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Dick Van Dyke Wasn't Hired for 'Mary Poppins' Because He Could Sing and Dance (VIDEO)

by Jason Hughes, posted Jun 3rd 2011 5:02AM

Dick Van Dyke, 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson'When you think of Dick Van Dyke, you might think of the pratfalls on his show, his comedy voice, or his dramatic chops. But many people still remember the graceful chimney sweep with the strange accent from 'Mary Poppins.'

But on 'The Late Late Show' (Weeknights, 12:37AM ET on CBS) he told Craig Fergsuon that he didn't get that job based on those abilities.

Surely, Disney must have had some idea of Van Dyke's musical background and acumen, but according to Van Dyke, Disney "had heard me in some interview say something about the lack of family entertainment."

"You're telling me that you got a huge job in a giant Disney movie just because you endorsed family entertainment?" Ferguson asked him.

When Van Dyke agreed, the host turned to the camera with a sheepish smile. "Because I endorse family entertainment." Who's ready for a remake of 'Mary Poppins' with a Scottish chimney sweep?

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He wasn't hired for his dialect skills, certainly. Otherwise, I abase myself to him.

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