Danny Kaye would have been even more appropriate casting for Willy Wonka in 1970, as a childless man reaching the far side of middle age looking for a successor. A younger Gene Wilder did an excellent job in the role, but just imagine what if.
The Emperor has to be Cyril Ritchard, I recognize that voice anywhere. I grew up watching re-runs of him as Captain Hook in Peter Pan, and loved him ever since.
This just popped up on my YT feed. I'm almost 60 years old and I don't remember ever watching this Rankin Bass animated special. Better late than never, I guess😄
I just turned 31 and thought I'd seen all the Rankin Bass specials out there, even the TV shorts not listed as part of their official line-up. I'd never seen this one either and I'm a big Danny Kaye fan. It's like 2 of my fave classic things smooshed together :D
I've watched cartoon and claymation movies made by Rackin Bass, but I've seen one that would have both, plus human live scenes put together in this movie. Very creative.
My sister and I grew up watching Rankin/Bass christmas specials on video. Nowadays we watch them on DVD. However, seeing this, made me very surprised and happy. This is also a reference to another movie Rankin/Bass did on Hans Christian Andersen called "The Daydreamer" and a reference to a movie called "Hans Christian Andersen" that starred Danny Kaye in the title role. This is overall, adorable.
Wow this sure is a trippy romp through HCA's classic short story. It's quite novel in that the princess is an athletic woman who doesn't care about money or social station. She's outspoken, strong-willed, independent and is bored with her father's pompous ways. She defies him and, most importantly, is NOT punished for her behavior. She is even rewarded for tricking her father and the jester by marriage to her real love. Talk about some girl power! What a great message too-don't get too full of yourself! Thanks for posting!
Those poor people. Can't believe the Emperor just threw them in there like that, including that poor little boy. I thought the Emperor was a total jerk, but Jasper the jester takes the cake.
I'm loving Princess Jane! Now there's a fairy tale princess with some personality! She looks so lovely and dainty, but she could probably hold her own in a bar fight!
It's odd how R/B tends to re-use some of their assets. For instance, the music in 17:02 and the "Jessica Claus" character model are both from "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town", and Danny Kaye's transformation music at 6:07 was later used in "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July".
Que lindo se siente ver este clásico de la animación, Rankin and Bass eran unos genios en esto de hacer un trabajo memorable y difícil de olvidar, recuerdo en mi maravillosa infancia que el canal del Estado en el horario infantil y vespertino pasaba todas las comiquitas de estos grandes ideadores, yo creo que nadie los podrá igualar y me encantaría que en una canal de esos que pasan programación vieja se dedicara a pasar todas las comiquitas, series, programas, etc. de esta productora. si ambos estuviesen vivos les diera un beso en la frente porque hicieron mi infancia muy feliz y mi adolescencia, porque recuerdo que pasaron esos clásicos hasta el Diciembre del 2002 en el canal del Estado. Extraño esto :"), quiero que vuelva esto!
I loved watching all the Rankin-Bass shows as a kid and I still love watching them! I saw this when it first came out on TV but have never seen it since. Thanks for finding it for everybody to watch and enjoy. :D
One of the things I like about Marmaduke and Jane's relationship is how she willingly overlooked his less than attractive appearance to find a man who was willing to listen,someone she could confide in.Ain't that beautiful?
Who would've thought Rankin/Bass made an adaptation where the antagonist was upgraded to protagonist, despite being a con-artist, and made a new villain to fit the change. But yeah, Jane likes Marmaduke because he's interested in her as a person; while she hates Jasper, because of he was only after her wealth.
And because Bibbentucker had outlawed child marriage 200 years prior, Jasper was labeled a pedophile and sent to the guillotine where they cut off his head... both of them.
I totally forgot about this! I saw this as a kid but it's been YEARS since this has been on TV. I highly doubt that this would ever be on TV now, compared to the classic holiday specials, since the live action sequences looks dated. And one segment after the emperor realizes that he's naked might have to be snipped. But other than that, I'm so happy to see this! I love it when the web allows me to relive parts of my childhood! Thank heavens for UA-cam!
I mean, using the Emperor's grief just to take all that money? And not giving any to those poor overworked tailors. That jester should be ashamed of himself.
Today my local PBS station is showing the Danny Kaye show. It is a collection of song, dance, and guest stars. The show was on the air from 1963-1967 on CBS. All shows were taped at CBS television City studios at 7800 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles California and aired at 10pm Pacific and Eastern Time zone and at 9pm for the Mountain and Central Time zone. He was very popular with children and was an ambassador to UNICEF.
