Abby (Doris Day) is the mother of three and a widow. Jake (Brian Keith) is the father of one and a widower. They are both lonely and knew each other long ago. Now when they see each other again, sparks almost immediately fly and soon, they impulsively marry without telling anyone nor planning for the lives to come! Not surprisingly, this causes some complications...such as resentment from the two oldest kids who are nearly adults. Can these six folks make a go of it or are they destined to be miserable?
This film was Doris Day's last film and it reflects the time when it was made. Being the late 60s, the film tried to be hip and modern...more than you might expect in a Day film. That isn't to say it's raunchy...it isn't. But the language is not exactly what die-hard Day fans might appreciate.
As far as the story goes, it's enjoyable enough but, as my wife said, "a lot of this doesn't make sense"...and I think realism is not a strong point in this movie. It tries much harder to be kooky instead....like it or not. As a result, the film is a bit limp and embarrassing to watch at times. A more realistic family drama or comedy would have worked better...at least for me.
By the way, there are a few interesting supporting actors in this one. Abby's best friend is played by Pat Carroll (the voice of Ursula in "Little Mermaid"). The fresh waiter at the drive-in is George Carlin. And, the two hippies at the drive-in late in the film are William Christopher and Jamie Farr (both from the TV show "MASH").
This film was Doris Day's last film and it reflects the time when it was made. Being the late 60s, the film tried to be hip and modern...more than you might expect in a Day film. That isn't to say it's raunchy...it isn't. But the language is not exactly what die-hard Day fans might appreciate.
As far as the story goes, it's enjoyable enough but, as my wife said, "a lot of this doesn't make sense"...and I think realism is not a strong point in this movie. It tries much harder to be kooky instead....like it or not. As a result, the film is a bit limp and embarrassing to watch at times. A more realistic family drama or comedy would have worked better...at least for me.
By the way, there are a few interesting supporting actors in this one. Abby's best friend is played by Pat Carroll (the voice of Ursula in "Little Mermaid"). The fresh waiter at the drive-in is George Carlin. And, the two hippies at the drive-in late in the film are William Christopher and Jamie Farr (both from the TV show "MASH").