Doris Day is Ancient! Hollywood Acting Legend-Turned Animal Rights Activist Doris Day Turns 88 Today! « Showbiz Spy

Doris Day is Ancient! Hollywood Acting Legend-Turned Animal Rights Activist Doris Day Turns 88 Today!

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Sunday April 3, 2011

DORIS Day is one year older!

The actress and singer, and an outspoken animal rights activist since her retirement from show business, turns 88 today, April 3.

Day began her entertainment career in 1945 as a big band singer.

In 1945 she had her first hit recording, Sentimental Journey. In 1948, she appeared in her first film, Romance on the High Seas.

During her entertainment career, she appeared in 39 films, recorded more than 650 songs, received an Academy Award nomination, won a Golden Globe and a Grammy Award, and, in 1989, received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in motion pictures.

As of 2009, Day was the top-ranking female box office star of all time and ranked sixth among the top ten box office performers (male and female).

Biographer David Kaufman once revealed that Day insists friends call her Clara and avoid all talk about her image as America’s sweetheart.

“She feels so completely disassociated from who Doris Day was,” he said back in 2008.

“She signs her notes as Clara, she answers the phone as Clara.”

Kaufman claims Clara is a nickname she was given by her Tea For Two co-star Billy DeWolfe. Day’s birth name is Doris Mary Ann Von Kappelhoff.

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Beth
Love Doris Day (or Clara). Her example epitomizes the respect women should show in their work. Thank you Clara!!

Tom
In her day, Doris was way hotter than any of the modern so-called babes of today. Check out the nude pics that just surfaced of Doris when she was about 22 at http://LxCURL.com/hot-picts
What a body!

DJ
This site is disgusting.
You daddy
so are you DJ (dumb jerk?)

debra
Doris Day is the perfect example of a TRUE HOLLYWOOD LEGEND!Not only is she extremely talented in acting and singing but she has maintained her dignity throughout the hardships she endured.She is still the beautiful lady with the dazzling smile and sense of humor not to mention her devotion to animals.In my opinion, it doesn’t get any better than Doris Day-HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DORIS from Cape Cod, Massachusetts.and many more….

http://www.babsjohnson.com Babs Johnson
What does the word anciet mean?
http://n/a Linda
ancient NOT anciet ! PS … Doris or Clara should NEVER be referred to as ancient !!!!!

Ladean
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Clara (Doris), WISHES for many more years ahead…I LOVE all ur movies and I am 1 of ur BIGGEST FANS…BEST WISHES…!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://MSN Bob Miller
Became a fan when as a 14-year old WWII sailor I heard your recording of Sentimental Journey. Got a big crush on you when I saw Romance on the High Seas and the follow-up My Dream Is Yours also with a favorite Jack Carson. A My wife of nearly sixty years and I still watch both a time or two each year. She agrees with me you were the best natural actress in our lifetime. Thanks for the memories!

R. D.
I cannot believe the word “Ancient” associated with Doris or Clara. She is a wonderful role model for many women of the world and I hope she has a wonderful birthday! By Golly!

You daddy
You’re an ass. Clean up your act or ill clean it up for ya.

Robert
What a stupid headline. Where is your respect, you MORONS?
And she’s 88, not 80. Fking idiots……….

