Dick Van Dyke to host “Mary Poppins” broadcast

By Tom Bell | Published December 4, 2015

Dick Van Dyke, who starred opposite Julie Andrews in the 1964 Disney classic “Mary Poppins”, will host a re-broadcast of the film on Saturday, December 12 as part of ABC’s “The Wonderful World of Disney”.

The film will be presented from 8pm to 11pm and Van Dyke will introduce the film, give his insights about the making of the film and share some props from the Walt Disney Archives.

Target is the sponsor of the broadcast and their mascot, Bullseye, will appear with Van Dyke.

“Mary Poppins” last appeared on broadcast television 13 years ago.

Source: Orlando Sentinel

Photo: Disney

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Tom Bell

Tom is the former host/producer of the Disneyland Edition podcast and is currently the co-host of the Connecting With Walt podcast, plus is also providing Disneyland content from the parks. He enjoys traveling with friends and spending time with family, including his son and grandson. In his spare time he volunteers with Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts, and helped found his son's former Cub Scout Pack. His favorite Disneyland attraction is Space Mountain.

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