The grand moment is upon us!

We are here to celebrate the life and legacy of the multi-talented Mr. Danny Kaye on the 36th anniversary of his passing.

Danny was a one-of-a-kind fella. He had a unique and often wacky style that set him apart from all other physical comedians in Hollywood. His witty energy seemed limitless, even into his later years. And while he was the consummate jokester, he also had a heart of gold as evidenced by his lifelong dedication as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
On a personal level, it is an incredible honour to pay homage to one of my heroes of the Technicolour screen. Danny, you are forever in our hearts. Thank you for being you. ❤️
Danny was an accomplished chef and loved preparing meals for his friends & family. I’m sure that if Danny were here with us, he would whip up a treat and devour all the wonderful posts being written about his work. Who knows? Maybe he is watching from up above. 🙂

Let’s see what is cooking from our lovely participants:

Gill from Reelweegiemidget Reviews starts things off with the made-for-television film Peter Pan (1976).

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Maddy from the Classic Film and TV Corner pays tribute by discussing her two favourite Danny Kaye films.

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Andrew from The Stop Button goes to France à l’américain with On The Riviera (1951).

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Grace from The Maidens of Green Gables happily shares A Few of (Her) Favourite Danny Kaye Moments.

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Ruth from Silver Screenings has a newfound appreciation for Danny in The Five Pennies (1959).

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Yours truly spotlights Danny’s dual roles in his second-ever film, Wonder Man (1945).

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Le from Crítica Retrô discovers comedy gold with The Court Jester (1955).

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My two daughters share their varied appreciation for White Christmas (1954).

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Rebecca from Taking Up Room presents us with Danny’s very first picture, Up in Arms (1944).

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Constance from Silver Scenes revisits another “doubleish” Kaye classic, Me and The Colonel (1958).

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Cat from Thoughts All Sorts ponders over her best known Danny film, Up in Arms (1944).

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My older son talks about one of Danny’s most touching portrayals in Hans Christian Andersen (1952).

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Rachel from Hamlette’s Soliloquy gives an excellent analysis of A Song is Born (1948), including it’s similarities to the 1941 film Ball of Fire.

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Kayla from Whimsically Classical chimes in with brass tactics of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947).

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Thank you so much to everyone who participated and who made this event such a memorable one. I am once again reminded of the sheer talent and devotion of classic film bloggers, with a particular nod to my fellow CMBA members. 🥰

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