Overview
- Van Dyke released 100 Rules for Living to 100, a collection of advice and Hollywood memories published as he nears his 100th birthday.
- In a Today interview, he said he has no plans to retire, is "looking for work right now," and still hopes to play Ebenezer Scrooge.
- He reiterated two major regrets: turning down James Bond after Sean Connery’s exit and passing on a movie with Cary Grant.
- The actor repeatedly credits his wife, Arlene Silver, for keeping him active and optimistic, saying she helps him feel much younger.
- In a recent essay for The Times, he described feeling physically and socially "diminished" and limiting travel, even as he keeps a regular gym routine; a celebratory documentary is slated for his birthday weekend.