Irish coach taught Van Dyke cockney accent

Dick Van Dyke admits he still gets flak for his attempt at a cockney accent in Mary Poppins.

Irish coach taught Van Dyke cockney accent

Dick Van Dyke admits he still gets flak for his attempt at a cockney accent in Mary Poppins.

But the veteran actor believes his Irish voice coach must share some of the blame for his less than convincing performance as Bert the Chimney Sweep.

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