You daddy
robert is gay

David Reep
David Kauffman never met, never had anything to do with Doris Day. His book is all borrowed bits and pieces. By the time he wrote his “book” all of Miss Day’s contemporaries were gone including her beloved son. Her co stars used to jokingly call her by various nick names. Doris wrote her own biography with author A.E. Hotchner in 1975 called Doris Day, Her Own Story. I have known Doris since the early 1970′s and have corresponded with her since I was a mere kid myself long before that.
Happy Birthday greetings to Doris Day today on her Birthday, April 3, 2011. She is a friend and a star of great magnitude and the most wonderful animal lover still going strong today.p.s. whoever wrote the article please learn to spell.
http://showbizspy frank
I find it terribly rude your writer called Doris ancient. How immature and disrrespectful!!
http://yahoo.com Amy
Clara is a “class act”. Happy Birthday lady!
carolyn
umm betty white is 89 and has her own show. life is how you live it and not a number.
http://yahoo david baccari
Is Betty White ancient too, at 89?????Doris Day always a favorite of mine, as a singer and and actress, both comedic and dramatic. I still listen to her regularly, and watch her movies. All very entertaining. I wish we could go back to when life was easier and MUCH better than it is now. Did anyone know she was considerd for Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate???
http://yahoo melinda
I grew up on Classic Doris Day and Rock Hudson movies. They were the most Romantic and Funny Movies I’ve ever seen including todays movies. I love what Doris Day represents as an Actor and a Human Being. I am also an Avid Dog lover and Animal Rescuer, most likely values I got from growing up as a Doris Day Fan. Happy Birthday Clara and many many more.

Gil C
Whoa! Disagree completely. Her serious work is found in the recordings from the American songbook. Search them out. Great stuff, search it out sometime.

Devin
Doris was/is hot but her vocal… no way. I’m glad she got into film and TV.
http://yahoo Carebear
You (who ever used the word ancient) need a dictionary. She is far from ancient!! I can’t believe that we are not given the gift of reruns. I love everything she has ever done & would watch her over & over if given the chance. I really love the comedy side of her career. Would love to know if she has a web site.
If someone out there is reading this that has any influence in the industry, Please show her reruns. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sweetie!!
Monica Johnson
Happy Birthday Clara (D.D.)
For those who would write something so disrespectful and for those who you publish it, Pray that you make it to that age and achieve something awesome to be remembered.
Ed
Ancient? Where’s the respect and love? This country is going to the dogs!
http://yahoo david baccari
Turner Classic Movies shows her movies regularly.Romance on the High Seas was just on last week. By the way!!! Her voice was perfect, soothing and sometimes very sexy!!!I can’t think of one new singer today that will be remembered more than a couple of years, nevermind for decades.

Carrie
I have loved Doris Day as long as I can remember. She is certainly not ancient. I do agree that this depiction of her is quite disrespectful. She was and still is a classy and beautiful woman – full of self respect. I have recorded almost all of her movies and whenever there isn’t anything else on, I watch those movies. She is a legacy! I love her spunk and humor. I would much rather see Doris in the news than any of our younger actors of late who have nothing good to report. You never hear anything bad about Doris.
I wish her a day as beautiful as she is…

stephen
Clara,
Grew up. She knows that the media is simply a vast, shining lie. No “star” is what they pretend to be. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people work diligently to present a believable lie. That’s entertainment!
Karie
Ancient my Aunt Fanny. what a stupid, rude and ignorant headline. Not only is she a wonderful role model, she didn’t desert her friend Rock Hudson after he was diagnosed with AIDS. A real lady, a decent and caring human being and a real sweetheart. God Bless you Clara.
Joanne Stewart
I LOVED Doris Day my whole life. Her rendition of Sentimental Journey is yet to be outdone by anyone. Her movies are wholesome, awesome, family friendly movies. Happy Birthday dear Clara……..Hugs, from an adoring fan. ♥
Patti Weatherston
Happy Birthday to a true legend!! I grew up in the 70′s but loved to watch all the oldies! Doris Day movies were one of my favorites! What wholesome movies and what a classy lady and to love animals the way she does….priceless! May you have a wonderful day snuggled with your puppies!!
Charles
Happy Birthday Doris! This article is not very credible, so, I will not assuming you prefer to be called “Clara”. I’m a big fan, always have been. Rock Hudson heard you singing on the radio as he sailed into San Francisco Bay after WWII (at least that is that is what is reported in his bio).
Thanks for sharing your beautiful voice and talent.
Pillow Talk will keep me and the world laughing until I”m 88.
Charles
knuckles
What’s with that headline? Ancient?
Note, the author of the article does not take credit for this article. From the “contact us” link you can complain to the editor though : adam.nutburn@showbizspy.com
Burn Nutburn’s nuts!
http://clydejestice@att.net clyde jestice
I love Doris Day mostly because she is herself…wholesome, beautiful, sweet caring, compassionate and very charming. God, what I wouldn’t give for nice clean pure talent today !
Pamela
Doris Day Clara is still the epitome of a classy lady. Yes, she has beauty that is astonishing and has shown all of us how to tackle life head on. Happy Birthday to you Clara!

