MOVIE MUSICAL REVIEW: Doris Day 🌼 in THE PAJAMA GAME from STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies

[@taggteam9039]

I just have to send a shout out to Steve Hayes! He is so incredibly fun to listen to and I love his enthusiasm for these wonderful classic movies! I love all of the behind the scenes stores he has to share! Thank you Steve for always brightening my day! 😊

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment. You certainly brightened mine! So glad you enjoy them. Happy Labor Day! Steve

[@taggteam9039]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Have a wonderful weekend as well!! What a nice surprise to hear back from you! 😊

[@stevers62]

Agreed. He’s the kind of friend any movie lover would love to over for dinner and a classic Hollywood film. Would be so fun!

[@fkd1963]

During the shooting, Haney was sick due to her diabetes or her rumored alcoholism. Day saw Haney in bad shape and told the studio "you get this girl to a hospital now or I am leaving this film!" Good for you, DD.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

She was such a wonderful person. Steve

[@jamesmcinnis208]

Carol Haney was a terrific mix of impeccable dancing and a fine sense of humor. She was a joy to watch.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Wasn;t she? Such a pixie! Too bad she didn't make more movies. Steve

[@angelachouinard4581]

Humid, overcast yukky day and Steve brings me a bouquet of sunshine. And I could have far worse buzzing around in my head than "Fernando's Hideaway". I loved that song as a kid. Thanks Steve.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmcinnis208]

Hernando's!

[@angelachouinard4581]

@@jamesmcinnis208 Stand corrected. Been a long time since I heard the song and since I was a kid.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

@angelachouinard4581 I thought you'd like to know. Alliteration.

[@angelachouinard4581]

@@jamesmcinnis208 Yes! By the way my grandfather was a McInnis.

[@sweeney60]

Rest In Peace Harvey Evans. What a life, what a career!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

And what a sweetheart!!!!🤩

[@mikededmon]

Oh, and that Fosse choreography at the end was the pinnacle of genius! ♥🏳‍🌈

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Everything he did was magical.

[@jzinsme101]

Steve, you make us all HAPPY with every episode. Please keep em coming 👍👍👍🤗

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I'll keep 'em coming if you keep watching! Hooray! Steve

[@celinhabr1]

Dear Doris! Never got the respect as an actress that i believe she deserved. So great! I love Hey There! The Pajama Game is quite fun! You're a gem, Steve! Thank you, guys!

[@mnpollio]

Could not agree more. Day was not only an amazing musical star and could make even tired material take flight, but she was also impressive with dramatic parts like The Man Who Knew Too Much, Love Me or Leave Me and Storm Warning.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure. So glad you liked it! Steve

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

@@mnpollio She seldom got the meaty dramatic roles she deserved.

[@jaygatz4335]

@@mnpollio . . . and Young Man With A Horn.

[@cherbibler3265]

Richard Pike Bissell (June 27, 1913 - May 4, 1977) was an American author of short stories and novels. His third book, and second novel, 7½ Cents, was adapted into the Broadway musical The Pajama Game. This won him (along with co-author George Abbott) the 1955 Tony Award for Best Musical. He wrote a book about the experience called Say, Darling, which chronicled the ins and outs of a Broadway musical production and featured characters based on those (such as Harold Prince) he worked with; this book was also turned into a musical, also called Say, Darling, in 1958. (from wikipedia)

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Well, there you have it! Steve

[@tomc8115]

Love how you give light to the supporting cast. They're the folks that make good movies great. Especially Carol Haney. Love her. She's fabulous in Kiss Me Kate. RIP to your friend Harvey Evans ; he sounds like a great person.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

They're always my favorite! I guess I relate because I always consider myself to be a character actor. Thanks for asking. Steve

[@infonut]

As do I. Reta Shaw is a particular favorite of mine also.

[@Mleencihols]

I love Steve's reviews, backstories, and insights. If I haven't seen the film or haven't seen it in a while, they always perk up my attention, and I want to seek them out.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Hooray! Mission accomplished. I want people to re-discover films they may have seen years ago and find new a fresh aspects to admire. You made my day! Steve

[@jamesmcinnis208]

Ditto!

[@evilganome]

John Raitt was so handsome, and talented. Plus, he was nice enough to pass that talent along to his daughter Bonnie.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Good genes.

[@Juliaflo]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Copy that.

