1960: Inspired by the actual induction of Elvis Presley into the army, the musical Bye Bye Birdie opens on Broadway. It would go on to run 607 performances and win a Tony award as Best Musical.
When Hollywood transfers it to the screen in 1963, they bring along Dick Van Dyke and Paul Lynde from the Broadway cast, but the material is reshaped to be more of a vehicle for young starlet Ann-Margaret.