To commemorate the 100th birthday of screen legend Doris Day, Turner Classic Movies (North America) will celebrate by showing a selection of her films and some extremely rare TV specials on April 3.
Here is TCM's promotional information, written by Raquel Stecher:
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With her dreamy voice, natural self-confidence and charisma, Doris Day lit up the screen in the 39 films she made during her three decade run in Hollywood. She sang in glossy Warner Bros. musicals, starred opposite Rock Hudson in a trio of sex comedies and showcased her acting chops in a variety of serious dramas. Day demonstrated that she had the talent and versatility to make a success out of any project she was assigned. The sheer magnitude of her fame and success that she achieved throughout the 1950s and 1960s is unmatched. At one time in her career she was the...
Here is TCM's promotional information, written by Raquel Stecher:
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With her dreamy voice, natural self-confidence and charisma, Doris Day lit up the screen in the 39 films she made during her three decade run in Hollywood. She sang in glossy Warner Bros. musicals, starred opposite Rock Hudson in a trio of sex comedies and showcased her acting chops in a variety of serious dramas. Day demonstrated that she had the talent and versatility to make a success out of any project she was assigned. The sheer magnitude of her fame and success that she achieved throughout the 1950s and 1960s is unmatched. At one time in her career she was the...
- 3/31/2022
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
When teenager Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff sang along to Ella Fitzgerald on the radio, the Cincinnati native could never have predicted that, as Doris Day, she would go on to become one of the 20th century’s most beloved performers, first as a vocalist, then as an actress and then finally as an outspoken champion for the rights of animals.
But it was those radio sing-alongs that inspired Alma Welz Kappelhoff to send her daughter to a vocal coach, and by the time Doris was 17, she was singing for bandleader Barney Rapp, who convinced her to change her name to a more marquee-friendly length.
Day would go on to sing for the likes of Jimmy James and Bob Crosby, but it was her collaboration with Les Brown and His Band of Renown in the late 1940s that would rocket her to national stardom with hits like “Sentimental Journey” and “‘Till the End of Time.
But it was those radio sing-alongs that inspired Alma Welz Kappelhoff to send her daughter to a vocal coach, and by the time Doris was 17, she was singing for bandleader Barney Rapp, who convinced her to change her name to a more marquee-friendly length.
Day would go on to sing for the likes of Jimmy James and Bob Crosby, but it was her collaboration with Les Brown and His Band of Renown in the late 1940s that would rocket her to national stardom with hits like “Sentimental Journey” and “‘Till the End of Time.
- 5/13/2019
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
Doris Day
She was one of Hollywood's brightest stars, known for her dazzling smile and irrepressible joie de vivre. Now singer, actress and all-round entertainer Doris Day has passed away at the age of 97. Tributes poured in for her today as fans shared their memories of films like Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk and Move Over, Darling.
Often described as Hollywood's girl next door, Day was a small town girl from Ohio who learned to sing while laid up after a car accident and came to the attention of orchestra leader and promoter Barney Rapp. After shooting to fame with the song Sentimental Journey, she headed out west to perform in the musical Romance On The High Seas. A string of further musicals followed and in 1956 she proved herself as a dramatic actress alongside James Stewart in Alfred Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much. She would go on to.
She was one of Hollywood's brightest stars, known for her dazzling smile and irrepressible joie de vivre. Now singer, actress and all-round entertainer Doris Day has passed away at the age of 97. Tributes poured in for her today as fans shared their memories of films like Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk and Move Over, Darling.
Often described as Hollywood's girl next door, Day was a small town girl from Ohio who learned to sing while laid up after a car accident and came to the attention of orchestra leader and promoter Barney Rapp. After shooting to fame with the song Sentimental Journey, she headed out west to perform in the musical Romance On The High Seas. A string of further musicals followed and in 1956 she proved herself as a dramatic actress alongside James Stewart in Alfred Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much. She would go on to.
- 5/13/2019
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Doris Day, one of Hollywood’s most popular stars of the 1950s and ’60s who was Oscar-nommed for “Pillow Talk” and starred in her own TV show, has died. She was 97.
The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed the legendary actress-singer died on Monday at her Carmel Valley, Calif. home.
Though she was marketed as a wholesome girl-next-door type, the comedies for which she was most well-known were actually sexy and daring for their time, and her personal life was tumultuous, with four marriages and a notorious lawsuit.
The vivacious blonde, who also had a successful singing career, teamed with Rock Hudson in “Pillow Talk” and other lighthearted romantic comedies including “Lover Come Back” and “Send Me No Flowers.” Her other significant screen roles included Alfred Hitchcock thriller “The Man Who Knew Too Much” (1956), co-starring James Stewart and featuring Day’s Oscar-winning song “Que Sera Sera; and “The Pajama Game” (1957), based on the Broadway musical.
The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed the legendary actress-singer died on Monday at her Carmel Valley, Calif. home.
Though she was marketed as a wholesome girl-next-door type, the comedies for which she was most well-known were actually sexy and daring for their time, and her personal life was tumultuous, with four marriages and a notorious lawsuit.
The vivacious blonde, who also had a successful singing career, teamed with Rock Hudson in “Pillow Talk” and other lighthearted romantic comedies including “Lover Come Back” and “Send Me No Flowers.” Her other significant screen roles included Alfred Hitchcock thriller “The Man Who Knew Too Much” (1956), co-starring James Stewart and featuring Day’s Oscar-winning song “Que Sera Sera; and “The Pajama Game” (1957), based on the Broadway musical.
- 5/13/2019
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
Doris Day, the beautiful blonde whose sunny screen presence and silken singing voice guaranteed box-office and record-chart hits in the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s, has died, her rep confirms to People. She was 97.
Day died at 1:00 A.M. on Monday at her home in California, the rep says.
The Associated Press was first to report the news, which comes nearly two months after the actress celebrated her birthday and shared a recent photo with People.
Although in 2012 she released a CD of songs she recorded years ago, since the early ’80s, the world’s favorite “girl next door” kept...
Day died at 1:00 A.M. on Monday at her home in California, the rep says.
The Associated Press was first to report the news, which comes nearly two months after the actress celebrated her birthday and shared a recent photo with People.
Although in 2012 she released a CD of songs she recorded years ago, since the early ’80s, the world’s favorite “girl next door” kept...
- 5/13/2019
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
She lit up movie screens and record charts in the '40s, '50s and '60s, and - as she turns 90 on April 3 - Doris Day remains one of America's Sweethearts. Here is the birthday girl in a recent shot outside her Carmel, Calif., home. Note her companion - the star has been a champion of furry friends for decades, and, in lieu of gifts on her big day, she asks for contributions to the Doris Day Animal Foundation. As Day told People in a rare 2011 interview, "I love life. I have my pets around me and good friends.
- 4/3/2014
- by Stephen M. Silverman and Liz McNeil
- PEOPLE.com
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