[@myboibill]

So happy to find your smiling face. How did I miss this movie? You NEVER STEER US wrong. Thanks a million old friend.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Well, I certainly hope I don't steer you wrong. But, let's face it, you can't like 'em all and if you don't like one, there are tons more to choose from. Hooray for Hollywood! Thank you so much and have a lovely Labor Day! Steve

[@pisto30]

Reta Shaw was also in an episode of The Monkees ("Too Many Girls). Thanks for the great review Steve!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks for watching! Steve

[@goodowner5000]

I remember Reta Shaw as the head of the Rachel Kansas Paranormal Society of Ladies in "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken " w/Don Knotts.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

@@goodowner5000 OMG! I thought I was the only person who saw that movie. I loved Don Knotts in that and " The Incredible Mister Limpet". I loved Reta on "Bewitched". That bellowing voice that could peel wallpaper! Steve

[@barbarak2836]

She was also great in the Andy Griffith episode where three escaped female convicts kidnapped Barney and Floyd. She was Maude, the leader of the group.

[@MrHambone43]

One of my very favorite musicals! I think John Raitt was easily the equal of the two other singing hunks - Gordon MacRae and Howard Keel. A shame he didn't do the kind of movies they got. Another favorite of mine whose film career could have been much greater was Janis Paige - gorgeous and supremely talented. Like John Raitt, she worked constantly on Broadway, national tours, summer stock, etc. Thanks for this terrific review; you are the best thing on You Tube, Steve!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

OMG! Thank you so much! I loved Janis Paige as well. The movies didn't do her justice.

[@jaygatz4335]

Janis worked with Doris in Romance On The High Seas and Please Don't Eat The Daisies.

[@steveweinstein3222]

His face was too real, too "street" for a blandly gorgeous leading man. He would have been great as a film noir lead.

[@ElleGiguere]

Oh my gosh, I'm so glad I clicked! Love, love, love! Can't wait to check out more. My dad used to sing "Hey There" around the house, such great memories. Thank you so much for this!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure! Steve

[@nicomedessantiago6259]

Now I MUST FINALLY see this. You made it sing Steve Hayes!! You made it SING!!!! 🎶🎤

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

You made me sing!!!...Aren't you sorry I did? LOL! Thanks so much! Steve

[@sherrirabinowitz4618]

Shirley tells that story all the time, it's in one of her books too. She said she not only wasn't expecting it, she was scared to death, she didn't know Steam Heat at all. But they ran her through it all morning and afternoon. So nope, not an Eve Harrington. I love Doris Day movies; I always watched them and her tv show when I was a tiny tot. I even bought her autobiography; I got the paperback when it came out. It is super well loved. I love Pajama Game, I have the same DVD you do.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Shirley's is one of those legendary, magical show biz stories that young performers hear early in their careers and for better pr worse, hold onto for years. Doris was such a troopper. She was intimidated and insecure about walking into a show that everyone else in the cast had done for over a hundred performances.But, being the pro she wa, she made it her own. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@sherrirabinowitz4618]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Shirley was lucky but she was prepared for this break, she had been a gypsy for several years and was taking lessons, she was ready. I could see that, Doris had never acted till she did her first movie and never done any stage work so it must have been scary to be part of a cast that had been together for a whole season. But she was so talented that she did a great job. They did this a few times Tab Hunter in Damn Yankees and Lucille Ball in Too Many Girls. Somehow it works for them.

[@mikededmon]

I LOVE Doris Day. I loved her as a small child and still feel the same. Love this film. Thanks for sharing.

[@barryobrien7935]

I was only aware of her when she was grownup 😊.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@randorific333]

This is one of my favourite musicals & Doris Day films EVER! I watch it quite a few times each year.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Me too!

[@bernieappugliese2029]

STEVE! One of my favorite stage and movie musicals! Doris is perfection! And Reta Shaw steals every scene she's in! Thank you sir.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

She always did! That booming voice!

