A heartfelt memoir from one of Hollywood’s greatest iconsDick Van Dyke, indisputably one of the greats of the golden age of television, is admired and beloved by audiences the world over for his beaming smile, his physical dexterity, his impeccable comic timing, his ridiculous stunts, and his unforgettable screen roles. His trailblazing television program, The Dick Van Dyke Show (produced by … Van Dyke Show (produced by Carl Reiner, who has written the foreword to this memoir), was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1960s and introduced another major television star, Mary Tyler Moore. But Dick Van Dyke was also an enormously engaging movie star whose films, including Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, have been discovered by a new generation of fans and are as beloved today as they were when they first appeared.
A colorful, loving, richly detailed look at the decades of a multilayered life, My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business, will enthrall every generation of reader, from baby-boomers who recall when Rob Petrie became a household name, to all those still enchanted by Bert’s “Chim Chim Cher-ee.” This is a lively, heartwarming memoir of a performer who still thinks of himself as a “simple song-and-dance man,” but who is, in every sense of the word, a classic entertainer.
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He’s so wonderful
I enjoyed reading more about an actor I truly admire. I love getting the inside look at this wonderful man!
The book was interesting throughout. I never realized how many ups and downs Dick Van Dyck had in his life. I was amazed at all he remembered, names, dates, etc. I like his philosophy on life and agree, love is all you need.
Mostly a list of movies and TV shows he’s been in. The part about “The Dick Van Dyke Show” was interesting, as well as some of the personal information, but otherwise – meh.
An interesting book about an interesting person.
Enjoyed this inside look at Dick van Dykes’ career from his own perspective.
A wonderful walk through the life and career of a comedy icon, with the man himself as your guide. A warm and engaging read.
Loved this autobiography. Heartfelt and genuine.
What a wonderful man Dick Van Dyke is!