Many of you were eagerly counting down the days to the 20 November 2007 as it was the grand occasion that Doris’s only remaining TV special came to DVD format in the USA. It was also that very same day that the final DVD boxset of Doris’s cheery sitcom was released featuring ALL-NEW commentary from dear Doris. What an absolute joy!
For me “Doris Day Today” has always held a special place in my heart as it was Doris’s last major-league production that she made before exiting Hollywood for the quiet surroundings of Carmel. In essence this was the star’s fond farewell to her singing and acting career of the last 30+ years.
It was 10 years ago, that I first had a glimpse of this show on a poor quality “bootleg” VHS tape. This however didn’t dampen the experience of seeing all the fun comedy sketches and magical musical performances. Doris’s included renditions of “The Way We Were” and “Day by Day” were and still are for me simply breathtaking. Also Doris’s fashions, compared to her 1971 special, seem to age better over time as she still looks very contemporary. All of these pluses are then multiplied by ten when country-legend John Denver makes his guest appearance. John is the epitome of everything that is so wonderful about Doris as he too exuded happiness, warmth and charm. The pair together perform some very harmonious duets that are simply stunning!
There’s no doubt that the 2007 DVD of this bright and cheery spectacular is alone worth every cent of its purchase price. The fact it is impeccably remastered and comes with a generous helping of bonus materials ensures it claims the title as one of the “Best releases of 2007”.
STOP PRESS: The good news for European fans is Sony BMG (UK) have exclusively licensed this DVD for release in the United Kingdom. The British edition released on the 21 April 2008 comes in digipak packaging with slightly different/adapted artwork. It does however still contain all the same wonderful footage as its American cousin.
Doris Day Today
DVD Running Time: Approx. 65 Minutes
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Bonus DVD Extras:-
Doris and guest star John Denver