Danny Kaye's daughter handpicks his chaos for your viewing pleasure.
Legendary showman Danny Kaye's greatest moments have been handpicked by Kaye's daughter, Dena, in this lighthearted compilation. Highlights ranging from Kaye's many television and film appearances are featured in all of their old Hollywood splendor, among them including his performance as a painfully shy man with the duty of escorting Lucille Ball to a restaurant, duets with Louis Armstrong and Harry Belafonte, and the famous tongue-twisting segment from The Court Jester.
Acting
Kaye's face is doing ten things at once.
Practical Effects
Real showmanship, zero CGI, all sweat.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kaye was among the first celebrities to conduct major orchestras, breaking the stuffy classical barrier with pure chaotic charm.
The 'pellet with the poison' routine from The Court Jester took weeks to nail at full speed—Kaye could do it drunk, backwards, or both.
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