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Yes, so gushy and came across as so fake. Best fast forward those segments and just listen to Sandra Dee.

And Shelley and , at least her name is spelled right !

"Muirmaiden," "Saxon . . . a great actor . . . " Agreed; wholeheartedly. A journeyman star, he transitions from the 'beach movies," to "women's pictures" like "Portrait in Black" with Dee and Lana Turner plus two more with Dee -- "The Restless Years" and "The Reluctant Debutante" -- then gritty westerns when they were still in vogue, e.g., John Huston's "The Unforgiven" [1960; NOT Clint Eastwood's], "The Appaloosa," "Joe Kidd," "Winchester 73" (remake) plus five guest shots on television's "Gunsmoke," and three each of equally popular "Bonanza" and "The Virginian ." Science fiction: "Planet Earth," "Battle Beyond the Stars." In the early 1970s Saxon gave popular TV doctors played by Robert Young and James Brolin / "Marcus Welby, M.D." and Chad Everett and James Daly / "Medical Center" a 'run for their money' when he starred as Dr.Theodore [Ted] Stuart on "The Bold Ones" with love interest played by Katherine Crawford, a sweet, young, pretty blonde who could pass for Sandra Dee. Comedy: he played Mary Tyler Moore's date in an episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." One of my favorite "Bold Ones" has Saxon's Dr. Stuart preparing his patient (guest star Tisha Sterling in a stellar performance) whose malady is causing her to go blind; a truly heartbreaking episode where Saxon's 'bedside manner' as a skilled surgeon is called into play in 'What's the Price of a Pair of Eyes?' . . . "The Virginian"'s Sara Lane (Elizabeth Granger, ranch owner's 18-year old daughter) grows up right in front of the audience's eyes when she has her first, serious love story via guest star Saxon's reformed outlaw who guides her -- physically and emotionally -- through the rugged mountains following a stagecoach accident that's blinded her ('Vision of Blindness'). And while considered by his peers as being one of 'the nicer guys' in Hollywood, his acting prowess seemingly makes him tailor-made for playing 'bad guys' in the proliferation of cop shows such as "The Streets of San Francisco," ""Police Story," "The Rookies," "Banyon," "Ironside." Whether a Sandra Dee fan or not, Sally Jesse Raphael pulled out all stops assembling this riveting, nostalgic hour in 1991 for an ultra-appreciative audience in San Francisco. I was only going to watch "1 of 3" parts of the show, but felt compelled to stick around for parts 2 and 3 -- well worth it!

I always liked Sandra she was one of my Favorites

They all look amazing, James is so handsome. Summer Place one of my all time favorite movies

Brooke Hanley Of course, she was from Bayonne,NJ

Brooke Hanley Of course, she was from Bayonne,NJ

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She went through a lot with a dominating mom and abusive stepfather - and a controlling husband name Bobbie Darin. It all bothers me how she was vulnerable to the world and to Bobbie.

She did it all the time! Can see why her show is no longer on the air! Horrible interviewer! I see so many interviewers make the same mistake of interrupting the person they are interviewing! They make the interview all about “THEM” instead of the person they are interviewing! “THEY” want to be the “big star” monopolizing the conversation & doing all the talking! Sally was so irritating because seeing poor Sandra Dee passed away, we will never get a chance to hear “her amazing stories” sadly, ever again!

@@karenstrycharz1499 Not only that but Sally interrupts Sandra from answering the question from the first guy in the audience. That was a really important question. Sally just seemed to be all about herself and bringing on more celebrities instead of letting Sandra Dee address real issues that she was willing to talk about.

Sally, should be ashamed of her selfish ways

Yeah that's Sally for ya how rude.

Sally truly sucks.

Sandra was such a darling beautiful and talented actress.

