Who was Dick Van Dyke?

Get ready for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious celebration! Today, we are honoring a HUGE milestone: the 100th birthday of the legendary Dick Van Dyke! Can you believe he started as a regular kid named Richard in West Plains, Missouri? How did that small-town kid end up dancing with cartoon penguins and flying a magical car across the sky?

Dick Van Dyke is famous for making millions of people laugh! He starred in classic movies like *Mary Poppins* (where he played Bert, the joyful chimney sweep!) and *Chitty Chitty Bang Bang* (where he piloted the incredible, flying car!). From small-town talent to Hollywood star, he has been making movies and TV shows for almost a century. Jump into the past with Mira and Finn to uncover his inspiring journey, find out what makes his smile so infectious, and learn how he keeps dancing even as he turns 100! This is one history lesson that is absolutely not boring, and you might even want to sing along!