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- 03 Oct 2020, 11:35
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: With Six You Get Eggroll
- Replies: 87
- Views: 70438
Re: With Six You Get Eggroll
Michael - Thanks for sharing that. I am a bit delayed in responding and catching-up on the Forum and have set aside a chunk of time to try to do so. That is so typically Doris - not wanting to watch herself or something that pays a tribute to her. You may recall that on the Golden Globes in 1989 dur...
- 29 Sep 2020, 19:56
- Forum: TALKING ABOUT DORIS DAY
- Topic: PAUL BROGAN'S "MORE THAN JUST FRECKLES" CLASS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2254
Re: PAUL BROGAN'S "MORE THAN JUST FRECKLES" CLASS
The book, named after the Classes I've been teaching for years, will celebrate the astounding success of Doris Day, complete with a wealth of new career information that hasn't been published. It will also talk about why she resonated on a scale never equaled before or since Doris Day. In addition, ...
- 29 Sep 2020, 15:28
- Forum: TALKING ABOUT DORIS DAY
- Topic: PAUL BROGAN'S "MORE THAN JUST FRECKLES" CLASS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2254
Re: PAUL BROGAN'S "MORE THAN JUST FRECKLES" CLASS
Howard was an amazing member of the Class. He brought so much enthusiasm and had so many great questions. It's a Class I have taught, in-=person, for about 8 years throughout New Hampshire. Because of the pandemic, it had to be via Zoom this time. That opened it up for folks from outside the region,...
- 31 Jul 2019, 12:21
- Forum: TALKING ABOUT DORIS DAY
- Topic: The Doris Day Forum
- Replies: 68
- Views: 22576
Re: The Doris Day Forum
In response to Ania, I agree about this Forum being quite special and for the most part, our "meetings" here have always been so civilized, informative and classy, as one would expect from Doris Day admirers. With a few exceptions when things got a little tense about a decade or so ago, those on the...
- 31 Jul 2019, 12:15
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: It Happened to Jane
- Replies: 99
- Views: 69755
Re: It Happened to Jane
For a long time I have felt that Columbia should have called the movie something more catchy like "All Aboard!" They could have also said, "Climb aboard for laughs, for romance and for some unexpected surprises as Doris takes on the 'meanest man in the world" Using art work that would have emphasize...
- 25 Jul 2019, 08:13
- Forum: DORIS DAY PHOTOS
- Topic: 2019 Doris Day pictures
- Replies: 479
- Views: 137349
Re: 2019 Doris Day pictures
Doris did indeed bloom during this time period. With her television series recently wrapped, she astonished veteran reporters in Hollywood by making so many public outings. I checked my files and the picture of her and Billy was snapped at the March 15, 1973 benefit screening of "Last Tango". Less t...
- 24 Jul 2019, 11:59
- Forum: TALKING ABOUT DORIS DAY
- Topic: The Doris Day Forum
- Replies: 68
- Views: 22576
Re: The Doris Day Forum
Bryan - I will second everything that Michael so perfectly stated. I found the older Forum around 2002 or 2003 and remember feeling as though I'd stumbled on a secret treasure. Within weeks, those who posted became members of my extended family and I looked forward to anything and everything they wi...
- 18 Jul 2019, 14:38
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: The Tunnel of Love
- Replies: 77
- Views: 51262
Re: The Tunnel of Love
I think the original choice of leading man, Glenn Ford, might have made it work somewhat better. He was more adept at playing comic roles. No offense to Richard Widmark who tries, but his forte was not romantic leading man. By not really opening it up, with the exception of the opening credits, film...
- 30 Jun 2019, 12:04
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: THE PAJAMA GAME
- Replies: 178
- Views: 148886
Re: THE PAJAMA GAME
Good luck in getting some titles screened for next April. If you are successful, please let me know. We might just drive-up from New Hampshire to attend a showing!!! 

- 30 Jun 2019, 09:46
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: THE PAJAMA GAME
- Replies: 178
- Views: 148886
Re: THE PAJAMA GAME
I agree with all of the comments about "The Pajama Game". One of my real joys about teaching the "More Than Freckles" class a few years back, was watching the reaction of students to "The Pajama Game". It's a real revelation for many as to the stunning skills of Miss Day in her role. It's a classic ...
- 15 Jun 2019, 12:35
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 68282
Re: Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
Thanks Johnny for your subsequent remarks to my post. Below is the list of top moneymaking films in the United States for the week of August 14, 1968 in the order of their popularity per Variety. ROSEMARY’S BABY Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes FOR LOVE OF IVY Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln WHERE WERE YOU...
- 15 Jun 2019, 11:16
- Forum: DORIS DAY PHOTOS
- Topic: 2019 Doris Day pictures
- Replies: 479
- Views: 137349
Re: 2019 Doris Day pictures
Johnny - Hello! It was actually Peter that provided that great pic of Doris and Jack. I only provided the info about their last meeting in late 1962!! Yes, it is a great photo and thank you Peter!!
- 15 Jun 2019, 09:35
- Forum: OFF TOPICS
- Topic: Kennedy Center Honors for 2019: Doris Day? Dick van Dyke? Berry Gordy?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5484
Re: Kennedy Center Honors for 2019: Doris Day? Dick van Dyke? Berry Gordy?
