Dick Van Dyke Shines in First Trailer For PBS Documentary STARRING DICK VAN DYKE
The world is about to celebrate Dick Van Dyke hitting 100 years old, and PBS has dropped a warm, lively trailer for the upcoming documentary Starring Dick Van Dyke that spotlights his remarkable journey.
This film looks like a heartfelt tribute to a performer who has spent eight decades bringing joy to audiences across film, television, and the stage.
The documentary sets out to honor a career that began long before Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It follows Van Dyke from his early days as a radio DJ and slapstick nightclub performer to his rocket launch into television and movie history.
The film is stacked with rare and never before seen clips that chart his evolution as an entertainer who seemed to glide effortlessly between genres. The trailer gives off a sense of appreciation from friends, collaborators, and longtime admirers who reflect on what makes Van Dyke such a singular presence in entertainment history.
PBS shared the official synopsis which reads: “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.
“In addition to his memorable work, 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.
“Also featuring archival interviews with Van Dyke's former costars and colleagues, including Walter Cronkite, Sheldon Leonard, Rose Marie, Mary Tyler Moore and Carl Reiner.”
These are artists who influenced generations themselves, yet they speak with genuine admiration for Van Dyke’s work and spirit. Their perspectives add a warm energy that makes the documentary feel like a big celebratory gathering around someone Hollywood universally adores.
Starring Dick Van Dyke comes from documentary filmmaker John Scheinfeld, known for projects like I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song, Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary, Herb Alpert Is, What the Hell Happened to Blood Sweat & Tears?, and Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback.
Van Dyke recently celebrated his 99th birthday with a joyful Spike Jonze directed music video that showed he still has the energy and charm fans have loved for decades. Now audiences will get a closer, more intimate look at how he built a legacy that remains unmatched.
PBS will premiere Starring Dick Van Dyke on December 12, 2025, streaming and airing through PBS platforms.