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Dick Van Dyke Shares New Mary Poppins Memories in People Interview Ahead of 100th Birthday

His latest People interview links fresh Mary Poppins recollections to the centennial push behind his new longevity book.

Overview

  • In the new cover story, he names the film’s opening number as his favorite and briefly sings a line he still remembers.
  • He recalls playful moments with child co-star Matthew Garber, joking that the youngster would sometimes bite him during long lighting setups.
  • He says Julie Andrews’ precise soprano pushed him vocally during pre-recording sessions until repeated takes helped him match the key.
  • He recounts a set gaffe from the ceiling tea scene, saying the crew broke for lunch and left him hanging until he called for help.
  • He frames the reminiscences within promotion for 100 Rules for Living to 100 and credits a positive outlook and his wife Arlene for his longevity.