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Episode Guide
compiled by
The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
Tom Alger, Jim Brent, John King
references:
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MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY / THE DANNY THOMAS SHOW
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Marterto Enterprises, Inc.(1953-62) (episodes 1-282)
T & L Productions. (1962-64)
for
ABC (Tuesdays 9:00 pm EST) (seasons 1-3)(1953-56)
ABC (Mondays 8:00 pm EST) (season 4)(1956-57)
CBS (Mondays 9:00 pm EST) (seasons 5-11)(Sep1957-1964)
Produced by Louis F. Edelman (episodes 1-88)
CLNA:Danny Thomas and Rose Marie Thomas(PWH)
US Comedy series 1953-64 343 episodes x 30 min
Starring
Danny Thomas .... Danny Williams (1953-64)
Jean Hagen .... Margaret Williams (1953-56)
Marjorie Lord .... Mrs. Kathy Williams "Clancy"
(1957-1964)
Rusty Hamer .... Rusty Williams (1953-64)
Sherry Jackson .... Terry Williams #1 (1953-1958)
Penny Parker .... Terry Williams #2 (1959-1960)
Angela Cartwright .... Linda Williams (1957-1964)
Louise Beavers .... Louise #1 (1953-1954)
Amanda Randolph .... Louise #2 (1955-1964)
Horace McMahon .... Phil Arnold (1953-54)
Ben Lessy .... Benny (1953-1957) or (1953-59)
Jesse White .... Jesse Leeds (1954-57)
Hans Conried .... Uncle Tonoose (1958-1964) or (1956-64)
Mary Wickes ... Liz O'Neal (1953-?) or (1956-57)
Sheldon Leonard .... Phil Arnold or Phil Brokaw (1957-64) or (1957-61)
Pat Harrington Jr .... Pat Hannigan (1959-1960)
Annette Funicello .... Gina Minelli (1959)
Pat Carroll .... Bunny Halper (1961-1964)
Sid Melton .... "Uncle Charley" Halper (1959-1964)
also
Lelani Sorenson .... Patty, Daughter of Kathy (1956-57)
"THIS WAS A FILMED SERIES. THE EARLY SEASONS WITH JEAN HAGEN HAVE NOT
BEEN OFFERED FOR SYNDICATION SINCE THE EARLY SIXTIES. ALL THE EPISODE
GUIDES BEGIN WITH SEASON FIVE. FOR WHATEVER REASON SOME OF THE EARLY
TITLES HAVE FALLEN INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AND SO TURN UP
ON OBSCURE SATELLITE STATIONS. ALSO FYI EPISODES FROM THE TENTH SEASON
DEALING WITH THEIR EUROPEAN VACATION ARE NOT IN THE SYNDICATED PACKAGE."
John King, New York
Danny Thomas reprised his role as Danny Williams in
the revival series "Make Room For GrandDaddy" (1970-71) on ABC
The Danny Thomas Show (1 of 3)
The Danny Thomas Show (2 of 3)
The Danny Thomas Show (3 of 3)
Make Room for Daddy-1/3-Danny Thomas & Jean Hagen, (1954)
Make Room for Daddy-2/3-Danny Thomas & Jean Hagen (1954)
Make Room for Daddy-3/3-Danny Thomas & Jean Hagen (1954)
The Danny Thomas Show 1/5 (1957)
The Danny Thomas Show 2/5 (1957)
The Danny Thomas Show 3/5 (1957)
The Danny Thomas Show 4/5 (1957)
The Danny Thomas Show 5/5 (1957)
Make Room for Daddy 1 - Pardom My Accent - 1958
Make Room for Daddy 2 - Pardom My Accent - 1958
Make Room for Daddy 3 - Pardon My Accent - 1958
Make A Room part one Paul Anka * Swannee *
Make a room for daddy scene without Paul Anka part two
Make a room for Daddy part three Paul anka
Make a room for daddy part four *Tonight my love tonight *
Tennessee Ernie Ford
*############ Make Room for Daddy #############
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ABC Tuesdays 9:00 pm Eastern
30 episodes
Produced by Louis F. Edelman
1.01 [001] Make Room For Daddy: UNCLE DADDY
29Sep53 ABC
(No information available)
1.02 [002] Make Room For Daddy: PARTY DRESS
6Oct53 ABC
directed by William Asher
Danny objects to his very young daughter going to her first dance
until he is reminded of his own youth. [JB]
1.03 [003] Make Room For Daddy: SECOND HONEYMOON
13Oct53 ABC
directed by William Asher
Danny returns from a three month night club tour and plans a
second honeymoon. Business calls but Margaret saves the day. [JB]
1.04 [004] Make Room For Daddy: MOTHER-IN-LAW
20Oct53 ABC
directed by William Asher
When Danny asks once too often that his mother-in-law babysit for
him, he gets a lesson in adult psychology from his two children. [JB]
1.05 [005] Make Room For Daddy: ANNIVERSARY
27Oct53 ABC
directed by William Asher
Danny forgets that it's his 12th wedding anniversary. His wife
isn't the least bit impressed when he gives her a mere kiss on
the cheek as a peace offering. [JB]
1.06 [006] Make Room For Daddy: MARGARET, NON-PROFESSIONAL
3Nov53 ABC
directed by William Asher
Danny goes into competition with his wife when she embarks on a
show business career of her own. [JB]
1.07 [007] Make Room For Daddy: THE VISITING ENGLISHMAN
10Nov53 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
The household is in confusion when an English musician friend of
Danny's overstays his visit by three weeks. [JB]
1.08 [008] Make Room For Daddy: THE SEA CAPTAIN
17Nov53 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
The Williams children want to adopt a retired sea captain. His
wonderful yarns make them forget they must prepare for daddy's
birthday. [JB]
1.09 [009] Make Room For Daddy: THANKSGIVING STORY
24Nov53 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Thanksgiving dinner is on the table and Danny is in Boston playing
a benefit. [JB]
1.10 [010] Make Room For Daddy: LAST DOLLAR
1Dec53 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny's son Rusty claims that he didn't take the money that's
alleged to be missing around the house. [JB]
1.11 [011] Make Room For Daddy: MARGARET'S JOB
8Dec53 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny urges his wife to work in the office of one of career-minded
college friends. If she spends a hard day at the office, Danny
promises to do the "easy" job of taking care of the house. [JB]
1.12 [012] Make Room For Daddy: WONDERLAND
15Dec53 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guiest Cast:
Spring Byington (as the unwelcome guest)
A radio contestant wins the privilege of spending the weekend at
the home of her favorite comic Danny Williams. The overaged
bobby-soxer who arrives at the house upsets Mrs. Williams' plans
for a quiet weekend.
1.13 [013] Make Room For Daddy: CHRISTMAS
22Dec53 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny finds that his children don't believe in Santa Claus. [JB]
1.14 [014] Make Room For Daddy: TOLEDO
29Dec53 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny goes back to his native Toledo and meets his old friends. [JB]
1.15 [015] Make Room For Daddy: MARGARET'S JEALOUSY
5Jan54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny and his wife see a play in which the long-married husband
develops a roving eye. Margaret's imagination causes jealousy.
