The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
“Film and recording superstar Doris Day stars in her first television music special, singing a collection of her greatest hits.”
Synopsis
This was the first of two one-hour musical specials which were part of CBS' 1968 multi-million-dollar contract with Doris Day's production company, a contract that Day insists to this day was negotiated by her husband and manager Martin Melcher without her knowledge. When Melcher died suddenly in April 1968, Day chose to go ahead and honour the contract, appearing in both specials as well as starring in her eponymous sitcom for five seasons, from 1968-1973.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Saul Ilson, Ernest Chambers
- Original Title
- The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Arwin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Foster
Saul Ilson, Ernest Chambers
Ernest Chambers, Terry Melcher
Department Leadership Roster
Sal Anthony
Costume Design
Bill Foster
Director
Saul Ilson
Writer
Ernest Chambers
Writer
Ernest Chambers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special about?
This was the first of two one-hour musical specials which were part of CBS' 1968 multi-million-dollar contract with Doris Day's production company, a contract that Day insists to this day was negotiated by her husband and manager Martin Melcher without her knowledge. When Melcher died suddenly in April 1968, Day chose to go ahead and honour the contract, appearing in both specials as well as starring in her eponymous sitcom for five seasons, from 1968-1973.
Who directed The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special?
The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special was directed by Bill Foster.
Who stars in The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special?
The principal cast of The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special includes Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Perry Como.
When was The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special released and how long is it?
The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special?
The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).