It doesn’t air for about another month, but if anything can be said to be DVR-worthy, it has to be this. PBS’ American Masters has an hour-long documentary coming on the great Dick van Dyke, scheduled exactly one day before his 100th birthday.
 
The veteran comedian, actor and song-and-dance man was the face of what is acknowledged by most TV critics to be one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, the one that bears his name. And he’s been a star in movies like “Mary Poppins” and other programs, including “The Carol Burnett Show.”
 
The special features interviews with former co-stars and friends, including Julie Andrews, and archival remembrances from Mary Tyler Moore and Carl Reiner (as well as admirers like Steve Martin and Martin Short.)
 
It airs on Channel 17 on Dec. 12th, one day before van Dyke hits the century mark.
 
It’s a bit early to set your DVRs this far in advance, but stay tuned. This looks like a worthy tribute to a spectacular talent who got his early start in radio. Another reason to love the guy!
 
Check out an early preview below.