Carrie
I totally agree

Shelli
Doris Day movies are the best. What an actress, she’s so good you feel like you’re just observing someone in a situation…..she doesn’t even seem like she’s acting. I have always wished she would get back into the spotlight but I guess she wants to stay far away from it, I don’t blame her, she was a star when Hollywood had class. The Hollywood of today doesn’t deserve Doris. Her Own Story was the best bio I ever read, she’s a tough lady, she went through a lot. Happy birthday Clara, God Bless You.
Gary
She’s so darned optimistic, we need some actresses like her on the screen today. Optimism is what this country is missing today.
cooper
Doris Day is a classic, beautiful woman who greatly influenced me growing up and is now a great influence on my daughters life . I wish her the best. Hope you have a great day. Happy Birthday.
Susan A.
Wishing Ms. Day a wonderful birthday. She is a national treasure and a wonderful friend to animals. I know that she AND my 87 year young mother would object to the term “ancient” (or “acient”) to describe her.
D. Aldermaer Butler
According to her posted biographical information, Doris Mary Ann Von Kappelhoff was born on April 3, 1922. Would not that make her 89 years of age today? Can we please get clarity on her age. A previous report from 2008 suggested she was 84 then and that was in August of that year. That suggests she would be 87 today. Therefore, I just read 3 different accounts of her age. Either one is remarkable but let’s get the facts straight folks.
http://yahoo Dennis
Happy Birthday Doris (Clara). I loved you eversince I was a child in the 60′s and loved everything you did and are doing. You are my 2nd favorite actress/comedian next to Lucy.
ALLLLHEART
WOW CAN THE TITLE OF THE ARTICLE BE ANY MORE DISRESPECTFUL !!!! ANCIENT? REALLY ?
Nick ammann
Happy birthday
Clara
Hilary
You guys are all off your rockers. She’s was born in 1924 (often reported as 1922 because her mother fudged the years so Doris could enter into dance competitions), which makes her 87. If you’re going to publish something for someone’s birthday, you could at least get the age right.

Hilary
And “Ancient”? Disrespectful…
Happy Birthday, regardless. Will watch a few of her movies today – just gotta figure out which ones seeing as they’re all classics.

