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Bye Bye Birdie Overview:

Bye Bye Birdie (1963) was a Musical - Family Film directed by George Sidney and produced by Fred Kohlmar.

Academy Awards 1963 --- Ceremony Number 36 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Music - ScoringJohn GreenNominated

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Musical Monday: Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

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Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

Bye Bye Birdie has sunshiny singalong written all over it even before we know the premise. The fact that it’s about the frenzy following the draft notice of a beloved hunky teenage heartthrob Conrad Birdie (a knowing amalgamation of Conway Twitty and Elvis) doesn’t help its case much. It... Read full article


Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

Bye Bye Birdie has sunshiny singalong written all over it even before we know the premise. The fact that it’s about the frenzy following the draft notice of a beloved hunky teenage heartthrob Conrad Birdie (a knowing amalgamation of Conway Twitty and Elvis) doesn’t help its case much. It... Read full article


Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

Bye Bye Birdie Directed by George Sidney Written by Irving Brecher from a book by Michael Stewart 1963/USA Columbia Pictures Corporation/Kohlmar-Sidney Productions Repeat viewing/Amazon Instant This blast from the past is enjoyable, if for no other reason, watching Ann-Margret take off! Albert F Pet... Read full article


Bye Bye Birdies

Despite a few days of non-stop rain, it was a good trip.  The highlight of the birding portion was this gorgeous creature.  Not my photo, but it could have been if my camera battery had not died, dammit! Altamira Oriole I managed to watch quite a few B movies and documentaries from 1944 on my iPa... Read full article


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Bye Bye Birdie Quotes:

Albert Peterson: [singing] Oh one last kiss... there never was such bliss... I love your dentifrice!

Mae Peterson: I got maybe one tenth a normal heart

Doris McAfee: You know these adolescents! Kim'll lose face!
Harry McAfee: And if I don't get him out that's not all she'll...

[Birdie opens a can of beer, which sprays on Mr. McAfee]
Harry McAfee: That's my favorite brand.

Harry McAfee: Nice? Heh HEH! I know that show business crowd - probably living in sin.
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Bye Bye Birdie Facts
Rita Moreno was the initial choice for the role of Rosie, but turned down the part.

Dick Van Dyke's first feature film.

The original Broadway production of "Bye Bye Birdie" opened at the Martin Beck Theater on April 14, 1960, ran for 607 performances and won the 1961 Tony Award for the Best Musical. Dick Van Dyke recreated his 1961 Tony Award winning performance for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in this filmed production.

The motorcycles used in the film are Nortons supplied by Bo Derek's father.

When Harry McAfee (Paul Lynde) pulls into his driveway, it is actually the driveway of the house next door on the old Columbia lot where two years later he was playing Uncle Arthur on the Bewitched series.

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