At 98 years old, Dick Van Dyke made history by becoming the oldest Daytime Emmy winner ever for his guest role on Days of Our Lives. In his acceptance speech, Van Dyke expressed disbelief at being the oldest nominee and joked about playing old men throughout his career. In 2023, he had a busy year with appearances on various TV shows and a TV special celebrating his legacy. This recent win marked his second Daytime Emmy and first since 1984, adding to his impressive collection of awards, which includes four Primetime Emmys, a Grammy, and a Tony. With this victory, Van Dyke tied with Norman Lear as the oldest person to ever win an Emmy, solidifying his legendary status in the entertainment industry.