'The Dick Van Dyke Show' Special Tribute to Carl Reiner Left Fans With Happy Tears Following His Death at 98
CBS aired a special hour of The Dick Van Dyke Show episodes Friday night as a tribute to the late [...]
Since Mr. Reiner was in favor of the process, I wish the whole series could be colorized. It could run in prime time and be the bright rescue of horrible, horrible 2020! 😊💙
— MaryClancy (@MaryClancy1066) July 3, 2020
Reiner personally supervised the colorization of Dick Van Dyke Show episodes for CBS specials in 2016 and 2017. On Saturday, Reiner's family thanked CBS for scheduling the tribute, adding, "Carl often said about the new colorization of the show, 'it made me smile then ssmmiillee and sssssmmmmmiiiiillllleeeeee.'"
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Thank you for letting us know he felt our love and support 🙏🏻❤️ I’m thrilled to see @CBS will be celebrating his life tonight at 8pm with two color episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show! 😁 pic.twitter.com/L6r8zs4oSb
— SteveBrant (@SteveBrant) July 3, 2020
Reiner's family also shared a new statement from Reiner's daughter, author Annie Reiner. "As you may know, Carl passed away on Monday, June 29th at the good old age of 98. We wanted to write a final tweet for him to let you know how much he appreciated your responses and support," Annie wrote. "I will say one last thing for him. I know he would be disappointed not to have lived to see Trump's eviction from the White House, to make America safe again for honor and truth. Please VOTE!"
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Thank you @CBS for showing classic episodes of #TheDickVanDykeShow with an intro/tribute to #CarlReiner by the 94-year-old and still sharp Dick Van Dyke. The one where Laura accidentally tells a TV audience that Alan Brady is bald is one of my favs.
— Michael Medwar (@michaelmedwar) July 4, 2020
Reiner died of natural causes Monday night at his Beverly Hills home with his family by his side. He was a giant of both television and movies, leaving a lasting impact on the shape of American comedy. Aside from creating The Dick Van Dyke Show, Reiner was known for directing Steve Martin in The Jerk, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, The Man With Two Brains and All of Me. He won 11 Emmys, a Grammy, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and is a member of the Television Hall of Fame. His son, Rob Reiner, is also an actor and director.
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prevnextClassic comedy with the Dick Van Dyke show on @CBS tonight. I remember my grandparents watching these as reruns in the 80s ...different type of humor, but great acting by a legendary cast.
— ABT20 (@GoBlueD1) July 4, 2020
prevnextThe Dick Van Dyke Show looks GREAT in color!
— HarrietTubmanFreedSlavesWhileWhiteWomenSighed (@ParableofSower) July 4, 2020
prevOh yes!!! #DickVanDyke on @CBS .. how much fun 😃 and in color too! A small bit of comfort in a crazy world!!
— DD's Voice 🙏🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 (@DDs_Voice) July 4, 2020