Dick Van Dyke, who turned 95 last year, will be honored in a Kennedy Center awards ceremony on CBS Sunday night.
At 8 pm ET Sunday, June 6, 2021, CBS will broadcast The 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors. Van Dyke will be presented the honor by his Mary Poppins co-star, Julie Andrews.
“With a charm that has made him one of the most cherished performers in show business history, Dick Van Dyke has brought us beloved film, stage, and TV characters adored by generations of fans, for more than seven decades,” said Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein.
Other honorees are Debbie Allen, Joan Baez, Garth Brooks, and violinist Midori. The awards ceremony was taped in May. For more details visit: The Kennedy Center Awards.
Where to See Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke, born on December 13, 1925, in West Plains, Missouri, began his show business career as a radio DJ in the 1940s. He has acted in more than 30 movies and dozens of television shows. You can find his complete filmography at: Dick Van Dyke Filmography
You can the Dick Van Dyke Show on Amazon Prime (free for Amazon Prime members) at:
You can find the original Mary Poppins on Disney+.
Dick Van Dyke Looks Back
Van Dyke takes a look back at his personal and professional life, and shows some of his exercise routines, in this recent interview on CBS This Morning:
https://youtu.be/b5k9K16xb9s
Kennedy Center Honors Highlights