[@createone100]

I was about 8 when I saw this at the movies. Boy, did it make an impression on me. I have never forgotten the songs.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

That;s rhe age I was when I saw " South Pacific "in the movie theatre. The ones we see at that stage of our lives always leave a lsting impression one way or another. This one made Labor Day picnics seem like the most fum thing in the world! Thanks for watching! Steve

[@mareesimonis7656]

OMG Steve .. how have I overlooked this movie? It has so many people I love to watch .. Doris D, Carol Haney, Reta Shaw & Eddie Foy plus Bob Fossi & great songs. Oh .. and a bonus Bob Fossi-esque routine seamlessly delivered by you .. the cherry on the cake!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

You are TOO kind. I have a feeling that Bob, along with bette Davis, Barbara Stanwyck, Susan Hayward and Joan Crawford will be waiting for me at The Pearly Gates with ax in hand! Oh, well...ya gotta' live dangerously! Thanks for watchinhg and for the lovely compliments. Steve

[@John_Fugazzi]

I love this film and often recommend it to friends. It seems to be little known and deserves a boost like the one you just gave. I'm also a big Doris Day fan. This was the only one of her many musicals that was a Broadway show; all the others were written for her. My favorite number is "There Once Was a Man" where Day and Raitt practically explode with energy, a real rock 'em sock 'em number. "Once a Year Day" is a great dance-in-the-park number like "Shipoopi" in "The Music Man". and "Dancing" in "Hello Dolly". With Stanley Donen and Bob Fosse you just can't lose. I was amazed at how you absolutely nailed Day's unique intonation on 'Secret Love".

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I'm so glad you're pleased! Its a favorite of mine as well! Thanks for the compliment and for watching! Happy Labor Day! Steve

[@Ziegque]

I’d watch anything Doris Day appeared in. I love her singing voice and have several of her recordings. Thank you for these reviews! They are wonderful!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

So glad you like them and thank you for watching! Steve

[@waltersoverow9447]

Steve, you made me want to see this movie again soon! It’s just delightful. The other song that gets in your head is “7 1/2 Cents “. Thanks Steve. You’re the best!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure. I have a dear friend who sings the first line of that song constantly. Especially when doing housework. Steve

[@etherealtb6021]

I love this movie! My mom saw the original production and had the album, which I grew up loving!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I love hearing that parents bought these soundtracks and as kids, they were the background music as we grew up that play in heads forever. Steve

[@grey1951]

Hi Steve! Thank you for talking about this film, which I've never seen. I knew Steam Heat was in it, but not the other songs that you played here. I know nothing at all about John Raitt other than his being Bonnie's father. This is one that I definitely want to see! I love your comment about Doris Day being the Judy Garland of Warner Bros. And Reta Shaw!! I've loved her for years, and it looks like I've been mispronouncing her name as REETA! I also notice another wonderful actress, Miss Barbara Nichols. She was always a welcome addition to any film she appeared in. Thanks again!!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Barbara Nichols was so great in everything. She had such a presence. Especially in " Sweet Smell Of Success, which should have netted her an Oscar nominarion. The sad eyed blonde. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@finasullivan2311]

Steve, you are a treat!!!!💋💋

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[@ilikeoptter]

Steve Hayes, YOU make me so happy! It's always fun seeing you. And a real treat hearing your reviews.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you so much for letting me know! Best Wishes; Steve

[@Cheesycat948]

Yea! This makes my day! My Doris Day! She was made for musicals. Hi Steve!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Hi! So glad you liked it and thank you so much Steve

[@mkofftiger]

Yet another well chosen amusingly delivered movie review! Thank you, again. I always enjoy the "Steam Heat" number with its early Fosse choreography. And, Rita Shaw is perfect.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Yup. It's a crowd pleaser. So entertaining! Steve

[@cooperwesley1536]

Pajama Game is a musical that grew on me with multiple viewings. I'm not a huge Doris fan, but she's great here, and I'm glad she got the part. I watched it multiple times not for Day, but for Fosse's brilliant choreography in Steam Heat with Haney & Co. That scene is mesmerizing, start to finish. Over time, I also fell in love with Raitt (Bonnie's dad!) and, eventually, the whole score. Steam Heat belongs in a Hall of Fame somewhere. It's one of Fosse's greatest achievements.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I agree and the number is sensational. I love the over all high spirits or the show. The cast is obviously so game to be doing it, their joy is contagious. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@zazuzazz5419]

“I’ve got a sparkling and twinkling ✨ bathroom 🛀 🚽 for you, Mr. Unger!” 😂

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

"Twinkle, twinkle, Little Can, To you I've come and even ran. The lush decor is such a cutie, no where I'd rather " do my duty". LOL! Steve

[@biggestliberacefan1988]

Thank you so much Steve for another dazzling review there are so many great numbers in this wonderful musical my god Doris could do it all act sing dance and the camera loved her and so did I cheers Steve all the best from Carl in Australia .