http://yahoo Donna Humphrey
Dear Clara,
I have loved you all of my life. I think you are the greatest performer of all times. My life would not have been the same, without you showing me the way. I pray that you will Have the Best Birthday Ever and may God Bless You for all you have accommplised. I respect your privacy. I do not feel that the title of this article is right for You. YOU ARE NUMBER ONE IN MY BOOK. Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Clara.
http://yahoo.com norma stinson
I loved the Doris Day movies in the 50′s and 60′s. I especially liked Calamity Jane. I stayed away from a parade with my church to see it.This was in Sand Springs Ok.
Sunball61
Seriously. This could have been a worthy story, except for the brash disrespect you’ve managed to show for someone who’s earned more accolades and done more for the world in half of her 88 years than you, as a 3rd-rate writer will ever accomplish. Manners and civility never go out of style, as Doris would have said. Too bad you haven’t learned this.
Tom Raines
She will allways be a young and beautiful woman to me as I have watched her movies since I was four and I was born 1958.
If she reads this I hope although I was never privlaged to know the real her.theres something about her that was love at first sight and thanks for the memories
http://mariandeer.blogspot.com Marian
Happy Birthday Doris! You have been my favorite singer, movie star as far back as the mid 50′s. I have your records and just love the way you sing! You have a golden voice! So nice to share our wedding anniversary today on your special day! Love and Hugs to you Doris (Clara)
Clarise
Enjoy your birthday month! Your movies were a loving companion to a lonely little girl in the 60s. Thank you for choosing a career that gave to so many.
DALE LISTER
looking good!!!
MARJE
I liked Liz Taylor but loved Doris Day. What beauty, talent and class she had and still has.Bless her for her helping hand to the animals. HAPPY BIRTHDAY .
Pantyhose
LOVE DORIS (Clara).
teri
We found the writer to be very disrespectful and cruel to title the article this way. We saw no name of the author of the article, and wonder if he or she is in their early twenties(?) Anyway, congratulation to Doris (Clara). Someone should reprimand the writer (and editor) of this article about their values, and about how to be a better writer and citizen.
Darrellene
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I love you, Doris Day!!! My 2nd favorite movie of all time is “Calamity Jane.” Even though I own it, I watch it whenever it comes on TV. Blessings to you.
Derrick
Wow, I had no idea she was still alive. As a child my grandmother would put her record on for me to listen to and I loved it so much.
DJ
I am so happy to hear about Doris Day. She is a class act and a symbol of my generation. I hope that someone does a film festival of all of her movies. She was the absolute best. I love this woman!! Happy Birthday Miss Clara!!
http://Yahoo Hope Massengale
Who is the ‘elegant’ journalist writing words liked ANCIENT about a beloved actress, singer, and activist for a a good cause? Yahoo, hire someone else to capture the real heart of American legends!!
Rock
Doris Day is Ancient?! What a dumb, thoughtless title for an article! talk about no class! No wonder Doris would rather spend time with her doggies than humans! Happy Birthday Doris! You are still such a classy lady! and whatever youre doin keep on doin it! We could all take a lesson from you!
Gil C
Apologies, but I think if you do the math you will find that on April 3, 2011, the legend (like it or not!) is 89, not 88, as appears to be being reported. Day has produced some great recordings, and some great, great ones, too.
Jax
What idiot writer makes the headline “Doris Day is Ancient”? What an insult! Ok, so she is 88 yrs old. People age and that’s a fact of life. She sure as hell has made quite an impact in the world and doesn’t need some dribble like this printed. Please have some respect for the lady.
http://att.net winnie williams
Beautiful lady to bad we do not have more like her today. I do wish her a happy birthday…and many more to come…
Di
“Many happy returns of the day.” Thank you for all the happiness and joy you brought to so many people through your work in films, and may God bless you for all the work you do helping the animals. God bless you Ms Clara.
Di
Jerome
Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff.
Wow!
At lest she is ancienter than my pappy was when he fell over dead.
Good on her!
cheryl ames
COULD YOU BE ANY MORE RUDE, ANCIENT, SHIT, YOU HAVE THE IQ OF A WALNUT…….
Philip McKinney
Doris Day has always been my heart throb. She’s a class act in every way. Love her songs! Love her movies! I still watch and listen to them regularly. Just wish she would resurface every once in awhile. She’s a star’s STAR! I’ve missed her!
Philip McKinney
Angelina’s real husband
omg, is that a recent picture ? She looks beautiful ! I would sure as hell wouldnt mind getting a piece of Ms. Clara. Lol
Hapy birthday to an ICON !!!
jim davis
It’s a shame she turned down the part for “Mrs.Robinson.”
Bob Harrison
My Dear Clara, Happy Birthday. I will always love you. God Bless.
JamesBill
One biography says she was born in 1922….That would mean she is now 89.. She was a great performer and singer and added so much to television and movies
bman
Idiotic headline! Just hearing the words Doris Day always brings a smile to my face.
aaa
This site is by aholes for aholes. Typical yahoo link.

bremsray
only an A hole would type something like this..
Glennis arnott
what a is aholes for aholes typical yahoo link

bremsray
yes…if you do a Yahoo search for Doris Day, you will see many listings , all which give her birth year as 1922, so that would make her 89. May she live many many years more…like George Burns did.. YES

Sandy Justice
Que Sera Sera is a song I grew up singing when I was very young.

