Bye Bye Birdie
“Rock-and-roll icon Conrad Birdie is about to go into the Army, and plans are being made to arrange his final going-away concert.”
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In 1995, ABC aired a telemovie adaptation of the Broadway musical *Bye Bye Birdie*, produced by RHI Entertainment. The film featured Jason Alexander, known for *Seinfeld*, and Vanessa Williams, later of *Desperate Housewives*. The version largely adhered to the original musical, with Michael Stewart as the sole credited author, though several songs were added and rearranged, and some dialogue was revised to accommodate these musical changes. The story centers on an Elvis Presley-like rock star preparing to join the Army, with his manager's secretary arranging for him to kiss a random fan goodbye on a show similar to *The Ed Sullivan Show*. The original 1961 Broadway production won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Actor in a Musical for Dick Van Dyke. ABC's version also included Tyne Daly, George Wendt, Chynna Phillips, and Mark Kudisch in supporting roles.
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Edited by Eric AlbertsonShot by Glen MacphersonDesigned by Charles C Bennett
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