Dick Van Dyke and The Vantastix - National Anthem

Dick Van Dyke and The Vantastix sing the national anthem for Game 1 of the 2009 semifinals. Lakers vs Nuggets. Used with permission from The LA Lakers.

[@reneeschiavon9250]

I love you folks forever ❤️

[@Veggieman87]

Ooh, I like this arrangement!

[@SM-db6ft]

no one taking a knee them. Respect

[@TroyOi]

Loved it! Though the one thing that's hard to digest is seeing Dick being the shortest guy in the group!

[@mr.warlight9086]

That was Vantastic.

[@mdmendyke]

Yes, Dick is singing bass on this arrangement. He often prefers to sing bass, which is really fun, especially when you're the one singing lead!

[@hannahduggan3599]

Mike Mendyke, I really love The Vantastix. I really wish that you guys would sing more songs and I think that Dick van Dyke is very cute and awesome and funny and an awesome dancer. Please tell him that I think that he is awesome.

[@hannahduggan3599]

Hi Mike. My name is Hannah. I am 21 years old and I love The Vantastix. You dudes are just plain old awesome, especially your wonderful leader. He is so adorable.

[@yatesld]

You guys are great! Do you tour? If so, come to Indiana!!!

[@eversafe1963]

While this IS incredible to see DVD and his group (they are awesome!), I find it rather sad that you do not see a single athlete with their hands over their hearts......what happened to respect, etiquette, tradition and honor for the singing of the country's national anthem???

[@TheKittyWonder]

They showed respect by bowing their heads while the group sang. There're other ways to show respect besides the things you listed.

[@eversafe1963]

No, there is not. Proper etiquette is to stand up, stand still, put your right hand over your heart, until the anthem is finished. Bowing your head is done for prayer.

[@hannahduggan3599]

I love The Star Spangled Banner. It is one of my favorite songs. I love The Vantastix. You guys rule!

[@SueBeaWho]

yay yay

[@Somerlot]

Pretty good for a 84 year old man =)

[@JoelERea]

96 now (as of yesterday, I think) and still going strong.

[@SueBeaWho]

:-)

[@XenaAmazon]

Isn't he a baritone?

[@hannahduggan3599]

Nah, he's a dude.

[@MP-lq3xx]

dud audience