Dick Van Dyke is past giddy as he collects yet one more trophy on the 2024 Artistic Arts Emmy Awards!
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the 98-year-old took residence the win for outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) for his 98th birthday particular, Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic. The 2-hour tribute CBS particular, which featured archival footage and reside performances of songs from Van Dyke’s storied profession, aired in December.
Van Dyke’s win ties him because the oldest winner of a Artistic Arts Emmy, beside the late Norman Lear from the title, who beforehand held the document for his personal particular, Dwell in Entrance of a Studio Viewers: Norman Lear’s All within the Household and Good Instances, which he received at age 98 in 2020.
“Thanks, that reception, I can not let you know what it means,” Van Dyke stated after taking the stage. He then reminded the viewers, “I am 99 subsequent month,” earlier than busting into some dance strikes to show he is nonetheless spry regardless of his age.
Persevering with, Van Dyke gestured to his spouse Arlene Silver, who joined him on stage as producer of the particular. “The younger woman who acquired this award, it’s possible you’ll consider the phrase nepotism and I might perceive it, however this woman acquired the job all by herself as producer of the Dick Van Dyke particular as a result of she is aware of me inside and outside, and is aware of how I work, and do not take no sass from anyone. Arlene Van Dyke!”
Arlene then thanked the gang earlier than addressing her husband immediately. “Thanks a lot,” she stated. “It’s a honor to spend my life with you… We acquired 4 nominations that put love, coronary heart and soul into the present. To honor you, you have created countless pleasure and playfulness for generations to come back.”
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Later within the press room, Van Dyke was overcome with pleasure as he constantly informed reporters he “could not consider it.” He then proudly declared, “I am most likely the oldest Emmy winner!”
When requested what recommendation he’d prefer to impart on the following era of expertise, Van Dyke informed reporters, “You must keep it up. You are gonna undergo onerous instances and a variety of auditions… however it’s a must to stick with it. Be affected person in the event you’ve acquired the boldness in your self and it is essential to consider that you are able to do it.”
“I do not understand how I did it!” he jokingly added.
As for what legacy he’d like to go away behind, Van Dyke stated he hopes he is remembered for “laughter” and “making individuals snigger for 75 years.”
“I have been within the enterprise 75 years. I am unable to consider it, that I am nonetheless right here and performing,” he stated, earlier than quipping, “I am searching for work if anyone has!”
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Van Dyke beforehand spoke to PEOPLE beforehand about his two-hour tribute particular as he recalled considering, “‘I do not deserve this.'”
“It is troublesome to say how I felt,” he stated. “I got here residence, and I stated, ‘ one thing? It will be a few days earlier than this really sinks in that it occurred.’ I by no means anticipated that form of recognition. My complete life went earlier than me. I did not notice I had accomplished so many issues whereas I used to be 75 years in present enterprise.”
The legendary actor’s win on the Artistic Arts Emmy Awards comes simply three months after he secured one other history-making win on the Daytime Emmy Awards.
In June, Van Dyke turned the oldest Daytime Emmy winner ever as he took residence the prize for finest visitor performer in a daytime drama sequence for his function as Timothy Robicheaux on Days of Our Lives.
“I do not consider this,” he stated as he accepted the award alongside his spouse. “I am 98 years previous, are you able to consider it? This actually tops off a lifetime of 80 years within the enterprise.”
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Previous to his win, he informed PEOPLE in an unique assertion that the nomination was “very thrilling.”
“In any case, it took me 75 years and my pal Drake Hogestyn to get on a cleaning soap opera! He’s actually the rationale this occurred and deserves the credit score and thanks,” he stated on the time. “It is a very completely different honor for me; I seldom get acknowledged for dramatic or straight performing — comedy and musicals are my specialty in spite of everything. I am so honored and it is going to be a enjoyable evening celebrating your complete daytime tv group.”
On the cleaning soap, Van Dyke performed Timothy Robicheaux in a four-part story arc. His character bridges the hole in his reminiscence through musical numbers and workouts with help from Marlena Evans (Diedre Corridor), John Black (Hogestyn) and Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols).
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The 2024 Artistic Arts Emmys will air Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on FXX, and may also be streamed on Hulu from Sept. 15 via Oct. 9.
