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[ Season 3: 1970/71 ]
Doris relocates with family to a new apartment in San Francisco above an Italian restaurant.


 

Doris Day

 

Doris Martin

 

Philip Brown

 

Billy Martin

Todd Starke

Toby Martin

Rose Marie

Myrna Gibbons

 

McLean Stevenson

 

Michael Nicholson

Paul Smith

Ron Harvey

 

Kaye Ballard

 

Angie Pallucci

Bernie Kopell

Louie Pallucci

 

Billy DeWolfe

 

Willard Jarvis

 

Nelson (dog)

 

Lord Nelson



 

DVD Set Review
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Voted top female box-office movie star during the early 60’s, Doris Day’s switch to the competitive world of television sit-com was not without its problems, but always a survivor, she soon changed gears and knuckled down to THE DORIS DAY SHOW. Bringing her usual vivacity and charm to the character of Doris Martin, a widow with two kids living with her father on a farm, Doris’ immense popularity ensured the necessary family audience for Season One but the rural setting limited plot development and by Season Two the storylines had expanded as the result of her character becoming a secretary for the magazine “TODAY’S WORLD” in San Francisco whilst commuting daily from the farm.

The third Season tweaks this formula by moving Doris with her two kids into an apartment in San Francisco; thus anchoring the show within a city milieu which widens script possibilities and allows the occasional romantic entanglement with the added element of sophistication so typical of her latter-day movies. Having the apartment rented from the owners of the Italian restaurant located beneath, enables the introduction of mercurial Louie and Angie Pallucci (played by Bernie Kopell and Kaye Ballard) who beyond their brash, funny and argumentative exterior really have hearts of gold. The two likeable and convincing kids (Philip Brown and Tod Starke) remain within the plot on occasions and Doris’ job at the “TODAY’S WORLD” magazine office continues interactive fun and complications with her Editor boss, Michael Nicholson (McLean Stevenson), friend and office colleague, Myrna Gibbons (Rose Marie) and Assistant Editor and flirt, Ron Harvey (Paul Smith) who combine their comic foil for the machinations of the plot. Also on board to add playful conflict for some episodes is her new neighbour, the prim Mr Jarvis played by Billy DeWolfe, an old supporting cast member from Day movies, LULLABY OF BROADWAY and TEA FOR TWO, who previously appeared as a guest in Season Two. The scripts are brisk and snappy and Doris gets to wear some funky way-out 70’s fashions.

Episodes involving “TODAY’S WORLD” include Doris interviewing a militant feminist writer and also singing icon Tony Bennett (where else but in San Francisco!) and while he sings JUST IN TIME the best moment is when he shares his hit song in celebration of the famous city in duet with Doris! It’s truly an unforgettable moment! A couple of episodes give Doris the dilemma of accepting an offer to abscond to a better paid magazine job. Further plots include a terrific Doris Day look-alike competition; bringing screen father (Denver Pyle, who appears occasionally and also directs a couple of episodes) to the big city for a vacation and there’s a plot involving former farm-hand Leroy and his bid to squander a fortune won in a rodeo. Another great moment is when Doris sings SILVER BELLS at the end of the Christmas episode.

Other guest stars include Meredith Baxter, Henry Fonda, Van Johnson (as Doris’ cousin), John Gavin (co-star MIDNIGHT LACE), Dick Van Patten, John McGiver, Stubby Kaye, Ricardo Montalban and John Astin with reappearances from the two previous seasons of Larry Storch (as the boxer, Duke Farentino), elderly Estelle Winwood, Lew Ayres and Edward Andrews.

THE DORIS DAY SHOW - SEASON 3 contains all 26 remastered episodes from the 1970 ]-71 season, plus a wealth of rare and new bonus features including recent interviews with actors Bernie Kopell (Louie Pallucci) and Philip Brown (Billy Martin) plus another bloopers reel (with Doris having great fun between takes), outtakes of Doris' opening credits of her running down the spiral staircase and the trailer for the forthcoming THE WINNING TEAM plus lots more.

With her son, Terry Melcher as Executive Producer, the series succeeds in promoting the sunny Doris Day screen image, and fans and others will enjoy the lively situations which occur throughout. It’s a warm-hearted show which deserved the huge ratings it received during its USA transmission with some UK regional TV companies also taking options to show it. Such wholesome qualities ensures the special magic remains despite the intervening years and simply put, this nostalgia will enthral and appeal to everyone in the family whether young or old!

