Beverly Sills and Danny Kaye opera parody!

Beverly Sills and Danny Kaye sings together in a memorable and hilarious opera parody.

[@godivapaw]

Danny Kaye, and Beverly Sills! What a riot!! These two feed off of each other!!! FABULOUS!!!

[@houndzark]

Ms Sills lived in the same NYC apt building in which my parents lived, decades ago. My father, who was a wonderful sweet man and a well known clinical psychologist, rode in the elevator at least once with her and recalled being just tongue tied in her presence. He was so thrilled to have met her and I remember to this day the joy on his face. Certainly, two members of the greatest generation.

[@chevychase]

I can't watch this without crying the whole way through. They just don't make them like these two National Treasures anymore. Dear God they were both utterly brilliant.

[@Versa6032]

I love Danny so much. Before he even does anything I start to grin, because I know it's going to be funny! I wish I was born in a time when he was popular, I feel like I missed so much.

[@gclef2288]

Rest in eternal peace, our queen of opera.

[@predcon1]

ah, good ol' danny. i'm so glad my dad raised me on old tyme tv and radio, else i'd never enjoy this so much.

[@windstorm1000]

Their both from Brooklyn!! Made in America!! Their self deprecating sense of humor blends beautifully! Mega talents! I miss em both!!

[@primerib613]

This is an excerpt from the Emmy Award-winning program, "Danny Kaye's Look-In at the Metropolitan Opera" (1975), featured on "The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People." I have a recording of the entire show, featuring James Levine, Robert Merrill, Rosalind Elias and a very young (and not yet famous) Jose Carreras. Truly delightful.

[@timothyissohot]

I just love those looks that Beverly gives him and the comedy between them.

[@andersonchap]

Beverly Sills so Cute and so GOOD... Danny Kaye was such a wonderful versitile performer.... they just don't make 'em like that anymore....

[@elflife]

he still makes me lol and happy - God bleas u Danny . and thank you "beverlysills " for bringing this to us

[@bgbgll]

It was in color. We had it for music classes and her dress is a lovely medium blue. Went with her wonderful hair color. The whole program was wonderful and great for kids to see.

[@rangerjustice]

I remember my mom talking about this performance, but I never believed it! Who'da thought Beverly Sills could keep up with Danny in a parody! You started my morning with a grin, thanks!

[@0091cram]

Wow Beverly rocks the house and Danny ain't bad either!

[@RuthAlAbal]

My deepest sympathy to Miss Sills' family. She truly brough opera to all of us here in the U.S.A and we'll miss her a lot!

[@SamsonCheung]

Excellent. Brings back fond memory. Notice that the expressions of the eyes of Danny Kaye were copies by Benny Hill as well !!!

[@RoOodOoOloOmeg]

Beverly sills singing a piece of lakme!! that's great, it's beatiful, super weird and just wonderful

[@erzbet07]

Delightful! Beverly and Danny are wonderful together and seem to be having a splendid time mixing grand opera with contemporary music (even the famous MEOW MIX jingle!). What a pity that good, clean entertainment like this is so rarely seen today. Thanks for sharing.

[@klokheten]

A real delight. Two fabulous human beings in a hilarious duet!

[@aswanson42]

Just brilliant and hilarious! What wonderful talents, the both of them.

[@SuperBarbarita1]

Two more people to be grateful to Brooklyn for! So talented, down to earth and fun and funny! God bless them both. :)

[@Prionel]

What immense talent those 2 had - each in his/her own way! Thanks for posting!

[@gorgolaka]

This is true talent ! Amazing !

[@petelovesbevsills]

No matter HOW many times I watch this it still cracks me up and I just ADORE it!!!! Bevery I cannot getenough of your Television apprearances!Brava Diva!

[@justasbefore9]

Thank you for posting this. Miss them both. Bubbles was truly the all around performer. My favorite soprano of all time, a great actress, and of all, a GREAT PERSON. Fortunate to see her perform several times and meet her.

[@foxyzzzzz]

Remember the hilarious special she did with Carol Burnett? It led to a lifelong friendship. Anyone who's a best friend of Burnett has to be a fine person! Joke; of course I already knew she was. The Burnett show is on DVD. I heard her crying over Beverly on radio last night and it broke my heart.

[@Gangotri108]

Thanks for having this resource on youtube of many of Beverly Sills performances. Just listening to her isn't enough. She radiates charm, sweetness and happiness - such a pleasure to both watch and listen to.

[@dragonfoe]

What a gem, I love this.