She also had a returning role on Bewitched. I think, but I'm not certain, but I think she played the Tooth Fairy. She was a great character actor. I do believe she was Jan Brandy's namesake. That was a funny episode, too.
The scene where Jasper the Jester is tricked into marrying the little apprentice boy (whom he thinks is Princess Jane) reminds me of an almost similar scenario in the Laurel and Hardy movie "Babes In Toyland" (1934), which was loosely based on the operetta by Victor Herbert (the film was later retitled "The March Of The Wooden Soldiers"). In the film, Little Bo Peep (Charlotte Henry) reluctantly agrees to marry the wicked Silas Barnaby (Henry Brandon) because she feels it's the only way to keep her and her mother from being evicted from their home, which Barnaby holds a mortgage against (Bo Peep is actually in love with Tom Tom, the Pipers' son). Stan and Ollie, who are tenants in Mrs. Peep's house devise a plan to keep their friend from marrying Barnaby. Ollie, who is to be the Best Man for the wedding, escorts someone covered in a wedding veil into Barnaby's home, where the Justice Of The Peace performs the ceremony, pronouncing the pair man and wife. Just as Barnaby is about to kiss his new bride, Ollie reminds him that he promised to hand over the mortgage as his "wedding present." He gives the mortgage to Ollie, who promptly tears it up. "And now," says Ollie, "you may kiss the bride!" He quickly removes the veil, revealing that the "bride" is--Stanley! Barnaby is foiled.
Usually the crazy king has a too perfect daughter. Having the princess kind of goofy with a goofy laugh makes it much more believable that the loony emperor is really her father.
This show was the pilot for a mini series of tv specials for the family..but..sadly..it only presented this one shot special that aired on ABC TV in 1973.
Thanks so much. Of course now, with this rare collection of tales, I'll be hot on the search for more. I love Danny Kaye and his wit and charm. Makes me feel like I'm seven again.
aarons channel Danny Kaye is one one our national treasures! He was the red headed guy in White Christmas. His very best film I think was "Cory Jester" you should check it out.
I never seen this before but i have seen cartoons by Rankin-Bass like santa claus is comin to town,Rudolph the red nosed reindeer and Rudolph's shiny new year and Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in july,the easter bunny is comin to town and peter cottontail.
Seeing this Rankin/Bass film, Jasper the Clown is now one of my favorite cartoon villains, as well as one of my favorite Rankin/Bass villains. How about any of you...?
Thank you for sharing this. I hope you don't mind my sharing it. I was so glad to come across it felt destined to find this right before Christmas and all the animation programs.
Danny Kaye would have been even more appropriate casting for Willy Wonka in 1970, as a childless man reaching the far side of middle age looking for a successor. A younger Gene Wilder did an excellent job in the role, but just imagine what if.
First aired in 1972
Okay, Dad. We get it. Now please, for all that's holy, put something on.
The Emperor has to be Cyril Ritchard, I recognize that voice anywhere. I grew up watching re-runs of him as Captain Hook in Peter Pan, and loved him ever since.
It was Cyril Ritchard
Which one?
@@TheAnchorArmsChadfrom the Peter Pan (1954 musical) He is best remembered today for his performance as Captain Hook
I've always loved the Rankin Bass puppet animation, fabulous!!!!!!
They called the stop motion.
@@nathancruz9172 That has always inspired me too!
Raise your kids on Rankin Bass specials.
This just popped up on my YT feed. I'm almost 60 years old and I don't remember ever watching this Rankin Bass animated special. Better late than never, I guess😄
I have this on dvd 📀 ❤
I just turned 31 and thought I'd seen all the Rankin Bass specials out there, even the TV shorts not listed as part of their official line-up. I'd never seen this one either and I'm a big Danny Kaye fan. It's like 2 of my fave classic things smooshed together :D
Same here
Haven't seen this since 74 ! 60 here too.
12:23-13:41 anyone know who drew and animated this sequence? We need more cartoons like this. Either way I love Rankin/Bass' movies and classics
Possibly Paul Coker
that Marmaduke puppet is Seymour S. Sassafras from peter cottontail 1971
in Tattered Clothes. I believe they reused that model to represent Danny Kaye himself, but in a different role.
Danny Kaye. The Real Deal of entertainment.
Danny Kaye starred as Hans Christian Andersen in the original RKO Radio Pictures version that came out in 1952.
I remember that movie very well.
