Mary Poppins Returns

Today is THE One - Hundredth Birthday of actor, comic, Disney Legend and All-time nice (and REALLY CUTE) guy, Dick Van Dyke!

He portrayed one-man band, chalk artist and chimney sweep extraordinary Bert and tuppence hungry bank president Mr. Dawes Sr. In 1964's Mary Poppins.

He returned fifty-four years later as Mr. Dawes Jr. in 2018's Mary Poppins Returns.

In between these two beloved movies. He was honored with the Disney Legend award on October 16, 1998.

For almost eighty-four years he has entertained the world in radio, nightclubs, television (ESPECIALLY television), the Broadway stage and of course the silver screen!

Thank you, Dick Van Dyke! It CERTAINTY has been, "A jolly jolly holiday with you"!

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The Legend has finally made it to 100!

Today marks what would have been the one hundredth birthday of actress, Dame Angela Lansbury.

For the Walt Disney Company, she portrayed witch in training Miss Eglantine Price in 1971's "Bedknobs and Broomsticks", the enchanted and enchanting housekeeper Mrs. Potts in 1991's "Beauty and The Beast" and its franchise (her most famous Disney role to date and most famous role of her career, after a certain Maine school teacher turned mystery writer.), and The Balloon Lady in 2018's "Mary Poppins Returns".

She was made a Disney Legend on November 30, 1995.

She was made a Dame of The British Empire on April 15, 2014.

Born - October 16, 1925. Regent's Park, London, England United Kingdom.

Died - October 11, 2022. Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Angela Lansbury would have turned 100 today. 🥳🎉🎊💯🎂🎁🎈

It’s been 3 years since Angela Lansbury passed away at the age of 96 right before her 97th birthday for 5 days.

She will be remembered as the voice of Mrs. Potts in Disney’s Beast and the Beast, portrayed Miss Eglantine Price in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, and of course, The Balloon Lady in Mary Poppins Returns.

She will be remembered as a legendary actress, singer, and icon who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Fans will remember Angela Lansbury for her versatility and longevity, praising her talent, kindness, and contributions to the world of arts.

Her work continues to inspire new generations of actors, writers, and artists, with her legacy serving as a testament to her talent, dedication, and perseverance. Her legacy will lived on.

She will be remembered and she will be missed.

🪦R.I.P.

Angela Lansbury

October 16, 1925 - October 11, 2022

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He’s turning 19 today, he’s almost turning 20, and he’s 7 years younger than me.

Wishing him a Happy Birthday, and Happy Earth Day!!!!! 🥳🎉🎊🎂🎁🎈🌎🌳🍃🌱♻️

Today is the birthday of actor Dick Van Dyke!

Born in West Plaines Missouri, he then went to New York to Broadway and then he went into television.

In 1964 he came to the movies playing the role of Jack- of - all trades "Bert" in Walt Disney's live action version of PL Travers' beloved Mary Poppins.

He also played George Banks' boss Mr. Dawes, Senior.

In 2018, there was a sequel "Mary Poppins Returns with Emily Blunt as the beloved nanny and Lin- Manuel Miranda as the every man named "Jack", who was once Bert's assistant

Van Dyke took over the role of Mr. Dawes, Junior from Arthur Malet.

This time he joked, he DIDN'T NEED the makeup to transform him into an old man.

He's also remembered for another family friendly musical 1968's "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" about an inventor, his children, his lady friend and their magical car.

Van Dyke has done so much over the years.

More movies and more television.

Giving laughter, joy and WONDERFUL memories over the years.

It's us who are "As lucky as lucky can be!" to be entertained by Dick Van Dyke!

🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, DICK! 🎂

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Here are female names: Mary, Jane, Winifred, Ellen, Annabel and Georgie.

And here are male names: Michael, George, Bert, Jack, John, Georgie, and Albert.

On October 16, 1925, in Regent's Park, London England, Angela Brigid Lansbury was born.

She is better known as actress Dame Angela Lansbury.

She has been on the stage and screen (both big and small) since the age of eighteen.

Her first role for Disney was 1971's "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" as World War II-era witch in training, "Miss Eglantine Price".

In her third role for Disney, she portrayed in 2017's "Mary Poppins Returns" as "The Balloon Lady" whose balloons seem to have magical powers.

But it's her second role for Disney that's her most memorable. That of head housekeeper turned teapot "Mrs. Potts" in 1991's "Beauty and The Beast".

She has also voiced Mrs. Potts for other projects.

In 1995 she became a Disney Legend.

In 2014 she became a Dame of The British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for her work in the preforming arts.

Thank you Dame Angela for letting us "Be Our Guest" to your AMAZING career!

❤ 🎂HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DAME ANGELA! 🎂 ❤