June 10, 2005
The question that has been on the tips of tongues for the last few years has definitely been “will there or won’t there be a DVD release for Doris’s television sitcom?” Well fans don’t have to wait any longer as MPI Home Video have obtained exclusive rights to distribute the program on DVD and will ...
Archive News, New Releases
May 10, 2005
The son of Doris Day, Terry Melcher was a key player on the Los Angeles music scene of the 1960s and early ’70s. He is best known for having aided the careers of Ry Cooder, the Beach Boys and the Byrds having produced for them hit singles such as “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Turn, Turn, ...
April 1, 2005
Can you believe it but another two Day films are coming to widescreen DVD in 2005. This time it’s the turn of the movie house Paramount Pictures. They join the likes of Columbia Tri-star and Warner Bros. by adding to their schedule two classic Doris Day films: “Teacher’s Pet” is due out on April 19, ...
January 15, 2005
Now here’s a surprise. Columbia Tri-star will be releasing on DVD the elusive Day-movie “It Happened To Jane” from 1959. As many will know the movie which was initially known as “That Jane From Maine” has been out of print for many years failing even to attract a VHS video release. On saying that, I know ...
January 14, 2005
‘Sentimental Journey’ chronicles Doris’s life in four comprehensive sections, that should particularly appeal to collectors. This new “unauthorised” hardback biography/guide to Doris Day is published by McFarland & Company which is a publisher recognised for its serious works in a variety of fields including performing arts and film. ‘Sentimental Journey’ is written by Iowa based ...
June 21, 2004
Warner Bros. are releasing on DVD this classic film which centres around the rivalry and eventual romance of tomboy Calamity Jane (Doris Day) and Wild Bill Hickok (Howard Keel). The heart of Dakota [Indian] Territory acts as the perfect backdrop for a stunning score by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster. The duo won their ...
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June 21, 2004
This delightful twofer features Doris Day’s debut solo long-play and another inspired by her movie with Frank Sinatra. Sony Music (UK) has released the two original Columbia albums “You’re My Thrill” with “Young At Heart” on a remastered 24 track twofer CD. The booklet features full-size reproductions of the original LP artwork. You’re My Thrill ...
April 4, 2004
Doris Day contributes to a very special 3-disc set released by Sony Music (UK) to celebrate her career in music. This has to rate as one of the most significant ‘Doris Day’ releases by the music giant which owns most of Doris Day’s original hit recordings aka Columbia/Sony Music. This definitive boxset comprises of three ...
April 1, 2004
In the year of Doris’s 80th birthday Orion Publishing print the 2004 edition of their “warm and authoritative” biography by British writer, Eric Braun. First published in 1991, ‘Doris Day’ tells of the star’s childhood, her fame both as a singer and actress, the near-fatal car crash that put paid to her budding career as ...
April 1, 2004
‘Lover Comes Back’ makes its DVD debut on the ‘Romance Collection’ – a new North American 3-disc set released on the 6 April 2004. What a simply stunning tribute to Doris Day and Rock Hudson, two of Hollywood’s biggest & best loved stars. This DVD boxset is a real cut above the rest. Open the ...