Oh wow, much nostalgia. 😊
Oooh i love Rankin Bass 💖💖💖
Same
James and the Giant Peach 1996 and THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES 1972 are stop monition films with live action sequences
And Don’t Forget The Daydreamer (1966)
The modle for Danny Kaye is the same as it was first used in here comes peter cottontail in 1971 on abc tv.
Anybody know the lyrics for the tailor's tailor song? So catchy lol
The princess Jane can bowl, swordfight, and skate? Wow.
the daydreamer 1966 and this film are both Rankin bass films that use live action.
The main character is from another Rankin Bass movie, Peter Cotton Tail.
I think Princess Jane is my favorite Rankin-Bass character.
She Knows How To Fence And Skate. 😆
I've watched cartoon and claymation movies made by Rackin Bass, but I've seen one that would have both, plus human live scenes put together in this movie. Very creative.
Sassafras... Is that you...?!
well its the same puppet they used for Danny Kaye for that character.
Rare Rankin Bass? More like Bare Spankin Ass
32:30, 32:48, 33:15:
🎵Bidi-Bidi-Bidi-Bidi-Bidi-Bidi-Bum,
Bidi-Bidi-Bidi-Bidi-Bidi-Bidi-Bum,
CREATIOOOON!!! 🎵
My sister and I grew up watching Rankin/Bass christmas specials on video. Nowadays we watch them on DVD. However, seeing this, made me very surprised and happy. This is also a reference to another movie Rankin/Bass did on Hans Christian Andersen called "The Daydreamer" and a reference to a movie called "Hans Christian Andersen" that starred Danny Kaye in the title role. This is overall, adorable.
Santa Claus is coming to Town, year without Santa Claus, Frosty the snowman.
(12:11) ....he was flirting up until she did that..... but he was too horrified to even run away and thus just dealt with it.
(30:07) ......she did it again...
Poor Emperor. Poor Jane. Jasper, that freak. He is so dead when the Emperor find out. And that Marmaduke guy isn't the bad guy, I take it.
Danny Kaye was awesome. love classic cartoons
Bobbi Rai Danny Kaye is also the actor that played with Bing Crosby in White Christmas.
So that was the hap-hap-happy Christmas when Bing Crosby tap danced with Danny F--king Kaye?
Around the holidays I remember watching the film about the life and times of Hans Christian Anderson.
DANNY KAYE WAS A MASTER OF HUMOR IN AMERICA AND THE WORLD
Danny Kaye.. magical 🙏❤️🌞☮️ ty for posting 🥲
Seymour S freaking sassafras himself
I take that Marmaduke had some kind of change of heart when he met Jane?
I mean, I know I've never been married before, but just because the Emperor's wife died doesn't mean he has to go taking that out on others.
Wow this sure is a trippy romp through HCA's classic short story. It's quite novel in that the princess is an athletic woman who doesn't care about money or social station. She's outspoken, strong-willed, independent and is bored with her father's pompous ways.
She defies him and, most importantly, is NOT punished for her behavior. She is even rewarded for tricking her father and the jester by marriage to her real love. Talk about some girl power! What a great message too-don't get too full of yourself! Thanks for posting!
Those poor people. Can't believe the Emperor just threw them in there like that, including that poor little boy. I thought the Emperor was a total jerk, but Jasper the jester takes the cake.
Hey! Thats Seymour S. Sassafras.
^ This
Guess they use the same character doll for this rankin bass production and use the same actor too
Desmond Blackstone right he’s also the voice of Danny Kaye
Who voiced Jasper?
Bob McFadden.
I'm loving Princess Jane! Now there's a fairy tale princess with some personality!
She looks so lovely and dainty, but she could probably hold her own in a bar fight!
Adamguy2003 Is it me or does Princess Jane have a New York accent?
Played by the late and great Imogene Coca. Please search her on here, she's really funny!
Played by the late great Imogene Coca! She's awesome!
why'd DK git all the girls?
Is this available to buy on Amazon?
Ooh, those alligators sure look dangerous.
It's odd how R/B tends to re-use some of their assets. For instance, the music in 17:02 and the "Jessica Claus" character model are both from "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town", and Danny Kaye's transformation music at 6:07 was later used in "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July".
45:29-45:30 I love how nervous the counsil was before he admitted that Buski was right,that the Emperor was naked!
A woman told me I look cute in a seersucker suit.