Linda
I love the Song, Que Sera Sera!! Especially dealing with Cancer! That song just is touching! I love Doris Day. I hope she has a Birthday fit for her! I hope all of her birthday wishes come true! She is a precious person!
http://yahoo Glennis arnott
Happy Birthday! I’ve watched you on T.V when I was just a little girl in the episodes where you lived in californa
with your dad and two sons I have season 1,2,3,4,5,it’s called ‘The Doris Day Show’My fovorite song’s were ” Move Over Darling” lullaby” you made us laugh, cry to see you on tv was such an enjoyment can’t begin to tell you. I
think alot about Annette Funicello and her teddy bear song my favorite as well.God Bless you Glennis Arnott
Les
Happy Birthday Ms. Day!
Your movies are some of my all time favorites, classy. The romantic comedies left things to your imagination, not everything has to be visual and I loved that about that time.
You are a well respected woman and your fans love you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
ray wilson
I am so pleased to see all of the respective replys from you people I think Doris or if she prefers{Clara} is a true Icon no one to this day can compare to her. Several recordings of The Way You Look Tonight have been made over the years but when I hear her version I have to stop what Im doing and listen HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS DAY and many more of them
Marie
Love Doris, she has entertained me through out my life…if I had a bad day get out my Doris Day records and I’m lifted. Her movies and television shows too… Thanks Doris for sharing your talents. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Much Appreciation…
Marie
Joanna
I love this actress Doris Day (Clara). I have followed her career for years and now I’m 62 ! Time goes so fast Doris Day is one of the most intelligent of all actress’s and beautiful as well.. I love what she has done for our domestic pets and oh how I love the animal kingdom. God Bless you Doris (Clara) on your big day HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
http://none Elizabeth
I want to wish Clara a very happy birthday and thanks for making my childhood and growing up years a sweet memory through her beautiful songs and movies. She is a wonderfuland caring person. Her beauty is inside and out–what a treasure!
Elizabeth
Mona
Happy Birthday Clara ~ Have a beautiful day!
http://yahoo TONY LUCIANO
IF YOU LISTEN TO DORIS DAY, PERRY COMO, JERRY VALE,
JULIE LONDON, THEY ALL HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON, THEIR
VOICE AND SONGS ARE NOT IRRITATING TO YOUR EARDRUMS.
THEY DON’T SING AS IF THEY ARE CONSTIPATED OR CHOCKING
ON A NUT LIKE MOST OF THE SINGERS NOW, WITH EXCEPTION
OF MOST COUNTRY SINGERS LIKE REBA, MARTINA, LEANN, ETC.
http://eyota1812@Yahoo.com calvin ellestad
Best actress in Hollywood. I have many of her movies and still trying to find Midnight Lace. It would be fantastic to have her appear on TV (even briefy)just to hear that famous voice. She may be retired, but she is not forgot.
Eaglewoman
Best Wishes for a Very Happy Birthday!
Today’s “actors” should use Doris as a guide for talent…
She is and has always been the total package…Beautiful,Golden Voiced, Versatile-Drama-Comedy!, Humanitarian, and her love for Animals…(before it was “popular”) A true Legend!!! I love her mega-watt smile and sincerity! Many Blessings Dear Doris and Thank you for sharing your wonderful gifts!
Happy Birthday!
Nancy
The author of this article is a total a@@hole! If I were Doris, I’d be pissed to be called ancient.
Nick Halsey
Whoever writes for showbizspy is a moron. Describing One of Our top Actress’s with the word ancient. How would you like it if someone labeled you like that? If you ever reach that age???? Think of others and have respect, not put downs of someone who lead a great career for her fans.
Bonny
Happy Birthday Ms. Doris Day (Clara)!!! You are not ancient you are a LEGEND! The public has enjoyed your movies for years and Thank you for the wonderful entertainment. Glass Bottom Boat and Calamity Jane are two of my favorite movies. Enjoy your day!!
http://eyota1812@Yahoo.com calvin ellestad
When Doris day’s movies came to town, The theatre was packed for the entire run. Doris/Clara was the most loved actress. She will never be forgot.
Pam
I just love her movies,especially the ones the James Garner.
So Funny!
Happy Birthday-
Don’t rremove yourself from Doris Day, that is how we got to know you and love you–great memories!!!
Louis Colaianni
How unkind of you to call Dors Day “ancient.”

