“One day in '61, I was looking in the Santa Monica phone book for a number, and there it was: Stan Laurel, Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. I went over there and spent the afternoon with them. And pumped him with questions. I must have driven him crazy. I spent a lot of happy hours at Stan's house on Sundays just talking about comedy.”

American actor, comedian, singer, dancer and writer

Dick Van Dyke is an American actor, comedian, singer, dancer, and writer. His career has stretched across screen and stage, and he has received major awards in television, music, and theater. He has won six Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. Over the years, he has also been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Television Hall of Fame, and recognized as a Disney Legend. Later honors include the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honors.