Que lindo se siente ver este clásico de la animación, Rankin and Bass eran unos genios en esto de hacer un trabajo memorable y difícil de olvidar, recuerdo en mi maravillosa infancia que el canal del Estado en el horario infantil y vespertino pasaba todas las comiquitas de estos grandes ideadores, yo creo que nadie los podrá igualar y me encantaría que en una canal de esos que pasan programación vieja se dedicara a pasar todas las comiquitas, series, programas, etc. de esta productora. si ambos estuviesen vivos les diera un beso en la frente porque hicieron mi infancia muy feliz y mi adolescencia, porque recuerdo que pasaron esos clásicos hasta el Diciembre del 2002 en el canal del Estado. Extraño esto :"), quiero que vuelva esto!
I loved watching all the Rankin-Bass shows as a kid and I still love watching them! I saw this when it first came out on TV but have never seen it since. Thanks for finding it for everybody to watch and enjoy. :D
I do remember watching this many years ago.
One of the things I like about Marmaduke and Jane's relationship is how she willingly overlooked his less than attractive appearance to find a man who was willing to listen,someone she could confide in.Ain't that beautiful?
Who would've thought Rankin/Bass made an adaptation where the antagonist was upgraded to protagonist, despite being a con-artist, and made a new villain to fit the change.
But yeah, Jane likes Marmaduke because he's interested in her as a person; while she hates Jasper, because of he was only after her wealth.
Absolutely Yes! 💯
And because Bibbentucker had outlawed child marriage 200 years prior, Jasper was labeled a pedophile and sent to the guillotine where they cut off his head... both of them.
41:39 Gasp! He's Naked! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
They stayed pretty true to the original story, but they also added a lot of stuff. I liked what they added though.
I cannot thank you enough for uploading this. I can't tell you how long I've been wanting to see this again.
Yw
Oh boy! I never seen this on tv before! I wonder why?
1:40 Oh... I see.
This program aired in 1972. It is available on DVD from Amazon or Barnes and Noble bookstores.
I totally forgot about this! I saw this as a kid but it's been YEARS since this has been on TV. I highly doubt that this would ever be on TV now, compared to the classic holiday specials, since the live action sequences looks dated. And one segment after the emperor realizes that he's naked might have to be snipped. But other than that, I'm so happy to see this! I love it when the web allows me to relive parts of my childhood! Thank heavens for UA-cam!
That Marmaduke puppet was also used in Rudolph’s shiny new year 1976.
With Danny Kaye even WOW! thanks for the post!
Wish this is out on DVD and with captions and or subtitles.
this was on dvd and vhs 20 years ago in 2002
@@4899-m6v but no longer on the market, right?
The emperors new clothes dvd is available to buy on Amazon and eBay.
@@4899-m6v I am deaf and problem is, it does not include captions and or subtitles 😥
I have no idea what they keep saying the Emperor's name is, nor do I even know how to spell it.
It'll be a sensation!
When you hear him say, "Clothes make the man" you know where this story is going. :)
I look good in a lot of clothes. Usually blue, grey, black, white and seersucker. Suits, sportcoats, and formal wear.
Both Danny Kaye and Cyril Ritchard played Mr. Darling/Captain Hook in televised productions of Peter Pan.
Cyril Ritchard also voiced kindly Reverend Thomas in R/B's First Christmas Snow.
Was i really expecting to see some r/b dick?
*_maybe_*
Hii Squidward!
That guard looks big enough to be basketball champion. XD
Yeah. He is a rather tall character indeed.
I mean, using the Emperor's grief just to take all that money? And not giving any to those poor overworked tailors. That jester should be ashamed of himself.
Another gorgeous soundtrack from Maury Laws.
I love this. God bless Danny Kaye.
Today my local PBS station is showing the Danny Kaye show. It is a collection of song, dance, and guest stars. The show was on the air from 1963-1967 on CBS. All shows were taped at CBS television City studios at 7800 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles California and aired at 10pm Pacific and Eastern Time zone and at 9pm for the Mountain and Central Time zone. He was very popular with children and was an ambassador to UNICEF.
Thank-you!! I have been looking for this forever:)
Yw
The Rankin &Bass Holiday programs were Excellent. I Remember watching many of they’re shows over the years. 👍
Tokyo Mater be like: 2:47 2:50
2:45
There are very Yellow Submarine-esque backgrounds during the Emperor's big song.
26:07
Who were those kids?
I've seen this since 3rd grade, it's fascinating
not seen this since forever or at least age 5, I love how it is live action the stop motion and cartoon all in one special
Well this is a weird panic! At the disco video…
original air date: February 21st, 1972
well , they need to re-air it for todays politicians !
Yeah, make Donald Trump a transparent suit and... um, actually that probably wouldn't be such a good idea.
Oh neat that’s my birthday
That little joker sounds like the Joker from Batman The Animated Series.
