I think the saddest moment in my life just happened two months ago. My old nightclub partner passed away, Phil Erickson down in Atlanta. He - I owe him everything. He put me in the business and taught me about everything I know.

But once we got on the air, everybody except Morey Amsterdam pretty much stuck to the script.

'Mary Poppins' was one of the best experiences of my life.

I never had a lot of drive, but because I had family responsibilities, I had a lot of tenacity - the tenacity of a drowning man.

I'm always announcing my retirement. I'm still not retired.

I've had a lot of writers, in particular, who said they got into writing because of the 'Van Dyke Show.' They said it looked like fun.

I just think everyone needs their own private space.