The Danny Kaye Show (1963–1967)

Primary focus on the multi-talented Kaye - singing and dancing his way through comedy skits and monologues - assisted by semi-regular guests, singers, dancers and orchestra.

Stars:

Danny Kaye, Harvey Korman, Joyce Van Patten

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Danny Kaye	...	Himself - Host (117 episodes, 1963-1967)
Harvey Korman	...	Sketch Actor (80 episodes, 1963-1967)
Joyce Van Patten	...	Sketch Actor (53 episodes, 1964-1967)

Storyline

Primary focus on the multi-talented Kaye - singing and dancing his way through comedy skits and monologues - assisted by semi-regular guests, singers, dancers and orchestra.

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Plot Keywords:

variety show | character name in title

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 1963 (USA)

Also Known As:

Danny Kaye Show

Filming Locations:

CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Dena Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (1965-1967) Black and White (1963-1965)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

About four months after this show premiered, 'Danny Kaye (I)' hosted the 1964 telecast of "The Wizard of Oz". His hosting segments for the film were repeated annually until the film went to NBC in 1968.

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Connections

Referenced in Fiddler on the Roof: 30 Years of Tradition (2001)

User Reviews

I still remember some of the skits

I'm wondering if this amazing show is out on DVD, because it couldn't possibly be as funny as I remember it. I was only a kid, but burned in my memory are images of Danny Kaye as "Fat Daddy" in a takeoff on "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" talking about eating some deep fat fried food cooked in some deep fat fried fat; as Ronald Colman in Lost Horizon saying over and over (in a very British accent) "But I must get back to civilization"); a Student Prince takeoff that had a song called "In Vienna" which was sung constantly.

Though it's not listed, I'm sure Nita Talbot took part in this show as well, and I seem to remember her and Danny Kaye doing something where they yelled "Everybody out of the pool!" A fabulous show from one of the all time great performers.