This expansive biographical portrait explores the remarkable life and career of Dick Van Dyke, one of the most beloved entertainers of the 20th century. It chronicles his early days struggling as a stage performer, his massive breakthrough on the iconic 1960s sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show, his scene-stealing roles in classic family films like Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and his impressive longevity continuing to act and perform live well into his 90s. Beyond his comedic genius and unparalleled song-and-dance abilities, the piece also spotlights Van Dyke's decency and advocacy off-screen, his lasting artistic influence, and the perpetual boyish enthusiasm that defined his decades-spanning showmanship.