Day-O (film)

Day-O is a 1992 American made-for-television fantasy-comedy film about an imaginary childhood friend, "Dayo", played by Elijah Wood, of a woman played by Delta Burke.[1] The film aired on NBC as a presentation of Disney Night at the Movies on May 3, 1992.

For the song often called "Day-O", see Banana Boat Song.
Day-O
GenreComedy
Family
Fantasy
Written byBruce Franklin Singer
Directed byMichael Schultz
StarringDelta Burke
Elijah Wood
Carlin Glynn
Charles Shaughnessy
Music byLee Holdridge
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)Steve White
Producer(s)Barbara Bernardi
Ira Shuman
Production location(s)Wilmington, North Carolina
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
CinematographyIsidore Mankofsky
Editor(s)Christopher Holmes
Running time120 minutes
Production company(s)Walt Disney Television
Steve White Productions
DistributorDisney–ABC Domestic Television
Release
Original networkNBC
Picture formatColor
Audio formatStereo
Original releaseMay 3, 1992 (1992-05-03)

Plot

The return of an imaginary childhood friend, Dayo, helps a woman named Grace Connors through various crises, Grace struggles against her timidity to save her grandfather's restaurant. The arrival of her imaginary childhood friend spurs her on to success.

Cast

Reception

Carole Kucharewicz of Variety magazine wrote: "Acharming, well-done telepic revolving around a frazzled Delta Burke, "Dayo" is full of Disney "magic" and above-average performances. Telefilm is enjoyable for adults who want some escape from "60 Minutes," but it's doubtful if children will glean much from the well-written script."[2]

References
  1. Sherman, Fraser A. (2000). Cyborgs, Santa Claus and Satan: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films Made for Television. McFarland & Company. p. 47. ISBN 9780786443413.
  2. https://variety.com/1992/tv/reviews/disney-sunday-night-at-the-movies-dayo-1200429811/


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