Michael - George Stevens Jr. said in an interview several years ago, that the Kennedy Center Honors had been offered to Doris Day but she declined - in a "..lovely, gracious and charming manner..." In addition, the American Film Institute offered her their honor - TWICE!! She declined both times bec...
- 15 Jun 2019, 09:15
- Forum: DORIS DAY PHOTOS
- Topic: 2019 Doris Day pictures
- Replies: 479
- Views: 137349
Re: 2019 Doris Day pictures
Although she'd not seen him in years, Doris visited Jack at Christmastime, 1962, shortly before he passed away at the request of his fourth wife.
- 15 Jun 2019, 09:10
- Forum: TALKING ABOUT DORIS DAY
- Topic: Forum Banners 2019-2020
- Replies: 670
- Views: 197686
Re: Forum Banners 2019
LOVE THE BANNER!!! I was fortunate enough to be at that July, 1985 Press Conference in Carmel, and Doris did indeed look radiant. This banner captures the glow that radiated to everyone in attendance.
- 15 Jun 2019, 09:08
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 68282
Re: Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
I feel compelled to once again come to the defense of "Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?". I know my opinion is based on my own experiences of seeing the film when it came out, but it is not nearly the horrific motion picture that some might believe it to be. However, there are circumstances ...
- 11 Jun 2019, 10:42
- Forum: TALKING ABOUT DORIS DAY
- Topic: The Doris Day Forum
- Replies: 68
- Views: 22576
Re: The Doris Day Forum
This Forum has been a source of endless joy throughout the years. I go back to the beginning days and may have even been part of a Forum that Bryan had prior to that. In the "early days", before social media had really become dominant, coming here was like being part of a very special club or organi...
- 26 Apr 2016, 17:49
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: It Happened to Jane
- Replies: 99
- Views: 69755
Re: It Happened to Jane
Johnny - I'll be teaching the class again this fall in New Hampshire. You are more than welcome to drop in for a session should you travel south!! :) The studio tried reissuing "It Happened to Jane" after the huge success of "Pillow Talk" and Jack's success in "Some Like it Hot" but it did no busine...
- 25 Apr 2016, 17:51
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: It Happened to Jane
- Replies: 99
- Views: 69755
Re: It Happened to Jane
Johnny - It is a delightful film and gives Miss Day a chance to do all of the things she does so well. She plays a mother in a most believable manner, is a career woman - and you really believe that she could indeed run her business. She also gets to play comedy, handle more dramatic scenes with hon...
- 24 Apr 2016, 10:21
- Forum: DORIS DAY PHOTOS
- Topic: 2016 Doris Day Pictures
- Replies: 701
- Views: 421547
Re: 2016 Doris Day Pictures
Ania - Love the last two pics you posted of Doris at the 1975 premiere of Jacqueline Susann's "Once is Not Enough". It was a benefit screening for Actors and Others for Animals. While most of us in attendance were not overwhelmed by the film itself, it raised a tremendous amount of money for a great...
- 21 Apr 2016, 08:59
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: The Tunnel of Love
- Replies: 77
- Views: 51262
Re: The Tunnel of Love
Jas - My apologies for bursting the Kelly bubble. I met him twice and he had no interest in even being courteous to someone who was not in his league. I think what he did to Judy during the making of "The Pirate" (which lost some 2.2 million), is unforgivable. More than anything else, it contributed...
- 21 Apr 2016, 07:59
- Forum: THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY
- Topic: The Tunnel of Love
- Replies: 77
- Views: 51262
Re: The Tunnel of Love
Bryan - According to the financial records at MGM, "Tunnel of Love" - According to MGM records the film earned $1,750,000 in the US and Canada and $940,000 elsewhere resulting in a loss of $701,000 .[1] That would certainly refute a budget of $ 500,000 and would support the MGM records as indicating...
- 18 Apr 2016, 09:04
- Forum: DORIS DAY PHOTOS
- Topic: 2016 Doris Day Pictures
- Replies: 701
- Views: 421547
Re: 2016 Doris Day Pictures
I especially like the shot from the "Benji" premiere with the Luddens, etc. Also the picture from the 1975 premiere of "Once is Not Enough" which I had the good fortune to attend. It was a benefit for Actors and Others for Animals.
- 13 Apr 2016, 12:51
- Forum: TALKING ABOUT DORIS DAY
- Topic: News, Events and Comment
- Replies: 644
- Views: 235278
Re: News, Events and Comment
Thanks Michael. "The Turning Point" is a very good film and Shirley and Anne were both Oscar nominated as Best Actress for it and it was a great box-office success. However, Doris and Audrey would have notched it up into a classic for the times. The reasoning behind casting them was that the film go...
- 12 Apr 2016, 19:50
- Forum: DORIS DAY PHOTOS
- Topic: 2016 Doris Day Pictures
- Replies: 701
- Views: 421547
Re: 2016 Doris Day Pictures
"The Thrill of it All" promo picture was actually taken on the front steps of Miss Day's Beverly Hills home on North Crescent Drive.