She's sure Danny, too, has a wandering look, when Rusty shows her
a picture of Danny kissing a blonde. [JB]
1.16 [016] Make Room For Daddy: TERRY FOR PRESIDENT
12Jan54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny learns a lesson in democracy when he takes over his daughter
Terry's campaign for the presidency of her sixth-grade class. [JB]
1.17 [017] Make Room For Daddy: TRUE BLUE BENNY
19Jan54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny and Benny Lessy delebrate 12th anniversary as a team. [JB]
1.18 [018] Make Room For Daddy: RUSTY RUNS AWAY (not on LOC)
26Jan54 ABC
Son Rusty runs away from home. [JB]
1.19 [019] Make Room For Daddy: THE PROFESSOR
2Feb54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Jealousy rears its head when a college professor comes to visit
Danny's wife. [JB]
1.20 [020] Make Room For Daddy: BURLESQUE
9Feb54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Anxious to get her husband out of the "saloon atmosphere,"
Margaret obtains an engagement at a swank supper club for Danny.
His white-tie-and-tails opening takes an unexpected turn when
an old burlesque buddy drops by. [JB]
1.21 [021] Make Room For Daddy: BLACK EYES
16Feb54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny's disturbed because his son Rusty is always fighting with
one of his school chums. Daddy wants to find out the reason for
the disputes. Danny is made Honorary President of Big Brothers
of America. [JB]
1.22 [022] Make Room For Daddy: MARGARET'S BIRTHDAY
23Feb54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny's wife tries to get him to buy her the gifts she really
wants for her birthday. [JB]
1.23 [023] Make Room For Daddy: THE MATCHMAKER
2Mar54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Cupid's arrows miss their mark when Danny and wife Margaret try
to save Danny's agent from a life of bachelor-hood. Margaret
seems to think that the bachelor's is a lonely lot. [JB]
1.24 [024] Make Room For Daddy: NIGHT CLUB
9Mar54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Wallace Ford, Patti Moore
Danny's doctor tells him he must relax. For some reason, Danny
thinks that operating a night club would be a fine way to take
it easy. [JB]
1.25 [025] Make Room For Daddy: TERRY'S CAREER
16Mar54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny is thrilled when Terry wins a part in a Broadway play.
But Margaret wants the girl to lead a normal life. [JB]
1.26 [026] Make Room For Daddy: SCHOOL FESTIVAL
23Mar54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Jan Clayton
Danny's awed by the life and hard times of his son's teacher.
By a strange coincidence, son Rusty gets a high mark just after
Danny has promised the teacher he'll appear at a PTA festival.
Kids in Rusty's class suspect apple polishing. [JB]
1.27 [027] Make Room For Daddy: RUSTY'S PAL
30Mar54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Tom Tully
A philosophical hobo, who believes that knowledge and money are
of no value unless they're spread around to everyone, tries to
indoctrinate the Williams family. [JB]
1.28 [028] Make Room For Daddy: JULIA'S BIRTHDAY
6Apr54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Nana Bryant (as Julia)
Danny's mother-in-law is depressed because she feels her age will
keep her from obtaining future acting roles. The Williams try to
get her a role on a top TV show. [JB]
1.29 [029] Make Room For Daddy: PITTSBURGH
13Apr54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Terry and Rusty overhear Daddy and actress Marie McDonald in a
love scene and mistake the acting for the real thing. [JB]
1.30 [030] Make Room For Daddy: DANNY'S VACATION
20Apr54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Vacations come few and far between for Danny. So you can imagine
his reaction when he learns that wife Margaret plans to spend his
leisure time at her Northwestern University reunion. [JB]
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Summer Re-Runs
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27Apr54 Second Honeymoon (Rerun, original air date 13Oct53)
04May54 Mother-In-Law (Rerun, original air date 20Oct53)
11May54 No information available.
18May54 Margaret, Non-Professional (Rerun, original air date 03Nov53)
25May54 The Visiting Englishman (Rerun, original air date 10Nov53)
01Jun54 The Sea Captain (Rerun, original air date 17Nov53)
08Jun54 Anniversary (Rerun, original air date 27Oct53)
15Jun54 Last Dollar (Rerun, original air date 01Dec53)
22Jun54 Margaret's Job (Rerun, original air date 08Dec53)
29Jun54 Wonderland (Rerun, original air date 15Dec53)
06Jul54 Margaret's Jealousy (Rerun, original air date 05Jan54)
13Jul54 Danny's Vacation (Rerun, original air date 20Apr54)
20Jul54 The Professor (Rerun, original air date 02Feb54)
27Jul54 Burlesque (Rerun, original air date 09Feb54)
03Aug54 Rusty Runs Away (Rerun, original air date 16Feb54)
10Aug54 Julia's Birthday (Rerun, original air date 06Apr54)
17Aug54 The Matchmaker (Rerun, original air date 02Mar54)
24Aug54 Night Club (Rerun, original air date 09Mar54)
31Aug54 Terry's Career (Rerun, original air date 16Mar54)
07Sep54 School Festival (Rerun, original air date 23Mar54)
14Sep54 Rusty's Pal (Rerun, original air date 30Mar54)
21Sep54 Terry for President (Rerun, original air date 12Jan54)
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ABC Tuesdays 9:00 pm Eastern
30 episodes
Prod. nos. 31-60 inc.
Produced by Louis F. Edelman
2.01 [031] Make Room For Daddy: FAMILY TROUBLES
28Sep54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
The family plans a clever ruse to end Danny's severe case of
jitters about his career as a night club entertainer. [JB]
2.02 [032] Make Room For Daddy: TONSILLECTOMY
5Oct54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Steven Geray (as the Doctor)
A conflict occurs in the Williams household when the family
doctor decides that both Danny and Rusty must have their tonsils
removed. As the fateful day approaches, a struggle ensues between
father and son. Each tries to out do the other in facing the test
with manly courage. [JB]
2.03 [033] Make Room For Daddy: TERRY TAKES CHARGE
12Oct54 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis
Danny's wife leaves daughter Terry in charge of the household
chores while she is on jury duty. The problem becomes further
complicated when Danny comes down with a back ailment. [JB/TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 2Oct61)
2.04 [034] Make Room For Daddy: DANNY HAS A BABY
19Oct54 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis 1:
The days of the diaper detail are recalled to Danny when his wife
returns home with a neighbor's child. She wants Danny to show off
his fatherly talents to Rusty and Terry.
Synopsis 2:
Margaret hits on a scheme to prove that Danny doesn't know as
much about caring for infants as he thinks. [TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 4Oct61)
2.05 [035] Make Room For Daddy: MILTARY SCHOOL
26Oct54 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis:
Rusty faces a future of rigid discipline when the Williams' decide
to send him off to a military academy. Something has to be done
about those terrible marks. [JB/TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 6Oct61)
2.06 [036] Make Room For Daddy: DANNY LANDS IN PICTURES
(a.k.a. "The First Hollywood Show")
2Nov54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast
Chester Conklin & Hank Mann (Old-time Keystone cops)
The Williams family is off to Hollywood. Danny's been promised
a career on the silver screen by a most enthusiastic movie .
producer. [JB]
2.07 [037] Make Room For Daddy: HOLLYWOOD TRIP
9Nov54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny loses his opportunity to become a motion picture star.