I agree with you, although that movie, "A Summer Place" kind of upset me, since I was a Sandra Dee fan and young, and it seemed too real to me. I don't think I saw it in the theater, probably afterwards somewhere, maybe on TV, but it had some strong scenes in it -- I just remember Sandra and Troy there and Sandra telling her mother and an angry father: "we didn't do anything" repeatedly, and not much else about it. I don't know how it turned out! But I always liked and admired Sandra Dee. And of course, she and Bobby were the "it" couple of the early to mid-'60s. I never knew about her health problems until much later.

And the theme song for the movie was so beautiful

They were “my favorites too!” My two all time favorite actresses along with Hayley Mills! Those three I adored! I loved Shirley Temple movies as a little girl , watching all her movies with my dear mother( miss her & my Nana) along with Tammy movie mom loved when I was ten yrs old. I was so devastated when both Sandra Dee & Annette Funicello sadly died so young. Now, only Hayley Mills is left of my teenage idols ( role models) I adored! Loved them all & miss them!

Life was way more wholesome then.

Oh gosh!!!!! I always loved James Darren! He looks just as amazing now as he did when he was young! How I lived him in the movie “GIDGET” with Sandra Dee! Cutest movie!

Me too. 😄

I'm 68 and also had a crush on Jimmy Darren. I loved the movie and Sandra Dee. Thank you for sharing this video.

Oh, me too! I wanted to be Gidget and I wanted to marry Moondoggie!

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I agree and could live without all the negative comments here.

But the actress who played Sandra failed to capture her.

Kevin Espace is a man bad, 😵😖

I can't watch Kevin Spacey now, since the accusations. In fact I barely watch any movies though I think Sandra Dee was a good actress and person, I respect her.

I don't think I could watch it knowing what a creep Spacey is.

Credits say this originally aired in 1991.

i watched susan kohner in sal mineo/james darren movie of GENE KRUPA's life tonight. i didn't recognize her, but did HER VOICE from imitation of life! bgordon, ames, iowa

I agree. Sandra was an excellent actress. She was amazing in A Summer Place, too, among others.

@@waynej2608 Yes, I still have never seen A Summer Place, but would like to. I'm especially interested if Dee did good work in it.

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John Saxon appeared in films with Sandra multiple times and should have had a larger role in this show.

At Jersey Shore!

I think Darren turned out fine. He married again not too long after anyway. John Saxon is the one I feel really bad for. He gave Sandra his number when they did "Love Letters" together. He said she could call anytime and they would get together. Sadly, she never called. John's last divorce was in 1992 and he didn't remarry again until 2008, 3 years after Sandra's death. I think it might've been a lovely relationship if only Sandra would've struck up the nerve to call him. Might have brought her some much needed peace and happiness. So frustrating!

He was sooooo handsome!

You realize this was 25 years ago, right?

He's still alive and he's 82.

Yes he is fabulous! I had a big crush on him too...wow

I had such a crush on him too! Him “pinning” Sandra Dee made my heart beat faster! Oh gosh.... Shelley Fabares coming out on this stage too( Annette Funicello’s best friend & her maid of honor in Annette’s wedding) was so exciting , as well for I loved Shelley too! These are all my dear favorites from the ‘60’s!

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+BLFulle Yes Worst Interviewer Ever!!!

+BLFulle I have to agree. I mean it was okay seeing the others but I would have rather just had the one on one with Sandra. But really Sally wasn't the best interviewer.

+Shannon Lindley I agree. I have no patience with interviewers who interrupt.

OMG...Sally Jessy brings on James Darren for light moments, then, suddenly, an audience member is asking about her incest experience, as she tries to answer, Sally interrupts her, then she flips to introducing Shelley. I mean, what the f***!!! I've been watching interviewers since the days of Phil Donohue and never have I ever heard such a horrendous, disrespectful interview. And the show's hairdresser? Seriously, was that the best he could do. We have such great memories of Sandra Dee....I wonder what she thought of that mess. She certainly was gracious to put up with it. I mean, I don't she ever got to finish a thought with all the interruptions. Guess we know why we don't see Sally anymore. Yikes! No one but Oprah should have done this interview.