The DVD set covers twenty-six episodes on six discs (almost 12 hours running time!) in a slip case (unlike the US release which manages with just four). The remastering is faultless with excellent colour definition and sound quality; the laughter track is for real and not synchronized; and Doris’ biggest hit song, QUE SERA, SERA (WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE) tops and tails the standard quirky cross-cut opening titles which set the scene for each episode. Available via Sanctuary Visual Entertainment SVEDF0224 in the UK.

Review by Allen Pollock

 

 

Season 3 - Episode Guide:


 

"Doris Finds An Apartment" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 14 September 1970 ]

Doris moves to an apartment in San Francisco over an Italian restaurant, but her lease is cancelled the first day.

bullet Guest starring Gene Dynarski, Jon Kowal, Alfred Daniels, Carol Worthington, Gordon Jump, Doe Hoover
bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul
bullet Directed by Denver Pyle


 


 

"The Feminist" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 21 September 1970 ]

Doris is given the assignment to get the magazine rights to a militant feminist's book when the author refuses to deal with the men in the office.

bullet Guest starring Jason Evers, Elvia Allman, Robert Shayne, Lavina Dawson, Ralph Montgomery
bullet Written by Norman Paul, Jack Elinson
bullet Directed by Denver Pyle


 


 

"How Can I Ignore The Man Next Door?" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 28 September 1970 ]

Mr. Jarvis moves into the apartment next to Doris. Conflict is immediately generated.

bullet Guest starring Morris Erby
bullet Written by Budd Grossman
bullet Directed by Denver Pyle


 


 

"Dinner For One" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 5 October 1970 ]

Doris tries to help publicize Angie's and Louie's restaurant in order to get some much needed customers but her efforts almost close the place down.

bullet Guest starring Stubby Kaye
bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul


 


 

"Doris Leaves Today's World" (Part 1 & 2)
[ Original airdates: 12 & 19 October 1970 ] This site's rating for this episode!

Billionaire William Tyler returns and lures Doris away from Today's World magazine with a large salary and her own secretary. Doris then finds herself travelling all over the world but worrying about her family at home.

bullet Guest starring Lew Ayres
bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul
bullet Directed by Reza Badiyi


 


 

"The Fashion Show" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 26 October 1970 ]

As Doris models the new line of fashions in a show, Myrna becomes an unwitting accomplice in a plot to sabotage the designer's bid for fashion supremacy.

bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul
bullet Directed by Reza Badiyi


 


 

"Lost And Found" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 2 November 1970 ]

Doris and Myrna begin searching for the lost manuscript of an article written by Ron. They then wind up auditioning for go-go dancing jobs at a seedy night club.

bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul


 


 

"Duke The Performer" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 9 November 1970 ]

Duke Farentino proves to be so rotten as a nightclub entertainer that his opening night becomes his closing night. Doris then vows to get him in shape for another round at it. [Doris notably sings in this episode.]

bullet Guest starring J Larry Storch
bullet Written by Fred S. Fox, Seaman Jacobs


 


 

"Doris The Spy" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 16 November 1970 ]

Doris is taken into custody by federal agents who believe her to be a foreign spy.

bullet Guest starring John McGiver, James B. Sikking, Estelle Winwood
bullet Written by Budd Grossman
bullet Directed by Reza Badiyi


 


 

"Tony Bennett Is Eating Here" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 23 November 1970 ]

Thrilled but jittery, Doris gets a chance to interview singer Tony Bennett and unintentionally winds up getting him hopelessly cornered by a mob of adoring fans.

bullet Guest starring Tony Bennett
bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul
bullet Directed by Reza Badiyi


 


 

"Cousin Charlie" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 30 November 1970 ]

Doris innocently transforms her cousin, a happy-go-lucky, globetrotting vagabond, into a nervous wreck of a businessman.

bullet Guest starring Van Johnson
bullet Written by Budd Grossman


 


 

"Love Makes The Pizza Go 'Round" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 7 December 1970 ]

Doris' efforts to help inject some romance into the marriage of Angie and Louie produce a startling and unforeseen result.

bullet Guest starring Charles Circillo, Paula Victor
bullet Written by Budd Grossman


 


 

"Buck Visit The Big City" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 14 December 1970 ]

Doris persuades Buck to visit her and the boys in San Francisco for a week. She then has to figure out some way to keep him from being bored to death.

bullet Guest starring Denver Pyle, John Gallaudet, Iris Adrian
bullet Written by Budd Grossman


 


 

"It's Christmas Time In The City" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 21 December 1970 ]

