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As he inches nearer to centenarian standing, Dick Van Dyke continued his legacy of selecting happiness and main with a smile.
Van Dyke indulged queries about his future following his Creative Arts Emmy win on Saturday, and when requested how he’d wish to be remembered, the long-lasting actor had a simple reply.
“For laughter,” the “Mary Poppins” star mentioned whereas holding his trophy for excellent selection particular for his “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic,” per People journal. “I hope for making individuals giggle for 75 years.”
Van Dyke’s win on Saturday earned him a tie because the oldest winner of a Creative Arts Emmy alongside the late comedic legend, Norman Lear. His spouse, Arlene Silver, shared a clip of the standing ovation Van Dyke obtained upon profitable the award.
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With greater than seven a long time of success within the leisure business, Van Dyke nonetheless has no plans for slowing down, both.
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The “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” actor mirrored on his profession for a second after accepting his award, and mentioned, “I’ve been within the enterprise 75 years. I can not consider that I’m nonetheless right here and performing.”
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He paused briefly earlier than exhibiting off his notably spry comedic timing. “I’m searching for work if anyone has,” he mentioned.
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When it got here to any recommendation he’d provide youthful actors within the business, the solutions have been easy.
Van Dyke would nonetheless wish to carry out in a one-man-show. (Monty Brinton/CBS through Getty Images)
“You need to keep it up,” he mentioned. “You’re gonna undergo onerous occasions and a variety of auditions … however it’s important to stick with it. Be affected person in the event you’ve acquired the boldness in your self, and it is crucial to consider that you are able to do it.”
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His spouse, Arlene Silver, who’s 46 years his junior and labored as a producer on the particular, accompanied him on stage to obtain the award.
Dick Van Dyke’s spouse, Arlene Silver, says their age distinction is not related of their relationship. (Paul Morigi)
“The younger girl who acquired this award, it’s possible you’ll consider the phrase nepotism and I might perceive it, however this girl acquired the job all by herself as producer of the Dick Van Dyke particular as a result of she is aware of me inside and outside, and is aware of how I work, and do not take no sass from anyone,” Van Dyke mentioned
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Earlier this 12 months, he wowed audiences with an look on “The Masked Singer,” and is ready to star in an upcoming film titled “Capture the Flag,” a couple of group of vets competing for the privilege of elevating the flag of their neighborhood every morning.
