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Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?

  • 19681968
  • M/PGM/PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Doris Day, Lola Albright, Robert Morse, Patrick O'Neal, and Terry-Thomas in Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? (1968)
Comedy
During a blackout, a New York executive crosses paths with a Broadway actress and her husband.During a blackout, a New York executive crosses paths with a Broadway actress and her husband.During a blackout, a New York executive crosses paths with a Broadway actress and her husband.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
925
YOUR RATING
    • Hy Averback
    • Everett Freeman(screenplay)
    • Karl Tunberg(screenplay)
    • Claude Magnier(play "Où étiez-vous quand les lumières se sont éteintes?")
  • Stars
    • Doris Day
    • Robert Morse
    • Terry-Thomas
    • Hy Averback
    • Everett Freeman(screenplay)
    • Karl Tunberg(screenplay)
    • Claude Magnier(play "Où étiez-vous quand les lumières se sont éteintes?")
  • Stars
    • Doris Day
    • Robert Morse
    • Terry-Thomas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Doris Day and Robert Morse in Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? (1968)
    Doris Day and Robert Morse in Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? (1968)
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    Doris Day
    Doris Day
    • Margaret Garrison
    Robert Morse
    Robert Morse
    • Waldo Zane
    Terry-Thomas
    Terry-Thomas
    • Ladislaus Walichek
    Patrick O'Neal
    Patrick O'Neal
    • Peter Garrison
    Lola Albright
    Lola Albright
    • Roberta Lane
    Steve Allen
    Steve Allen
    • Morgan Klein
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • Tru-Blue Lou
    Ben Blue
    Ben Blue
    • Man with a Razor
    Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen
    • Conductor
    Dale Malone
    • Otis J. Hendershot, Jr.
    Robert Emhardt
    Robert Emhardt
    • Otis J. Hendershot, Sr.
    Harry Hickox
    Harry Hickox
    • Detective Captain Percy Watson
    Parley Baer
    Parley Baer
    • Dr. Dudley Caldwell
    Randy Whipple
    • Marvin Reinholtz
    Earl Wilson
    Earl Wilson
    • Earl Wilson
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Hy Averback
    • Newscaster
    • (uncredited)
    Larry Barton
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
      • Hy Averback
      • Everett Freeman(screenplay)
      • Karl Tunberg(screenplay)
      • Claude Magnier(play "Où étiez-vous quand les lumières se sont éteintes?")
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      There appears to be a rights issue tied up with the issuing of this film. While it was a television staple for many years and was released on videocassette several decades ago, it has not been televised or released in digital format since that time. As of 2018, the film has been out of circulation for nearly 25 years.
    • Goofs
      When Margaret is sitting on the couch during her interview, the yellow cushions beside her keep on moving.
    • Quotes

      Margaret Garrison: [repeated line]

      Margaret Garrison: Hello Peter, so you're here!

    • Connections
      Featured in Lionpower from MGM (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Where Were You When The Lights Went Out?
      Words by Kelly Gordon

      Music by Dave Grusin

      Performed by The Lettermen

      [Title song played over the opening titles and credits, with a reprise played over the end credits]

    User reviews14

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    8/10
    What an actress!
    Doris Day has always been fun to watch as she brings her characters to life on the screen. She can play such a broad scheme of emotions, often switching gears in a second. She was particularly delightful as Maggie Garrison, the very happily married wife of Peter Garrison. Then they hit a bump in their relationship--the same night that the the power goes off in New York and the NE part of the country. Maggie retreats to their country home and Peter follows. But this is made more challenging by the loss of power and all the people stranded everywhere. Doris Day is at her funniest when her husband finally does catch up with her and she's so sleepy she can't stay awake. Various coincidences and misunderstandings add up to an amusing and enjoyable film. Also of note is Steve Allen's performance as the Radio Announcer and it was fun to see Pat Paulsen as the Conductor. Both of these characters contributed to the atmosphere during the blackout. It's interesting to note how these New Yorkers in the 1960s handled the power outage, now that we've experienced 9/11.
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    • Release date
      • June 19, 1968 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 29 minutes
      • Mono

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