The Jasper sounds like The Joker from Batman The Animated Series.
what a cool movie.
What happened to jasper at the end of the story?
Imogene Coca who was the voice of Princess Jane also played Aunt Edna in National Lampoon's Vacation!
She also had a returning role on Bewitched. I think, but I'm not certain, but I think she played the Tooth Fairy. She was a great character actor. I do believe she was Jan Brandy's namesake. That was a funny episode, too.
Princess Jane reminds me of "Francine" from American Dad .
Danny Kaye was mentioned in Christmas Vacation, where Clark gave him a foul middle name. lol
50:43
0:21 Sewing invincibility
I've never heard of this, and I'm very intrigued.
The scene where Jasper the Jester is tricked into marrying the little apprentice boy (whom he thinks is Princess Jane) reminds me of an almost similar scenario in the Laurel and Hardy movie "Babes In Toyland" (1934), which was loosely based on the operetta by Victor Herbert (the film was later retitled "The March Of The Wooden Soldiers"). In the film, Little Bo Peep (Charlotte Henry) reluctantly agrees to marry the wicked Silas Barnaby (Henry Brandon) because she feels it's the only way to keep her and her mother from being evicted from their home, which Barnaby holds a mortgage against (Bo Peep is actually in love with Tom Tom, the Pipers' son). Stan and Ollie, who are tenants in Mrs. Peep's house devise a plan to keep their friend from marrying Barnaby. Ollie, who is to be the Best Man for the wedding, escorts someone covered in a wedding veil into Barnaby's home, where the Justice Of The Peace performs the ceremony, pronouncing the pair man and wife. Just as Barnaby is about to kiss his new bride, Ollie reminds him that he promised to hand over the mortgage as his "wedding present." He gives the mortgage to Ollie, who promptly tears it up. "And now," says Ollie, "you may kiss the bride!" He quickly removes the veil, revealing that the "bride" is--Stanley!
Barnaby is foiled.
You are a genius!
i Love This Movie as a Kid
Usually the crazy king has a too perfect daughter. Having the princess kind of goofy with a goofy laugh makes it much more believable that the loony emperor is really her father.
Cyril Ritchard has a Great singing Voice
This show was the pilot for a mini series of tv specials for the family..but..sadly..it only presented this one shot special that aired on ABC TV in 1973.
Kevin Butler I thought it was a complete show for kids that was hosted by Danny Kaye. I would watch that! 😢
day (night) after Thanksgiving 2019
Thanks so much. Of course now, with this rare collection of tales, I'll be hot on the search for more. I love Danny Kaye and his wit and charm. Makes me feel like I'm seven again.
Yw. I have a few more rare rankin/bass gems, I'll try and get them up soon.
Yay!
The main character Marmaduke kind of looks like Conan O'Brian and the princess' laugh is irritating. Great movie 11/10!
LOL, he does look like Conan O'Brien!
I like Princess Jane's laugh, it's so delightfully awkward- sounding!
aarons channel Danny Kaye is one one our national treasures! He was the red headed guy in White Christmas. His very best film I think was "Cory Jester" you should check it out.
Deb Carsey I think you mean "The Court Jester."
I never seen this before but i have seen cartoons by Rankin-Bass like santa claus is comin to town,Rudolph the red nosed reindeer and Rudolph's shiny new year and Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in july,the easter bunny is comin to town and peter cottontail.
Seeing this Rankin/Bass film, Jasper the Clown is now one of my favorite cartoon villains, as well as one of my favorite Rankin/Bass villains. How about any of you...?
26:07
Wow... what a Soft and Loving voice.
Thank you for sharing this. I hope you don't mind my sharing it. I was so glad to come across it felt destined to find this right before Christmas and all the animation programs.
I remember this goody from childhood. thank u so much. :) :) :) I still appreciate such movies.
The Best Of Jaspar
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35:54
Are you sure this is appropriate?
shelton henley I mean, no. Unless you’re on acid
i never saw this one n i know that actor
I know I thought I saw most of the Rankin & Bass specials when I was a kid. It a pure treat and absolute delight to find out that's not the case.
This live action/puppet animated musical fairy tale..also features the vocal talents of Imogene Coca,Allen Swift,Bob McFadden and Cyril Ritchard.
Damn ambitious jesters...
Danny's shoes at 3:10 are awesome!
Lol I can't believe this was for kids especially at 2:52
My favorite part is at 19:23and 24:56
The Original Danny Kaye (1911 - 1987)
1:57 2:07 50:36