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Stubby Kaye

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Stubby Kaye.

The American actor Stubby Kaye worked in vaudeville before he made his name in the musical Guys and Dolls, on Broadway and in London, as Nicely-Nicely. When it was filmed, nobody else could be considered for the part. He went on to make several more film musicals, including Li'l Abner and Sweet Charity.

In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his career which includes some work in this country where he now lives, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: New York, New York by Liza Minelli
Book: Diary
Luxury: Hard hat

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 10 Feb 1984 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Nat King Cole

    Nature Boy

    Artist: Gordon Jenkins and his Orchestra

  • Shirley Ross

    Thanks for the Memory

    Artist: Bob Hope

    • Hollywood Vol 3 The Boys.

  • David Rose and His Orchestra

    The Stripper

  • Lena Horne and Trio

    Deed I Do

    • The Horne of Plenty.

  • Frank Sinatra

    Guys and Dolls (Title Song)

    Artist: Stubby Kaye, Johnny Silver

    • Guys and Dolls.

  • Alice Faye

    You'll Never Know

    • Greatest Hits.

  • Stubby Kaye

    Howdy Friends and Neighbours

    Artist: June Allyson, Jack Lemmon

    • You Can't Run Away From It.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Liza Minnelli

      New York, New York

  • Book Choice

    • Diary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Hard hat

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Stubby Kaye

Broadcasts

  • Sat 4 Feb 1984 18:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 10 Feb 1984 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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