Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic is set to premiere on CBS Thursday, Dec. 21 at 9/8c.
The CBS television special will honor and celebrate the legendary career of iconic actor and performer Dick Van Dyke for his milestone 98th birthday.
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic is expected to be a star-studded event with appearances from the likes of Julie Andrews, Judd Apatow, David Archuleta, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett, Jim Carrey, Cedric the Entertainer, Stephen Colbert, David Copperfield, Darren Criss, Ted Danson, Roma Downey, Brad Garrett, Mark Hamill, Tony Hawk, Derek Hough, Ken Jeong, John Lithgow, Jenny McCarthy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Penn + Teller, Rob Reiner, Craig Robinson, Jane Seymour, William Shatner, Martin Short, Harry Shum Jr., Mary Steenburgen and Stanley Tucci, according to Paramount Press.
The two-hour tribute will travel back in time to the iconic set of the dick van dyke show and feature dazzling music and dance spectacles, heartfelt performances, special guests and a magical holiday number.
The event will also showcase songs and archival footage from the best of his nearly full century career, encompassing “Mary Poppins,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and more.
Where can I watch Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic?
Those without basic cable can still live stream CBS and watch Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic live on Thursday night with FuboTV, DirecTV Stream or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.
The special will also be available to stream on-demand the day after the special airs with a Paramount+ Essentials (with ads) subscription.
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What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is meant for those looking for an alternative to basic cable.
FuboTV considers itself a sports-focused live streaming service, but overall, its standard package comes with over 100 live TV channels for $74.99 a month after its free trial. These channels include ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, TLC, MTV and much more.
FuboTV also comes with a variety of shows and movies users can watch on-demand along with the option to record your favorite TV shows.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream is similar to FuboTV in that it offers many of the same channels and features. At $69.99 a month after its free trial, the base package comes with a little over 75 live TV channels.
Those interested can check out all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.
What is Paramount+ with Showtime?
The Paramount+ with Showtime bundle costs users $11.99 per month and has replaced Paramount+’s premium ad-free plan, which was $9.99.
Although not a live streaming service, Paramount+ allows premium subscribers to live stream certain content and specials as it premieres on regular television (such as the Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic special).
Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to live stream Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic, but can watch it on-demand the day after the special premieres.
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