I've had a great life. It was exciting. I worked with the most interesting people, and I traveled all over the country. Dick Van Patten countryexcitgreat Change image and share on social
My four friends were John Kerr, who became a star, Paul Newman, Jimmy Dean, and Jack Lemmon. Dick Van Patten deanfriendjack Change image and share on social
If I was good each week, my father would take me to a different pet store each Saturday. I had a snake, horny toads, turtles, lizards, rabbits, guinea pigs... I kept my alligator in the bathtub until it got too big. Dick Van Patten alligatorbathtubbig share on social
I've seen people that don't treat their animals well and yet their animals are still just as loving to them even though they're not treated that well. It's very hard to find that kind of loyalty and love and affection in human beings. Dick Van Patten affectionanimalbeing share on social
From the time I was 8 years old I was on almost every radio show there was. Dick Van Patten radioshowtime Change image and share on social
You're working with the same people, and there's a lot of recognition. I like to do series best. I really do. Dick Van Patten lotpeoplerecognition Change image and share on social
It used to be said all horse players die broke - you can't beat the races. But today, with the Pick 6's and Superfectas, you can. Not that the odds aren't against you, but a good hit, and it's hard to blow that back. Dick Van Patten backbeatblow share on social
We donate a lot of food to rescue organizations. Dick Van Patten donatefoodlot Change image and share on social
I remember how my mom would take me on the subway from Queens to Broadway. We'd go to the offices of casting agents. Many doors were slammed in our faces. I was just a boy, but I remember that well. Dick Van Patten agentboybroadway Change image and share on social