This is the second of Danny's adventures in filmland. [JB]
2.08 [038] Make Room For Daddy: ANNIVERSARY
16Nov54 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis 1:
Danny has little success when he tries to make Margaret understand
why he cannot be with her and the children to observe his wedding
anniversary. [JB]
Possible synopsis 2:
Margaret has prepared a special dinner for two, complete with
soft lights and music. [TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 6Oct61)
2.09 [039] Make Room For Daddy: MARGARET'S AUNT
23Nov54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Louise Lorimer (as Margaret's aunt)
Nana Bryant (as the mother-in-law)
Margaret's aunt becomes a major factor in Danny's domestic
troubles. He unwittingly becomes the means through which Margaret
plans to reunite her aunt with her long-lost sister, Margaret's
mother. [JB]
2.10 [040] Make Room For Daddy: TERRY'S BOYFRIEND
30Nov54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
The Williams family is in an uproar. Terry's been asked to a
school dance, her very first date. Danny can't understand all
the excitement. [JB]
2.11 [041] Make Room For Daddy: MARGARET FEELS NEGLECTED
Prod. no. 41
7Dec54 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis 1:
Danny's wife Margaret has a first-class case of neglect symptoms.
She discovered that the spotlight that shines on Danny isn't big
enough for both of them. The family must make Margaret feel
wanted. [JB]
Synopsis 2:
Margaret feels like everyone gets compliments but her, and
it's up to Danny and the kids to make her feel appreciated. [TA]
2.12 [042] Make Room For Daddy: FATHER OF THE YEAR
14Dec54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
When Danny is named "Father of the Year," he tries to get his
family to pose for a magazine cover. They refuse-with the excuse
that daddy got his title under false pretenses. [JB]
2.13 [043] Make Room For Daddy: THE ANNA MARIA ALBERGHETTI SHOW
21Dec54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Anna Maria Alberghetti (singer)
Alan Reed (as Uncle Angelo)
The platters of Italian food at his friend Angelo's restaurant
are served to Danny by a talented young miss. She and her Uncle
Angelo are certain Danny can help her to begin a singing
career. [JB]
2.14 [044] Make Room For Daddy: NEW YEAR'S SHOW
28Dec54 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny decides to spend a quiet New Year's Eve at home with
Margaret. [JB]
2.15 [045] Make Room For Daddy: JESSE'S ROMANCE
4Jan55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Jesse White (as Jesse)
Irene Ryan
Synopsis 1:
The Williams family makes a huge mistake when it tries to play matchmaker
for Danny's agent, Jesse, and a persistent comedienne. [JB]
Synopsis 2:
The Williams family makes a mistake when they try to play matchmaker for
Danny's agent Jesse. [TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 17Oct61)
2.16 [046] Make Room For Daddy: TERRY GETS HER OWN ROOM
11Jan55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Daughter Terry begins a campaign to acquire a room of her own. After all,
she's a grown-up lady now, entitled to privacy! Danny and Margaret see
what they can do to appease her. [JB/TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 18Oct61)
2.17 [047] Make Room For Daddy: DANNY GOES ON TV
18Jan55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis 1:
Danny's appearance on a coast-to-coast TV show makes his family dream
of him as a great star, and of the family coffer as full of millions
of dollars in precious loot. [JB]
Synopsis 2:
Danny has been offered a huge sum to do a TV show. [TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 19Oct61)
2.18 [048] Make Room For Daddy: TERRY'S FIRST BIG CRUSH
25Jan55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis 1:
Twelve-year-old Terry's heart is lost to a charming French actor friend
of Danny's. Danny realizes that his daughter, with a room of her own, has
a mind of her own as well. [JB]
Synopsis 2:
Twelve-year-old Terry falls for a handsome French friend of Danny's
who's visiting the Williams. [TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 20Oct61)
2.19 [049] Make Room For Daddy: THE CHILDREN'S GOVERNESS
1Feb55 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast
Norma Varden (as the governess)
Terry and Rusty react violently to their parents' decision to
hire a governess for them. [JB]
2.20 [050] Make Room For Daddy: DANNY'S BIOGRAPHY
8Feb55 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Hope Emerson (as the teacher)
Danny finds that a little learning can be a dangerous thing.
Daughter Terry is trying to find out about Daddy's education for
an article she's writing in school. [JB]
2.21 [051] Make Room For Daddy: DANNY TRIES REAL ESTATE
15Feb55 ABC
directed by Sheldon Leonard
Cast:
Joan Banks, George O'Hanlon, Jack Kruschen.
Danny's so depressed about being a show-business "has-been" that
he decides to give up his fading career for a job as a real estate
salesman. [JB]
2.22 [052] Make Room For Daddy: RUSTY GETS A HAIRCUT
22Feb55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis 1:
Mother's pleas that Rusty be allowed to preserve his curly locks
fall on the deaf ears of daddy Danny, who wants his to be a man
at last. [JB]
Synopsis 2:
Rusty gets into a fight when another kid calls him a girl
because of his hair. Danny takes him to the barber, who won't
cut his hair because Margaret threatened him, so Danny tries
to cut it himself. [TA]
2.23 [053] Make Room For Daddy: TERRY'S TEENAGE BIRTHDAY
1Mar55 ABC
Terry's boy friend invites her to a fashionable eating place to
celebrate her 13th birthday. [JB]
2.24 [054] Make Room For Daddy: PETER PAN
8Mar55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Cecil Kellaway.
Synopsis:
Danny's children see a performance of "Peter Pan" and insist
they too can fly. Danny enlists the aid of a stagehand on the
show to discourage their attempts to take off. [JB/TA]
(NBC 30Oct61 afternoon re-run)
[---] 15Mar55 rerun of "Rusty Runs Away" (original air date 26Jan54)
2.25 [055] Make Room For Daddy: THE PIANO TEACHER
22Mar55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Jay Novello
Synopsis:
Danny can't see the point in giving Rusty and Terry piano lessons. It's
obvious they haven't the least bit of talent! [TA/JB]
(NBC 31Oct61 afternoon re-run)
2.26 [056] Make Room For Daddy: THE NEWSPAPERMAN SHOW
29Mar55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest cast:
Hans Conried (as Bill Pearson)
Synopsis:
Danny prevails on his newspaperman friend Bill Pearson to write a column
about life in the Williams household. When Pearson finally visits Danny,
he gets an unexpected "coop." [TA/JB]
2.27 [057] Make Room For Daddy: THE PHILOSPHER
5Apr55 ABC
Synopsis 1:
Inspired by a philosophy professor's invitation by Danny to address
his class, the entire Williams family embarks on a knowledge gaining
spree.[JB]
Synopsis 2:
Margaret invites her philosophy instructor to dinner. But Danny and the
professor don’t get along too well. [TA]
(NBC 2Nov61 afternoon re-run)
2.28 [058] Make Room For Daddy: FATHER-SON SHOW
12Apr55 ABC
Guest Cast:
Art Lewis, Robert Foulk, Phil Arnold.
Synopsis 1:
Margaret is determined that Danny shall pay closer attention to their
young son, Rusty. Danny goes along with the plan but balks when Rusty
insists Danny join him for a father-son program at school. [JB]
Synopsis 2:
Margaret tells Danny he has to be a pal to Rusty. Danny goes along with the
idea - until Rusty asks him to dress up for a father-son school program. [TA]
(NBC 3Nov61 afternoon re-run)
2.29 [059] Make Room For Daddy: THE BENEFIT SHOW
Prod. no 59
19Apr55 ABC
Guest Cast:
Hy Averback, Dave Barry, Bob Hopkins.
