Dick Van Dyke - Highlights from the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors 

Thank you for posting this tribute to Dick Van Dyke. It was all amazing and he deserved every second of it. He has made a big difference in a lot of lives. I'm happy that he was part of the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors as a honoree.

He should have received this honour years ago.

Look, this man is 95 years old and still has his mind and sense of humor. What an inspiration!

Give him an Oscar! Don't wait till he is gone.

Dick Van Dyke has never had a dance lesson in his life. That's perhaps the most amazing thing of all.

Quite possibly the greatest entertainer of all time, and such a humble and positive force in the universe. Still just as relevant at 95! It's a pleasure to behold.

I met Dick Van Dyke a few years ago at dinner with friends. It turns out he is a friend of a friend of a friend but still there I was having dinner sitting next to him. I am not in anyway part of hollywood. He had every right to be uninterested in me, but he was just the nicest guy. One of my life moments was saying something that made him laugh. He is so generous with a laugh. So talented. So funny and just a good guy.

Him and Betty White are national treasures! We love you

It’s a shame it took so long. He seems like a wonderful man. I’m English and always felt so bad the way he was ridiculed over his role as Bert. Nobody could have come even close to that performance. One of the last great showmen. Thank you Dick for being such a hero to not only my children, but now my grandchildren. And he’s right, this honor is the equivalent (if not more worthy) than a knighthood. Arise, Sir Dick Van Dyke!

A true gentleman and a gentle man, 95 years young and he goes out to give money to day labourers in his home state who are struggling to put food on their tables, and he does it quietly. Show’s you can be temperate, moral and true. A heart as big as the country that bore him, his noble ness of spirit shines though his smile. I’m sixty and have always loved watching him perform, never any bad language, bad news, just good wholesome family fun. Can you guess I like him?.

God bless this man. One of the best talents of all time with a heart of gold.

He's just so wonderful. . .and so humble. Manages to articulate what an honour it is to win this, compliment everyone else who's ever received it, and yet say he can't figure out why he's one of them. He's provided so much real entertainment over the decades. An American treasure.

Dick Van Dyke is an Iconic Legend. The world will be a darker place when he passes.

The thing that strikes me about Dick Van Dyke is his positive attitude. Always looking to the bright side. I think that's what's kept him young in heart and mind. What a gift he is and I NEVER tire of watching The Dick Van Dyke Show. Good writing and talent never gets old.

Dick was born on the same day as my mother, 13th December 1925. She was a teacher of tap, ballet and ballroom. I’ve always loved his performances. Congratulations on this award from a UK fan xx

Dick Van Dyke is a national treasure. A truly talented, funny, and humble man.

Hard to believe he’s 95! Still going so strong! 💗

American knighthood. What a great way to refer to The Kennedy Center Honors, and he most assuredly deserves that title.

Fantastic. They couldn't have picked a more deserving recipient.

Nobody more deserving. His body of work will still be the gold standard in 50 years. Hell, in 100 years it will still stand out.

Want to know how special he is? I read an article that years ago he fell asleep on a surfboard and it floated out to sea and porpoises pushed him back to shore.

One of the greats that nothing bad was said about the man, still watching because of you, thankyou 😀

Such a great talented national treasure, Mr. Dick Van Dyke.... Have loved this gentleman for many years, bless you Dick you have given the world brilliant memories.

Dick Van Dyke is a true artist and performer in his field. I watch the Kennedy Center Honors every time it’s on and I remember, at one point, saying to myself…how is it that Dick Van Dyke has not been honored yet?…. I am extremely happy that he has been now. He deserves it. He is an absolute legend who has made people smile, laugh, and maybe even dance. He made all his dance numbers look effortless, and so smooth but there is a lot of work that goes into making it look like that. A pure entertainer and he always has a positive outlook.

The Kennedy Center is truly blessed to add Dick Van Dyke to its honorees! He is truly one of a kind!

I am so happy he received this award. He has brought so much joy and happiness over years. A true entertainer.

What a remarkable gentleman! This is so terrific. I've been loving & enjoying this lovely man & incredible talent pretty much all my life. He absolutely deserves this honour & I am ever grateful for the joy he has brought to all of us for all these years. Than you Mr. Van Dyke!

