Dick Van Dyke is setting the record straight about Bye Bye Birdie. Despite reprising his Tony-winning performance as Albert Peterson in the 1963 film, the legendary performer isn't fond of the movie.

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The book was by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. "Bye Bye Birdie" was also a 1963 Golden Globe-nominated feature film that starred Van Dyke and Janet Leigh.