[@GroundStone1]

I am such a fan of Dan & I thank you for posting this from the bottom of my heart.

[@chriski5455]

wow ... terribly funny.. and perfect, thank you for sharing..

[@Bambambicbic]

Love Danny Kaye.

[@TheLights045]

Haha, this is so great! "Sinatra!"

[@spidrawebster]

Thanks for posting this. I'm a Danny Kaye fan and didn't know he'd ever reprised this number from "Up in Arms". Beverly was the perfect choice for partner.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

This is fantastic! Absolutely hilarious and it shows opera and classical music can be fun too. :D Thank you so much for posting this!

[@nnylasoR]

This is AWESOME. Classic, clean hilarity.^_^ I love the old references and the use of her talent mixed with comedy. This is a great piece of American tv at it's finest (and cheesiest!) Thank you for posting this. I -3 Danny Kaye!

[@trainerstone]

What a marvelous find! Thanks for posting it! Loved hearing Bev in her Brooklyn accent.

[@beaglemusic]

Thanks for posting this. I miss those two.

[@operagirl81]

They should of went right into Rossini's cat duet instead of (or with) the Meow Mix jingle! Would have been great. Great video!

[@radioban]

Now THIS is real entertaiment.

[@ferrykalos]

so lovely!

[@tantricsurfer]

Fantastic video! Thanks for posting.

[@whurdsderodan]

Go Brooklyn!!! We'll miss you Bev...You were one Classy Dame! Be see'n ya....

[@joserico282]

You have to be a miserable person to dislike this.

[@K_Rock777]

danny kaye makes me love life

[@crowskyler]

Fantastic! Thank you for putting this up.

[@yellowrose45]

my side hurts!!!!! Thanks. NOW, someone needs to find the video of Danny conducting Flight of the Bumblebee with a flyswatter. Julia from San Antonio whose mom got to be in the chorus during the operas from mid 60s to late 70s, many of which were headlined by Miss Sills

[@cancerclassic2006]

Such a delight:)

[@TheBertil1944]

I'm feel happy..wonderful and splendid............

[@MisterSoprano]

She's wonderful!

[@unusedhero]

Ms. Sills, Thank you so much for posting this. I was (am?) a big Danny Kaye fan. From another Brooklyn boy, Melvin

[@bellasparrow]

haha wow that's a great video...i love danny kaye!

[@darkangelss6sic6]

Lol. That was funny. Beverly what a voice......Danny..twas a good effort trying to do the same vocal scales XD

[@emkopera]

LOVED IT!

[@beatriziervasi2188]

DANNY WAS THE BEST!

[@jewelmarkess]

Fantastic!

[@spazdj]

Bless you, lovely lovely lady! xoxo DJ

[@Moniarte9]

I Love, My ideal man Danny Kaye :)

[@taureleafsilver]

me too ^^ he's a cutey!

[@100Singers]

Name one other coloratura who came close - Bev was the greatest! RIP

[@auntbecky]

I always liked Beverly because she never took herself seriously.

[@ArgentoLibertario]

I'm standing and clapping!!!

[@Stefix1965]

hahahahahahaha I love you, Beverly!!! XD

[@wntoply6]

what great talented americans bev and danny were. and from brooklyn no less. makes a guy from boston jealous!

[@fournitureiv]

too much fun!

[@wntoply6]

primerib: how come in 1975 the program was broadcast in black and white? by that time everything was in living color.

[@fatida]

Oh no, she died - Monday - age 78. May flights of angels sing her to her rest.

[@operatic87]

is there sheet music for this????????

[@trialk1]

Also my kind thanks .!

[@foxyzzzzz]

Thanks, Bob32540, your comment is touching.

[@louswire]

WAY before... at least 10 yrs...

[@1stab]

You know, I didn't realize that the Russian Jewish invasion in Bklyn had begun so long ago! These are 2 pillars of talent. I'm grateful that I got to meet Miss Sills. They don't make'em like they use ta.

[@Elantry]

dynomite!

[@sneezy1974]

She's not the most gorgeous of women, but the longer I watched, the cuter she got. I pulled this up for Danny Kaye. I had to wiki Beverly Sills. I learned something today!!!

[@badskroy71]

what year is this?

[@ShawDAMAN]

This sounded very much like a Richard Strauss opera.

[@redleg56]

Nu -- You think it would go over in English?

[@civileso]

I remember watching this as a 5-6 year-old child. This brought tears to my eyes. NO! It's a chiiiiiickeeeeeen!:) I love it! Thanks a lotttt!