Doris to receive honor from L.A. Film Critics

[Calico]

I had a lot of trouble getting it open, but was finally able to hear it. Bless her heart; I too wish I could give her a hug.

[Ania]

I opened this file and you can hear well Thank you HilB126

Greetings from Poliand:) Ania

[Lauren Benjamin]

Thank you very much for this download. I have found that people who ask or mention inane things about Doris' life tend to be people who have not dug very far into it to see its richness. Joy Behar is an example of late.

Lauren

[HilB126]

I can download it, but can't get it to open up. I guess it's not meant for the mac.

Hmm. That's strange. I have a mac as well and it seems to work fine. I fiddled with it to include two different (new) edits. AAC format works specifically with iTunes. Hopefully one of these will work for you!

aac format: http://www.sendspace.com/file/algjth

mp3 format: http://www.sendspace.com/file/u5bq6v

[ray]

I can not get this to play and it is messing up my computer settings!!! And I really wanna hear the Dinner Wish it were on TV!!!! Give me all the detais!!! I don't even know who Uggg is

[Jiminy Cricket]

I downloaded the mp3 and worked fine for me, here! Thanks a lot, HilB126!
Uggy is the dog from the movie "The Artist". He was on the red carpet of the Golden Globes on Sunday! Such a busy fellow, right?

Anyway, even with the unfortunate technical problems, I loved the whole thing! Especially the words from Tony Bennett and Norman! The speech that our darling did was even more sweet! It REALLY makes you want to go there, give her a hug and never let her go! Such an incredible woman...

[Jiminy Cricket]

I'm listening the end again... her words almost made me cry! I know perfection doesn't exist, but, for me, Doris can be classified as perfect! God... there's no words to say how much I admire and love this woman!

[Ania]

I'm listening the end again... her words almost made me cry! I know perfection doesn't exist, but, for me, Doris can be classified as perfect! God... there's no words to say how much I admire and love this woman!

Beautifully written Jiminy Doris is an angel

Greetings from Poliand:) Ania

[melancholy]

Anxious as I was I tried to open and downlaod it but it messed up my pc settings too.Very strange.

[webmaster]

Thanks for posting that - such a delight to listen to, despite the problems with the sound from Carmel. Would love to see the film of it. Very moving and a proper tribute to Doris at last - the best I've heard. Doris sounded fresh as a daisy - when the feed wasn't looping - and what a great tribute from Norman Jewison especially.

I had no problems playing this but I'll see if I can reconvert it and post it on boxnet for those who are having problems listening.

[Toby_Martin]

It made me cry, i'll admit it. why? when Doris cries, i cry! But also i think, because finally SOMEONE aknowledged what we, her fans, have known all along! Too bad about the technical difficulties with the sound, but thru all of that, Norman and Doris came thru so sincerely. Regarding someones comment in finding it odd that Norman Jewison would mention the death of Doris' dogs, I can explain somewhat.

Norman Jewison directed Doris in both Send Me No Flowers and The Thrill of it All. I read parts of Norman's autobiography regarding the films he directed Doris in. He mentioned that Doris was devasted by the death of one of her dogs, a poodle, who got ahold of a chicken bone, and Doris felt responsible. Doris had locked herself up in her trailer on the set, crying her eyes out, refusing to come out. As production of the film was falling behind schedule, it was his job as director to approach the star. When she finally opened up her door, he was met with a red eyed Doris, sobbing, trying to hold back her tears. He said when he looked into her eyes, they were so genuine, so real, and he realized at that moment, during her loss, that same realism is what Doris brought to the screen in her films, something her very first director, Michael Curtiz had also said, "Don't change a thing, darlink!" he told her, when she asked whether she should take acting lessons. He didn't want to spoil that realism that she brought to film.

The other thing I found particularly touching, is when Norman was speaking to her at the event via Skype, and he was perplexed as to why she wasn't on camera, although she was watching him, then it dawned on him that it might be her feelings regarding her looks today, some 49 years later, and he remembered how self conscious Doris had been during one of his movies he directed for Doris. I read in his book that he had to coax her to go before the camera, as she hadn't particuarly liked the way she was looking that day. During the Skype conversation, he was trying to coax Doris onto the camera! I truly thought this was sweet and touched me deeply.

[Calico]

There just really is something about Doris. It just seems she can do no wrong.

[webmaster]

That's very well explained, Toby, and exactly the sentiments I felt as I was listening to him. He was attempting to explain what he thought was the essence of Doris' appeal and the reason she had become such a huge star, identifying it as her honesty and vulnerability - not forgeting warmth - mixed with this great talent to entertain - and finally settling on it as 'a magic' that she has! I suppose you could say that Judy Garland also had it but in a more obvious way and traded on it in a way that Doris never did as she never saw herself as a victim - Also Marilyn had it - that magic vulnerable star quality that draws people to them. But, like Judy, Marilyn was consumed by it - perhaps because they both had unhappy childhoods. Doris lost her father but had a loving mother who instilled that confidence in her that allowed her to take on Hollywood on her own terms - as she did with her singing career earlier. She played independent women in most of her films and left Hollywood when she'd had enough and never looked back - apart from sending her love to her old chums and admirers in the unique way that she does, ie, never leaving the house! Again, she is doing it on her own terms. She's vulnerable, she's soft, but she has some hidden steel as well - the quality that has allowed her to survive all the adulation and excess that has destroyed many others.



I've recoded the Award file - you could try these if none of the others work.

