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Emile

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11. I watched the first 1/2 hour of the PBS special

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 11:13 AM

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this morning. Early they show him in front of his childhood home, and he made the comment that he aged better than the house he grew up in. There was a push to save the house, but the house was torn down a few years ago.

Dick, Jerry Van Dyke, Donald O'Connor, and Gene Hackman all came back to Danville over the years to raise money to restore the Fischer theater. Dick worked there as an usher back in his high-school years.

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Dick Van Dyke high school newspaper. [View all] Emile Saturday OP

Thank you Emile for posting that clipping. Just finished watching the PBS special on Dick Van Dyke. debm55 Saturday #1

I watched the first 1/2 hour of the PBS special Emile Yesterday #11

Celebrated his 100th birthday today. sop Saturday #2

Thank you for sharing this! Chasstev365 Saturday #3

Wow! Whoever wrote this was spot-on right about his classmate's future success!!! Rhiannon12866 Saturday #4

I didn't watch very much of him as I was growing up, but I have become a huge admirer now. erronis Saturday #5

That's really cool. I wonder what ever became of him? Beartracks Saturday #6

Such a cutie. tblue37 Saturday #7

What a gift he is! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Saturday #8

Thie picture is from 1944 when WW2 ended but later in the year. twodogsbarking Saturday #9

In 1967 the Dean of Boys at DHS had a paddle Emile Saturday #10