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Tag Archives: Mary Poppins Returns
Broadway Birthday: Dick Van Dyke
Happy Birthday to performer Dick Van Dyke, born Dec. 13, 1925, in West Plains, Mo. He began his career as a radio DJ and half of the comedy duo Eric and Van: The Merry Mutes, which led to steadier work … Continue reading
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Tagged Bye Bye Birdie, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Returns
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Essential Film Musicals: Mary Poppins
Walt Disney’s daughters fell in love with the Mary Poppins books and made him promise to make a film based on them. He first attempted to purchase the film rights from author P.L. Travers as early as 1938. However, she … Continue reading