re: Famous Standbys-Understudies, etc.
As a member of the original cast of "Birdie", Apr 14, 1960 - Oct 7, 1961... Please, allow me to correct you re: Gene Rayburn's understudy to D.V.D. Charles Nelson Rielly was the understudy for Dick, and Lee Howard was Paul Lynde's understudy. When Dick left to do the movie version of "Birdie", Gene Rayburn came in as his replacement. FYI, Gretchen Wyler was Chita's replacement.
