B Movies Blog

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the work of Doris Day into the ol’ VCR. 

I know I’ve mentioned this before, but I was sick a lot as a kid. Every time I was stuck at home, KP or my sister would make the traditional Blockbuster run and return with a stack of movies. The catch? There would always be some sort of theme. 

During one particular bout of strep throat, KP decided it was time to introduce me to the works of Doris Day. There were also Lucille Ball movies, but Lucy will get her own piece soon. 

Needless to say, I fell in love with her work. Are Doris Day movies perfect? No. But, she wasn’t just a helpless damsel in her movies. She had a personality and was funny and smart. One of the problems I have with older movies (and that many others have) is how women are written. And, y’know, the racism, homophobia, etc…I digress. 

When you turn your headphones down to eavesdrop on the conversation someone is having at the next table

However, Doris Day steals the show. She doesn’t just fall into the arms of her male co-stars. Sure, there are always love arcs, but that’s not her only focus. Doris Day also takes her own comedic beats and isn’t easily forgotten. 

Again, I know her films aren’t perfect, but it was a little refreshing to a burgeoning Movie Maven like myself. Additionally, you could argue Doris Day is one of the original Manic Pixie Dream Girls. I said what I said. 

Without further ado, I give you my favorite four Doris Day movies. 

RIP 🖤

I hate how Colonel Sanders coded this outfit is

Send Me No Flowers: I can’t imagine how George Kimball would’ve fared with the likes of WebMD. 

Please Don’t Eat the Daisies: The Amityville Horror but make it quirky. 

The Glass Bottom Boat: Two words for you, Rod – Occam’s razor. 
Calamity Jane: Calamity Jane walked so that Kissin’ Kate Barlow could run.