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 peak of his popularity, having starred in a series of successful films in the 1940s and '50s, made successful personal appearances at venues like 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. Before his television and film career, Kaye had made a name for himself with his own radio show and numerous guest appearances on other shows.