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Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke in the PBS documentary special, “Starring Dick Van Dyke” airing on Friday, December 12.
The documentary will air at 9 p.m. ET on PBS. Those without cable can watch the special for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
Known for iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and his classic CBS sitcom, Dick Van Dyke has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades.
He’s an Emmy, Tony and Grammy-winning star and continues to inspire the biggest acts in show business.
“Starring Dick Van Dyke” chronicles the star’s career over eight decades, beginning with his stint as a radio DJ and slapstick nightclub act and through his breakthrough television gigs and movie roles.
The documentary features rare and never-before-seen footage and performance clips, as well as new, exclusive interviews with Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, Jim Carrey, Ted Danson, Steve Martin, Conan O’Brien, Martin Short and more.
Archival interviews with Van Dyke’s former costars and colleagues, including Walter Cronkite, Sheldon Leonard, Rose Marie, Mary Tyler Moore and Carl Reiner will also be featured.
His 100th birthday is on Saturday, December 13.
Below is a look at a trailer for the documentary from American Masters PBS’s YouTube Channel:
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How can I watch “Starring Dick Van Dyke” without cable?
Those without cable can watch the show for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
What is DIRECTV?
The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and on-demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.
What is Sling?
Sling TV is the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. With Sling TV, you get to choose the television option that’s right for you, including Channel Add-ons, Premiums Add-ons, DVR Plus and more.
