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Birthplace:
West Plains, Missouri
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Much loved by generations of fans for his comic – as well as sometimes underestimated song and dance talents – and a seemingly endless supply of joie de vivre, Dick Van Dyke was a multiple Emmy winner and television legend for his work on the beloved sitcom, “The Dick Van Dyke Show” (CBS, 1961-66). The Illinois native had already endeared himself to audiences as the star of the hit Broadway musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” which earned him a Tony Award in 1961, and he continued to delight audiences during the series’ network run with films like “Mary Poppins” (1964), but it was his famous sitcom
Served with the US Air Force during World War II
1945
Opened and ran an advertising agency in Danville, IL; company folded after a year
1947
Formed team, Eric and Van, the Merry Mutes, with friend Philip Erickson; toured in a nightclub act in which they pantomimed and lip-synched to records
1948
Married his wife Marjorie on the radio show, "Bride and Groom", in order to afford a ring and a honeymoon
1953
Hosted local TV show, "The Music Shop", in Atlanta, Georgia
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