..... gay icon? This question has always puzzled me, as I have just met some reaction on FaceBook (using a shot of Doris as an avatar). I have read about this association in quite a few articles also, perhaps stemming from her Calamity Jane film. For me, Doris is alluring, sexy, fun, vivacious with ...

There isn't anyone in the whole history of film making that can hold a candle to Doris Day. That she deserves a special Oscar, should she accept, goes without even thinking about it.

Ray, Taree

A Happy, Successful and Safe 2010 to everyone, and especially to all Doris Day fans.

Ray Hall, Taree

Thanks to everyone for posting in this thread. All of Doris's photos are a tonic.

Ray, Taree

For me, Calamity Jane rates as about one of the best musical films of them all (and the Fred Astaire films are difficult to beat), and my favourite Doris Day film. Doris Day's feisty nature is captured here to perfection, although she is *tamed* in the end. A HAPPY film with great songs.

No disrespect to Lauren Bacall, as she is a superb lady, but Doris should be the one getting an Oscar.

Hi Ray and welcome to the forum. How are things in Oz? How did you become a fan of the unsinkable Doris Day? Bryan Many thanks for the warm wishes of welcome from you all. Oz is fine, not much to grumble about, but the weather is getting a bit hot, and we may be in for a real stinker of a summer (h...

Hello to everyone. I've been a huge fan of Doris (the Cincinnati gal) for many hundreds of moons. I'm looking forward to joining in the discussions as appropriate.

Ray Hall, Taree, NSW, Oz