The Danny Kaye Show is an American
variety show hosted by
Danny Kaye that aired on
CBS from 1963 to 1967 on Wednesday nights. Directed by
Robert Scheerer, the show premiered in
black-and-white, but later switched to color broadcasts. At the time, Kaye was at the height of his popularity, having starred in a string of successful films in the 1940s and '50's, made successful personal appearances at such venues as the
London Palladium, and appeared many times on television. His most recent films had been considered disappointing, but the television specials he starred in were triumphant, leading to this series. Prior to his television and film career, Kaye had made a name for himself with his own
radio show, and numerous other guest appearances on other shows.