Dick Van Dyke and wife Arlene Silver.Photo:Paul Morigi/Getty
Paul Morigi/Getty
Dick Van Dykecan’t keep his eyes off his love!
The acting legend sweetly praised wifeArlene Silverin avideoshared Friday, which was filmed backstage at the taping of his upcomingCBS special in celebration of his 98th birthday.
“You look like a movie star,” he told Silver, 52, as another voice asked, “Doesn’t she?”
Van Dyke shared a sweet moment with his wife at the taping of his CBS birthday special.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
“She really does, doesn’t she?” replied Van Dyke, as Silver, who stood on the other side of the room wearing a navy-blue gown and cape, smiled back at him.
“I saw her first!” the actor then jokingly added.
Van Dyke and Silvergot marriedon Leap Day in February 2012. Thepair metat theSAG Awardsin 2006, where Silver worked as a makeup artist.
She fell in love with theMary Poppinsstar after she supported him following the death of his longtime love, Michelle Triola, who died from lung cancer in 2009.
The acting legend celebrates his 98th birthday on Dec. 13.Paul Morigi/Getty
In anothervideoposted Friday, Van Dyke performed a quick dance number backstage as he used his walking stick as a prop.
The star was seen sidestepping briefly as he flashed his signature movie star smile, while the opening song toThe Dick Van Dyke Showplayed.
“Just keep moving,” the caption read. “Dick’s secrets to living well: Positivity, don’t go down the stairs sideways, and just keep moving! #dickvandyke #dvdturns98 #justkeepmoving @cbstv.”
Van Dyke is set to star in his CBS birthday special which airs Dec. 21.Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Van Dyke is set to be honored in the CBS birthday special,Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic,which will air on Dec. 21.
The two-hour special will celebrate the legendary career of the star and feature music and dance spectacles, including songs from Van Dyke’s classic filmsBye Bye BirdieandChitty Chitty Bang Bang, along with special guests and a magical holiday number, the network stated in a release.
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“I started with CBS under contract in 1955 with the CBS morning show, thenThe Dick Van Dyke ShowandDiagnosis Murder,” Van Dyke said of the upcoming special in a statement. “I’ve been with the CBS family for almost 70 years, and I couldn’t be prouder.”
“I’m incredibly honored that CBS will be throwing a 98th birthday special for me,” he added. “Can’t wait to be part of the show!”
source: people.com
