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From Fandom to Friendships - My Adventures with The Dick Van Dyke Show Cast (Digital PDF Book)

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David Van Deusen's new book - From Fandom to Friendships - My Adventures with The Dick Van Dyke Show Cast presents his experiences engaging and interacting with cast members and guest stars from The Dick Van Dyke Show.


With Forewords by Larry Mathews and Chris Van Dyke and an Afterword by TDVDS writer/producer Bill Persky, this digital PDF book includes intriguing and interesting stories of David's years of interactions with The Dick Van Dyke Show cast.


From his seeing Dick in his surprise one-time appearance in the stage show of Mary Poppins, to attending the show's 50th anniversary celebration in 2011, to visiting with Carl Reiner at his home in Beverly Hills, to accompanying Rose Marie's to locate her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All of these accounts and more are shared in great detail giving TDVDS fans even more insights into the lives of the wonderful cast members. 


Additionally, the book also includes rare color candid photos from his personal collection as well as more than 60 internet links to audio and and video content from his TDVDS archives - much of it never seen or heard before.


By accessing these link, readers can: 


  • Listen to Dick and Rose Marie as they dial in to participate in David's 2006 Danville, IL, book signing;
  • Hear guest stars Joan Staley, Dick Curtis, Jamie Farr, and Michael Forest - just to name a few - as they reminisce about their roles on the show;
  • Watch Larry Mathews lead the crowd in the Crummy Buttons oath as part of Larry Mathews Day in New Rochelle;
  • Enjoy stories from Frank Adamo - in his own voice - as he recounts his time working with Dick and others on the show;
  • And so much more!


*Note that the PDF can be added to your Kindle account and read on a Kindle device or through your Kindle app on your computer or iPad making the experience even more immersive.


If you are a fan of The Dick Van Dyke Show, you will love this book. Order yours today!

You will get a PDF (38MB) file

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Mark

Verified Buyer

2 days ago

A must-read for any fan of The Dick Van Dyke Show

As a longtime fan of The Dick Van Dyke Show, I thoroughly enjoyed "From Fandom to Friendships - My Adventures with The Dick Van Dyke Show." David takes reader beyond the familiar stories, sharing personal memories and relationships with the amazing cast. His stories about Carl Reiner, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, and others offer a wonderful glimpse into the people behind this beloved TV classic.
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Thank you Mark. I'm so glad you enjoyed the book! Thumbs up!

M. O.

Verified Buyer

2 weeks ago

Wonderful 65th anniversary treat

This book is a such an enjoyable integration of memories of the show and how those memories were collected and treasured by the author, who has fanned the fandom flames for TDVDS for so many years. I particularly love the inclusion of so much multimedia with all the fantastic weblinks throughout the book!
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Thanks so much for your positive review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the multimedia links of video and audio materials. Thumbs up!

Duke F.

Verified Buyer

3 weeks ago

Outstanding digital book of the DVDS cast

Highly recommended. David put a lot of hard work and decades of research and interviewing numerous cast members from the DVDS. Very detailed history, lots of photos and informative links that will provide even more information. A must for any
DVDS fan.
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Thanks Duke!

Stewart

Verified Buyer

3 weeks ago

The History

Truthfully, I have only just begun the read. But I’m sure it will be full of all the history and behind the scenes details of TDVDS as only David knows
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Thanks for your years of support, Stewart! I'd love your feedback and you move through the book.

Monty

Verified Buyer

1 month ago

Learning things I never knew about the show before

This book is fantastic. I don’t want to give things away but the details and background provided on everyone mentioned in the book - not just the primary cast members - are great. I especially love the chapter on Frank Adamo, the “everyman” of the Dick Van Dyke Show. I like the links via QR codes to all the video/audio material, really makes this an interactive experience.
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