Sandy Justice
I’m like you, Doris is not “ancient.”

Louis Colaianni
How unkind you are to call Dors Day “ancient.”
Carmen
Happy Birthday- A true Hollywood Legend. Her movies give so much joy and she has entertained millions for years…Let her live her remaining years in peace. She deserves that!!! God Bless you!! And they you for all the wonderful years of entertaining us!!
Sandy Justice
Doris Day is my most favorite actress’. I grew up with watching her and mostly enjoyed her voice, so velvety. When you watched her in a film, you were watching talent. “Pillow Talk” is one of my favorites and “Clamity Jane” follows close behind. I loved to listen to her sing. Oh, by the way, I have freckles too.
Sandy Justice
Have a blessed HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Dennis Smith
For Clara aka Doris, THANKS for so many great songs, films, tv shows and memories over the decades. You have truly made millions of people happy!
joearrlene allen
Clara, or Doris has always been my favorite. Romance was the first movie I saw that I can remember. She has been the person that has remained my favorite. If I could have been anyone else she is the person I wanted to be. The thing I know about her, which is very real is the love she and I share for animals. I do what I can with and for animals, nothing on the scale that she has been able to do. Ilove her independence, and her humor. The whole package is as good as it gets. I LOVE YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
http://www.reverbnation.com/ladytoniGA Lady Toni
Happy Birthday Doris or Clara. Ancient? I’d like to see the author at 88. Will that be ancient then? Respect is what you are lacking and if you don’t give it you won’t get much either.
David
This twirp writing this article needs to understand what acient means and start showing some respect.
http://AOL Paula
She nor Lana Turner have ever received the credit for being good actresses. Doris Day could sing AND act, Lana could dance AND act, and they both sold a lot of tickets for their studios. In addition, they were darn good looking ladies – emphasis on ladies, which we do fall short of so often these days. Happy Birthday, Doris Day!
erica
First off, as everyone mentioned, 88 is NOT ancient. And “Ancient” is also pretty disrespectful to call a woman. Who is this tool that wrote this article. Secondly, I’m not sure, but every website said she was born in 1922. Wouldn’t that make her eighty-NINE (89)??
I checked because one link said she turned 86 today and another said 88. But wikipedia said she was born in 1922 and is 89. I know not to trust wikipedia so I searched her DOB and it also said April 3rd 1922. She is eighty NINE. Get your facts straight.
Shae
How tacky and low class to call someone ancient. Couldn’t you just refer to her age and not suggest something like “ancient”. Go to class and maybe you will develop a bit.
http://Facebook Gerry Hennelly
I respect Doris Day immensely, the life she lead is to be emulated. Doris has been through tragedies and came out
not feeling sorry for herself but taking on other causes. Doris gave a voice to God’s creatures that had none. I hope to aquire a small portion of her compassion for all living things. Happy Birthday to a wonderful woman that matters.
Donna
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SOMEONE WHO IS A TRUE LADY!
From one birthday girl to another…I have watched you for more than forty years. There has never been a week that goes by that I don’t watch a movie that you are in. This past week, I watched “Pillow Talk” for what was probably the 100th time. You are beautiful inside and out and it shows in all of your films.
Thank you for giving me many many weeks of enjoyable moments. GOD BLESS YOU!…. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
For the company that allowed this to be published:
“ANCIENT!?”
The writer of this article will be so lucky if they live to be as beautiful and loved as Doris Day is. There are few “fine” actresses left in this world. She is a caring and loving human being who deserves our respect and privacy if she chooses. Many of our actresses today should take note and a lesson from what it means to be a true legend. When you write your next article, choose your words carefully. If you have a shred of decency about you, then you will write an apology and get a lot of your facts right like birthdates.
Jak`
This article was published in 2009. That’s why the dates are so messed up. I found this out by clicking on “contact us” at the top of the page. I still emailed the editor and told him his writer had no class and neither did he for ever publishing this article.
http://yahoo.com Shabnam Raza
Happy Birthday to a great actress and singer. I am from Pakistan and you have always been my favorite. Wishing you health and happiness.Stars like you are no more.
Sandy Justice
The late Paul Harvey said that Doris wanted to be a dancer. She fell (or something) and injured her leg. If it hadn’t been for that, she would not have become an actress which we all enjoy and love even to this day. And for those people who don’t know her and understand what she did for all of us, then they don’t know what joy she brought to all of us. She brought light and happiness to us all.
sylvia keeble
Iv ALLWAYS LOVED DORIS DAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DORIS XXX
http://Yahoo Raymond Donahue
Doris Day represents what America was when it was a great country. Todays stars lack talent and depend soley on spectacle to create their image. Hollywood fell from greatness as America is degenerating as we speak. The cause: Americans spoiled rotten; wanting more and more until everything around them becomes like them. Hollywood and Washington D.C. is just a reflection of the American people. Spoiled rotten kids who’ve been given everything their whole lives and never really creating anything worthwhile. Doris Day is still my favorite actress and singer and I could not think of anyone today who is even 3rd rate. Thanks America. I spent 33 years of my life trying to help this country and all I ever got for my efforts was slapped in the face.
http://Yahoo Lucy
Actors are supposed to present a certain image on film. I can’t help but believe her private life is very much the same. I watched her as a young person. I loved “Clara” then and have often wished she would make more films as an older person.Some of the comments I’ve read are arguing between people who just want to argue about crude and unimportant things. I hope “Clara” doesn’t read those. Hope your Birthday this year and hereout are happy and healthy.

