Dick Van Dyke may not have personally won an Emmy at the Creative Arts awards this weekend, but his impact on the industry is undeniable. The special about his life, “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic,” did win an Emmy for outstanding variety special (pre-recorded). However, Van Dyke was not credited as a producer on the special, so he was not eligible to be listed as a nominee or winner.
Reports claiming that Van Dyke broke the record for the oldest Emmy winner are inaccurate. The record still belongs to Norman Lear, who won at 98 years old in 2020. The credited producers who won for “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic” include Craig Plestis, Chris Wagner, Clara Plestis, Ashley Edens, Deena Katz, Arlene Van Dyke, Stephanie Wagner, Brittany Cherry, Ariel Kubit, and Chelsea Gonnering.
Although Van Dyke did not win personally, his wife Arlene did win as an exec producer. Van Dyke has a history of Emmy wins, including four Primetime Emmys and a Daytime Emmy earlier this year for outstanding guest performer in a drama series.
Van Dyke’s legacy in the entertainment industry is solidified, with awards and accolades spanning decades. From his iconic roles in “The Dick Van Dyke Show” to his recent Emmy win for “Days of Our Lives,” Van Dyke continues to inspire and entertain audiences of all ages.
