Making A Statement

Joan Crawford in I Saw What You Did (Universal, 1965)

Ethel Merman in The Art Of Love (Universal, 1965)

Doris Day...

In actuality: Doris Day with Tuula Mattila, winner of the "Doris For a Day" lookalike contest, which was part of the publicity for Doris' film Do Not Disturb (20th Century Fox, 1965). 

...and her sister, Doo-Dah.

Sing A Song

Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear.

Poppies...

...poppies will make me sing 'em all, and we'll stay ALL NIGHT!

It's A Doris Day!!!

DORIS DAY

April 24, 1924

It's a good Day for bugle beads, sequins, and wacky wiglets.

No "Maybe"s...

Dear Friends,

Firstly, we would like to apologize for the lack of communication over these past few months; as one wag chided us in an e-mail, "Here at Stirred, Straight Up, it is permanently Paulette Goddard!"

Secondly, we want to reassure everyone that we are alive and well. Our intention was never to arouse concern, and we are deeply grateful for the private e-mails we've received, as well as the public inquiries.

Finally, SSUWAT will, indeed, return. It's been a longer process than anticipated, but we love it -- and you -- far too much to let it fade away. The world is bereft of glamour, it would seem, and if our mission is less lofty than curing disease and abolishing war, we still endeavor to celebrate that bygone magic and mystique -- of Paulette Goddard, 1962, and everyone and everything else we cherish and hold dear.

Above all, we cherish and hold dear the friends we've made through this medium. Individually and collectively, you are the reason we are impatient and anxious to return.

TJB/SSUWAT

Doin' What Comes Naturally

This Day in Fashion

Over the Golden Rainbow

This seemingly random medley of songs not immediately associated with Baby Gumm may appear slapdash, but someone lovely who also shares this birthday will hopefully understand the method behind the madness. We wish him rainbows, jolly hours on the trolley, a merry little Christmas, and of course, the man who'll never get away.

JUDY GARLAND
June 10, 1922 - June 22, 1969

She's the Greatest Star?

Debatable, but it's undeniable that she has given us some truly magical moments. For our money, this is near the top of the list, capturing a nascent, thrilling young talent and the pathos of a legend fighting to stay afloat.

Her Name is Barbra

April 24, 1942

Do Not Disturb...

...Miss Doris Day when she's making her entrance in an utterly fabulous Ray Aghayan evening coat, lined in the same orange sequins as her orange sequined sheath.

If all parties in 1965 were like this -- bouffant-bearing socialites dressed to the nine's while doing the Frug -- then we demand to be transported back in time immediately.