7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Danny Kaye Show (1963)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The Danny Kaye Show was a variety program centered on entertainment, music, and comedy, without a discernible political agenda or explicit promotion of specific ideological viewpoints. Its content was designed for broad appeal, making it apolitical.
This 1960s variety show features traditional casting practices typical of its era, without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative and framing are focused on entertainment, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities, consistent with mainstream television of the period.
Secondary
The show, typical of its era, featured celebratory segments for Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter, presenting them as integral and positive aspects of mainstream American culture. These portrayals were generally affirming and inclusive.
Danny Kaye, a prominent Jewish entertainer, frequently incorporated Jewish cultural elements, Yiddish songs, and humor into his show. These depictions were consistently warm, affectionate, and served to celebrate his heritage in a positive and inclusive way.
The Danny Kaye Show, a variety program from the 1960s, did not include identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its content reflected the prevailing broadcast standards and cultural norms of its time, which generally excluded such explicit portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a variety show, "The Danny Kaye Show" primarily featured original sketches and performances rather than adapting existing narratives with canonical characters. Therefore, it does not contain gender swaps of established characters.
The Danny Kaye Show was a variety series featuring Danny Kaye and guest stars. It did not adapt pre-existing characters from source material or historical figures, thus the concept of a 'race swap' does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
6.3
Critic Ratings
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