Jerry Van Dyke Professions : Actor Browse All Authors Top 14 quotes by Jerry Van Dyke I wanted to be Bob Hope or Red Skelton from the time I was 8 years old. Jerry Van Dyke oldredhopetime I have an act I take on the road. That's what saved me. I dont know how most actors make a living. Jerry Van Dyke roadknowmeliving I always knew if I had some success that I'd no longer be thought of as Dick Van Dyke's brother. Jerry Van Dyke thoughtalwaysbrothersuccess The Emmy nomination did a world of good for my confidence. Jerry Van Dyke didgoodconfidenceworld I've always known I was good, but if other people dont think so, it can hurt your confidence. Jerry Van Dyke goodconfidencehurtpeople Mom always liked me best. Jerry Van Dyke bestmealwaysmom If I had taken 'Gilligan's Island,' I would never have gotten 'Coach' because I would have been established as Gilligan. Jerry Van Dyke coachislandbecausenever I never turned down anything but 'Gilligan's Island.' Jerry Van Dyke islandanythingdownnever I've been in so many series, or almost-series, that I can't even count them all. Jerry Van Dyke countthemevenbeen God knows I tried to make it earlier in life, but with all due respect to myself, nothing I ever did was any good. Jerry Van Dyke goodmyselfgodlife I didn't handle success all that well. Jerry Van Dyke wellhandlesuccess I became known as the guy who did the worst show in the history of television. Jerry Van Dyke worstguyhistorytelevision I've always done comedy, and I've always wanted to do a dramatic role. I wanted to be a sheriff. Jerry Van Dyke alwaysdramaticcomedydone The 'My Mother the Car' script read like Neil Simon compared to the 'Gilligan's Island' script. Jerry Van Dyke islandlikecarmother Similar Authors Ian Mckellen actor Adhir Kalyan actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje actor Bert Lahr actor Alan Arkin actor Alan Alda actorAll Authors
