I've already been told by a number of people there that her appearance at her own birthday party "down the street" was a big surprise. She was not expected to attend. For years, Doris was Hollywood's highest paid box office star. She could do musicals, comedies, dramas, everything. And the main reason she hasn't received an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement is she is adamant about not showing up in person to get it. She doesn't care about awards. Thus I was surprised that she took charge of her image on her 90th, releasing her first photo to People, no close-ups, etc. But she wanted to acknowledge the best wishes which have come her way over the many years since she retired, hence her surprise apperance at her own party. Regardless, I would still love to hear her speak again on a world stage; she is NOT an invalid. She just doesn't want the spotlight. -d.
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 14:50:02 -0700 From: [email protected] Subject: Re: Mickey Rooney has passed away To: [email protected] As Ms Day looked, arriving to her 90th birthday bash, at the Quail Lodge and Golf Club, in Carmel, CA. She looks amazing!! From: David Kusumoto <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 7, 2014 2:37 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Mickey Rooney has passed away Mickey Rooney looked confused and bewildered when he appeared at AMPAS in 2012 for a screening of "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World." As far as "survivors," besides De Havilland, Maureen O'Hara is still around, her career started in the late 1930s, and I think Doris Day still counts, her singing career started in the late 30s even though her first film wasn't until after WWII; she just turned 90 and to my surprise, the normally reclusive star actually made a big to-do about turning 90, having a big party near her home and everything. I love that woman. This is what 90 looks if you're Doris Day.Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 10:28:14 +0100From: [email protected]: Re: Mickey Rooney has passed awayTo: [email protected] there anyone of that era still left?On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 4:48 AM, John Boswell <[email protected]> wrote: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/06/mickey-rooney-dead-_n_5102575.html Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