Danny suffers pangs of guilt after refusing to participate in a
benefit for a destitute night club owner. His fellow performers
appear to him in a dream. [JB]
2.30 [060] Make Room For Daddy: TRIP TO WISCONSIN
26Apr55 ABC
Guest Cast:
Will Wright, Kathryn Card.
The family takes a trip to the small town where Margaret spent
her childhood. The tranquility of the rural community is almost
more than Danny, who loves the city, can bear. [JB]
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Summer Re-runs
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03May55 Tonsillectomy (Rerun, original air date 05Oct54)
10May55 Terry Takes Charge (Rerun, original air date 12Oct54)
17May55 Danny's Biography (Rerun, original air date 08Feb55)
24May55 Margaret's Aunt (Rerun, original air date 23Nov54)
31May55 Terry's Boyfriend (Rerun, original air date 30Nov54)
07Jun55 The Children's Governess (Rerun, original air date 01Feb55)
14Jun55 Danny Lands in Pictures (Rerun, original air date 02Nov54)
21Jun55 Hollywood Trip (Rerun, original air date 09Nov54)
28Jun55 Julia's Birthday (Rerun, original air date 06Apr54)
05Jul55 Family Troubles (Rerun, original air
date 28Sep54)
12Jul55 Terry Gets Her Own Room (Rerun, original
air date 11Jan55)
19Jul55 Military School (Rerun, original air
date 26Oct54)
26Jul55 The Piano Teacher (Rerun, original air
date 22Mar55)
02Aug55 Jesse's Romance (Rerun, original air date 04Jan55)
09Aug55 Rusty Gets A Haircut (Rerun, original air date 22Feb55)
16Aug55 The Newspaperman Show (Rerun, original air date 29Mar55)
23Aug55 Terry's First BigCrush (Rerun, original air date 25Jan55)
30Aug55 Danny Goes on TV (Rerun, original air date 18Jan55)
06Sep55 Peter Pan (Rerun, original air date
08Mar55)
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ABC Tuesdays 9:00 pm Eastern
30 New Episodes
Prod. nos. 61-90 inc.
*3.01 [061] Make Room for Daddy: DAVY CROCKETT
13Sep55 ABC
"Davy Crockett" is such a popular movie hero with Rusty and his
friends that even Danny is forced to see the movie four times.
In order to get into the spirit of things, Danny decides to buy
a fancy western frontier outfit-complete with coonskin cap! [JB]
3.02 [062] Make Room for Daddy: THE LITTLE LEAGUE
20Sep55 ABC
Danny makes a deal to provide a sandlot for a Little League team
on two conditions: that Rusty become a member of the team, and
Danny the coach. [JB]
3.03 [063] Make Room for Daddy: MARGARET GOES HOME
(copyright title "Margaret goes home to Mother")
27Sep55 ABC
Danny is excited when he receives an invitation to appear at the
White House. But Margaret's feelings are hurt when she learns the
invitation doesn't include her. [JB]
(Rerun 3Jan56)
3.04 [064] Make Room for Daddy: LOVE THY NEIGHBOR
4Oct55 ABC
Guest Cast:
Frank Faylen Virginia Gregg (as the neighbors)
A new next-door neighbor, who also works nights, causes a bit of
trouble for night-club entertainer Danny Williams. Daughter
Terry steps in to lend a helping hand. [JB]
3.05 [065] Make Room for Daddy: RUSTY GETS A JOB
11Oct55 ABC
Rusty gets a job when Danny suggests this method of supplementing
his allowance. But the new paper route takes up so much time that
Danny begins to miss his son's company. [JB]
3.06 [066] Make Room for Daddy: THE BIG SHOT
18Oct55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Danny finds himself in deeper than he expected when he tries to
fix a traffic ticket. [JB]
3.07 [067] Make Room for Daddy: DANNY'S PALLADIUM OFFER
25Oct55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Jesse finally gets Danny booked into the London Palladium,
fulfilling Danny's lifelong dream, but Danny's family has other
plans for that evening.
Danny's Palladium bid produces anything but joy in the Williams
household. Though the offer fills Danny himself with ecstasy,
Margaret, Terry and Rusty are dismayed. [JB]
3.08 [068] Make Room for Daddy: THE LONDON PALLADIUM
1Nov55 ABC
Guest Cast:
Cecil Kellaway.
The Williams family is off to London so Danny can play the
Palladium. Their first trans-atlantic flight results in all kinds
of confusion with luggage, seats and Anglo-American relations. [JB]
(continuation of previous show)
3.09 [069] Make Room for Daddy: SONNETS FROM THE LEBANESE
8Nov55 ABC
Guest Cast:
Hans Conried
In London, Danny dreams that he and Margaret are Robert Browning
and Elizabeth Barrett. Hans Conried appears as the man Danny meets
in a tavern. [JB]
3.10 [070] Make Room for Daddy: HIGH SOCIETY
15Nov55 ABC
In London for his Palladium date, Danny hobnobs with British
society and royalty. [JB]
3.11 [071] Make Room for Daddy: THE SMUGGLERS
22Nov55 ABC
The Williams are on their way back from England now with a bit
of extra baggage. Rusty and Terry bring along their new kitten,
but don't tell their parents about the extra passenger until they
are safely underway. [JB]
3.12 [072] Make Room for Daddy: DANNY'S OLD GIRL FRIENDS
29Nov55 ABC
Margaret intercepts some letters from three of Danny's old flames.
In a dream Danny imagines what life would have been like with
each of the other women. [JB]
3.13 [073] Make Room for Daddy: LOUISE'S SURPRISE PARTY
6Dec55 ABC
Danny and Margaret want to plan a surprise party for their
housekeeper Louise in honor of her 10 years with the Williams
family. But Louise misunderstands and thinks the Williams want
to fire her! [JB]
3.14 [074] Make Room for Daddy: MR. WILLIAMS GOES LEGIT
13Dec55 ABC
Danny is offered a part in a legitimate stage production and
hires ex-prizefighter Maxie Rosenbloom as a model to study.
Maxie, however, thinks his job is that of a trainer! [JB]
3.15 [075] Make Room for Daddy: DANNY STRIKES OIL
20Dec55 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
A Texas admirer likes Danny so well he "lets him in" on an oil
deal. But Margaret doesn't think Danny's made a very wise decision
[JB]
3.16 [076] Make Room for Daddy: TERRY'S PARTY
27Dec55 ABC
Synopsis 1 -TV Guide:
Danny tries to lend a fatherly hand when daughter Terry plans a
party. He is a little put out to learn his help isn't wanted! [JB]
Synopsis 2 - Video Box:
Terry Williams (Sherry Jackson) is planning a party for her schoolmates who
want no help from grownups. But her father (Danny Thomas) has different
ideas. Soon, none of her friends want to come because he's being a "but-in-
ski". [TA]
Closing credits: (verified on video)
Guest cast:
Danny Richards Jr.
Lee Erickson
Mary Jane Saunders
B.G. Norman
Aurelia Galli
Production Credits:
Produced by Louis F. Edelman
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Written by Mac Benoff
Music by MSI Spencer-Hagen
Director of Photography: Robert De Grasse, A.S.C.