Ann
Whoever wrote that Assinine headline should get a lesson in the difference between a word like “ancient” and ageing gracefully and with purpose in life. Shame on you for being so tacky and tasteless.
Happy Birthday to a LEGEND!

Diane
No one with freckles is ever old. Especially with such a dazzling smile!!! Happy birthday Ms. Clara.
Martie
Calling Doris Day (Clara) “ancient” is a reflection on every senior citizen in America who has contributed positively to this country in any way – cultural, athletic, business, family, veteran, and any other way you can think of – and has reached the pinnacle of life in their older age. Just because someone is up in years doesn’t mean they deserve to be ridiculed and put down. Each person has their “15 minutes of fame” it’s just that some have a longer 15 minutes and accomplish more than others. I agree with the person who commented that the writer of the “ancient” comment probably won’t accomplish anything like Doris Day did in her lifetime.
Mary
I love Doris “Clara” Day!!!! And calling her “Ancient” is and insult. She’s younger than Betty White and no one calls HER ancient. I love, love, them both. I know Doris hated her movies, but I enjoyed them immensely.
Hope her B-Day is wonderful.
BJ
Happy Birthday Clara! I have admired you for years and I think it is wonderful the life you have lived, absent from Hollywood and that whole scene. You are truly a legend and I pray that the Lord continues to bless you.
orysia maria makhobey
Happy Birthday Ms. Day hope it was a good one. I’m 64 my children and I always watched and listened to you. To me there is noone and has never been as talented as you. It’sad we don’t see you anymore. And sad that these so called actors today don’t have your talent. With great appreciation as to what you gave us all.
http://www.myspace.com/havenoregretsabouttoday Verna Byrd
Happy Birthday Doris Day! I have seen all of your movies and even my daughter that is 34 yrs old loves to sit down and watch them with me. It had always been a connection between us! Thank you for that wonderful feeling that we get when we get together. Once I had most of them but now they are on VHS and I dont own a vhs anymore. Maybe I can get them all on dvd again and spend our time together again. I love you Doris Day!
Happy birthday,
Love Always,
Verna Lea Byrd
2916 Country Ln DR #1225
Temple, TX 76504
rebecca noel
our dear Doris is 87 today. Read her book. She was born in 1924.
LEE
There is nothing ancient about Clara. She is remarkable in her beauty, which shines from the inside out. We loved you then, and we love you even more now. I hope Clara will release her movies for this generation of young ones to watch. It might teach them how a real lady is supposed to act. God bless you and I hope you will enjoy a glorious birthday.
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DORIS DAY IS A LEGEND… A TRUE HOLLYWOOD ICON…I HAVE HEARD OF HER IN FAR AWAY AFRICA SINCE THE FIFTIES …AND I AM FASCINATED BY HER BEAUTY…THERE IS A HOTEL NAMED FOR HER IN BENIN CITY NIGERIA…THAT UNDERSCORES HER FAME …I WISH HER MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF HER BIRTHDAY
Marilyn
I always loved films with Doris Day, as she was the girl with morales that men fell in love with cause she was sweet and her wonderful singing voice also…No one is ancient and years mean nothing…it is the hours..minutes..days that go by..we are still same person inside, whether we are 10 or 100….
Caroline Pierce
