Dick Van Dyke Rings In His 100th Birthday Early With Magical Two-Hour Sing-Along Event: “We Must Revive the Art of Conversation”

As Dick Van Dyke approaches his incredible 100th birthday on December 13, the legendary entertainer has already begun celebrating in the most Dick-Van-Dyke way possible — by singing, laughing, storytelling, and bringing people together.

On November 30, the Hollywood icon hosted a two-hour sing-along charity event in Malibu, California, joined by fans, friends, and admirers. Co-hosted with his wife, Arlene Silver, the gathering raised funds for the Dick Van Dyke Museum and The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to preserving the legacy of creativity and performance that defined his life.

But for Van Dyke, the evening wasn’t just about nostalgia — it was about connection.

“There are several reasons for having these — all good — but mine is to revive the art of conversation,” he told the audience.

With humor only he can deliver, the 99-year-old revealed that he still doesn’t own a cell phone.

“Nobody talks anymore. I see young couples on dates, both looking at their phones. I may be the only person in the U.S. over 10 who doesn’t have one.”

The crowd roared, but beneath the laughter was a message we all needed to hear — a reminder to look up, speak, share, and be present.

A Night Filled With Timeless Music

Joined by his beloved quartet, The Vantastix, Van Dyke treated the crowd to songs that defined generations.

The setlist included:

• “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”

• “You Two”

• “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”

• “Caroling, Caroling” (a Nat King Cole favorite)

• “Carolina in the Morning”

• The theme song from The Dick Van Dyke Show

• “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” — the joyful finale from Mary Poppins

When a fan asked about his favorite part of the Christmas season, Van Dyke smiled:

“The singing. The caroling.”

And with that, his voice blended into another festive performance, proving that age hasn’t dimmed his joy — if anything, it’s amplified it.

Reflecting on 100 Years of Magic

Earlier this fall, Van Dyke joked with fans:

“If I had known I was going to live this long, I would’ve taken better care of myself.”

But behind the humor was gratitude — both for a life well-lived and for the impact he made.

In a past interview with Variety, he reflected on his legacy:

“I enjoyed everything I did, and not a lot of people can say that.”

“I left a good example for the young generation. Kids tell me they want to emulate my behavior, and that makes everything worthwhile.”

As he prepares to cross the milestone few ever reach, Dick Van Dyke remains exactly what he has always been: a fountain of optimism, warmth, talent, and generosity.

Still singing.
Still inspiring.
Still reminding the world that joy is a choice — and a gift worth sharing.