Danny Kaye on Singing and Show Business | The Dick Cavett Show

Danny Kaye discusses his recent injuries, and gives Dick a singing lesson designed for discovering his vocal range.
Date aired - 11/24/1971 - Danny Kaye
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Dick Cavett has been nominated for eleven Emmy awards (the most recent in 2012 for the HBO special, Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again), and won three. Spanning five decades, Dick Cavett’s television career has defined excellence in the interview format. He started at ABC in 1968, and also enjoyed success on PBS, USA, and CNBC.

His most recent television successes were the September 2014 PBS special, Dick Cavett’s Watergate, followed April 2015 by Dick Cavett’s Vietnam. He has appeared in movies, tv specials, tv commercials, and several Broadway plays. He starred in an off-Broadway production ofHellman v. McCarthy in 2014 and reprised the role at Theatre 40 in LA February 2015.

Cavett has published four books beginning with Cavett (1974) and Eye on Cavett (1983), co-authored with Christopher Porterfield. His two recent books -- Talk Show: Confrontations, Pointed Commentary, and Off-Screen Secrets (2010) and Brief Encounters: Conversations, Magic moments, and Assorted Hijinks(October 2014) are both collections of his online opinion column, written for The New York Times since 2007. Additionally, he has written for The New Yorker, TV Guide, Vanity Fair, and elsewhere.
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[@MM-yi9zn]

What an absolute legend. He was a genuine Renaissance Man. Talentedin everything! Oh the dancing & singing. And the mimicry was tremendous! No one like that today.

[@brendadrew834]

Miss the late great multi talented, funny and witty Danny Kaye so much who also had his own TV show! He was brilliant, a genius with accents, comedic timing, singing along with doing dramas as well as comedy. And a great humanitarian. Unbelievable and unfortunate that so many younger people and kids today don't even know who he was! Another super star from the Golden Age of Hollywood that we should never forget! May they both rest in peace~

[@whimsymaker]

I miss Danny Kaye. For that matter, I miss Cavett's show.

[@belleberroyer3054]

adore Danny, such a gorgeous voice , a kindness i can hear

[@judypasqualone5392]

I get mesmerized listening to Danny Kaye...think he was fascinating..and so funny.

[@mlem1467]

I'm very young (17) and in no way able to say I was alive anywhere near his time or era but God I wish I was, I love watching his works and pictures and I adore listening to his interviews and best bits while I work. Him, Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Donald O. Connor - or even going further back to the original legend, Buster Keaton! I love listening to his bits, they never fail to lift my day. even now, as Im cramming for finals and end of the year projects, listening to some interviews of his are really helping in keeping me going. I love his mayhem and chaos.

[@raoularmagnac2037]

It's so VERY refreshing to hear of a young person who enjoys and appreciates classic movies! That is so VERY rare and unique these days! 👌

[@mlem1467]

@@raoularmagnac2037 thank you so much for your kind words!! I can't help but find it sad that my peers seldom find the appeal in these sorts of film. Man, I really truly wish I wasn't the only one of my age group that knows and loves these classics. everyone nowadays finds humor and entertainment in grotesque vulgarities and fail to see just how golden classic comedy can truly be. I hope to help keep these old golds as remembered as possible as time goes on. God bless you friend, have a good day/night!

[@fobstar6958]

Very few entertainers deserve the title of legend. Danny Kaye was a legend.

[@NoOne-kr4jc]

I recognize the word legend as something like John Henry or Johnny Appleseed. I do not even see a legend as possibly true. "Legend has it..." I think that's as far as respectful stretch as you can get if something is legendary. We have all this footage online regarding Danny Kaye and all these other brilliant people. I'll say this about Mr. Danny Kaye. He was imo a rare kind of performer out of a select few that could accomplish or be as talented as he was. His actual shows people bought tickets for, included an _orchestra._ How much of a treat is that regarding a comedian of all people? I think his life should inspire many others.

[@krissmgvlogs]

I forgot how much I love Danny Kaye. Absolutely love him!

[@LazyIRanch]

Me too! I just re-watched "The Court Jester" a few days ago, love it now more than ever. My ex hated him, so I wasn't allowed to have DVDs or watch any of his movies for those 15 years. I memorized all the songs from "Hans Christian Anderson" as a child from listening to the album so many times. The ex got so angry when he found out those songs I was singing (that his grandkids loved) were from Danny Kaye! What kind of person could hate Danny?? I miss those grandkids, but I haven't missed my ex for even one moment. Guess I need to find some kids who would appreciate a surrogate grandma who sings and acts out "The Ugly Duckling" song with all the sound effects, lol.

[@jennifersman7990]

Dick Cavett’s show was always interesting no matter who he had on

[@0HARE]

What an awesomely talented man was Danny Kaye. Thanks for a wonderful interview.

[@lenhummel5614]

Danny boy was TRULY a multi-talented genius. Great caring humanitarian also. Tops.💎💯

[@jimmyb1559]

We loved Danny Kayes movies. Always sure to make you laugh and had a gentle side to him that came through. Miss those days! Thank you for the video.

[@pattibrooks1907]

Loved Danny Kaye s acting . Nice interview and love Dick Cavett too !

[@barbarahackett8351]

A true entertainer, will always look and listen to his entertainment.

[@lenhummel5614]

Danny was a truly stellar talent & entertainer. Unique also comes to mind. TRULY unique.

