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  • The Doris Day Show Duke the Performer (Season 3, Episode 9)
  • TV-G
    TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy

The Doris Day Show

Duke the Performer (Season 3, Episode 9)
TV-G
TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy

Doris' friend, ex-boxer turned dance instructor Duke Farentino, is starting yet another career, as nightclub headliner. The dance school isn't generating business, so he figured performing would be a good way to get his name out into the ...See moreDoris' friend, ex-boxer turned dance instructor Duke Farentino, is starting yet another career, as nightclub headliner. The dance school isn't generating business, so he figured performing would be a good way to get his name out into the business. After the opening night show which featured Duke and "his Duchesses" in a comedic song & dance routine, Duke even admits that it was a fiasco. He decides to throw in the towel. However, Doris convinces him that he needs to train harder and hone his act. Because of Doris' advice, Duke finagles Doris into being his manager/trainer, which includes vetting his material and being his practice partner. Even if Doris is able to help Duke put together a good act, they will still have the problem of overcoming the bad press from his first show for anyone to hire him. Doris will have to decide how far she will go to get Duke back on stage. Written by Huggo See less
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Director
Writers
Fred S. Fox (written by) | Seaman Jacobs (written by)
Composer
Cinematographer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 9, 1970

Release date
Nov 9, 1970 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
2 nominations

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13 cast members
Name Known for
Doris Day
Doris Martin Doris Martin   See fewer
Rose Marie
Myrna Gibbons Myrna Gibbons   See fewer
Paul Smith
Ron Harvey Ron Harvey   See fewer
McLean Stevenson
Michael Nicholson (credit only) Michael Nicholson (credit only)   See fewer
Philip Brown
Billy Martin (credit only) Billy Martin (credit only)   See fewer
Todd Starke
Toby Martin (credit only) (as Tod Starke) Toby Martin (credit only) (as Tod Starke)   See fewer
Larry Storch
Duke Farentino Duke Farentino   See fewer
Norman Alden
Nicky Burke Nicky Burke   See fewer
Marie Roe
1st Duchess 1st Duchess   See fewer
Dean Myles
2nd Duchess 2nd Duchess   See fewer
Chick Casey
Waiter Waiter   See fewer
Monty O'Grady
Club Patron (uncredited) Club Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Jeffrey Sayre
Stagehand (uncredited) Stagehand (uncredited)   See fewer
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