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks, Buddy! Always nice to hear from a my Aussie friends. So glad you liked it! Steve

[@grantthatcher461]

Steve, you have such a gift for highlighting the best and most enticing scenes from the films you review! And for acknowledging those things that most any gay man would think. 😊 Love your perspectives!!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I'm touched and so appreciate that lovely compliment! Thank you so much for watching. Steve

[@albertmorris6162]

I am so happy for another instalment of the Doris Hayes Show! I flew to Hollywood 5 times in one year, and drove down to see Doris Day's house in Carmel, and never could find it! I cried and cried! Well, I was young. Watching your show more than made up for it, Steve.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you! LOL! Now, may I suggest, don't be a " Calamity Jane" and the next time you look for her house, " Please Don't Eat The Daisies", don't scream " Love Me Or Leave Me", but call up an ex, or a "friend with benefits" and simply say; " Lover, Come Back" and have yourself a bit of "Pillow Talk". Just what the doctor & the TOQ ordered! Happy Halloween! Steve

[@albertmorris6162]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ All of the above, thank you, so long as there's Tea for Two. xx

[@Daisnap]

I agree, a fabulous movie with a good message about paying workers what they deserve. Plus Barbara Nichols! Reta Shaw has a charming scene with Wally Cox in Mr. Peepers as his aunt and another hilarious exchange playing piano while Marion Lorne is trying to sing! She was a tough convict on the Andy Griffith Show and even starred in an episode of Boris Karloff’s. Thriller! Great review, Mr. Hayes - a real upper!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Hooray! So glad you liked it! Steve

[@renzo6490]

Re: Once I Had A Secret Love This song came out in 1954 when I was 9 years old. I had a sweet little boy’s voice and I loved to sing it. One clear memory of that time: Recess at elementary school, maybe third grade. While the other kids were playing dodge ball in the gym, I slipped away into the adjoining men’s room which had a large communal shower area. I stood right in the middle over the drain and sang this song because the acoustics made my voice echo beautifully. This one scene foreshadows elements of my gay life to follow. Biographer, take note.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Note taken! LOL! That's adorable. Steve

[@debbabe2254]

What a great story. 🫶🏾 Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to read your biography. 😊

[@maxchodos7256]

Thanks Steve for a great review of one of my favorite Musicals. The song that's always stuck with me is "I Love You More"

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Great song. I'm a sucker for "Hey There".

[@palmereldritch7777]

Yessssssss, that's a longtime personal favorite and the movie can't be recommended enough. My sole gripe, i had the original Broadway cast recording - and Janis Paige knocked that There once was a Man number out of the ballpark.....and it just had the edge.... No criticism of Miss Day who well.....legend/icon.......can't be improved. Thnx, mr Hayes, for the good times!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure. It's the age old thing about movie casting vesrsus the originals. Similar to " Gypsy", though Merman's singing can't be surpassed, I love Roz's acting in the film. Oh, well..."thems the breaks". Steve

[@alidabaxter5849]

Dear Steve, Thank you so much for a gorgeous review of a film (I can't believe I'm writing this) I've never seen. Doris Day's films made throughout the fifties and sixties are constantly on television, I watch them constantly, yet this one has never turned up! Howard Keel in "Kiss Me Kate" is also always available, so I've seen Bob Fosse dancing with Carol Haney, although I didn't know it until I saw the miniseries "Fosse/Verdun". The numbers are so familiar too - they've entered my consciousness - and as somebody has already said, Shirley MacLaine wrote in her autobiography about being given her big break when she had to go on stage in place of Carol Haney in "The Pyjama Game". Carol Haney in the clips you included sometimes remind me of the very young Leslie Caron. Thank you so much for telling us all about it and I will be thrilled to get the dvd. Best wishes, Alida

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I think you'll be delighted! Like their other show: "Damn Yankees", it's light, delicious, '50's fun!

[@markboyce6950]

The first musical I did in community theater and still a favorite. Doris was perfectly cast.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

It's always such a joy! Thanks for watching! Steve

[@paulnelson7525]

Love beautiful Doris. She was my mom's favorite and I grew up on her movies. Another wonderful review as always. I always look forward to them.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you and thsnks for taking the time to tell me. Best Wishes; Steve

[@edjopago1]

It's so great to see you, Steve. Thanks for reviewing The Pajama game. It is a great film. And yes, I did put on my smile face.😍🥰🤩

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Hooray! Mission accomplished!

