Harvey Brownstone Interviews Doris Day biographer Tom Santopietro, Author, "Considering Doris Day"
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- Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Doris Day biographer, Tom Santopietro, Author, "Considering Doris Day" (Remastered)
About Harvey’s Guest:
Tom Santopietro has worked for the past twenty years in the New York theater as a manager of over two dozen Broadway shows. He is also the author of The Importance of Being Barbra and the forthcoming Sinatra in Hollywood.
About "Considering Doris Day”:
A revealing look at a star who was much more than just our favorite girl next door.
The biggest female box office attraction in Hollywood history, Doris Day remains unequaled as the only entertainer who has ever triumphed in movies, radio, recordings, and television. But while on screen Day may have projected a wholesome image, her acting and singing range made her the role model for independent American career women for four decades.
In Considering Doris Day, Tom Santopietro reveals why Day's work continues to resonate today, both in ever-increasing record sales and Hollywood lifetime achievement awards. Placing Day's work within the social context of America in the second half of the twentieth century, Considering Doris Day is smart, funny, and grants Doris Day her rightful place as a singular American artist.
“A vibrant portrait of the artist and the woman” ―Publishers Weekly
“There is something thrilling about Doris Day rediscovered, especially when the archaeologist of this American treasure---Mr. Santopietro---is so right-on-the-money.” ―Liz Smith
“This book offers serious insight into a relatively neglected life. The observations are apt---and often bold.” ―The Atlantic
“Extremely acute in his critiques, Santopietro is also devastatingly witty.” ―The Globe & Mail
“Santopietro concentrates on her multifaceted career. He is sympathetic to women and knowledgeable about his subject, and his respect for her is refreshing.” ―The New York Times Book Review
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Doris Day transmitted joyful exuberance on screen like no one else. Maybe Mickey Rooney in his heyday.(They were both top box office stars for their respective decades) Doris did it ALL so masterfully and so effortlessly. Love her story of her biking from filming at the studio to the recording studio and recording Secret Love in one take. i love her voice especially on Autumn Leaves and Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps. Forever fan here!
I’m delighted that you enjoyed this interview. If you love Doris, you’ll love Tom’s book!
What a talented lady. I liked her tv show and her movie called Midnight Lace with Rex Harrison.
Thanks for the interview.
Thank you so much for watching our show!
I worked for many years on major well known television shows which covered the activities of the industry. And I worked with people who knew Miss Day personally. I was and am a huge Doris Day fan. She was an extraordinary talent often overlooked by some which bothered me terrifically. When I read Mr. Santopietro’s book I felt a certain vindication. I had heard Doris called Mr.Santopietro and I had so hoped that was true. Thank you for interviewing him… and now it is confirmed by him personally. It is an excellent book. I often go back and read excerpts from the book because it is so detailed and informative. Doris must have been very objective about her work because in places it is quite frank about the times her material could have been so much better. But Doris was always top notch even when the material suffered and I believe Tom Santopietro was fair and honest. Thank you so much for your wonderful podcast.
Thank you so much for watching our show, and for your wonderful comments. I hope you will watch my three other interviews with Tom, as he and his books are wonderful.
I absolutely will listen to the other interviews. I’m a tough audience LOL. I think your interview was extremely well structured. I really mean that. You hit every mark. The recording career, the movie career, the tv series, her personal life, the death of her son, and her final years. And I learned something new. I did not know Doris had turned down AFI. I thought perhaps they had not offered. I worked with the best in entertainment and I have been so fortunate. In no way is my contribution to entertainment comparable to Doris. However with humility I can relate in my own little way to Doris and how things unfolded naturally for me for better or worse in entertainment (and in life). But mostly better. I’ve always wanted to commend Tom for his excellent work especially pertaining to Doris. I’ve been interviewed for podcasts and I’m somewhat familiar with the format. I appreciate how well crafted your interviews are. Thank you again Harvey for your excellent work.
@DyneVan I am immensely gratified and appreciative of your comments. Thank you so much.
I saw an interview she did .....don't remember with whom....where she talked about the times changing to sex, drugs, and rock and roll, and a lot of the roles she was being offered or were part of the movie were just a little too risque for her. She didn't like it and the way the movie industry was moving. That was one of the reasons she stopped making movies. There was no way she was going to play a role like Ms. Robinson in The Graduate. She wanted her image to stay as her fans knew her as......good for her not giving into temptation for fame and/or money.
