LaffyDec 13, 2022

I had the honor of directing and writing for Dick for a few years for some stage productions we did together.

He is even more of a joy in person, and not an ounce of ego. I live for this man. May he live forever.

Dick Van Dyke Trends as Fans Celebrate the TV Icon's 97th Birthday #DickVanDyke https://movieweb.com/dick-van-dyke-97/

Show threadLaffyDec 13, 2022

2/ I rarely share tweets, but this is for real. We used to do this very thing in restaurants, in front of restaurants. He's teach us harmonies on the spot and we'd burst into song.

In my next toot in this thread, I'll share a photo of our time together. What an absolute treasure he is. https://twitter.com/schnickILfritz/status/1602545180858621952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1602545180858621952%7Ctwgr%5E75c4559b3c1add553b156cc023f3c57df5133ca2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmovieweb.com%2Fdick-van-dyke-97%2F

Schnickelfritz! 🍻 on Twitter

“Happy 97th Birthday to the legendary Dick Van Dyke. Never forget the time he surprised a Denny's diners with an impromptu performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. https://t.co/nmQexrvQxA”

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Show threadOldandCrankyDec 13, 2022
@GottaLaff He was responsible for so many of my first huge laughs as a kid. The image of Laura Petrie sliding out of a closet on a pile of walnuts never fails to make me laugh hysterically. Brilliant show and he was freaking hilarious in it.
Show threadLaffyDec 13, 2022
@Oldandcranky That was Jerry Paris's favorite episode. I took a class from Jerry at UCLA extension years ago and he loved to talk about that episode.
Show threadOldandCrankyDec 13, 2022
@GottaLaff One of the funniest episodes of television ever aired.
Show threadOldandCranky
@GottaLaff actually, oddly enough, it may be rivaled by MTM's Chuckles The Clown ep.
Dec 13, 2022 at 9:29pmWeb
Show threadLaffyDec 13, 2022

@Oldandcranky That one is to DIE for. I got to work with Mary too, twice.

I did some V.O. live for her Mary Tyler Moore Hour show after MTM show was over.

Show threadOldandCrankyDec 13, 2022
@GottaLaff Jealous!!!!!