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Send Me No Flowers

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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!

I can't imagine not loving a movie with such a perfect trio as Doris Day, Rock Hudson and Tony Randall. I could watch this film again and again and laugh hysterically each time!

George Kimball (Rock Hudson) is a hopeless hypochondriac who, after overhearing his doctor speaking with a specialist about another of his patients, believes he 'could go at any minute'. He convinces his best friend and neighbor Arnold Nash(Tony Randall) of his impending demise causing Arnold to immediately immerse himself in a drunken stupor.

Deciding to keep his coming death from his wife Judy (Doris Day), George and Arnold set out to find a new husband for her.

Enter Burt Powers (Clint Walker).

George is trying to convince Judy that her old school flame is the best thing in the world. When Judy sees George being kissed by a newly divorced woman she immediately jumps to the wrong conclusion. To calm her down George is forced to tell her of his condition.

The fun of this movie is watching Rock dig deeper and deeper into trouble. Doris Day's character completely belives her beloved is near death and will go to any length to help him. That is, until she learns the truth!

Paul Lynde who appears as a well-meaning funeral director is a hoot! He brings a whole new element of funny into the film.

I highly recommend this movie. You certainly will not regret it. I can only hope it will be released onto DVD VERY soon!

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!

I am a newcomer to Doris Day films. An 80's child, I grew up thinking she was the queen of cheese based on things I'd heard about her films. I'm so glad I took my best friend's advice and checked her stuff out. This particular duo, Hudson, Day, and Randall are now on my fave list for comedy. The comedy here is real - not chock full of unnecessary sexual connotation and scatological references. Don't tell me films about people who are already married and trying to stay together are boring. Hudson and Day are proof of that. The script in this film is great - far more original than anything I've seen lately. Hudson is a hypochondriac who mistakenly believes he's been diagnosed with only a few weeks to live. The film's play on hypochondriacs is great in and of itself - right on the nose about this type of personality! His task to find a new husband for Day weaves a great web of complicated misunderstandings that leave you rolling. The film is full of great detail. I particularly like the way the filmmakers actually found someone to make Rock Hudson look small and puny - the scenes between Hudson and his wife's "future husband" are hilarious. My husband almost choked watching this hulk of a man trying to climb out of a fashionable little sports car. Ladies, my 27 year old husband liked this film as much as I did. I don't think any man could sit through the conversations between Hudson and Randall without a good laugh. I highly recommend this trio for anyone ready for a good script, and a good laugh.

Rock and Doris are at their 60's romantic comedy best. Clint Walker is superbly cast as the ultra rich, magnificently handsome, old college sweetheart. He had to be bigger and prettier than Rock, and he Sure is! His deep velvety voice is sometimes overlooked because of his striking appearence. A treat for female eyes. Tony Randall completely steals any scene he's in, as the pre-grieving next door neighbor and friend. Funny, funny romp. Brings back great memories.

This is a good Doris/Rock romp.....but the star of this picture for me is 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??!!") :) :)

Oh yes, another great 60s comedy with Doris and Rock. Their chemistry was so amazing that they can make the most ridiculous of scenarios palatable and funny (See Lover Come Back). This one is a real joy to watch as Rock succumbs to every malady known to man - the cartoon medicine scene is hysterical -- and Doris is there to support him. Tony Randall lends his famously funny helping hand and Paul Lynde as a funeral director is a hoot! Why don't they make movies like this anymore?

Judy Kimball (Doris Day) and George Kimball (Rock Hudson) have finally tied the knot in their 3rd and last film together. George is a major hypochondriac that when he goes to the doctor he hears his doc telling somebody that they are not expected to live much longer but George thinks he is talking about himself and gets all worried well he then tries to get judy another man before he dies and Judy thinks for sure that George is having an affair with a neighbor! Well he then tells her the truth and that ends it until she sees the doctor and the doc tells her the real story well than George admits to her and they are all hapy once again!

This is the third film with the teaming of Doris Day, Rock Hudson and Tony Randall. The first was Pillow Talk (1959) and then Lover Come Back(1961). This time Doris and Rock play a married couple living in a nice, quiet residential neighborhood (Universal lot, now known as "Wisteria Lane" of Desperate Housewives tv series). Tony Randall is the next door neighbor. Rock is a hypochondriac and he dreams in 1950's television commercial style. The wide medicine cabinet in the bathroom is just full of what ever could cure him. Meanwhile, Doris is outside in her bathrobe to get the morning newspaper. Ernie the Milkman (Dave Willock) runs up to Doris with the delivery and some town gossip to go with it. But wouldn't you know it, Doris gets stuck outside in her bathrobe. She yells for "George", but he is in the shower. Now getting around to the other side of the house is another matter. Naturally, she does not want to be seen, but the young man, Vito (Clive Clerk), the dry cleaners delivery man, sees her and boy does he whistle at her.
Hal March plays his usual ladies man role. You may remember him from The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show, Vol. 1 (1950) and a couple "I Love Lucy" episodes.
Edward Andrews plays "Ralph", Rock's doctor. Rock overhears his doctor talking on the phone to another doctor. Rock thinks the doctor is talking about him, that he only has a couple weeks left to live.
Paul Lynde is in an unforgettable role as the cemetary plot salesman of Green Hills Cemetary. Tony Randall is cute as Rock's concerned, emotional and sometimes drunk friend.
What a fun movie to watch.

Oh Boy! This was a good one! Tony Randall was funny, especially when he was writing the eulogy and kept taking all the nice comments out of it the night the two men spent together. Doris Day was "on to her husband's antics". A true "hypochondriac" in the best way I've ever seen. I just loved the scene when Rock (her husband in the movie) was purchasing the cemetary plots and Paul Lynde was excellent as the salesman. You could tell he was really into his work! I've seen the doctor in several Disney movies too and he plays the part well. And the medicine cabinet......oh my! That was something to see. If you want to have some entertainment, this is certainly a movie to watch. You won't regret seeing it and besides, it's a good movie to share with friends for an evening. Order a pizza or two and ........enjoy the movie!