I love him. I love him as a performer, but though I have never had the honor of meeting him, of course, I feel like I love him as a person. He makes my heart happy every time I see his face.

This award could not go to a better person. Dick has a contagious energy & love for his craft.

How is he only getting this award now?!?!

A real showman and talent. Super nice guy and agree with others here he should have received this honour years ago! 👍🏻💗

This took me back to my childhood and I don’t know how to react🥺💛 God Bless him!!!

I remember nominating this man for this honor. I don't know if it was my statement that got him honored or not. But, I remember nominating him. I simply felt it was WAY OVERDUE!!! What his man did on stage, screen, music, TV, movies, etc. Good freakin' Lord, I don't know what else one has done to equal what DVD has done. One of my favorites still was his appearance on Highway to Heaven, playing that homeless puppeteer. As far as I'm concerned, simply iconic. I'm just sorry we don't have another one like him.

Are there any performers today with this much , talent, grace, honor, and creativity? I think not ! A true trailblazer, and part of stage and screen history that will live on long after we are all gone . He deserves every ounce of these accolades.

i'm shocked he didn't receive this honour sooner. very well deserved:)

Wow, I cannot believe he’s 95! And he’s still mentally sharp at that age! He’s had such a long, productive life, I don’t know what took them so long to honor him like this. My favorite character of his will always be Bert in Mary Poppins! That whimsical, magical film is such a big part of my childhood.

Thank you "Knight Richard" of Laughter in our hearts and souls.

This man is incredible! Such a force and yet so humble. He deserves an honorary Oscar now before it’s too late!!

Wonderful! I always admired Dick Van Dyke- loved the show back then-- The amazing show that they put on for this honors- great!!

Such a well deserved award for him. He was always my hero. He was the father I never had. ❤he was always humble and kind; always appreciative. He was such an icon throughout my troubled childhood. Amazing he has lived such an incredible life. Memories I will treasure always!

What a beautiful beautiful man. 💜💛💜

Dick Van Duke is so magical Wish there were more like him in this world. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Godbless him. I love him so much. He greatly contributed magic to so many much loved childhood movies. They just wouldn't have been the same without him.

Dck Van Dyke as an old man, seems like Dick Van Dyke as a young man playing Dick Van Dyke as an old man. So awesome

BIG part of my childhood with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (and beyond). A little fun fact: the man who played HIS father in CCBB was actually younger than Dick. I love it!

What a great man, what a great talent. I loved everything he has done. "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", and "Mary Poppins" just two of his greatest films (with Dame Julie Andrews). "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (with our Ms Mary Tyler Moore) WOW 💕🤗 I just love his work.

So much great memories but Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was my childhood favorite 🙆🏽💓

An American Treasure. Love you Dick Van Dyke.

Love him sooo much. What a gentleman. Him and Doris Day 2 of my favourites. God bless him

Who doesn't love him! So happy he got this honor, so well deserved of all the stars. I was reading he was a mime before he made it. I love it and him. So many great memories he has given us.

We love you Dick Van Dyke!

Blessed to have grown up with him sharing his gifts and talent. What a positive force of nature.

An amazing entertainer and gentleman who is still thrilling young and old today. His bubbly personality and positive spirit are such an inspiration. Congrats!!!

Next, Dick Van Dyke deserves an honorary Oscar.

This amazing man has been a part of my whole life. He brings so much joy in every performance. I don't understand why it took this long for him to be honored, but I'm sure glad he was. Congratulations Dick Van Dyke!!

Dick Van Dyke is just phenomenal! He is one of a kind!

An absolute gentleman and a treasure!

At 95 his inner light shines same as a bright star.

Thank you!;) For all of the beautiful movies and more!;) That you gave through out the years.I will always and forever admire you.I had a hard abusive child hood, I forgot everything.when i saw you beautiful smile!!!! Thank you,Thank you,Thank you!;)

Congrats Dick! Chitty Chitty....Bang Bang!!!

This Award was so well deserved.

Many (including his late brother Jerry) have commented on Van Dyke's remoteness--how he maintained his relaxed sense of cool even it the worst situations. It is not oddness, detachment or emotional coldness--it's called MANNERS. He has magnificent courtesy. He has always been unfailingly warm, poised and ready to please. He is the American original.

