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Summary: Harmless Fluff
Review: Rock Hudson stars as a hypochondriac who misinterprets a conversation his doctor is having about a dying man and believes he is the man that is on his way out. He confides his situation to neighbour and pal Tony Randall so they can find someone for his wife, Doris Day. Of course, there are a lot of crazy mix-ups that you would expect with this kind of film. I honestly can't say I laughed very much. I've never found any of the star trio to be particularly appealing, so there probably wasn't much of a chance of me really enjoying this at all. Paul Lynde plays a cemetery plot salesman and is really funny. The movie is a pleasant time filler, but there's not much here that's fresh or even interesting, and I suspect audiences today will think they've seen it all before.
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Summary: DAY & HUDSON BLOOM WITH "FLOWERS"
Review: Send Me No Flowers" is the final big screen teaming of Doris Day and Rock Hudson. They would team three more times, professionally - on a Doris Day musical special on CBS in 1971, on "Good Morning America" for a delightful interview in May of 1983 and for Hudson's final appearance before his untimely demise, in 1985 on Day's cable program, "Best Friends".Anyone expecting a rehash of "Pillow Talk" or "Lover Come Back" may be disappointed in "Send Me No Flowers". Those seeking and able to enjoy an adult comedy that is wry, witty, darkly funny and extremely well acted, should find this to be their cup of tea. "Send Me No Flowers", based on a successful Broadway play, is the story of the ultimate hypochondriac, George Kimball, played by Hudson, and his loving but long-suffering wife Judy, played by Doris Day. George overhears his doctor discussing another patient who is terminal and leaps to the conclusion that his time is almost up. With the assistance of his sometimes sober neighbor Arnold, played by Tony Randall, he sets out to find a new husband for Judy. Thanks to the chemistry of Day, Hudson, and Randall, not to mention their finesse and skill with any situation or line, this works perfectly. The talented direction of Norman Jewison brings out the best in all of the participants and they include Paul Lynde, in a hilarious turn as a salesman for cemetary plots, Clint Walker as a prospective mate for Day,and Edward Andrews as Hudson's patient but befuddled doctor, among others. Ultimately, however, it is the team of Doris Day and Rock Hudson that raises this above the level of a merely pleasing comedy and makes it something really special. The natural give and take between the pair and the realization that this would be their last film together makes it slightly poignant. Nevertheless, most of the tears you shed will be from laughing so hard. "Send Me No Flowers" will definitely send you!
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Summary: DAY & HUDSON BLOOM WITH "FLOWERS"
Review: Send Me No Flowers" is the final big screen teaming of Doris Day and Rock Hudson. They would team three more times, professionally - on a Doris Day musical special on CBS in 1971, on "Good Morning America" for a delightful interview in May of 1983 and for Hudson's final appearance before his untimely demise, in 1985 on Day's cable program, "Best Friends". Anyone expecting a rehash of "Pillow Talk" or "Lover Come Back" may be disappointed in "Send Me No Flowers". Those seeking and able to enjoy an adult comedy that is wry, witty, darkly funny and extremely well acted, should find this to be their cup of tea. "Send Me No Flowers", based on a successful Broadway play, is the story of the ultimate hypochondriac, George Kimball, played by Hudson, and his loving but long-suffering wife Judy, played by Doris Day. George overhears his doctor discussing another patient who is terminal and leaps to the conclusion that his time is almost up. With the assistance of his sometimes sober neighbor Arnold, played by Tony Randall, he sets out to find a new husband for Judy. Thanks to the chemistry of Day, Hudson, and Randall, not to mention their finesse and skill with any situation or line, this works perfectly. The talented direction of Norman Jewison brings out the best in all of the participants and they include Paul Lynde, in a hilarious turn as a salesman for cemetary plots, Clint Walker as a prospective mate for Day,and Edward Andrews as Hudson's patient but befuddled doctor, among others. Ultimately, however, it is the team of Doris Day and Rock Hudson that raises this above the level of a merely pleasing comedy and makes it something really special. The natural give and take between the pair and the realization that this would be their last film together makes it slightly poignant. Nevertheless, most of the tears you shed will be from laughing so hard. "Send Me No Flowers" will definitely send you!
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Summary: Send me no formula movies today . . .
Review: That's the kind of [bad] title ya get when you're trying to be witty. I admit, I've watched this movie about 5 times, because I really like Doris and Rock. Tony Randall is exceedingly funny as well. But in this particular movie, the chemistry, the story, it just doesn't live up to the high standards that these three actors generally rate. Rock is a hypochondriac, and Doris is his loving and devoted wife. Tony is their neighbor and good friend. Rock overhears his doctor giving a terminal diagnosis to another patient and assumes he is the one who is about to kick the bucket. An old flame of Doris's comes into to town, a real Texas he-man-type and Rock tries to get them together, thinking this slob would make a good husband. Then Doris gets the wrong end of the stick and thinks Rock's having an affair. meanwhile,Tony gets very drunk. Two scenes stand out to me, and don't ask me why, the morning breakfast scene, where Doris is eating her cornflakes (I always have a bowl when I watch this movie, weird, I know) and toasting toast at the table (What a great idea, to put the toaster at the table!)