[@margies735]

Steve, your knowledge is exemplary and every time you break into song I smile a bit more! I love all the back stories, such a great review! ❤

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Oh, thanks so much! So appreciated! Steve

[@davidburgess3882]

and John Raitt is Bonnie's father. Talented family!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Yup. No bout a doubt it! Steve

[@okay5045]

Speaking of things that just pop up and make me happy your videos are at the top of my list. Thank you for what you do.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank YOU for watching! Steve

[@stevencheatham5041]

I have always loved Doris Day, her passing was a dark day for me. Rita Shaw was a great character actress, I went to school with her daughter Cathy in 1968 at Walter Reed Jr. high school in North Hollywood. I wonder what happened to her?

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Good question. It isn't easy following famous parents who are so distinctive.

[@stevencheatham5041]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Cathy was a nice girl and she was a big girl like her mother.

[@EricMontreal22]

This was a lot of fun to watch--and damn, I had no idea that was Harvey Evans (who I got to interview about some of his stage work--great guy!) I remember in high school, around 1999, when this was picked as the musical for our theatre season (I went to a performing arts school) ALL the kids were either disappointed or confused, but it became one of our best received shows and one of the most fun (I didn't have a role but as one of the leading boy dancers I got Steam Heat, solos in Once a Year Day and Hernando's Hideaway, and a main part in the Jealousy Ballet--cut from the movie.. One thing you allude to but don't fully mention about the casting of this and its sister musical Damn Yankees is, like you said, they mostly hired the stage cast (and I think some of this was to do it cheap) but the gimmick was they would add one film star to both. Which is why when Frank Sinatra was attached to Pajama Game, Janis Paige from the stage version was his leading lady, but then when Doris Day was attached instead, they brought in John Raitt from the stage version as her leading man. The movie star among the Broadway cast for Damn Yankees was of course Tab Hunter.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I like both shows and both screen versions. They are the essence to me of '50's musical comedies. Simply entertaining. So great that you got to do this one. Such fun numbers.

[@EricMontreal22]

Completely and utterly agreed. The only other musical from that era that really captures Broadway musical comedy IMHO, also using much of the stage cast, it Lil' Abner (though I'd rank it below these two.)@@STEVEHAYESTOQ

[@JohnJones-fg1dd]

We saw Marilyn Maye when the Metropolitan Room was still open (miss that place) and Harvey Evans was in the audience. I will admit to not knowing who he was, but it was clear they were fond friends. I loved your Fosse choreography at the end. Well done!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Don't tell Bob! Harvey was such a sweetheart and so gracious always. Steve

[@jerryrathgeb4412]

Well, any film with Doris Day in it is worth seeing; and that John Raitt does look dishy! Just to point out the glaring holes in my education, I had no idea that those songs were from Pajama Game. Now I need to hear Doris sing 'Hey There'! Thanks for the recommendation, it's on my list now. ps Romance on the High Seas, please? 💝

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks for the recomendation. I have quite a few Doris Day movies up my TOQ sleeve and that's one of them. Steve

[@TheVid54]

Watching this glorious Doris Day musical can make it a "once-a-year-day" for anyone! Great review Steve, and, as always, another great tribute to classic American movies!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you so very much! Happy Labor Day! Steve

[@pammf9391]

Thanks so much for doing this review-- I would never stop to watch this movie mainly because I didn’t think it would be that good-but I am old enough to know the music and now knowing the background behind the dancing-- and the Holiday weekend coming up--good time to rent the movie and enjoy……thanks and take care🙏❤️

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

It takes the pain out of Labor Day and thosee "end of summer" blues! Perfect! Thhanks for watching. Enjoy! Steve

[@jaygatz4335]

Steve: your impressions are spot on! I'd love to hear you perform the entirety of Shakin' The Blues Away.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I live that one! LOL! happy KLabior Day! Steve

[@scotthayes6965]

Thank you, Steve for yet another delightful review! It is everything you said and more, and it holds a special place in my heart in that my best friend's mom Mary Stanton -- who was one of Mr. Abbott's favorites and was in several of his Broadway shows -- is all over the place throughout the movie! And lord, did she have stories to tell! As I'm sure Harvey did too!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Would I love to hear her stories! It's so great that there are still people who were in these films. God Bless her! Steve

[@alfredbonnabel7022]

That's why I love ❤️ Doris Day... she was a trouper that just wanted to be part of the gang 😊🎉

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Yup. She came in, gave 110% and made it all work.

