A Farewell in Song: Dick Van Dyke and Richard Sherman Share One Last ‘Mary Poppins’ Moment
It’s a moment that seems like it could only happen in a Disney movie—except this time, it’s sadly real. In some recently found footage, a now-98-year-old Dick Van Dyke is shown singing beloved songs from Mary Poppins with Richard M. Sherman, the famous composer who created the original film’s music.
At 94, Sherman is sitting at the piano, his hands moving naturally over the keys, playing the tunes that have touched many generations. The two legends—both in the later stages of their incredible lives—struggle through the words of “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” but it doesn’t really matter. The room is filled with laughter, memories, and music.
Behind them, a wax figure of Van Dyke as the chimney sweep Bert watches, capturing the spirit of a time long gone but still vividly remembered. Together, Richard and his late brother Robert Sherman created some of the most loved songs in film, from The Jungle Book to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. But it was Mary Poppins that solidified their legacy, winning them two Academy Awards and a lasting spot in Disney’s musical history.
This newly shared clip isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s a quiet celebration of lasting friendship, artistic wonder, and how a single song can hold years of meaning. In a small, simple room, two legends came together one last time to remind us: even as the years go by, a little tune—and a little love—can still make everything feel light again.