BLFulle. What details do you wanna know about her sexual molestation?? Its hard enough talking about it . Secondly; that's non of your business . She openly talked about her sexual molestation and that's hard to do , you figure out the rest .

But what a great b movie career he's had!

He was real impressive in The Appalosa, with Brando.

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6.10.2020 today; he's now 84!! i watched a clip of him singing in 2011; still got that great voice & looks!! betty gordon, ames, iowa lifelong fan since gidget/tj hooker. james was in the movie SAL MINEO.... GENE KRUPA story tonight.

yes, sally's hair dressers did an awful job on her hair!! bg, iowa

Sandra’s mom disabled her for life I am glad she married Bobby and he gave her Dodd. Dodd was definitely there for his mom. People showered her with love in this video, I’m glad!

I agree! I know Sally was trying to move things along but, she rushed her too much.

She tried to monopolize the conversation & push her into talking about things she thought would “drum up ratings/publicity” & not what we all wanted to hear about her exciting recollections. Sally kept interrupting & talking over Sandra too & cutting her off, mid sentence ( so darn rude ) & drove me crazy, too. I so wanted to hear Sandra’s memories & now sadly, Sandra is gone!😢

They weren't even people she was friends with. Just people that were distant fans.

I know. Right? Sally is a horrible host & interviewer.

It bugged me that Sally kept interrupting Sandra too! We weren’t there to listen to Sally but to hear Sandra talk & her recollections!!! After 20 yrs of Sandra Dee not giving interviews , Sally should have kept her mouth shut & let Sandra steer the conversation where Sandra wanted to go, not “SALLY.” She kept steering it back to her being molested & her alcoholism, which to touch on it briefly, letting Sandra talk is fine but Sandra had so many other wonderful stories & recollections we would love to have heard about, too. It was so irritating w/ Sally interrupting her & having those in audience come up( which was sweet mind you) but here she had, James, Shelley etc on stage with her but Sally just didn’t let her talk. Would have loved to hear about their making the movie Gidget too & their recollections! What a shame, for Sandra has sadly passed away since this interview & those recollections will sadly never be told. May Sandra Rest In Peace!❤️

+myeyesinside out @myeyesinside out, I noticed in many James Darren related videos, you comment on them. Are you a big James Darren fan, if so, I don't blame you! I also noticed in one with James and Barbara McNair You Tube video you had addressed how you heard a rumor(s) that the 2 hooked up! I would love to know more, like how did you hear about it! From the information I found of the 2, I kinda think it was true! From what you know about James, would you say he may've during his early days in his marriage to his wife since 1960, he may've had an open-marriage? Which if true, may explain in this appearance with Sandra Dee, he wasn't wearing his ring and wanted to "pen" her and etc. You know getting flirty with her and so forth.

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Sandra didn't seem to have a problem w it,why do you??? 🤦

Ditto!

"If A Man Answers, Hang Up" was much cuter but I loved them both.

"All the boys they are sighing down at Maunalua Bay, 'cause when the Gidget goes Hawaiian she goes Hawaiian all the way!" Ha, I'm 68 and I still remember the words. I loved her in "Tammy", also! Now I want to watch those old movies, I wonder where I can find them.

lanna lane Maybe Netflix..I’m 70 and I watched all those precious movies. Such great entertainment. Moondoggie 😍

Sandra's birth certificate and grave marker both give her birth year as 1942. When Dodd announced Sandra's passing, he said she was 63. If she had been born in 1944, she would have been almost 61 (her birthday was in April and she died in February of 2005), but if she was born in 1942, she would have been almost 63. Dodd may not even be 100% about Sandra's true birth date.

Shelly Fabares's aunt was the very talented Nanette Fabray! ❤

Who the heck is Jim Moret?