MP3 - should work on all computers:
http://www.box.com/s/ej0mthl6g0l3uinue0ai

QuickTime - for Macs:
http://www.box.com/s/pus1z10gdvubvlyn3rou

That's over 300MB, I'm afraid - it is over 30mins.

[lovemeorleaveme]

Oh my.....I can't thank you enough for posting that audio!

I listened with a mixture of smiles and tears, and with thankfulness that our beloved Doris is finally being recognized for the amazing person that she is!!

Norman Jewison said he is glad that Doris is releasing more music so she will have a "whole new generation of fans". Who knows--maybe there is hope for the music world after all!!??

Doris, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH--you have always meant so much to me; and you are, and always will be, my favorite person ever!!

God Bless, and have a lovely "Day"!!

Rachel

[Doris Martin]

Thanks for posting that - such a delight to listen to, despite the problems with the sound from Carmel. Would love to see the film of it. Very moving and a proper tribute to Doris at last - the best I've heard. Doris sounded fresh as a daisy - when the feed wasn't looping - and what a great tribute from Norman Jewison especially.

I had no problems playing this but I'll see if I can reconvert it and post it on boxnet for those who are having problems listening.

Please do it...I can not get it...

[howard]

Bryan! Thank you so much ... I finally got to hear that wonderful tribute. I'm smiling still. Thanks again, buddy!

[Doris Martin]

Thanks for posting that - such a delight to listen to, despite the problems with the sound from Carmel. Would love to see the film of it. Very moving and a proper tribute to Doris at last - the best I've heard. Doris sounded fresh as a daisy - when the feed wasn't looping - and what a great tribute from Norman Jewison especially.

I had no problems playing this but I'll see if I can reconvert it and post it on boxnet for those who are having problems listening.

Please do it...I can not get it...

Hello again...I done...I done..it is wonderful...

[flower]

Thank you so much, hilB126, for posting the audio tribute. What a real treat. I really wanted to attend the event since I live in LA. But listening to the tribute made me feel like I was in the room with Norman.
I am a new member to the forum and so happy to find so many Doris fans.

[Ania]

Although I do not understand everything, but also very touched. Of course, a smile appeared on my face Doris deserves the highest praise, the tribute and for all the best:) This woman is a treasure:)

Have a nice evening Ania

[Peter Flapper]

Hi all,

Thank you all for uploading and responding, I loved it. Wish Doris could be heared a little longer, Norman Jewison did a great tribute. The Rock Hudson - Doris Day duet was probably a mix of Rock's and Doris' solo records, they made during the time of Pillow Talk. The are included in one of the Bear family Boxes called Pillow Talk.

Have an nice evening,

P

[Jas1]

That was just wonderful to hear.

I listened with a big smile across my face the vast majority of the time and sometimes near to tears - just a pity about the echo that prevented Doris from really speaking to the crowd.

However, in good Miss Day style- let's concentrate on the positive - the clips sounded fantastic and the clips that should have been shown at the Golden Globes in 1989- not Ronald Regan clips!

Yes, Norman Jewison did a great job and actually I disagree about the dog story - it came from the heart and he obviously loves this lady as we all do!

Nellie McKay sounded great (and funny) and Tony Bennett's speech was lovely too - Wonderful to hear a legend like him give so much praise to our girl!

All in all: a beautiful and fitting tribute - I just adored it - thanks so much for making it possible for us all to hear.

[jmichael]

My reaction was similar to Jas. The positives far outweighed the drawbacks with the sound and the SKYPE feed.

As Jas said, it sounds like they got they film clips right this time. Bravo to whoever chose them.

Loved what Tony Bennett had to say about her singing and that he and his wife listen to her "Duet" album every night. Accolades like these from one world class vocalist to another are worth two lifetime Oscars IMO.

Jewison really spoke from the heart. I thought he expressed what so many of us feel about Doris. She just has that unmistakable magic that draws everyone in and makes anyone next to her look better simply by sharing the spotlight. What she has could not be taught by Lee Strasburg or anyone at the Julliard School of Music either. In Tony Randall's words, she was a natural in every sense of the word. Jewison's story about Doris losing her dog during filming came straight from his book. It did not offend me or put me off in any manner. It reminded everyone in the audience just how deep her feelings go about her four-legged friends and that she is a very sensitive human being. I thought it was appropriate to share that. It made their past connection feel a lot more substantial than merely professional.

Lastly, although her words were brief and difficult to hear, Doris sounds amazing. I so am thrilled she received this well deserved honor.

Michael

[Jas1]

Here here Michael. I'd have loved to have heard what Doris would have said in response to Norman Jewison. Interesting he also touched on her insecurity about her looks (hard to believe but there you are) - and how he had to convince her she looked good for the camera and how he would do that - last Friday - to get her on camera! He was so spot on when he said although they were both senior citizens, he was sure she had not lost her beauty and we know that to be true, inside and out! I just loved hearing this award, can't express that enough.
Oh, and the fact they included that line from Julie - I'd have definitely included that!

[melancholy]

I feel somewhat lost for words after hearing the tribute of Norman Jewison.He could not have said it better.His words are a bundle of truth and how accurately he puts the feelings down."Doris,you will always be here "etc.Which is so true,on film,records,in the enthousiasm of a new geneartion her legend lives on.Her movie-& singingdays my be over,but are everlasting.And she sounds as fit as a fiddle which is so absolutely great.
Thanks Bryan for putting this on box net.

[webmaster]

It's great that we can all share it, Dorine, isn't it?