2015 Doris Day Pictures

[Lauren Benjamin]

[Jas1]

Thanks Lauren- it must have been a simply amazing day for you all - am so pleased for you to have had the opportunity.

[Tybear2015]

Lauren,

I agree with Jas1, that had to be a day you will never forget. Its easy to see what kind of persin she is. She is one entertainer who understands how important your fans are in terms of your career.

Thanks for sharing Lauren.

Tybear

[Lauren Benjamin]

Thanks Jas and Tybear for your thoughtful comments. However, what I love about that day is that Doris was finally given some attention by American fans. She seemed happy and took time to speak to us for quite a while and then talked to each person individually. For once, we had a lovely gathering for her here in the states.

Lauren

[Lauren Benjamin]

[Lauren Benjamin]

Animal League - 1990. Doris with friends, fans and league members. Some of you may remember Linda Dozoretz. She passed away about 10 years ago from an illness. A kind and helpful person to Doris. I think she worked, at one time, for Warren Cowan.

[Sinem]

[Lauren Benjamin]

Animal League evening party - 1990.

[Lauren Benjamin]

At the Animal League evening party. On the left, I think is a Beach Boy. I don't know who is on the right. If you know, please tell us. Thanks.

[Musiclover]

Great photos, Lauren! I'm not sure who these fellows are, either.

[ray]

Not that it matters but the last two pictures were from the dance in 1993 at the best friends weekend, And the first one looks like Holly Harzard not Linda Doseretz. Wonderful pictures. The last two guys with Doris were the beach boys. Thats the night I had the dance with Doris which you all have heard over and over again!! But will never forget that dance. Holly Hazard was the director of the animal league based in Washington back then. You have great photos always lauren.

[Lauren Benjamin]

Thank you, Ray, very, very much for the corrections. I have so many photos in my collections that, at times, I find that I misnamed some of them. These photos go back decades.

The women are Holly Hazard, to the left; and Linda Dozoretz, to the right. Holly was the head of the organization and Linda was Doris' publicity person.

And, yes, let's give Ray credit for this dance with Doris that evening!!! How many people can say that?

Let me ask you this, Ray - Do you remember Kit Swanson???!!! Yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiikes!!!

Thanks for your help, Ray.
Lauren

[ray]

The gent with Doris was the owner of the Quail Lodge who escorted Doris to the dance in 1993. He was dancing with Doris and Kit Swanson and I cut in and after the dance he said good man to me!!!

[ray]

Oh ok that's Linda next to Holly!!

[ray]

Yes I remember Kit!! She raised lots of money for the animals but was kinda pushy and a star chaser. If it wasn't for her I probably wouldn't have danced with Doris. Believe it or not I am shy but Kit got me up dancing. I was speechless for a change dancing with Doris and that is my one special moment in time. Doris even let me lead!!!

[ray]

Funny no one took a picture of Doris and I danceing. But a friend video taped it and I got a still from that I will always cherish. We could write a book Lauren about these Day events. I liked Kit just wanted you to know that. She stayed at Doris's home in Carmel on one of her visits. Lauren you are a devoted fan and friend of Doris. The chats we have had over the years were always nice and sometimes informative.

[Lauren Benjamin]

Hey Ray~
Kit went to see Doris a great deal from Costa Mesa, but that's because she talked Doris into letting her work for Doris' animal foundation. She visited Doris, yes, but never stayed at her home. I think she drove Doris nuts a bit because she stayed too long at one time.

I was only an *acquaintance* of Doris thanks to Mary Anne and Mary Kay in the early 70s. I owe that to them. I would *never* have the courage to approach Doris as they did in '68. When I moved to LA in 1970 they were friends with her and I went with them every Saturday to have coffee with Doris at Bailey's, but I could barely open my mouth to talk to her. I wish I had been cool with Doris like Mary Anne, Mary Kay and Howard - to name a few. Did you know that Howard and Doris sang a little ditty together at CBS on Doris' break while she was filming one of her specials?

I remember that Kit was there that night that you danced with Doris. I believe she told me that she pushed you a bit to ask her. Glad she did and glad you asked her. You have your dance forever in your memories.

Lauren

[Doris Martin]

YOU LUCKY GIRLXXXX

[ray]

Vickie Lawrence taped her show during the days events in 1993 But she didn't tape the nights dance. I saw her there and told her I loved her on Carol Burnetts show. She liked that but left abrurtly without tapeimg the dance. Maybe they wanted it private. Desi Arnaz Jr and many others were there along with the blonde from Threes Company and she sang very nicely, I Will Survive. Also dancing were Clint Eastwood and Loni Anderson.

[Tybear2015]

Wonderful pictures Lauren. You do such an awesome job of posting pictures of our beautiful Doris.
Thank you so much.

Tybear

[Tybear2015]

Yes, Doris you are so right. Lauen really is very lucky to have had the opportunity to meet and personally know our beautiful Doris. I am grateful she did so she can tell us about her experiences.
Thank you Lauren.

Tybear

[Jas1]

More fabulous photos and special memories, again, thank you so much for sharing.

[Ania]

Ania

[Ania]

Lauren, Howard, Sinem, Dorine absolutely wonderful photo Doris. I love them all♥

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Ania

[Doris Martin]

ME TOO THANK YOU VERY MUCH/////