The Doris Day Show: A Delightful Dive into Domesticity and Dilemmas
So, let’s talk about The Doris Day Show, a series that ran from 1968 to 1973, which is basically a time capsule of what it was like to be a single woman in the 60s and 70s, minus the actual freedoms we associate with modern singlehood. Spoiler alert: Doris can’t catch a break, and her life is basically a sitcom version of a never-ending episode of “What’s Cooking, Good Looking?”
Plot Summary: The Saga of Doris
Doris Martin, played by the ever-charming Doris Day, is a widowed mother of three (yes, you read that right) who decides to ditch the suburbs for the glamorous life of a working woman in San Francisco. Because who needs a quiet life when you can have a job at a newspaper? Spoiler: she does not become the next Woodward and Bernstein. Instead, her boss, the ever-patient but occasionally bewildered Mr. Dearing, seems to think she’s more suited for making coffee than breaking news. And let’s be honest, he’s not entirely wrong.
Characters that Make You Go “Huh?”
Let’s not forget Doris’s kids, who are basically the sitcom equivalent of background noise. They pop in and out like they’re auditioning for a game show where the prize is “Best Supporting Role in a Mother’s Life.” And then there’s the ever-adorable, but slightly clueless, neighbor who’s always popping by to either borrow a cup of sugar or provide unsolicited advice on love and life. Spoiler: he’s not a love interest, despite all the hints that suggest otherwise. Because why would we want a show where the woman actually gets a break?
Plot Twists and Turns
Every episode is a delightful mix of misunderstandings, quirky coworkers, and Doris trying to balance her career and motherhood while looking fabulous in the process. Spoiler: it’s pretty much impossible. One minute she’s trying to score a scoop, and the next she’s dealing with her kids’ antics, which often involve them making her life infinitely more complicated. Can we just take a moment to appreciate that they never seem to learn the lesson of “don’t be a hindrance to your mother’s career”?
Final Thoughts: The Wrap-Up
By the end of the series, you’ll find yourself asking, “Will Doris ever find love?” Spoiler: she doesn’t really need to because she’s too busy juggling her job and her kids. It’s a sitcom that offers a charming, albeit slightly unrealistic, look at the challenges of being a modern woman—if by modern, we mean stuck in a 70s time warp where every episode is a new lesson in either patience or the importance of a well-placed punchline.
So, if you’re in the mood for some good ol’ fashioned fun, sprinkled with a hint of sarcasm and a dash of nostalgia, dive into The Doris Day Show. Just prepare yourself for the inevitable eye rolls and chuckles at the absurdity of it all. Because really, who doesn’t love a good dose of vintage chaos?