[@BritInvLvr]

I need to see this one again. I saw it a million years ago and it made a huge impression on my small brain.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

It's alotta' fun and a perfect movie for August!

[@MrHowzabout]

From one tired old queen to another, bless you Steve, for another wonderful review that has brightened my day ❤

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you very much! We TOQ's gotta' stick together...so to speak. LOL! Steve

[@selmaabbott7234]

I get nuts about watching all the movies you talk about, happy musicals, great dramas, all the very best from great movies from the past! Thank you so much.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure. Thanks so much for watching! Steve

[@benfisher1376]

Great review Steve. Ive not seen The Pajama Game, but the photography looks amazing, slightly more contemporary looking than most musicals of that time.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

It's so lush and a treat for the eyes. You'll love it!

[@slc2466]

So glad Doris got this one, to make up a bit for that "South Pacific" snub the following year. Another great review, Steve!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I alwaya think it was such a crime she lost "South Pacific". Rodgers and Hammerstein should have paid whatever it cost and gotten Doris on board. Mitzi was fine, but Doris!!! Steve

[@slc2466]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Get this- in Josh Logan's autobiography, he said he saw Doris at a party and she didn't want to sing so, in a self-satisfied manner, he thought "You will never be Nellie." He later regretted using all those color filters in the movie, but this is the S.P. decision you should still be ruing in the afterlife, Josh! Would've been a huge career highlight for Doris, and she would've brought so much to the movie.

[@chrishutchinson2297]

Oh I just love it when one of your videos show up. Had watched pajama game not too very long ago. It's so much fun and I love the music and the dancing. And like you I'm crazy about the character actors also. So now I'm going to have to find it and watch it again. Hope everything is going well for you. Thank you as usual and take good care of yourself

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I recommend you hunt it down asap! It's perfect for the "end of summer blues". Light, colorful and the songs are great! Steve

[@NomadicBrian]

OK. You are doing one of my all time musical favorites. I don't know how many times I've watched The Pajama Game and I never tire of it. Reddish Shaw & Eddie Foy Jr. do that great bit with the 'I would trust her' song and that dance. She was surprisingly light on her feet in that. Carol Haney doing 'Steam Heat' and I think Fosse was one of the dancers. Just about every number. 'Hey There', and John Raitt was great in this. 'Once a Year Day', 'There was man who loved a woman', 'Small Talk' just loved them all. The actor that played Doris Day's dad with the line 'The tyranny of women' always give me a chuckle. For this film all I can say is 'OLE!'.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Well then, mission accomplished! I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! Steve

[@AtlantaGymFan]

I saw pillow talk when I was in fourth grade and I was smitten over Doris Day since then

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

That'll do it! Steve

[@kevinhouse4376]

Thanks for a very entertaining and informative review, Steve! And I think you might have answered a question I've had for quite some time. For many years I just assumed Reta Shaw's first name was pronounced "Reeta." However, I then heard somebody on an audio commentary pronounce it as you did -- "Rehta." So, I'll take your word for it. Now if you could just help me with the actor Skip Homeier. I heard it pronounced "Ho-my-er" in one audio commentary and "Ho-me-ay" in another. LOL!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

LOL! First of all, don't go by me. Whenever I encounter multiple pronunciations of a name, I take a chance and when I prononce something wrong, someone will let me know. I LOVE Skip Homeier... big crush... I never heard it pronounced the second way. However , again, don't go by me. Be it ever so humble, there's no one like Homeier...Woof! Steve

[@peterd.9522]

Steve, I think you are the best at giving context to the films you review. For me, having you highlight aspects that, though I’ve seen the movie, I don’t know or have forgotten , is a game changer. It’s in the details, that you get me interested in seeing a film like this again. You and your team are awesome at what you do. I love your work and you are so talented. Thank you! ❤🎉

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Well, you just made my day! Thank you for the lovely compliments to myself and the TOQ team! So appreciated and thank you for watching! Best; Steve

[@fabrisseterbrugghe8567]

I love this film! Hey There and There Once Was a Man are just great. I think it should be shown every Labor Day onTV.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Yup! This one and "Picnic" are always my go to movies for end of summer. Steve

[@warwickbrown9870]

