We’ve begun summer of 2025 in earnest and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of us love movies and I enjoy recommending what you should watch on any given day. So, Hooray for Hollyweird … and for today’s recommendation, let’s change gears and go for the classic romantic comedy “Pillow Talk” from 1959 with legendary stars Rock Hudson and Doris Day.
Here is the key film from the late 1950s that rejuvenated the romantic comedy genre as folks were immersed in Westerns, war flicks and “spectacle” films. “Pillow Talk” was a little risqué for the time (Rock turned the script down three times as being too risqué), but managed to become an instant classic and set the tone for upcoming efforts with both Rock and Doris.
“Pillow Talk” is the story of a frustrated interior designer (Doris) who cannot get on the shared “party line” telephone with an amorous Broadway composer (Rock). The younger audience today will learn what was a “party line” and how it worked and it worked to perfection in this story.
Well and naturally, Rock meets Doris, but she’s never seen him, but he recognizes her voice. So, he becomes “Rex Stetson” with a Texas accent and begins to woo the wonderful Doris. Well and naturally, he uses the “party line” as himself to further push her into “Rex’s” arms! Remember, it’s all “Pillow Talk” on the phone!
The supporting cast of “Pillow Talk” is thin, but solid A-list material with Tony Randall as Rock’s best friend and who’s actually pursing Doris; and six-time Oscar nominee Thelma Ritter as Doris’ alcoholic housekeeper who drinks Rock under a bar table!
“Pillow Talk” has everything a wonderful romantic comedy should encompass there are ups, downs and in-betweens! Well and naturally, it all works out well for everyone and the audience goes home pleased!
We’re in a streaming day and you can easily find “Pillow Talk” … and then you’ll definitely say … “Hooray for Hollyweird!”
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