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“I'll remember this to my grave. We all walked into a room to see the screen tests. The first screen test was Marion Hutton's. Then came Janis Paige [who ended up with a part in the film]. Then on the screen came Doris Day. I can only tell you, the screen just exploded. There was absolutely no question. A great star was born and the rest is history.”

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Sammy Cahn
Sammy Cahn

Sammy Cahn was a renowned American lyricist, born on June 18, 1913, and passed away on January 15, 1993. His works spanned across various musical genres, including pop, jazz, and film music. Cahn was known for his profound emotional and melodic compositions. more

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