I believe that interview was with Vickie Lawrence
I can't picture Doris Day as Mrs. Robinson.
Thank you for a truly wonderful interview Harvey. Just like Tpm said, Doris was a natural actress. I recall Tony Randall said that he thought that she could have acted in a range of movies but was typecast as the girl next door.
Thank you so much for watching!
I read this book. It is fantastic, and I highly recommend it. I thank Mr. Santopietro for writing it. That is amazing that Ms. Day called him to discuss the book. It is wonderful to know she liked it.
I just loved Tom’s book. Please don’t miss my three other interviews with Tom. I love promoting his books.
I can't wait to hear this interview. I was born in 57', and steeped in Doris Day. Even that Doris was older than my mother, I still loved watching her. When her TV show started, I recall thinking "She's a huge star....why is she doing a tv show". Little did I know what she found out after her husband died!
Please let me know what you think of the interview.
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Really enjoyed this interview. Thank you Harvey!
So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.
As far as I know, there haven't been any books written about Jack Carson. I've been rewatching his movies lately and would like to read a biography on him.
So would I.
Her voice was extraordinary. The album, " Latin for Lovers" is an excellent one.
Oh yes I love that album
I look forward to this Que Sera Sera interview.
Don’t forget to pick up a copy of Tom’s fabulous book!!
@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 On my wishlist.
I love Que Sera Sera the most. Love you Harvey:)
That’s such a great song.
Wow! I really enjoyed 'Tunnel of Love' and 'A Touch of Mink ', although not as much as 'Tunnel. About Tom's comment about the topic of adoption, I checked again with remaining friend's who had seen the movie and like me never got that until your comment! Still don't, I mean It's a comedy in every sense of the word. The beautiful house, that best friend of the husband....how anyone (especially back then) could honestly take anything in that movie seriously we don't get! Yes it's a silly movie but sometimes silly is needed for a few minutes. The worst, 'Julia' with 'Young at Heart' a close second. My favorite must be 'Love Me or Leave Me'. PERFECT cast (including supporting cast), beautiful wardrobe and sets, great color (not overdone as in a lot of movies of that era). And the music! After reading her book, I believe '70 or '71 and realizing all she had gone through physically & emotionally while working my respect for her talent grew even more. And I thought that was impossible, I loved her & admired her so much!
After reading that book I re-watched 'Midnight Lace' a movie that was ok but not one I made a point to watch....until after reading her book. When you understand that she was going through very similar situation in her personal life at the same time she had to film many scenes in that film, there aren't enough words to express my admiration, unbelievable talent and the strength to get through it!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I agree 100% with everything you said.
Tom Santopietro has been on our show 4 times to discuss his amazing books. He's one of the most respected and popular celebrity biographers in the world. If you're a Doris Day fan, you'll really enjoy his book "Considering Doris Day" and this interview. And don't forget to check out our other shows about Doris Day, featuring Scott Dreier and Syd Wood. I'm always ready to talk about Doris Day on our show!!
Doris was extremely intelligent. Playing opposite Jimmy Stewart in one of Hitchcock's tediously long films, Doris was able to bring a light and airy quality to every frame she appeared in.
She was brilliant in everything she did. A true genius
I happen to love the film "That Touch of Mink," and I have watched it several times. I think it's hilarious, especially loved Audrey Meadows, Doris, Cary Grant, and Gig Young. However, I do agree that Tunnel of Love, was not the best.
I loved Doris is EVERYTHING she did, even Jumbo
Thanks for that wonderful interview. I read the book (twice). It's a fabulous read!
WOW!! You read his book twice!! I hope you’ll watch my 3 other interviews with Tom. He’s a fabulous author!!!
I've read a number of his books, and you're right, he is a fabulous writer.
