Dick Van Dyke - Danville, IL - Childhood Homes on Waymarking.com

Dick was born Richard Wayne Van Dyke on December 13, 1925 in West Plains, Missouri. The family moved to Danville when Dick was very young. Jerry was born in Danville on July 27, 1931. By all accounts, Danville still holds a special place in their hearts. Dick and Jerry have returned to Danville throughout the years for family visits, benefits, and to be honored for their work.

Name of Famous Person: Dick Van Dyke, Jerry Van Dyke Physical Address: 930 Hazel St. What is this person famous for?: from http://www.answers.com/topic/dick-van-dyke "Dick Van Dyke is best known for his successful series The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-66) and Diagnosis Murder (1993-2001). A song-and-dance man who got his start in radio, Van Dyke was a hit in both the Broadway and Hollywood versions of the musical Bye Bye Birdie (1960 and 1963), and co-starred in the Walt Disney film Mary Poppins (1964). For The Dick Van Dyke Show, Van Dyke won three consecutive Emmys and secured his place in the history of American television (Mary Tyler Moore played his wife)." Website verifying legitimacy of site: [Web Link] Personal Experience: I drove up to the home on a waymarking expedition. Sadly, this home, while apparently still lived in, is in a state of disrepair. There is no marker at the site mentioning the Van Dyke's. Other information about area: Go have a burger at Hometown Stars McDonald's at http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM8YXG_Hometown_Stars_McDonalds_Danville_IL and see more about Dick & Jerry. Also take a ride on Gilbert or Vermilion to see the signs honoring Danville natives. Drive up to WDAN radio station, where Dick was employed early in his career, see waymark. Additional Website verifying Site legitimacy: Not listed

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