Doris Day, one of the most versatile and endearing talents in all of show business and one of the most devoted and inspiring advocates for the care of animals, turns 90 today, April 3. Related; Musical version of 'Diner' to premiere in December at Born Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff, Doris Day is celebrating her … Read more
Doris-Day-black-and-white Another screen icon, one who's still with us, turns 90 today. Cincinnatti-born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff had already been a successful big band singer for nearly a decade – since 1939, the same year she changed her name to the Brando finally won an Oscar for On the Waterfront, in which his famous “I … Read more
My introduction to Doris Day was as a singer and the above album, commandeered from my parent's collection, was an early favourite, especially the track Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams. A little later I discovered Doris Day Thanks to the magic of movies, Doris Day will remain eternally young and wholesome. Hard to believe that … Read more
The Doris Day Show earned her a Golden Globe (1969) for Best Actress in a Television Series. She successfully steered the series for five years (1968-1973) as co-executive producer with son Terry. Her only previous television appearance had been on the Two iconic Hollywood greats, Doris Day and Marlon Brando, share a birthday today. (Courtesy … Read more