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Includes Eve Arden, and Harry James. Danny tries to overcome a cigarette addiction, then Eve Arden points him to reading fan mail. with jokes aside Harry James an his orchestra perform, I’m Beginning to See the Light.
To answer the burning question, “who is Danny Kaye?” the cast put on the drama, The Life of Danny Kaye. A couple storks complain as they approach the hospital for their deliveries. The little problem child grows, and is now a problem child in school. with Eave Arden as teacher, the cast all play unruly tots. There lessons break down into a jazzy school time number.
Next we take a look at the dating life of Danny Kaye. Danny found his real love in show business, a scene which manages to sneak in a commercial. Forging ahead, Danny finds himself on Broadway… heckeling from the audience.
Arriving to his recent life, Danny has made it to Hollywood to appear in the film, Up in Arms. He now presents a spoofed up clip from it, singing and joking as he goes. In a serious closing moment, Danny makes an appeal to send letters to servicemen and women serving overseas.
Bonus Track:
Al Jolsen. 1948. White Christmas.