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Concerning your favorite Doris Day film "Love Me Or Leave Me." Moviestar/singer/actress Jane Powell stated in an interview that Ruth Edding herself wanted Jane Powell to portray her in the movie Love Me Or Leave Me. Miss Edding felt that Jane was most like her in every way and was disappointed that Doris got the role instead. Regarding the "smarmy" Tunnel of Love'." I don't know what was so smarmy about it. I remember as a 12 year old watching this film with my parents on the late show on TV and it was very entertaining. I give great credit to supporting actress Elizabeth Wilson who was hilarious as the adoption agency worker. The actress who plays the other adoption agent (I forget her name) was also quite interesting. This was a different kind of movie for Doris since it brought up some interesting issues regarding parenthood and responsibility without being preachy. All in all I found it to be a very fun movie, even for a 12 year old. And I agree with you all about A Touch of Mink. After the first quarter of the film, the movie just sits there with Cary Grant seeming aloof from the proceedings.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us.
You are welcome. Love your interviews and the people you interview. @@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980
Great interview
I read his book, loved it
You ask a lot of great questions
I know she had a grandson,
I wonder if she left him anything
I need to read up more lol
Thank you once again Harvey
Your support of our show and very kind comments about my interviewing style are appreciated more than you can ever know. THANK YOU SO MUCH
@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 absolutely, you deserve it
And also everyone you interviewed loves you and your style
Your one class act
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True. Cultural change had the same effect of popularizing a trendy derision of Doris's career as it's similarly done on Barry Manilow's. As if their huge popularity had never existed, yet now among closeted fans it did and does, and continues to be as deserved as ever.
I think Barry’s doing just fine thank you!!
@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 Manilow during the height of his pop music fame was never popular with critics, but obviously hugely so with the public... till some time in the nineties when for some reason it became hip not to like him anymore. And almost shameful for some folks to admit they ever had.
Was at about this time that late night comedians like Conan O'brien made him a sort of comic whipping boy, his name a punchline for whatever was uncool and in bad taste in music while derogatorily referring to his fans as "fanilows". With snide references to he and they in at least a couple of popular sitcoms emerging so you'da thought actual Barry fan sightings were as rare as ones of Bigfoot.
Barry himself continued to perform through all of it, appreciating his fans while admitting he was never cool, never thought he was nor had he ever tried to be. All with great aplomb and without the slightest bitterness.
You've gotta respect a guy like that, and I do. Never a huge fan myself, of his music anyway. I absolutely can't stand "Mandy" for instance, and I'll risk a sprained ankle to shut it off when it plays. But I think "Copacabana" is one of the best pop tunes ever written and performed, and I'm not ashamed to say that to anyone.
Harvey: How do you choose who to interview? I ask because there are many interesting people still alive who were "famous" at one time but few if any people do an in depth with these people. There are a few people who used to be famous but are basically obscure now but I would love to see interviewed. Skip Lowe used to interview these type of obscure but once famous people.
I’m very interested in interviewing people who’ve accomplished extraordinary things, primarily but not exclusively in the field of entertainment. The challenge is always to reach these people and then convince them to grant me an interview. Believe me it ain’t easy!
The Charles Manson / Doris Day connection is mind blowing ! Is this in the book ?
Yes I believe so but it’s been quite a while since I read it.
Charlie Manson was insane but he always treated Doris’ animals with kindness and love. Terry melcher Doris son talked about how Charlie was kind and gentle with Doris many different dogs and horses
@MalEvansUSA my heavens! Such stories! All inspired by our show???
I Love The Touch of Mink Love Doris Day
Me too
Love DD, just kinda sad how she disowned her only grandson. He is a Real Estate agent in Carmel and i read his personal account on FB on how the separation began and ended. He said DD's right hand man was pretty much responsible for that event but still, his grandmother could have picked up the phone and called him. She completely disinherited him as well. Witch.
I’m told there’s a lot more to it. But we’ll never really know exactly what happened. So very sad.
How about June Alyson as a nice actress/person?
She absolutely was
Doris does have a grandson Ryan Melcher.
He had no contact with her for many years
@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 I know, but he claims her handlers kept him from her. A sad situation for both of them.
@barbarawebb7185 yes very sad indeed.
I think Doris was 15 when she had the bad accident. She was born in 1922.
Correct. Thanks for watching our show.
THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT was on the bottom of my list.
Oh dear
The Glass Bottom Boat was part of Doris's slapstick period after Send Me No Flowers. After Send Me No Flowers it seems that Doris was willing to accept inferior movie scripts that depended heavily on silly antics and far fetched overproduced plots. Doris seemed to have rescued herself with her last film With Six You Get An Eggroll but even that film was marred with the silly trailer chase at the end. @@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980