Dick Van Dyke, turning 100 on December 13, has chosen a low-key and personal way to mark the milestone—by staying home and watching reruns of his favorite TV show, Jeopardy!, with his wife Arlene Silver. Instead of a large celebration, Van Dyke plans to indulge in a marathon viewing session, reflecting his love for the iconic game show, which he’s never appeared on but has enjoyed for decades.
At the premiere of the documentary film Dick Van Dyke 100th Celebration, Silver shared that the famed actor simply wants a quiet day with Jeopardy! and family. She expressed her gratitude that he’s here to enjoy this global outpouring of admiration, noting their community of fans and friends that has grown over the years.
The Dick Van Dyke 100th Celebration documentary, chronicling his extraordinary career and personal stories, will be shown in theaters nationwide on December 13 and 14.
For fans wishing to honor Van Dyke’s centennial birthday, he encourages celebrating by supporting The Midnight Mission, a charity he has long supported. Well-wishers can also send birthday cards—details for which are often shared by fan communities and media outlets around milestone events.
Dick Van Dyke’s story shows that sometimes the best way to celebrate a century of life is with comfort, favorite pastimes, and giving back to the community. Jeopardy! continues to air weekdays, with episodes available to stream on Hulu and Peacock.