I think I manifested this review! I was thinking you were overdue to revisit a Doris Day movie. I'll always remember the Pyjama Game because I signed up to a $1 record club and I ordered the soundtrack to this and Calamity Jane (I was 10!). I got into SOOOOOO much trouble when my Mum found out I'd signed up to the subscription. I got to keep the records though and got a bonus gift of being grounded for a week. I always loved Poopsie! That was a fun story about him being your neighbour!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Harvey was amazing, he was one of the Jets in the original film version of " West Side Story" . I had a crush on him after he appeared on the cover and in a story in " After Dark" Magazine, my go-to gay reference magazine in the '70's. When I saw him on the street in my New York neighborhood, I nearly fainted. When we finally met, he wa so gracious. Steve

[@MikeThomasFaria]

As usual, a lovely view of a wonderful musical. Thanks for that lovely tribute to Harvey. How could anyone not love him?

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I totally agree. He was such a luv. Steve

[@Soakinginit]

I've always been conflicted - having grown up with the original cast album and Janis Paige's glorious, slightly off-key belting, I never could quite accept Doris in the role (and I'm an INSANE Doris fan) - she really *was* the Garland-esque workhorse they just put in everything ... (and of course always wins me over anyway) - great takes and fun as usual, Steve, thx!!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure. I feel that way about the original cast album of " Bye, Bye, Birdie". Steve

[@unioncityman63]

This was great!! Thanks for reviewing it, seen it so many times, never get tired of it! Thanks again😀😀

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@Pdjohnners]

I never felt I needed to see 'The Pyjama Game'. Now I do given the joyous review of Mr Hayes.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Hooray! Mission accomplished! Enjoy! Steve

[@bobsanders9114]

Such fun, Steve. I really do love it when you post a new one.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks, Buddy1 Hope you had a great summer. I love hearing from you! Happy Labor Day, Darlin' ! Steve

[@mikehudson8884]

Lovely to see you today dear Steve...Just what I needed today. Sending love from across the water....

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Awww, thanks Mike. Hope you are well, happy and had a beautiful summer. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@theresecatalano4017]

Pajama Game!!!!! One of my favorites!!! I just watched it a couple of weeks ago…I think I’ll watch it again!!!! So much fun!!! Great review Steve!!! I love Rita Shaw too!!! 😊

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

She was such a classic character actress and seemed to be in everything when I was growing up. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@theresecatalano4017]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ when I was growing up too!!!🤣

[@godcandy108]

Another great review! Nice to see you again, Steve. Keep em comin'

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I'll keep 'em coming if you keep watching! Many thanks! Steve

[@carlfrano6384]

You've made me so very happy! Why? Because you've reviewed a Doris Day film! Special note: of all the musical films Day made, this was the only one taken from a Broadway show. I heard they wanted her for the film version of "South Pacific" but she was unavailable.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Wouldn't she have been marvelous?! I liked Mitizi, but Doris was made for that role.

[@MaoRuiqi]

Hey, i nearly forgot, until you reminded me, once upon a time, movies were fun....thank you!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Xactly! Halleluyah!

[@marymitchell8625]

RIP Harvey Evans. Great songs, but my FAVORITE Pajama Game tune is There Once Was A Man! I love John Raitt AND his daughter, Bonnie. Clearly the equal of Gordon MacRae and Howard Keel. That song akways cheers me up.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

The score is delicious! Steve

[@marymitchell8625]

​@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Two CAN live as cheaply as one. Big hugs, Steve ❤️

[@65wiseman]

Dear Mr. Hayes - Your videos usually cheer me up when I'm feeling down - DSW

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Mission accomplished! Thank you for letting me know and for watching! best; Steve

[@iamthemightyjeffers]

If I could live in any movie it would be the Pajama Game

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Awww, that's so sweet. I guess if I could it would be "Meet Me In St Louis". or "Funny Face" I love the period and Paris in the '50's....or "Out Of The Past", depending on my mood. LOL! Happy labor Day! Steve

[@danielstanwyck2812]

Hello again to the funny funny funny delightful guy known as the Tired Old Queen of the Movies, the inimitable Steve Hayes. I saw the original Broadway production several hundred years ago with John Raitt (Bonnie's father) and Janis Paige. I recently saw the movie and it is indeed a delight. I'm not always a fan of Doris Day (sacrilege) but she was good in this (would've liked to have seen Paige repeat her role - always better when the stars get to do the movie production of the roles they create. John Raitt was a stellar performer and ought to have gone onto much greater fame. His daughter keeps the name alive. There was a great number called "I'll Never Be Jealous Again" with Reta Shaw and Eddie Foy, Jr. On youtube. They do a song and dance number that makes you want to get up and dance and sing with them. Brilliant! Steve, you've got a million or more fans who register adoration for you. Take it heart. Wish you did these tidbits of joy more often. Thanks! Good health to you and Johnny, Best from Daniel