Production Manager: Argyle Nelson
Art Director: Ralph Berger
Set Decorator: Frank Dramer
Editorial Supervisor: Dann Cahn, A.C.E.
Film Editor: Robert Reeve
Assistant Director: Edward Hillie
Camera Coordinator: James Niver
Fashions by: The May Co.
Wardrobe: Harald Johnson
Makeup: Lee Greenway
Propmaster: Stuart Stevenson
Music Editor: E.C. Norton
Sound: Glenn Glenn
Filmed in Hollywood by Desilu
Copyright © MCMLV Marterto Productions
Sponsors: 1956 Dodge automobiles & Pall Mall Cigarettes*
[--] 3Jan56 rerun of "Margaret Goes Home to Mother" (first aired 27Sep55)
[--] 10Jan56 rerun of "The Benefit Show" (first aired 19Apr55)
3.17 [077] Make Room for Daddy: THE SONGWRITER
17Jan56 ABC
Guest Star: Harry Ruby.
Synopsis 1:
In order to wheedle an appointment with her hair-dresser, Margaret
tries to get Danny to listen to a song supposedly written by the
beautician. [JB]
Synopsis 2:
Margaret gets Danny to work on a song her hair stylist wrote,
and soon finds himself in the middle of a plagiarism lawsuit. [TA]
3.18 [078] Make Room for Daddy: STAR OF THE FAMILY
24Jan56 ABC
Everyone in the family brings home a trophy from one contest or
another except Margaret. The Williams tribe tries to remedy the
situation. [JB]
3.19 [079] Make Room for Daddy: MARGARET'S COUSIN
31Jan56 ABC
Danny puts his foot down when Margaret's ne-er-do-well cousin
comes to visit. Cousin Carl enchants the children. [JB]
3.20 [080] Make Room for Daddy: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
7Feb56 ABC
Both Danny and his son Rusty are anxious about upcoming assignments.
Danny is to open at a night club, and Rusty is worried about
delivering the Gettysberg Address at school. [JB]
3.21 [081] Make Room for Daddy: WYATT EARP VISITS THE WILLIAMSES
14Feb56 ABC
Guest Cast:
Hugh Brian ("Wyatt Earp")
Hugh O'Brian visits the Williams family as himself. Son Rusty
shows his disgust and daughter Terry her delighted surprise.
Hugh realizes that to maintain peace he must don his Wyatt Earp
costume. [JB]
3.22 [082] Make Room for Daddy: WHO CAN FIGURE KIDS?
21Feb56 ABC
Guest Cast:
Wally Brown,
Arte Johnson.
Synopsis 1:
Danny is at a loss when daughter Terry balks at appearing in a
school play. Even the son of a former vaudeville partner prefers
a medical career to show business. [JB]
Synopsis 2:
Danny is taught a valuable lesson when he tries to force Terry
to sing and dance in the school play. [TA]
3.23 [083] Make Room for Daddy: TERRY AND THE SORORITY
28Feb56 ABC
Terry is happy about receiving a bid to join the school sorority
until Danny's Uncle arrives for a visit. [JB]
3.24 [084] Make Room for Daddy: DANNY AND JESSE SPLIT
6Mar56 ABC
Insult is added to injury when Danny learns that his long-time
agent Jesse plans to take on another client. Danny wants Jesse
to concentrate on getting his own TV bookings. [JB]
3.25 [085] Make Room for Daddy: TERRY HAS A DATE
13Mar56 ABC
Guest Cast:
Dick Beymer (as the boy friend)
Terry accepts the invitation of an "older man" of 16, and Danny
suffers all the worries of fathers of teen-age girls going on
their first dates. [JB]
3.26 [086] Make Room for Daddy: DON'T YELL AT YOUR CHILDREN
Prod. no. 86
20Mar56 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis 1:
Terry and Rusty discover it's no fun to be naughty when you're
not scolded or punished. And Danny and Margaret learn something
about giving orders to children. [JB]
Synopsis 2:
Danny and Margaret decide to set a good example for the kids
by not getting angry or yelling no matter what. [TA]
3.27 [087] Make Room for Daddy: COATS ABD BOATS
27Mar56 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Guest Cast:
Walter Woolf King (as the dramatics teacher)
Danny and Margaret quarrel over what to do with a bonus check
received by Danny. [JB]
3.28 [088] Make Room for Daddy: WE'RE GOING TO CHICAGO
3Apr56 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Louise, the Williams' housekeeper, has serious misgivings about
Danny's decision to move to Chicago. [JB]
3.29 [089] Make Room for Daddy: DANNY GOES ON A U.S.O. TOUR
10Apr56 ABC
Songwriter Harry Ruby offers his services as accompanist on
Danny's USO tour. [JB]
3.30 [090] Make Room for Daddy: DANNY'S BIRTHDAY
17Apr56 ABC
It's Danny's birthday and he tells his family that he doesn't
want any presents. Margaret and the children surprise him by
taking him at his word. [JB]
-------------------------------
Summer Reruns (24Apr56-26Jun56)
-------------------------------
24Apr56 "Rusty Gets a Job" (Rerun, original air date 11Oct55)
01May56 "Love Thy Neighbor" (Rerun, original air date 04Oct55)
08May56 "Danny's Palladium Offer" (Rerun, original air date
25Oct55)
15May56 "The London Palladium" (Rerun, original air date
01Nov55)
22May56 "Sonnets From the Lebanese" (Rerun, original air date
08Nov55)
29May56 "High Society" (Rerun, original air date 15Nov55)
05Jun56 "The Smugglers" (Rerun, original air date 22Nov55)
12Jun56 "The Big Shot" (Rerun, original air date 18Oct55)
19Jun56 "Louise's Surprise Party" (Rerun, original air date
06Dec55)
26Jun56 "Mr. Williams Goes Legit" (Rerun, original air date
13Dec55)
The show went on summer hiatus after 26Jun56 replaced by
G.E. Summer Originals and returned on Monday 01Oct56.
############ Make Room for Daddy ############
############# season 4 1956-57 ###############
##############################################
ABC Mondays 8:00 pm Eastern
30 episodes
Prod nos 91-120 inc.
4.01 [091] Make Room for Daddy: BOARDING SCHOOL
prod. no. 91
1Oct56 ABC
Guest Cast:
Virginia Gregg (as Dr. Paris)
Widower Danny Williams feels his children need more attention than
he can give them. Over protests of his accompanist and his press agent,
Danny sends Rusty and Terry off to boarding school. [JB]
4.02 [092] Make Room for Daddy: THE NELSON EDDY SHOW
prod. no. 94
8Oct56 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Guest Star:
Nelson Eddy (as himself)
Danny is swamped by offers from fellow performers to take on his
night-club chores after they find out about his broken ankle.
He decides to turn them over to singer Nelson Eddy instead of
another comedian. [JB]
4.03 [093] Make Room for Daddy: PROBLEM FATHER
prod. no. 95
15Oct56 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Daughter Terry becomes embarrassed by her father's casual attitude.
