And the Oscar for best actor in Wide Vibrato is...Danny Kaye!

My 17 year old son said, “I wish TV shows were still like this!” I couldn’t agree more. I grew up watching Danny Kay as well as listening to his reading of children’s stories. What a wonderful talent! He was willing to put in the work and it always showed.

nothing is more attractive than someone who can make you laugh. i have a crush on a dead man, he is so missed.

Danny Kaye has always been one of my favorite people. He brought a lot of joy to every performance.

I can't believe it's been so long since he passed. I can't think of anyone who can hold a torch to his all encompassing talent

He was so talented and charismatic

Such talent. The ‘ Golden Age’ of entertainment has long gone.

Talented as can be..and..not a four letter word in sight ! 🤩

They don't make 'em like Danny anymore. He is a real superstar with real talent. Bet he was a lot of fun in his personal life.

And I still Crack up as if it is the first time I listen to him. There never was anybody after Danny Kay like he was.

Gosh this is before I was born! What's worse is that's it's funnier than anything I've seen recently!

Great comedian,actor,dancer and singer🎉 Rest in peacr

As a child watching this on tv I was mesmerized by the talented and classy folks of all different genres. It still brings a smile to my heart!❤❤❤

So, my Danny Kaye story which I wrote somewhere. Anyway, in 1960, I was an army lieutenant, going from Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Korea. Stopped in Las Vegas, not to gamble because I knew statistics, but maybe see a show. Danny Kaye was there but I could not get in because I was too late, or I did not hand the guy a fin, or I was not on the list, whatever. I was not surprised. So I went to the First Cavalry division, on the DMZ, in Korea, and what to my wondering eyes should appear, on Christmas Eve, 1961, in the gym, but Danny Kaye. So we were all rounded up, and I could hardly believe it but, there he was, with his piano player, and no one else. No Bob Hope show. Just him and the piano player. And he did the crazy Russian, and all the routines, without any straight man, he did both parts, and here we were, on the DMZ, waiting for an alert, everybody loaded with rifles, machine guns and I was hoping nobody dropped one. They didn't, and Danny got a standing ovation (no guns dropped.) So to this day I think that maybe I was not supposed to see him in Las Vegas, but somewhere else, more important. The troops loved him and it made a memory for me, and I guess for them, that we would never have had. I stayed in, retired as a colonel, and like to think that he is up there, in the big USO in the sky, and before I get there I will hear the sounds of laughter.

Brilliant actor, so brilliant.

The man was so remarkable. A talented actor, musical, and father. May he rest in peace.

He was the best....still love listening to Danny

From Buster Keaton to Doris Day we had a whole lot from actors to actresses singers and songwriters they were all great in their own way and they're all gone now I am glad I was around to hear them I laughed and I cried at their performances and I can't help to shed a tear that they are past

Omg. I love this man! Just brilliant! 😂

Oh, the timing & harmony! Name just one modern act that could achieve the smoothness of this performance, perfect in its simplicity.

A gentleman and a Gentle Man, what talent!

The man was elegant AND funny. What more could you want? What a Sweetie!

Such a talent!!!!!!he could do anything and everything.......

Brilliance in this man! Singing is top notch, too!

Love the puffy flip hairdos on the girls. I remember those well. Priceless!🥰

I absolutely loved him in The Court Jester. Fantastic actor.

Just so jazzy and fun and clean. Good group but Danny still stands out. He always does, because he’s Danny Kaye.

Hilarious spontaneity is Danny Kaye. I love the number, too!

I generally don't feel I've been born in the wrong era, but I'm so very sad I'll never get the chance to see DK live or meet him.

I love hearing Danny Kaye sing with this group

He still stands out even in the choral.

He is possibly the most charming man who ever walked the earth. Yes, he had personal demons galore, but on stage he was simply adorable.

Shows like this were truly the best and were the best entertained. All these kind of shows are gone because all the wonderful people who did them are gone. Today there is no one talented enough to do a show like they did.

Notice how calm television was back then too? Makes it such a more pleasant experience.

Such a wonderful wholesome time in entertainment. I wish we could go back to this. We need another Danny Kaye ❤❤❤ But how could that happen?

Oh! the women's hairdos of those times! Of course I used to do my hair like that. You needed a lot of hairspray!

This kind of close harmony where they all inflect their voices together is so captivating (and so is Danny of course)

Such Brilliance!

I don't think I've heard this song before, great one! Wasn't expecting group scatting. Thank you.

