Ep 7. Leroy B. Simpson

The Doris Day Show season 1 episode 7, "Leroy B. Simpson," follows the delightful and charismatic Doris Martin (played by the incomparable Doris Day) as she dives headfirst into another hilarious and heartwarming adventure. Set in the picturesque Mill Valley, California, Doris continues to navigate her new life as a single woman with a young son named Billy (Philip Brown).

In this episode, Doris finds herself in a rather peculiar situation when she discovers that a renowned magazine is planning to do a feature on her tranquil farm. Excitement soon turns into chaos when the magazine representative, aptly named Leroy B. Simpson (vividly portrayed by actor and comedian Charles Nelson Reilly), arrives at her doorstep with a vibrant personality and a colorful wardrobe to match.

From the moment he steps foot into her home, Leroy makes a lasting impression on both Doris and the viewers. His eccentricity, flamboyance, and larger-than-life presence soon take center stage. Leroy's enthusiasm for everything in life, from fashion to cooking, adds a touch of amusement and unpredictability to the episode.

Doris, however, quickly realizes that Leroy has a surprising hidden agenda for his visit. As he tirelessly tries to make a name for himself in the world of fashion, he sees this interview with Doris as an opportunity for exposure. Believing that her tranquil farm is the perfect setting for a fashion photo shoot, Leroy pleads with Doris to allow him to use her property.

Initially reluctant, Doris eventually agrees to the idea, realizing that this might be her chance to showcase her hard work on the farm and highlight its natural beauty. With the help of her best friend, Myrna Gibbons (Rose Marie), Doris prepares for the fashion shoot, transforming her charming farm into a temporary runway.

As the fashion shoot takes place, Doris and Leroy find unexpected common ground. Despite their differences in personality and interests, the two discover a shared passion for creativity and an appreciation for the simple joys of life. Through their interactions, they learn valuable lessons about acceptance, staying true to oneself, and finding inspiration in the most unlikely of places.

Meanwhile, back at the farm, the presence of the fashion shoot disrupts the tranquility and routine of Doris's son Billy and her loyal housekeeper, Mrs. Naomi Farkle (Fran Ryan). Through their humorous attempts to understand and adapt to the chaos surrounding them, Billy and Mrs. Farkle bring laughter and light-heartedness to the episode.

As the day progresses, both the fashion shoot and the episode come to a fulfilling conclusion, leaving Doris and her loved ones with treasured memories and new perspectives. By the episode's end, viewers are left with a sense of warmth and an appreciation for the extraordinary experiences that can arise from seemingly mundane situations.

"The Doris Day Show" season 1 episode 7, "Leroy B. Simpson," encapsulates the essence of the series as a whole: a delightful blend of comedy, heart, and relatability. With Doris Day's timeless charm, the episode offers viewers an escape into a world where light-hearted humor and genuine human connections prevail.