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How "The Dick Van Dyke Show" took inspiration from its leading man

Carl Reiner, the creator of "The Dick Van Dyke Show," incorporated Dick Van Dyke's love of physical comedy into his main character's "awkward, bumbling man" persona.
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Season 39 Episodes

Starring Dick Van Dyke
S39 E8 Length 1:52:55 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
S39 E7 Length 1:36:28 Premiere Date 10/14/25

Marcella
S39 E6 Length 1:22:55 Premiere Date 07/11/25

Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny
S39 E5 Length 1:23:45 Premiere Date 06/27/25

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
S39 E4 Length 1:51:14 Premiere Date 06/20/25

Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse
S39 E3 Length 1:36:59 Premiere Date 04/15/25

LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
S39 E2 Length 1:42:06 Premiere Date 04/01/25

The Disappearance of Miss Scott
S39 E1 Length 1:23:25 Premiere Date 02/21/25

Starring Dick Van Dyke
Preview Length 02:08 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Why Conan O’Brien had an "out-of-body experience" with Dick Van Dyke
Clip Length 01:07 Premiere Date 12/12/25

What made the opening credits of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" special
Clip Length 01:48 Premiere Date 12/12/25

How "The Dick Van Dyke Show" took inspiration from its leading man
Clip Length 00:53 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Why Dick Van Dyke is Ted Danson's hero
Clip Length 02:33 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Watch this footage from an unaired Dick Van Dyke pilot
Clip Length 01:57 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Dick Van Dyke was an early advocate for civil rights
Clip Length 01:06 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Karen Dotrice on working with Dick Van Dyke in "Mary Poppins"
Clip Length 02:26 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Rare behind-the-scenes footage from "The Dick Van Dyke Show"
Clip Length 00:49 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Watch the unmatched chemistry between Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke
Clip Length 02:20 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Starring Dick Van Dyke [Extended Audio Description + OC]
Preview Length 02:34 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Starring Dick Van Dyke [ASL]
Preview Length 02:08 Premiere Date 12/12/25

Against All Odds: Meet the Woman Behind American Masters
Clip Length 05:29 Premiere Date 03/09/18

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Explore the life and legacy of Black civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois, including how he transcended the social constraints of the early 20th century and worked to elevate the lives of Black people worldwide.

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Examine the life of trailblazing artist Janis Ian, from her early success with "Society's Child" to her later struggles. The film explores Ian's artistic journey, including hits "At Seventeen" and "Stars" and interviews with other artists, including Joan Baez and Lily Tomlin.

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