Shame this honour didn’t happen 30 years ago….but 2021 is just fine. What a performer. Thanks to you for bringing Dicks segment to RU-vid. The full show is not available to New Zealand viewers like me. Love Dick Van Dyke!

He was a huge part of my growing up time! Amazing man. Pick up his autobiography

Awesome! Grew up with this guy ! Such a gent !

he is so wonderful

A treasured masterpiece!! Dick Van Dyke is and always will be a cherished memory of my childhood. He is joyous, happy and genuinely a magical person. I can’t think of a more deserving recipient of a Kennedy Center honor. Only thing is, why in the world did it take them so long????😁

INSPIRATION is the WORD!!! bringing fun, laughter and JOY to us for almost forever!!! SALUTE!!!

Who doesn't absolutely love that guy? Loving the white Abe Lincoln beard.

long over due. Thank you Mr. Dick Van Dyke for some of the most memorable tv and movies.

Never too old to trip over a sofa or dance to its a jolly holiday

Dick Van Dyke is the best ever! Love him!

Amazing actor and a tribute well deserved!!! Keep going strong Sir!!!!

Dick Van Dyke- the greatest performer of all time. "I don't know if I influenced anybody or not..." So many of the best comedians got their inspiration from him- John Ritter, Jim Carrey, etc- esp. the physical comedy. DVD- the G.O.A.T of comedy! Dick Van Dyke Show- best sitcom of all time!

A treasure. And he found love again too. Gives me hope. Gracious and humble and what a memory!

He is a LEGEND....LOVE HIM.

Thank You Mr. VanDyke for years of fun and laughter.

95 and the greatest can't believe ,take a good look at his face no wrinkles just smooth and no bags under the eyes, wtf how!??? If he shave , dyed his hair he'll look 60

This actor is still alive today and he outlived a lot of younger famous people that passed away in the last few years including Elvis Presley, Roy Scheider, George Carlin, Bernie Mac, Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze, Paul Walker, Harold Ramis, Bob Hoskins, Casey Kasem, Robin Williams, Geoffrey Holder, Christine Cavanaugh, Leonard Nimoy, Richard Bakalyan, Anne Meara, Dick Van Patten, Alex Rocco, Dean Jones, David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Mary Tyler Moore, Garry Shandling, Prince, Muhammad Ali, Gene Wilder, Kenny Baker, Marvin Kaplan, Jon Polito, Charmian Carr, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, John Hurt, Miguel Ferrer, Bill Paxton, Don Rickles, John Cygan, Adam West, Martin Landau, Chester Bennington, Jerry Lewis, David Cassidy, Heather Menzies, John Mahoney, Bud Luckey, David Ogden Stiers, R. Lee Ermey, Verne Troyer, Burt Reynolds, John McCain, Stephen Hillenburg, Luke Perry, Peter Mayhew, Denise Nickerson, Cameron Boyce, Rip Torn, Russi Taylor, Peter Fonda, John Witherspoon, René Auberjonois, Kobe Bryant, Max Von Sydow, Alan Merrill, Ken Shimura, Maria Mercader, Julie Bennett, Adam Schlesinger, John Prine, Brian Dennehy, Troy Sneed, Roy Horn, Jerry Stiller, Fred Willard, Chris Trousdale, Bonnie Pointer, Dennis O'Neill, Ian Holm, Joel Schumacher, Kelly Asbury, Ennio Morricone, Nick Cordero, Charlie Daniels, Naya Rivera, Kelly Preston, Grant Imahara, John Lewis, Regis Philbin, Peter Green, Herman Cain, Wilford Brimley, Trini Lopez, Tom Seaver, Chadwick Boseman, Tom Seaver, Lou Brock, Diana Rigg, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Gale Sayers, Mac Davis, Helen Reddy, Bob Gibson, Johnny Nash, Eddie Van Halen, Tom Kennedy, Whitey Ford, Joe Morgan, Conchata Ferrell, James Randi, Sean Connery, Alex Trebek, David Dinkins, David Prowse, David Lander, Barbara Windsor, Tommy "Tiny" Lister, Charley Pride, Phil Niekro, Dawn Wells, Richard Thornburgh, Tanya Roberts, Gregory Sierra, Tommy Lasorda, Siegfried Fischbacher, Phil Spector, Don Sutton, Hank Aaron, Song Yoo-jung, Larry King, Cloris Leachman, Sekou Smith, Dustin Diamond, Leon Spinks, Christopher Plummer, Mary Wilson, Larry Flynt, Rush Limbaugh, James Levine, Roger Mudd, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Richard Gilliland, Houston Tumlin, Jessica Walter, George Segal, Yaphet Kotto, Larry McMurtry, G Gordon Liddy, Linda Torres, Frank Jacobs, Paul Ritter, James Hampton, DMX, Joseph Siravo, Bernie Madoff, Helen McCrory, Felix Silla, Black Rob, Alma Wahlberg, Jim Steinman, Walter Mondale, Les McKeown, Greg "Shock G" Jacobs, Michael Collins, Johnny Crawford, Olympis Dukakis, Bobby Usner, Lloyd Price, Del Crandall, David H. Gambrell, Kentaro Miura, Tawny Kitaen, Charles Grodin, Genzō Wakayama, Paul Mooney, Martin Turnovský, Max Mosley, Eric Carle, Samuel E. Wright, John Warner, Rod Breedlove, Kevin Alexander Clark, Jerome Hellman, Paul Soles, Robert Hogan, Foster Friess, Tiit Hagma, Gavin MacLeod, BJ Thomas, Gwen Shamblin, Jason Dupasquier, F. Lee Bailey, Ernie Lively, Clarence Williams III, and Ned Beatty. His lifespan even surpassed Mickey Rooney, and all of the US presidents that are now deceased including George H.W. Bush and I cannot even believe it.

