She was, for decades, that sexy girl next door. She was a beauty whose curvaceous figure and wholesome smile gave male moviegoers the idea that maybe they had a chance with a girl like that. And on top of it all, she could sing up a storm.

This E! True Hollywood Story tells of Doris Day, a wannabe dancer from Cincinnati whose dreams of being a success could not be stopped by terrible accidents, financial devastation or a string of failed marriages.

From humble beginnings in the Midwest, Day's beautiful voice caught the attention of bandleaders, and she was soon put on tour. But her talents onstage did not extend to her choices of men.

Watch as one marriage after another crumbles, and millions of dollars are lost through financial mismanagement. In the end, America's favorite actress finds companionship among her four-legged friends and became one of their strongest allies.

This classic Story follows her career from a child of a broken home to entertaining the troops to the top-rated box-office star. For a generation, her voice and face represented the perfect image of the virtuous, sexy sweetheart.

Tune in to this tale of triumph over adversity, but first, savor a few fun facts about Doris Day's sentimental journey.