, December 13. As he reaches this milestone birthday,"
"Richard Wayne Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri on December 13, 1925. He was raised in Danville, Illinois. At one time, he considered being a minister because of his mother's religious influences, but a high school drama class would ignite a love of entertainment. During his senior year of high school, Van Dyke enlisted in the Army to help the war efforts during World War II. He first served as a radio operator, before being transferred to Special Services to entertain the troops."
"During his army days, Van Dyke worked as a radio DJ. He hit the road touring the United States as part of comedy duo "The Merry Mutes" in 1947. Broadway first called in 1959, for the production The Girls Against the Boys, although Van Dyke is better known for his following role, of Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie. Many don't know Van Dyke also once anchored a CBS morning show with Walter Cronkite."
Richard Wayne Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri on December 13, 1925, and raised in Danville, Illinois. A high school drama class sparked his interest in entertainment after he had considered becoming a minister because of his mother's religious influence. He enlisted in the Army during his senior year, served as a radio operator, and performed in Special Services to entertain troops. After military service he worked as a radio DJ and toured the United States in the comedy duo "The Merry Mutes" in 1947. He appeared on Broadway beginning in 1959, gained widespread fame with The Dick Van Dyke Show and the 1964 film Mary Poppins, and later starred in the 1993 series Diagnosis Murder. He has won six Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award. He turns 100 on Saturday, December 13, with planned celebrations and opportunities for public participation.
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