100 Years Of Dick Van Dyke, The Funniest Man In Hollywood

100 Years Of Dick Van Dyke, The Funniest Man In Hollywood


April 18, 2026 | Jane O'Shea

100 Years Of Dick Van Dyke, The Funniest Man In Hollywood


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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