The Best of Danny Kaye - The Television Years (1993)

Not So Funny

This can't be the best. Mostly, this is a series of mediocre sketches that go on way too long with no pay-off. Worth having, however, for the Louis Armstrong-Danny Kaye duet of "When the Saints Go Marching In" - the exact arrangement they performed in "The Five Pennies." The rest of it, however, is forgettable and hardly worth the price. Buy "The Five Pennies" instead. March 15, 2008

Danny Kaye was always incredible

The only reason I did not give this five stars is that the material after the duet with Louis Armstrong gets repetitious. It was not on the original videotape but was added for the DVD. However all the original selections, which is the majority of the DVD, are classic and outstanding, with guest appearances by Lucille Ball, Louis Armstrong, Harry Belafonte, Sid Caesar and others. One great moment is Danny Kaye with himself in a barely noticeable split screen doing William Tell and his father in a skit done to the William Tell Overture. Kaye was one of the few television hosts who played to show off his guests rather than himself, and as a result the material is always classic for both.

Added to the above are the two selections from The Court Jester: "the Italian Court," and "The Vessel with the Pestle." So much fun, so many memories, such an incredible talent. Many might like the last skits, because Danny Kaye is.....Danny Kaye! I really do highly recommend this DVD. March 15, 2008

Wonderful Reminiscenses!!

This all-too-short review of Danny Kaye's TV shows is a wonderful reminiscence of the vast, charming many talents of a
larger-than-life, marvelous all around entertainer.
Hilarious skits include scenes with Harvey Korman, a very young and fun
Harry Belafonte, Lucille Ball, and others.
The opening scene with a highly effective mirror routine,
a British Intelligence bit, and a psychiatrists'skit are some
of the highlights.
A delightful special bonus includes the famous "Vestle with the Pestle" scene in its entirety from his movie "The Court Jester", which, parenthetically, his wife, Sylvia Fine wrote. This adds a delicious touch to this thoroughly enjoyable "Best of..." video.
Highly recommended for Danny Kaye fans and an even better introduction to those who are not as familiar with him. June 17, 2006

Danny Kaye-The television Years

This was very interesting. I enjoyed it very much. I laughed, I cried, remembering all of the stars on his show that are not with us any more and the ones who still are. This is a very good variety show that I remember as though it eas yesterday when it was on TV. I enjoyed it and I hope you will too. September 26, 2005

Great for Danny Kaye fans

If you like Danny Kaye, this is a terrific DVD. It has snippets from many different performances. There are guest appearances by Harry Belafonte, Harvey Korman, and Louie Armstrong just to name a few. You'll want to watch it over and over... August 16, 2003

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