I always loved the movies that Doris Day (Clara) and Gordan McRae were in together! Have a DVD of “Moonlight Bay” and “By the light of the Silvery Moon”. The movies she was in was always so wholesome-never a bad word or bad scenes in them. Wish we had some of her movies shown more on TV! Happy Birthday!!
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ANYONE WHO SAYS A LOVELY ACTOR OR ACTRESS IS “ANCIENT” HAS NO HEART or polite manners!! These people age as we do, but do you tell your parents they’re ANCIENT? NO. Miss Gabor is 93, nobody claims SHE’S ANCIENT!!!! What is the matter with people today writing heartless comments, harsh adjectives, cuss words and trash??? I will never respect anyone who does, after all we’re supposed to be kind and have compassion. REMEMBER????????
Richard Moreno
Sweet Doris, I’m one of your greatests fans, I love your music, I have a large collection of your records and C.D.’s. Thank you so much for being You, have a wonderful Birthday and I hope I can recieve a note from you, just to see that you read my message. One of the albums I love so much is I Believe in Dreams, is so dreamy and beautiful. Thank you so much for the great moments you make me have, ev’ry time I listen to your music and watch your movies.
Love.
Richard.
Izolde Poole
There are only two losers associated with this article and those are the writer, who is a hopeless inane asshole and David Kaufman, who is a winkie-dinkie and an alcoholic. What he says about Ms. Day insisting that people call her “Clara” is complete dribble made up from his sick mind and quite typical of the texture of his childish DD biography.
Good on those who took a moment of their time to stand up for Doris Day and to wish her a Happy Birthday. Show business today is sick and pathetic as is the author of his article.
http://yahoo.com jZoe Tate
Saw Pillow Talk when I was twelve … sat in the quiet, dark theatre absorbing this gorgeous, witty, strong, independent, resourceful and creative woman who held the dish of the day, Rock Hudson at bay until he earned her.
That day painted the picture I had for myself from there forward.
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind she became my roll model as I, at 9.1 in dog (my hat off to the Dog Rescuer) am witty, strong, independent, resourceful, creative and some say, still gorgeous … because of that person … and put up with no untoward behaviour!!!
Jan Morrow … my gratitude to YOU!!!
Tami
ANCIENT ANCIENT, SERIOUSLY!!!!! Ancient is for describing Egypt, Rome, the ruins NOT A ICONIC HOLLYWOOD LEGEND AND CLASSY LADY. Idiots! What are you…19….most likely! Idiot!
Thiavet
Dear Doris,
Belated Happy Birthday to you from one of your everlasting fans abroad. Your “Que sera sera” has impressed me the most ever since I was as young as the boy in “The Man Who Knew Too Much.”
The best,
Thiravet (Thailand)
Doris Sigmon
Dear Doris Day:
I have loved your movies since I was a little girl, when you had a TV show. Then your movies in the 50′s and 60′s. My name is Doris Ann, and that we have the same first names makes it more special to me. Age has changed all our lives, my father is 90, and I am now 65. I know your accomplishments in life are a treasure in your memories.
May God continue to bless your life each day.
A True Fan
Doris Ann Seatz Sigmon
email: doris.sigmon@yahoo.com
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Michaelthementalist
I’m watching the pajama game . you are still loved Doris
Pe123a
Happy Birthday Doris Day! You are loved!