The Danny Kaye Show
with Lucille Ball Reviews

“Danny Kaye’s Appearance With Lucy Proved Delight”
Times Daily – Nov. 12, 1962
By: Cynthia Lowry (AP Television-Radio Writer)

            NEW YORK (AP) – Danny Kaye is probably the most talented and endearing clown currently practicing his art. Lucille Ball is generally concede to be our premiere comedienne. Throw them together before the television cameras, and the result is bound to be just what it was Sunday night: a delight.
            In the hour-long NBC special, Kaye danced, sang and told a droll story in a perfect imitation of Maurice Chevalier’s English accent. Miss Ball turned up doing a tentative twist and even essayed a song. She also attempted a few imitations. If she did not quite capture her subjects—Judy Garland, Carol Channing and Marlene Dietrich—it was much funnier that way.
            Danny and Lucy seemed amused with three sketches about foreign restaurants, not the best material they’ve ever had. They had comedy problems with chopsticks and with authentic jungle décor. They were funniest getting progressively drunker on salad dressing in an elegant French joint.
            The hour went by on running feet, which doesn’t happen very often these days.

[the rest of the article was omitted as it did not pertain to Danny or Lucy]

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