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Born in West Plains, MO, Richard Wayne van Dyke was a high school athlete until a heart condition kept him from participating in the track team. Turning to drama, he was a hit at many high school plays because he was always taller then the leading lady and his booming voice could easily be heard by the audience.
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So sad to hear of the passing of Chuck McCann. We were friends for over 60 years. Chuck was a walking encyclopedia of comedy. A self-appointed historian of Laurel and Hardy. He taught me how to do Stanley and we performed as that sweet duo together. A kind, gentle man who had a life long love affair with comedy. I know Stan and Ollie are tickled to see him.
youtu.be/Iwzhmk21ydoEarly actors Dick Van Dyke and Chuck McCann portray Laurel and Hardy - also as Jackie Gleason and Art Carney in seperate skits about selling vacuum cleaners ...