[@johnlloyddy7016]

Wonderman was the first Danny Kaye movie I saw. Rented it at the video store back in the 80s because I mistakenly thought it was a superhero movie due to the title. 10 minutes into the movie, I was literally rolling in laughter and drumming my heels on the floor, became a fan ever since.

[@maxcap60]

Danny was very entertaining to watch and listen to.

[@pathetictroll7557]

He still is!

[@MJo-ng4lj]

❤🎉❤ Rest in Paradise.

[@RichardMorrisonBaritone]

A beautiful human.

[@arnavsingh5197]

Mr Cavett could have been a good host in this day and time as well.

[@Lurker1979]

One of my dads favrite actors.

[@trikkke11]

Jester of kings. King of jesters.

[@jolenemarek9642]

yes, and remember, a jester unemployed is nobody's fool.

[@rachelborowyckyj626]

“The pellet with the poison’s in the vessel with the pestle. The chalice from the palace has the brew that is true” ”The pellet with the poison’s in the flagon with the dragon. The vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true.”

[@pattibrooks1907]

Did not know he was into sports and was great at sports !

[@myratravin9588]

Love him so.

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello Myra

[@ef7952]

We still need to see all the Beverly Sills interviews with the singing included! Let's go!!!

[@likuuuu]

Where can I watch the full interview?

[@bradleycotton3237]

Any mention of _Peter Cottontail?_

[@Jimvanhise]

After Danny Kaye's movie career died he turned to TV in the 1960s. His TV show ran from 63-67 but he got a horrible reputation as a man who was difficult to work with. The Carol Burnett Show ran from 1967-1978 but he was about the only major performer she never had on because his reputation preceded him. One of his last appearances was on The Twilight Zone in 1985 where he was so difficult that the people on the show shuddered at the memory as he acted like he was supposed to be treated like the super star he was 30 years before.

[@ghanasoul]

Wow. Never knew that bout him.

[@hallyhop]

Mr. Gas Company 😂

[@tomatoplantsgonewild1470]

I somehow must've missed the part about his "recent injuries".

[@ZulcanPrime]

I wonder who broke the chalice from the palace?

[@gopherstate777]

Interesting how Cavett mentions Olivia to Kaye in an off hand way. There is a pause from Danny with a kind of "Oh, you heard the rumors"! But then he no sells the comment.

[@megankumamoto3645]

How many times did Danny have a heart attack just asking before he died

[@NxDoyle]

Mr Kaye looks very tired here.

[@Mrleejunman]

There was a shocking rumor going round Hollywood at the time that Danny Kaye was having or had a secret love affair with Laurence Olivier Did you see his face when Dick said about Danny and Laurence being able to do the same hight voice? Danny seemed to freeze at the mention of Laurence's name. Out of all the people to bring up..... Makes you wonder if that was dicks plan to try and get a reaction or to see where it goes

[@WaterShowsProd]

Their affair was kept very quiet until after both actors died. I'm sure there were people who must have known, but as Kaye was one of the most revered performers in Hollywood and Olivier was the most revered actor in the world, it was kept out of public knowledge. When Cavett compared his and Olivier's voices I thought it was very interesting. Olivier of course was still alive at that time.

[@andydixon2980]

@@WaterShowsProd I understand it was only a rumour.

[@eddielasowsky7777]

Well he did say he ws a pole vaulter since school.

[@nsans2893]

Caveat is pretty slick. He knows what he's doing.

[@neecicoleman1690]

There were no indications of an affair with Kaye, but there was evidence of one with Henry Ainley. Other than that, there has been no other evidence of affairs that Olivier had.

[@Gannooch]

I have nothing against the other celebs that were on this show but is this channel ever going to show the Dick Cavett shows where he interviews Jackie Gleason or Art Carney? How about any Honeymooners actors that were part of the main cast? These are rare much like all the other Dick Cavett interviews

[@jamesanthony5681]

Cavett said a lot of his old shows are long gone because the network reused the tapes to record other programs.

[@Gannooch]

@@jamesanthony5681 one episode where Gleason made an appearance has aired on Decades channel and one where Carney made an appearance also aired on Decades channel.

[@juanmonge7418]

When you pay your money- that is when you have the right to complain.

[@TimothyJonSarris]

What an incredibly natural talent. As far as being a nice person, well.... not really.

[@waltersulkowski1545]

Ohhh.....Was he not nice to you ?🤔

[@TimothyJonSarris]

@@waltersulkowski1545 No, not to me personally, but, if you want, follow this link Mr Sulkowski and you will find an interview with two individuals who did know him. It will explain what I meant in my previous comment and if you don't want to sit through the entire interview, just fast forward to minute 48:00, where Danny Kaye us referred to. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXzGc6yMbLFge8k

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@waltersulkowski1545 Apparently, he wasn't nice to a lot of people. Not difficult to find some of those stories on the internet.

[@Bigwave2003]

@@jamesanthony5681 Not difficult to find a lot of nonsense on the Internet.

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@Bigwave2003 Many stories were told about Kaye LONG before the internet.

[@bacchuslax7967]

I’m 49. I remember the stars. Elegant and eloquent. And an occasional capricious twit. For sure, they all had their secrets in the closets, but they did hold to articulation of the art. Now, who knows? No more wit, only pontification, obfuscation, and temperament.

[@magnacz]

Both Danny Kaye and Laurence Olivier we’re married so any rumor about them having an affair with each other was deadly. Also Danny Kaye was a UNICEF ambassador so his connection with children and homosexuality was just a step too far.