She's afraid he'll either do or say the wrong thing before her new
boy friend, a banker's son. [JB]
4.04 [094] Make Room for Daddy: BE A PAL TO YOUR SON
prod. no. 97
22Oct56 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Rusty is sure Danny is taking the business of being a father much
too seriously. [JB]
Guest Cast:
Rudy Lee (as Stevie)
Philip Ober (as Hall)
4.05 [095] Make Room for Daddy: DEN MOTHER
prod. no. 92
29Oct56 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Guest Cast:
Rita Lynn (as Mrs. Albright)
Shirley Mitchell (as Mrs. Shaffer)
Evelyn Scott (as Mrs. Brown)
Madge Meredith (as Mrs. Jackson)
Danny tries to fill the roles of both father and mother when Rusty
complains that all the Cubs, in his pack have representation at the
den-mother meetings except him. [JB]
4.06 [096] Make Room for Daddy: TERRY AT THE CROSSROADS
prod. no. 96
5Nov56 ABC
Synopsis:
Terry seeks Danny's counsel after she develops a crush on a boy who doesn't
return her interest. Danny's advice - tone down the athletics, and be more
feminine. [TA/JB]
(Delayed 15Nov56 broadcast, WABT-13, Birmingham, Ala. Thurs. 10:30pm)
4.07 [097] Make Room For Daddy: DANNY GOES TO TEXAS
prod. no. 99
12Nov56 ABC
Danny is dubious when his agent asks him to accept an assignment in
Texas. After much persuasion, he yields, only to discover that he
is to perform for a single person! [JB]
4.08 [098] Make Room for Daddy: THE DIARY
prod. no. 93
19Nov56 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Danny runs into family problems after he takes a look at daughter
Terry's diary. He has a hard time deciding whether or not he should
let Terry know what he has done. [JB]
4.09 [099] Make Room for Daddy: TALENTED KID
prod. no. 98
26Nov56 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Introducing Tony Thomas
Danny Williams is worried and unhappy because his son Rusty has
not inherited any of the family talent. Danny's son, Tony Thomas,
makes his professional debut on this show. [JB]
Danny wants Rusty sing on TV with him as his son, but Rusty has
no talent at all, so Danny auditions a child singer to play his
son. [TA]
4.10 [100] Make Room for Daddy: DANNY'S COMEBACK
prod. no. 100
3Dec56 ABC
Directed by Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis:
Danny throws away his crutches and plans his first nightclub appearance
since his accident. [TA/JB]
(Delayed 13Dec56 broadcast, WABT-13, Birmingham, Ala. Thurs. 10:30pm)
4.11 [101] Make Room for Daddy: MY FAIR VOCAL COACH
prod. no. 101
10Dec56 ABC
Synopsis:
Danny and Rusty are both smitten with their pretty vocal coach. Danny
wants to get her an audition with three famous impresarios. When she
refuses, he and Rusty conspire to get her to change her mind. [TA/JB]
[Delayed 20Dec56 broadcast, WABT-13, Birmingham, Ala. Thurs. 10:30pm)
4.12 [102] Make Room for Daddy: PRIDE TAKES A HOLIDAY
prod. no. 103
17Dec56 ABC
Rusty asks his father to act as master of ceremonies for a Cub Scout
show. But Danny wants to do the job one way and the Scouts want him
to do it another. [JB]
4.13 [103] Make Room for Daddy: CHRISTMAS AND CLOWNS
prod. no. 104
24Dec56 ABC
For the first time in the Williams home, the family celebrates
Christmas without mother. As a result of Danny's attempt to teach
Rusty the spirit of Christmas, he finds he has a troupe of
out-of-work circus performers to feed. [JB]
4.14 [104] Make Room for Daddy: LIZ'S BOYFRIEND
prod. no. 105
31Dec56 ABC
Danny learns that the man posing as a suitor to his press agent Liz,
is interested only in selling Danny comedy material. [JB]
4.15 [105] Make Room for Daddy: THE SCHOOLTEACHER
prod. no. 102
7Jan57 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Guest Cast:
Monica Lewis, singer (as the schoolteacher)
Danny goes to see Rusty's fourth-grade teacher. He doesn't approve
of her method of teaching at all. She, in turn, says that singing
in a night club is much easier than teaching school. Danny
challenges her to prove it, and she shows up to prove her point. [JB]
4.16 [106] Make Room for Daddy: DANNY'S DATE
prod. no. 106
14Jan57 ABC
Guest Star:
Barbara Billingsley
Danny is disappointed when his plan for making the rounds of the
night spots is frowned on by Rusty and Terry. The two youngsters
do not want to share their father with any woman who might be a
candidate for role of their stepmother. [JB]
Danny is trying to date a pretty young lady but the kids are
jealous and afraid of losing him, so they do all they can to
wreck his plans. [TA]
4.17 [107] Make Room for Daddy: GIRL FROM IOWA
prod. no. 107
21Jan57 ABC
(no details)
4.18 [108] Make Room for Daddy: DANNY GOES SOCIAL
prod. no. 108
28Jan57 ABC
(no details)
4.19 [109] Make Room for Daddy: THE LOBSTER STORY
prod. no. 109
4Feb57 ABC
Guest Cast:
Pat Moran (as the comedian)
Danny is indignant when he learns that a down-at-the-heels comedian is
using his material. [TA/JB]
(Delayed 15Feb57 broadcast, WABT-13, Birmingham, Ala. Thurs. 10:30pm)
4.20 [110] Make Room for Daddy: THE FLASHBACK SHOW
prod. no. 110
14Feb57 ABC
Guest Star:
Ernest Borgnine (as a cop)
Danny reminisces about when the kids were younger after he comes
home early to find that everyone forgot about his birthday. [TA/JB]
4.21 [111] Make Room For Daddy: DANNY'S FIANCEE
prod. no. 113
21Feb57 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Guest cast:
Ann Lee (as June Richards)
Daughter Terry spots a designing female when a woman Danny had met in
Chicago takes him up on his invitation to visit his home. [JB]
Danny meets a scheming female in Chicago. It takes Terry to spot the
lady's real intentions. [TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 24Jan62)
4.22 [112] Make Room For Daddy: MY FRIEND, HARRY
prod. no. 112
28Feb57 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Harry Ruby (as himself)
Synopsis:
Danny aims for the title role in a TV show portraying the life of Harry
Ruby. The hitch: convincing Harry that he is right for the part. [TA/JB]
(NBC afternoon re-run 23Jan62)
4.23 [113] Make Room For Daddy: UNCLE TONOOSE PAYS A VISIT
prod. no. 111,
7Mar57 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Cast:
Maggie Mahoney (as Peggy)
Hans Conried (as Uncle Tonoose)
Synopsis:
Danny's uncle comes to visit and brings with him a prospective wife for
Danny. Whether or not Danny is interested in the young lady is of no
importance to Tonoose. [JB/TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 22Jan62)
4.24 [114] Make Room For Daddy: THE MODEL
prod. no. 114
14Mar57 ABC
Synopsis:
Terry decides to quit school in favor of a modeling career, much to
Danny's dismay. He connives to discourage her from leaving school without
arousing her suspicion. [JB]
The apparent charm of a modeling career makes Terry think of quitting
school. [TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 25Jan62)
4.25 [115] Make Room For Daddy: THE ORPHAN ASYLUM
prod. no. 116,
21Mar57 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Danny's failure to keep a promise to entertain at a school party strikes
Rusty, his son as a sign that he's no longer loved. Rusty runs away and
applies for admission to an orphanage. [TA/JB]
(NBC afternoon re-run 29Jan62)
4.26 [116] Make Room for Daddy: LITTLE LEAGUE UMPIRE
prod. no. 115
28Mar57 ABC (aired out of prod. sequence)
Rusty comes home unhappy because his team lost their 16th
straight game, so Danny volunteers to become a umpire. [TA/JB]
(NBC afternoon re-run 26Jan62)
4.27 [117] Make Room For Daddy: DANNY MEETS CATHY
prod. no. 117
4Apr57 ABC
Marjorie Lord (as Kathy)
Rusty has contracted the measles and Danny finds himself barred from the
sickroom by Kathy, a registered nurse. She refuses to allow him to visit
his son until Danny can prove he's already had the measles. [JB/TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 30Jan62)
4.28 [118] Make Room For Daddy: MEN ARE MEN
prod. no. 118
11Apr57 ABC Thursday 9:00pm
Cast:
Marjorie Lord (as Kathy)
Anna Marie Nanasi (as Ruthie)
Danny's new girl friend, Kathy, gives advice to Rusty's girl, Ruthie.