Mr. Jarvis drops a wet blanket over Doris's Christmas party when he begins to carry out an earlier threat to "take appropriate steps" if the party becomes too loud.

bullet Guest starring Denver Pyle
bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul


 


 

"Doris Versus Pollution" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 28 December 1970 ]

Doris puts Colonel Fairburn on the hot seat when she launches her own personal campaign against air pollution.

bullet Guest starring Edward Andrews
bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul


 


 

"The Forward Pass" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 11 January 1971 ]

Ron uses Doris for bait in an attempt to hook a swinging quarterback for an interview.

bullet Guest starring Dick Gautier, Tony Giorgio
bullet Written by Budd Grossman


 


 

"Duke's Girlfriend" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 18 January 1971 ]

Doris sets out to rescue love-smitten Duke from the clutches of a blonde socialite whom Doris suspects is really a gold-digging phoney.

bullet Guest starring Larry Storch
bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul


 


 

"Jarvis' Uncle" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 25 January 1971 ]

Jarvis gets a visit from his uncle who, to Doris' delight, proves to be not in the slightest like his nephew.

bullet Written by Budd Grossman
bullet Directed by Reza Badiyi


 


 

"Lassoin' Leroy" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 1 February 1971 ]

Doris tries to save Leroy from frittering away the small fortune he has won as a rodeo prize.

bullet Guest starring James Hampton
bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul


 


 

"Colonel Fairburn, Jr." This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 8 February 1971 ]

Doris is caught in the middle when the straight-laced Colonel's son turns out to be secretly a hippie.

bullet Guest starring Edward Andrews, Larry Gelman
bullet Written by Budd Grossman, Don Genson


 


 

"Billy's First Date" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 15 February 1971 ]

Billy announces that the prettiest girl in his class has agreed to be his date for a school dance. Doris however gets into a tiff by telephone with the girl's widower father about which of them will act as chaperone.

bullet Guest starring Ricardo Montalban, Alene Towne
bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul
bullet Directed by Reza Badiyi


 


 

"Doris Goes To Hollywood" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 22 February 1971 ]

Doris's boys enter her in a "Doris Day" Look-Alike Contest without her knowledge. When she wins she is however uninterested in visiting Hollywood to collect her prize: a lunch with Miss Day. [In addition to her regular role, Doris Day makes an appearance as herself in this episode.]

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Guest starring Henry Fonda, Oscar Beregi, Joey Forman, William Tregoe, Bill Martel, Ralph Montgomery, Eddie Baker

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Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul, Don Genson



 


 

"Skiing Anyone?" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 1 March 1971 ]

A charming physician takes a powerful fancy to Doris after they meet at a swanky ski resort.

bullet Guest starring John Gavin
bullet Written by Jack Elinson, Norman Paul
bullet Directed by Reza Badiyi


 


 

"The Father-Son Weekend" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 8 March 1971 ]

Doris refuses to let her gender discourage her from escorting Toby on a YMCA father-son weekend campout.

bullet Guest starring John Astin, John Lupton, Richard Steele, Ted Foulkes, H.M. Wynant
bullet Written by Budd Grossman
bullet Directed by Reza Badiyi


 


 

"Young Love" This site's rating for this episode!
[ US Transmission Date: 15 March 1971 ]

Doris' young niece pays a middle-of-the-night visit to seek her advice on how to patch up her marriage as her college-student husband can't stand the thought of becoming a father.

bullet Guest starring Meredith Baxter, Michael Bums, Brenda Sykes, Bobby Griffin, Abbi Henderson
bullet Written by Bob Sand, Bruce Bilson
bullet Unsold pilot for spin-off series starring Meredith Baxter


 


 


Production Credits:

 

Executive Producer

 

Doris Day

Producer

Richard Dorso

 

Producer

 

Jack Elinson

Producer

Edward H. Feldman

 

Executive Producer

 

Don Genson

Associate Producer

Jerry London

 

Executive Producer

 

Terry Melcher

Producer

Norman Paul

 

Producer

 

Bob Sweeney

Associate Producer

George Turpin

 

 

Theme Song

 

Que Sera, Sera Real Audio Clip
by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans

Set Decorator

 

James Hassinger

 

Makeup

 

Harry Maret

Hair Stylist

 

Barbara Lampson

 

Miss Day's Costimer

 

Connie Edney

Women's Costumer

Joy Tierney

 

Men's Costumer

 

Leonard F. Mann

Propmaker foreman

Lloyd R. Apperson

 

Sound editor

 

Jim Bullock

       


 

 

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