Making his name on Broadway in the 1940s, Danny Kaye became a beloved comedian,
entertainer and film star, renowned for his clowning, physical comedy and
portrayal of humble underdog characters. Raised in Brooklyn by his Ukrainian
immigrant parents, he popularised the novelty songs Minnie The Moocher, Tubby
The Tuba and Dinah on his hugely successful CBS radio show, before scoring a Top
Five US hit with his version of I've Got A Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts. Just as
popular in Britain, he played record breaking shows at the London Palladium and
scored the UK hits Ugly Duckling and Wo...