Danny doesn't agree with the advice. And neither does Rusty, so both
quarrel with their girl friends. [JB/TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 31Jan62)
4.29 [119] Make Room For Daddy: LITTLE MISS MOPPET
prod. no. 119
18Apr57 ABC
Guest cast:
Leilani Sorensen (as Patty)
Marjorie Lord (as Kathy)
Kathy's daughter Patty decides that Danny is trying to steal her mother's
affection from her, and sets out to break up their friendship. [TA/JB]
(NBC afternoon re-run 1Feb62)
4.30 [120] Make Room For Daddy: DANNY'S PROPOSAL
prod. no. 120
25Apr57 ABC
Danny gets an assist from both Terry and Rusty when he tries to gain enough
courage to ask Kathy to marry him. [JB]
When Danny lacks the courage to propose to Kathy, he turns to Terry and
Rusty for help. [TA]
(NBC afternoon re-run 2Feb62)
###### The Danny Thomas Show (new title) #####
############# season 5 1957-58 ###############
##############################################
Moves from ABC to CBS
CBS Mondays 9:00 pm Eastern
33 episodes (prod. nos. 121-153)
Many episodes Aired Out of Production Sequence
5.01 [121] The Danny Thomas Show: LOSE ME IN LAS VEGAS
prod. no. 121
7Oct57 CBS
Guest Cast:
Jack Benny, Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Healy appear as themselves.
Synopsis:
When Kathy and Danny honeymoon in Las Vegas, the children go along.
(NBC afternoon re-run 5Feb62)
5.02 [122] The Danny Thomas Show: TERRY vs. KATHY
prod. no. 123
14Oct57 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest star:
Morey Amsterdam (as Mr. Simmons)
Synopsis:
Danny finds himself in the middle of a family controversy when daughter
Terry begins to resent her new stepmother. Now that Kathy does all the
things for Danny that Terry used to do, the teenager feels left out and
unwanted by the family.
(NBC afternoon re-run 7Feb62)
5.03 [123] The Danny Thomas Show: KATHY IS APPROVED
prod. no. 128
21Oct57 CBS Monday 9:00pm
When Danny learns that his Uncle Tonoose is about to visit, he's afraid
that the family patriarch might not approve of his bride Kathy.
5.04 [124] The Danny Thomas Show: THE DINAH SHORE SHOW
prod. no. 132
28Oct57 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest Cast:
Dinah Shore (as herself)
John Holland (as the floor mamager)
Eilene Janssen (as Peggy)
Synopsis:
Terry, as chairman of her school's Heart Fund dance, is forced to choose
between Dinah Shore and Kathy as vocalists for the event. Kathy is
confident she can fill the bill because of her brief career as a high
school band singer.
4Nov57 CBS
5.xx [---] PARENTS ARE PIGEONS
prod. no. 125
4Nov57
Rusty re-acquaints his new little sister with the methods used to soft-soap
parents.
Angela Cartwright (as Linda)
(NBC afternoon re-run 9Feb62)
5.06 [126] The Danny Thomas Show: TWO SLEEPY PEOPLE
prod. no. 126
11Nov57 CBS
Danny and Kathy attempt to show that they are as young and spry as ever -
by indulging in an all-night dancing spree, followed by a morning of golf
and tennis.
(NBC afternoon re-run 12Feb62)
5.07 [127] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY MEETS HIS FATHER-IN-LAW
prod. no. 130
18Nov57 CBS
Guest cast:
William Demarest (as Danny's father-in-law)
Synopsis:
Danny's father-in-law loves fishing, a sport Danny knows nothing about. In
an attempt to impress the testy old gent, Danny burns the midnight oil
studying the art of fishing - and comes up with all the wrong answers.
5.08 [128] The Danny Thomas Show: HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY
prod. no. 129
25Nov57 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Danny's son Rusty is discouraged when the owner of a lost wallet rewards
him with only a curt "Thank You." Danny attempts to restore his son's faith
in human nature and almost loses his own wallet in the process.
(NBC afternoon re-run 15Feb62)
5.09 [129] The Danny Thomas Show: TERRY, THE BREADWINNER
prod. no. 127
2Dec57 CBS
Terry gets a job at a local dress shop. But Danny doesn't realize that she
resents his attempts to help her.
(NBC afternoon re-run 13Feb62)
5.10 [130] The Danny Thomas Show: THE NON-ORGS
prod. no. 124
9Dec57 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis:
Family unity is threatened when Terry asks Danny to play the role of a
cultured gentleman for the benefit of her sorority sisters. The sorority
committee taxes Danny's temper and almost loses Terry her most valued
friend.
(NBC afternoon re-run 8Feb62)
5.11 [131] The Danny Thomas Show: THE SOAPBOX DERBY
prod. no. 136
16Dec57 CBS
Danny and his father-in-law offer to help Rusty finance his entry in the
Soapbox Derby.
(NBC afternoon re-run 26Feb62)
5.12 [132] The Danny Thomas Show: MAN'S BEST FRIEND
prod. no. 131
23Dec57 CBS
5.13 [133] The Danny Thomas Show: THE CHESS GAME
(a.k.a. "Uncle Sean's Chess Game")
prod. no. 133
30Dec57 CBS
5.14 [134] The Danny Thomas Show: THE BOB HOPE SHOW
prod. no. 140 (6Jan58 copyright date)
6Jan58 possible airdate
(TV Tome have airdate at start of season 6 06-Oct-58
Two scenarios:-
- the show was so good it was delayed by 10 months
to kick off season 6 - unlikely
OR the episode first aired in season 5 and was re-run at the
before start of season 6 - more likely?)
5.15 [135] The Danny Thomas Show: EVIL-EYE SCHULTZ
prod. no. 134
13Jan58 CBS
5.16 [136] The Danny Thomas Show: THE HONEYMOON FLASHBACK
prod. no. 122
20Jan58 CBS
5.17 [137] The Danny Thomas Show: THE RAFFLE TICKETS
prod. no. 135
27Jan58 CBS
5.18 [138] The Danny Thomas Show: RUSTY, THE BULLY
prod. no. 137
3Feb58 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis:
Ex-boxing champ Max Baer guest-stars as himself. When Linda teases her
brother Rusty for getting a black eye, Danny decides, against Kathy's
advice, to have Max Baer give Rusty some lessons in self-defense. [TA]
5.19 [139] The Danny Thomas Show: THE ST. VINCENT'S FROLICS
prod. no. 142
10Feb58 CBS
5.20 [140] The Danny Thomas Show: PARDON MY ACCENT
prod. no. 139 (a.k.a. "Pardon by accent")
17Feb58 CBS
Correct synopsis?