And then, at the very start, when Doris is collecting her milk at the door, and the dry-cleaning delivery boy, with his transistor radio, remember those! Well, neither do I. But in the latter scene, I didn't really think the whole thing was funny. I felt bad for Doris and I thought the dry-cleaning delivery [guy] was blyuck! There are funny moments, and I'd put up wth just about anything to see these three actors in a comedy.
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Summary: One of the best of the Day-Hudson comedies!
Review: The inimitable comedy team of Doris Day and Rock Hudson teamed up for the third time with Tony Randall in 1964's "Send Me No Flowers", one of the most enjoyable and hilarious films from the team of Day and Hudson. Doris and Rock are Judy and George Kimball, a happily married suburban couple. The only nitch in their lives together is that George is a ridiculously hopeless hypochondriac (i.e. taking his temperature in a hot shower). One day, on one of his many weekly trips to his doctor, he overhears the doctor dictating the soon-to-be mortality of another patient... and believes himself to be the unlucky fellow. He enlists a family friend, Arnold Nash (Randall), to help him find a new partner for his dear wife who suspects nothing. Randall not only does this, but even complies to write a eulogy between his massive drinking. Judy begins to suspect George when he encourages her friendship with an old college chum, Bert Power (Clint Walker), and accuses him of having an affair. George confesses his condition to his stunned, tearful wife. But when Judy finds out from the doctor that her husband is in perfect condition, she is out to get back at her cheating husband! A laugh-sprinkled script, and a marvelous supporting cast (including Paul Lynde as the overly-enthusiastic manager of a cemetery) a lovely title song, and the great comic team of Day, Hudson, and Randall come together to make "Send Me No Flowers" a great feel-good film that will always delight you!
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Summary: One of the best of the Day-Hudson comedies!
Review: The inimitable comedy team of Doris Day and Rock Hudson teamed up for the third time with Tony Randall in 1964's "Send Me No Flowers", one of the most enjoyable and hilarious films from the team of Day and Hudson. Doris and Rock are Judy and George Kimball, a happily married suburban couple. The only nitch in their lives together is that George is a ridiculously hopeless hypochondriac (i.e. taking his temperature in a hot shower). One day, on one of his many weekly trips to his doctor, he overhears the doctor dictating the soon-to-be mortality of another patient... and believes himself to be the unlucky fellow. He enlists a family friend, Arnold Nash (Randall), to help him find a new partner for his dear wife who suspects nothing. Randall not only does this, but even complies to write a eulogy between his massive drinking. Judy begins to suspect George when he encourages her friendship with an old college chum, Bert Power (Clint Walker), and accuses him of having an affair. George confesses his condition to his stunned, tearful wife. But when Judy finds out from the doctor that her husband is in perfect condition, she is out to get back at her cheating husband! A laugh-sprinkled script, and a marvelous supporting cast (including Paul Lynde as the overly-enthusiastic manager of a cemetery) a lovely title song, and the great comic team of Day, Hudson, and Randall come together to make "Send Me No Flowers" a great feel-good film that will always delight you!
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Summary: Pretty Funny
Review: The movie is very funny, with Rock Hudson playing a hypochondriac named George. He is at a doctors appointment, when he overhears the doctor discussing a dying patient on the telephone. Immediately, he assumes he is the dying one. He then starts searching for a new husband for his wife with the help of his friend Arnold. The only problem is that Arnold must say the name George at least 10,000 times. It can get exsaperating. Overall, it is a very funny movie, but kind of gets of out hand at the end.
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Summary: A good Day film
Review: This film can also be found as part of the Doris day collection. Not the best one in the collection but still a great comedy with Doris Day Tony Randall and Rock Hudson. The Rock Hudson knows he is dying and has to find Doris Day another husband.
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Summary: For Your Daily Laugh, Keep Replaying Paul Lynde's Scenes!!
Review: This is a good Doris/Rock romp.....but the star of this picture for me was Paul Lynde! As the over-the-top cemetery plot salesman, Lynde steals each of the few scenes he's in during this flick! Tony Randall, as usual, provides "rock"-solid support of the main characters. But Lynde....Just thinking of his part in this film cracks me up!! His initial scene with Rock must be watched at least 10 times! Lynde is so happy with his job of selling cemetery plots, he nearly bursts when he gushes to Rock ...... "You want to surprise her! Well this will give her a real thrill!! It makes a very thoughtful gift!!" And don't forget, when you purchase from Green Hills, Paul will throw in the first year's gardening at no additional cost! ("How's that hit ya??!!") :) :)
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Summary: Good Natured Rock
Review: This is a very good film and thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. Good natured Rock Hudson plays a hypochondriac whom is certain that he has a short time to live. Totally convinced of his predicament he sets Tony Randall on a hunt for a new husband for his unsuspecting wife Doris Day. Paul Lynde has an outrageously funny part as an overly aggressive cemetery plot salesman. Screenwriter Julius J. Epstein turned in the amusing and often comical script, which was directed by Norman Jewison one of the most consistently competent American directors still working. This was one of Norman Jewison's early films and one of his best thanks to a great cast and crew. The underrated Frank DeVol composed another definitive score for this genre. The vivid cinematography was by Daniel Fapp with colorful art designs by Alexander Golitzen and Robert Clatworthy. This DVD has a really great cover too!
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