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Dear Daniel; Thanks so much. It's always nice hearing from you and your comments & compliments are so appreciated! I'm so fortunate that so many people feel about these films the way I do. Hopefully we can manage to keep them alive for a few more generations. This musical is such a honey. For me, along with their other show, " Damn Yankees" , they're the quinessential example of musical comedies in the 1950's. Great humable songs, energetic dances, sweet love stories and above all, happy endings. Movies & musicals that wrere and still are, simply meant to entertain. And in these torubled times, we need them more than ever. Okay, I'm off the soap box...thank you for listenin/reading and for watching TOQ Best Wishes Always; Steve

[@blondefringe16]

Steve you always make me smile 😊 love your reviews, 😊

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I'm delighted! Steve

[@mckenna8663]

Steve, you are SUCH a treasure!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Many thanks, My Friend! Steve

[@showbz3]

Love this film review and Mr. Hayes who is wildly entertaining and quite informative! I’ve never seen this film but am anxious to see it now! Mr. Hayes nailed those Fosse moves!⭐️🌟🎬✨🎥🎦💯

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

You are TOO kind about the moves. I tried some and felt like I needed to make an apointment for a hip replacement. More power to Carol Haney! LOL! Thanks for watching and I hope you subscribe. Best; Steve

[@CoolCucumber710]

You.Are.Hysterical 🤣😂🤣 Love this channel and your commentary- and impressions! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I'm so glad. I hope you subscribe, so I can bring you another movie every month! Steve

[@rabit818]

TCM had a Doris Day ‘day’ last Saturday. I have seen bits and pieces of this movie, I’ll check this out. Vivid Technicolor enough to give you cataracts BTW, KZbin did not alert me of your new video.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I don't begin to understand KZbin, or to know what happend. Howeever, Try checing and pushing the subcription button again. That's all I can think of to help you out. The film is lovely and a terrfiic was to close out the summer. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@rabrab3]

Love, Love,Love!! Thank you Steve and Johnny!!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Our pleasure. Thank you for watching! Steve

[@LouiseOC1]

Great review. I love this musical, such fun. And such an unusual setting for a musical. John Raitt is gorgeous, which he had done more films.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

This si alot of fun and the cast is having such a good time!

[@niceguy5976]

Great review, I love your enthusiasm. Now I definitely have to watch "The Pajama Game" this weekend. So sorry for the loss of your friend Harvey Evans. It sounds like he was a complete delight, as are you Steve.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you. harvey was such a sweet gifted man. I really didn't know him better than encountering him on the street in our neighborhood and having nice chats, but I adored him. I was so glad he got the celebrate the festivities of the recent version of "West Side Story". The publicity people for the movie got as many of the remaining Jets together from the 1961 version, six I think and Harvey looked so happy! Steve

[@michaelgordon8763]

Wonderful fun review...thank you Steve!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure. Thanks so much for watching! Steve

[@alexwallace6120]

Great review! I haven't seen this yet,but i love Doris Day. I will have to try and watch it.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

You'll be so glad you did. A perfect Labor Day weekend movie! Steve

[@ellenspear50]

This is one of my favorite films, esp. for Carol Haney in Steam Heat. But Doris was very engaging as well.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I thoight so too. This was a great fit for her.

[@MisterSplendy]

You are so right about this film. It's ADORBZ!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Absolutely!

[@UncleHerniation1]

Steve- I always look so forward to your wonderful reviews! I gotta add - your Doris Day singing was GREAT! LOL!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Don't tell her, I have a feeling she's waiting for me in Heaven with an ax. Steve

[@UncleHerniation1]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ LOL!!!! Doris is too demure to wield an ax! Now, her Heavenly BFF Joan, I'm not so sure!!

[@tonyhayes4980]

Lovely review Steve ❤

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you so very much!

[@lisad355]

Great review!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks so much! Steve

[@TheDukeofMadness]

Darn it...missed this! Thankfully seeing it now!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Hooray!

[@annettemurphy9846]

Great episode Sir 👍 looking forward to the next 😊💜

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Well, stay tuned, there'll be another soon. Thanks for watching! Steve