The Danny Kaye Show

[Rob]

A company named MVD Visual has just released a 6-episode DVD set of The Danny Kaye Show. I'm assuming it's likely that one or more of the this list's members may have had some involvement with this classic CBS variety show, either during it's broadcast history or a subsequent restoration phase.

As a matter of interest, I'm reprinting here my Amazon review of this release:



"It is always amazing how a company will opt to license a
rare and classic property such as The Danny Kaye Show, offer complete shows,
and tackle the myriad of difficult music and legal clearances required, only to
wind up trashing the end product.

 

The Danny Kaye Show was produced on 2-inch videotape, which
offers a brilliant "live" look. Whether it was out of brute
ignorance/incompetence or a conscious decision, MVD Visual has encoded this great
source material to destroy the intended "live" look of the show and
replace it with a jittery, contrast-removed film look reminiscent of 1950's
kinescopes. Those who are prone to epileptic seizures are advised to avert
their eyes during fast-moving dance numbers and jerky, sputtering credit rolls.

 

What a slap in the face to the ever-dwindling group of
industry veterans who work so hard to restore long-defunct 2" quad tape
and preserve our broadcast history with the best possible quality, only to have
their work ruined by the likes of MVD Visual".


Rob Sinclair
 		 	   		  
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