Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye (1913-1987) was an American actor, singer and humanitarian. Guest star in Episode 316 of The Muppet Show.

Most famous film role was as 'Hans Christian Andersen' in the 1952 movie of the same name; he performs the song "Inchworm," which subsequently became Kaye's signature tune.

Sang "Inchworm" on the Muppet Show; Charles Aznavour also performed it in his guest appearance during the first season.

Kaye was one of the original owners of the Seattle Mariners professional baseball team.

Served as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.

Died of hepatitis and internal bleeding on March 4, 1987, the result of a transfusion of contaminated blood during bypass heart surgery four years earlier.