Assignment Children (1955)
Assignment: Children was a short filmed with the assistance of Paramount. It captured one of Danny's first experiences with the United Nations' UNICEF as he toured various countries entertaining children. The short not only captured these precious moments but was meant to help teach people around the world what UNICEF was all about and how they were helping to keep children healthy through food and vaccinations.
Danny on his experience: "The first time I saw a case of yaws. I almost fainted from
horror. It is one of the most awful diseases to see. Yaws are boils, one right after
another. A person has them for years. If they break out on his feet, he can't walk-
Film Information
Filmed: June 14 -
Released: February 9, 1955
(Koenig, David. Danny Kaye: King of Jesters, pg 170)
Articles
“Helping World’s Children” -