The Doris Day Show (1968)

Overview
The Doris Day Show is an American sitcom that was originally broadcast on the CBS network from September 1968 until March 1973, remaining on the air for five seasons and 128 episodes. In addition to showcasing Doris Day, the show is remembered for its many abrupt format changes over the course of its five-year run. It is also remembered for Day's statement, in her autobiography Doris Day: Her Own Story, that her husband Martin Melcher had signed her to do the TV series without her knowledge, a fact she only discovered when Melcher died of heart disease on April 20, 1968. The TV show premiered on Tuesday, September 24, 1968.
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The Doris Day Show is an American sitcom that was originally broadcast on the CBS network from September 1968 until March 1973, remaining on the air for five seasons and 128 episodes. In addition to showcasing Doris Day, the show is remembered for its many abrupt format changes over the course of its five-year run. It is also remembered for Day's statement, in her autobiography Doris Day: Her Own Story, that her husband Martin Melcher had signed her to do the TV series without her knowledge, a fact she only discovered when Melcher died of heart disease on April 20, 1968. The TV show premiered on Tuesday, September 24, 1968.
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The show focuses on apolitical, everyday life challenges and personal adaptation within a changing social landscape, balancing traditional values with subtle nods to women's evolving roles without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
This classic sitcom from the late 1960s features traditional casting practices typical of its era, primarily showcasing a white and mainstream ensemble. The narrative focuses on lighthearted domestic and professional themes, without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI critiques.
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As a wholesome sitcom from its era, the show implicitly and explicitly portrays Christian cultural traditions and values, particularly around holidays, in a generally affirming and respectful light, consistent with its overall tone and target audience.
The Doris Day Show, a traditional sitcom from its era, did not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focused on conventional family dynamics and career challenges, reflecting the mainstream television norms of the late 1960s and early 1970s, where such depictions were absent.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Doris Day Show is an original sitcom from 1968, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this series, thus there are no prior canonical or historical versions whose gender could have been swapped.
The Doris Day Show is an original television series from 1968. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canon or historical basis to establish their race before their portrayal in this series. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
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