Hollywood icon Dick Van Dyke gave Bernie Sanders supporters in Los Angeles a moment they’ll never forget when he took the stage and broke into song during a rally at the LA Convention Center.
The 94-year-old charmed the crowd with a playful and heartfelt twist on the classic musical number “We Love You Conrad” from Bye Bye Birdie, singing:
“We love you, Bernie, yes we do.
We love you, Bernie, and we’ll be true.
When you’re not near us, we’re blue.
Oh Bernie, we love you.”
The crowd exploded in cheers and applause as Van Dyke smiled behind the podium. He followed up with a witty line that had everyone laughing:
“I’m 15 years older than Bernie!”
But it wasn’t just about the music or the laughs. Van Dyke spoke from the heart, calling Bernie Sanders “a patriot, not a career politician,” and praising him for standing up for ordinary people for decades.
The unexpected serenade quickly went viral, with thousands of shares and millions of views. Some called it the “most wholesome moment in politics,” while others simply said:
“This brought tears to my eyes.”
In a world often divided, one beloved entertainer brought humor, heart, and unity to the stage—reminding us that sometimes, politics can still make us smile.