The Doris Day Special
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Movie Reviews of The Doris Day Special
Movie Review: The Doris (Mary Ann Kappelhoff) Day Special
Summary: 5 Stars
The Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff (Day) Special was a joy to watch. I am now enjoying the DVDs of her TV show and this was a surprise to find out the show existed. he opening sequence with the bike is a treat.Movie Review: The Doris Day Special
Summary: 5 Stars
A GREAT AMERICAN ACTRESS, A GREAT AMERICAN SINGER, A GREAT AMERICAN!Movie Review: Cheesy and cheap-looking, but irresistable!
Summary: 4 Stars
If you love Doris Day, as I do, you'll love this DVD (No one's buying it to see Perry Como, I'm sure). But truly, this CBS special is a mess if not an outright train wreck. Doris is game and cheerful amid it all so it's easy to overlook the sloppy editing, tacky set and sleep-inducing guest star. Conceptually (if there was a concept at all) it cannot compare to the slicker TV specials and variety shows that the networks produced later in the decade for Cher or Mary Tyler Moore. This special epitomizes that late-Sixties/early-Seventies period when big band-era (or style) singers like Doris, Perry Como, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Steve & Eydie, etc., were struggling to stay contemporary by recording Joni Mitchell and Beatles songs. They always got the melody right, of course, but something is so very, very wrong with those Percy Faith-style arrangements. In this special, Doris grooves to "Both Sides Now" and "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" while sporting mini skirts, knee socks, crocheted poor boy caps and 3-pound false eyelashes. As a circa 1970 fashion show, this special can't be beat but poor Doris is just a little long in the tooth for these mod looks, obviously dreamed up for Twiggy. Still, despite its flaws, it's great watching Doris do her thing. Many of the songs were clearly recorded live, and that's a treat. The production numbers are synched -- badly. The outtakes included with the DVD are fun. (Doris seems pretty lusty for Perry in the scenes they share and she lights up for the 15 seconds Rock Hudson's on screen.) Make sure you check out the Rock Hudson outtake featuring Doris's most outrageously bad hairdo EVER -- not suprisingly missing from the aired show. In closing, if you're a Doris fan, you can't not buy this DVD. But it ain't art...or even "Jumbo."Movie Review: More of Day, less of Como
Summary: 4 Stars
Think about it: there is a LOT of records & movies from Ms Day out there. Thanks to the fine efforts of MPI Home Video, we finally have the chance to see again up to 3 seasons of the Day Show, but except for these marvelous items, not much visual stuff. (MPI adds some What's My Line episodes with her, and that is treasurable).
My only regret is to see her paired with the pretty dull-faced and bland Como. Near her sparkling smile and sound voice, he is easily forgotten... He always sings like he doesn't want to put his heart in it. I could have lived without him... But, with whom to pair her otherwise? Gordon Macrae wasn't at his best then, Dean Martin would have overacted...
This special is almost a course in 1971 fashion too. But not much is still "à la mode" today, and it makes us smile to see the always perfectly groomed Day be so happy about them! However, with the last songs, she wears a white and silver embroided outfit that matches her beauty and marvelous voice.
I wish this special was on CD...
Any fan of Day should get this special Special, out there at a very affordable price too!
(Sigh!). We want more...
Movie Review: A Day to treasure
Summary: 4 Stars
For fans of Doris Day, this is a welcome reminder of her huge talent.
A much underrated singer, she could do every thing, sing Dance, and was a consummate actress, either in comedy or drama.
It good to see her teamed with another sometimes forgotton performer, Perry Como....thay make an attractive couple, and the pity is that Doris did not do more Musical Spectaculars for television. Look out for her only other one "Doris Day Today"...if you like Doris you'll find both of these dvd's two to treasure, and if you dont know her work you are in for a journey of discovery and rare pleasure.
JOHN CRAIG