What. A. Talent!

From Buffalo, N.Y. I remember watching programs like this when I was a kid. TV today is just so awful I don't even watch it.

The Court Jester (1955) is one of my favourite comedies which starred Danny Kaye.

Danny Kaye was one of the greatest actors that ever lived. He was a kind and gentle man. He was blessed by HASHEM with many talents. He will come again and be with us in the MESSIANIC AGE.

Ethyl Merman had the widest vibrato I have ever heard.

I have Loved Danny Kaye since I saw him in the Court Jester and I Will Always Love Him you are Sorely Missed.

What a gorgeous chord they ended up on.

Danny Kaye forever remembered❤Kimmi

He was a great performer!

He is just an AMAZING HUMAN BEING......LOVE HIS VOICE AND ACTING...R.I.P. YOUR VERY MISSED DANNY...😇🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

my name is Caroline I've grown up loving the fun and laughs from the films with Danny Kaye I've just retired from working with the NHS here in the UK xxx

I have this Sheet music in my collection and was thrilled to hear this rendition with added lyrics! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I just love him. He is a genious.

ONE OF MY FAVS AND ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS IS A DEAD RINGER FOR HIM ALMOST EXACTLY THE SAME FACE!!!

Love this tight harmony!

dena if you are behind this your dad was a huge influence one by his movies and two by actually meeting him. in 1984 I was in a children's home for behavior problems. most other kids were orphans in there and those were the ones Kaye came to visit but, most were too damaged or timid to go to Kaye, but me as a behavior Fwit I didn't give an F! More over I was a fan! at 10 years old and I was ready to do what he wanted me to do and, that was the Inchworm song from the movie Hans Christian Anderson I knew it by heart so he pointed his attention completely to me also I was the only Dutch kid there that could speak English so I conducted my fellow inmates to sing the song by basically making it phonetic. kaye was a father of children I still feel his heartfelt hug when he left I kissed him on the cheek with power and he grabbed me hard in response I miss you, Daddy, Danny! I made a real friend those 2 days!

What a beautiful show of talent from all of them! Danny…we love you so. ❤

Danny Kay was a treasure

Just beautiful.

I can eatch White Christmas every season. Can't imagine it without Danny

Always brilliant whatever he does! My favourite comedian along with Norman Wisdom.

He did a skit I just can't find. He jumped up and down off a bench. It was hilarious. I wish I could see it again. Wonderful man.

Danny was a superb performer ! lol

"Without any fear of reprisal, I might add" - lmao. Excellent clip!

The great Gilda Maiken to Danny’s left (our right)

good song

I saw him on Broadway in "Two by Two." It will always be one of my best theater memories

Wow !!! Swing and voices... Great !

My own love is so thoughtless. Thinking of you is my bug in a rug right before bed. Love is so GRAND. Brian Koller

I saw this group sing a version of "The Rampart Street Parade" that raised the roof! Wish I could find it.

He sure is an all round entertainer. And more!

Truly lovely stars, what a lovely era.

is my hero since I was a boy

"From Television City in Hollywood......"

Those harmonies aren't easy at all.

This is the same group that was on the Colgate Comedy Hour with Jerry Lewis doing his classic conducting. Their outfits were definitely...........interesting.

🙏💝💜❤DK ME ALWAYS LOVED EVERYTHING ABTU!

when I was a boy hear this song.funny and beauty. soo thank

Love Danny Kaye and that’s singing !

Oh wow❤

Perfection!!

👍👍👍👍 I love it so great 👍👍👍👍

I love his Wide Vibrato

How do you top this style of entertainment? About 20 years ago I realized that current-day TV wasn't just a phase... that it was here to stay - and so I threw mine out, and haven't had one in my house since. Should actual entertainment ever return to television, I'll be the first in line at Best Buy.

.what an act..danny kaye.

That was fun!

funny danny kaye good song

fine actor fine jewish guy rip danny 1913-1987

Only the Americans can sing like this - terrific!

I love these dresses.

Serious harmony!

Love it

Okay, who's the odd one out? I mean, who's the guy or gal responsible for that number one thumbs down up there?

Watch the russell harty show he was on. Gave russell harty a very nice compliment. A sign of a fine gentleman.

“a wide vibrato” is a euphemism for “tone deaf”

El enorme Danny Kaye.

He was so cute. Ayyyyy!!

Those spartan early 1960s modern TV variety show sets . They reek of the Kennedy years.

WOW!!

Es tan bueno!!!

Wow