Albums displayed in case at V&A Museum of Childhood, May 2011 |
Doris Day was born 'Doris Mary Ann Von Kappelhoff' on April 3, 1924 in Evanston, Ohio (neighborhood of Cincinnati). Little Doris aspired to be a professional ballerina but an automobile accident dashed that dream by crushing her leg. Fortunately, this setback led to the discovery of her gift for singing and after some lessons she began singing professionally at the age of 15 with the Les Brown Band. After a screen test with Warner Bros (more Ohioans), she would become America's sweetheart and star in over 39 films in the 50s and 60s with the likes of Clark Gable (another Ohioan) and Rock Hudson. She is currently staging a musical comeback at the age of 87.
Talking about homesickness: Doris Day singing 'Ohio'
Fun Doris Day Trivia
"I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source." -- Doris Day