I've loved you all my life, you always put a smile on my face and you always will.

As marvelous as he was in the Dick Van Dyke show, ( just incredible) there is so much more to his career. He started as a part of a duet pantomime act on the night club circuit and on local television. That is where his physical comedy skills were first honed. He worked in radio for awhile ( he's got a perfect voice for it) including in the Special Services division of the Airforce entertaining on air overseas. He won a tony for his work in Bye Bye Birdie and carried the first Broadway revival of The Music Man. He starred in more than a dozen films and his work in television included Diagnosis Murder , the New Dick Van Dyke Show and as a regular on the Carol Burnett show in 1977 and countless guest star roles like Columbo, Madlock, Highway to Heaven, Phil Silvers Show. And he is a grammy award winning artist as well, with three albums to his credit.

A real treasure! Great actor and performer. God bless!

One of the last of the Greats!!

Yes,Mr.Van Dyke IS SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPEALIDOICIOUS❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

Always loveable and brings a smile. Those artists were amazing who highlighted his work!!!

So well deserved. So humble, but what a legacy he has left.

Couldn't be happier for him to have gotten this honor. Yeah!

He is the last surviving cast member of TDVDS & still going strong. His performance in Mary Poppins Returns was unbelievable. Only sorry Julie Andrews didn't do a cameo too.

He is amazing and we are so blessed to have him as an entertainer. 95 and still going strong! Thank you for posting this!

A national tresure 98 years old and still going hes a marvel

Amen!

This award is so well deserved! Thank you for your life and career! The world is better because of your talent! Thanks for uploading this beautiful compilation of the ceremony!

Sad it was in Covid, and didn't have the audience he deserved. Loved him in every role he played.

I hope he reads all these comments to know how much he is loved and appreciated for the joy he has given to so, so many people. I, myself, have always said he is my #1 bucket list to meet and thank him for the entertainment he has given me ALL my life. As his favorite time on his life is my relief on life..the Dick Van Dyke show has been my savior. Anytime I need laughter I can turn it on...I have every episode recorded.

He reminds me of my dad.

Congratulations, I have watched nearly everything you have been in and of course my fav is the Dick Van Dyke Show. God bless

Dick Van Dyke has inspired me since I was young. His body of work is fabulous of course, but there's so much more to this wonderful man. If you've never read his books, please pick one up - you won't be able to put it down & you'll be sad at the end because there isn't more! Well chosen, Kennedy Center. Dick Van Dyke truly is a National Treasure.

I have such fond memories of his work. So talented. Those were happy days back then. Bid time return.

I cried watching this! Thank you for posting this. It brought a little light in this very dark time.

I love Dick Van Dyke!!!!