A friend of Rusty's has won the school elocution prize - but can't persuade
his father to attend the award ceremony.
(NBC afternoon re-run 1Mar62)
5.21 [141] The Danny Thomas Show: TERRY'S CRUSH
prod. no. 144
24Feb58 CBS
5.22 [142] The Danny Thomas Show: UNCLE TONOOSE MEETS MR. DALY
prod. no. 145
3Mar58 CBS
5.23 [143] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY ROARS AGAIN
prod. no. 147
10Mar58 CBS
5.24 [144] The Danny Thomas Show: THE COUNTRY GIRL
prod. no. 148 (17Mar58 copyright date)
possible airdate 17Mar58
Danny discovers a singer (Judy Canova).
5.25 [145] The Danny Thomas Show: GOOD OLD DAYS
(a.k.a. The Rock 'n' Roll show)
prod. no. 143
24Mar58 CBS (aired out of prod. sequence)
5.26 [146] The Danny Thomas Show: TERRY'S COACH
prod. no. 150 (31Mar58 copyright date)
31Mar58 CBS
Terry does Shakespeare in a school play.
5.27 [147] The Danny Thomas Show: MAKE ROOM FOR FATHER-IN-LAW
prod. no. 138
7Apr58 CBS (aired out of prod. sequence)
Synopsis:
To help Kathy's father during a period of unemployment, Danny offers to
make him business manager of the household.
(NBC afternoon re-run 28Feb62)
[---] 14 Apr58 - no details
5.28 [148] The Danny Thomas Show: FAMILY TIES
prod. no. 141
21Apr58 CBS
[---] 28Apr58 - no details
5.xx [---] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY THE PERFORMER
prod. no. 151 (26May58 copyright date)
airdate not known possibly 14Apr58 or 28Apr58
Danny takes Rusty's pals to see his act.
5.30 [150] The Danny Thomas Show: TERRY'S GIRL FRIEND
prod. no. 149
5May58 CBS (aired out of prod. sequence)
A girlfriend of Terry's stays the weekend.
5.31 [151] The Danny Thomas Show: YOU'VE GOT TO BE MISERABLE TO BE HAPPY
prod. no. 146
12May58 CBS (aired out of prod. sequence)
5.32 [152] The Danny Thomas Show: TOO GOOD FOR WORDS
prod. no. 152
19May58 CBS
A woman columnist deflates Danny's ego.
5.33 [153] The Danny Thomas Show: RUSTY, THE MAN
prod. no. 153
26May58 CBS
Synopsis:
Ten-year-old Rusty wants to get a job, but Danny's not thrilled with the
idea.
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CBS Mondays 9:00 pm Eastern
32 episodes (prod. nos. 154-185)
6Oct58 re-run? of "The Bob Hope Show" (prod no. 140 made during season 5)
(possible re-run from 6Jan58)
6.01 [154] The Danny Thomas Show: RUSTY THE WARD HEELER
prod. no. 155
13Oct58 CBS
Rusty asks his father for help in his campaign for the class presidency
6.02 [155] The Danny Thomas Show: THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY
prod. no. 154
20Oct58 CBS
Guest: William Demarest
Sparks fly when Danny and Kathy argue over who proposed to whom.
6.03 [156] The Danny Thomas Show: TERRY GOES STEADY
prod. no. 157
27Oct58 CBS
Synopsis 1:
Danny learns the rigors of parenthood when Terry starts dating
Synopsis 2:
Danny frets when Terry decides to go steady.
6.04 [157] The Danny Thomas Show: TAKE A MESSAGE
prod. no. 158
3Nov58 CBS
Kathy's headed for trouble when she forgets to give Danny several phone
messages.
6.05 [158] The Danny Thomas Show: A LOCKET FOR LINDA
prod. no. 159
10Nov58 CBS
An ordinary-looking locket brings excitement and sentiment to the Williams'
home.
6.06 [159] The Danny Thomas Show: JACK BENNY TAKES DANNY'S JOB
prod. no. 156 (6Oct58 copyright date) / possible airdate 17Nov58
Rusty's Boy Scout troop prefers Jack Benny.
6.07 [160] The Danny Thomas Show: UNCLE TONOOSE'S FLING
prod. no. 161 (24Nov58 copyright date)
24Nov58 CBS
Uncle Tonoose decides to become a playboy.
6.08 [161] The Danny Thomas Show: LINDA'S TONSILS
prod. no. 163 (1Dec58 copyright date)
1Dec58 CBS
Synopsis:
Removing tonsils can sometimes be like pulling teeth, as Linda needs to
undergo a tonsillectomy.
6.09 [162] The Danny Thomas Show: DINAH SHORE AND DANNY ARE RIVALS
prod. no. 162
8Dec58 CBS
A rivalry develops between Dinah Shore and Danny
6.10 [163] The Danny Thomas Show: THE REUNION
prod. no. 160
15Dec58 CBS
Synopsis #1
Danny meets with successful school friends -- and then dreams of becoming
a surgeon, a scientist and a diplomat.
Synopsis #2:
A school reunion sets Danny to daydreaming.
6.11 [164] The Danny Thomas Show: KATHY'S CAREER
prod. no. 165
possible airdate 22Dec58
Kathy's decision to embark on a career in the fashion world throws the
Williams household into a turmoil.
6.12 [165] The Danny Thomas Show: THE SAINTS COME MARCHING IN
prod. no. 166
29Dec58 CBS
Danny gets a new slant on juvenile problems when he discovers his son is a
member of a gang.
6.13 [166]The Danny Thomas Show: LUCILLE BALL UPSETS WILLIAMS HOUSEHOLD
prod. no. 164
5Jan59 CBS
Guest stars:
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz
Synopsis:
Lucille Ball, that dizzy redhead, wreaks havoc at the Danny Williams
household.
6.14 [167] The Danny Thomas Show: TONY BENNETT GETS DANNY'S HELP
prod. no. 167 (12Jan59 copyright date)
possible airdate 12Jan59
Tony Bennett, as Danny's "Cousin Stephen" from Toledo, rebels from an
assured future with his father in the dry goods business, and danny acts as
arbiter.
6.15 [168] The Danny Thomas Show: TENNESSEE ERNIE STAYS FOR DINNER
prod. no. 168
19Jan59 CBS
Tennessee Ernie Ford as "Kentucky Cal," a transient entertainer, befriends
Rusty and Linda, much to the consternation of their parents.
6.16 [169] The Danny Thomas Show: BOB HOPE & DANNY BECOME DIRECTORS
prod. no. 169
26Jan59 CBS
Bob Hope and Danny Williams become involved, and embroiled, in a lavish
production of the fairytale classic, "Alice In Wonderland."
6.17 [170] The Danny Thomas Show: RED TAPE
prod. no. 170
2Feb59 CBS
Danny becomes indignant when it is alleged that show business people are
not "representative" Americans.
6.18 [171] The Danny Thomas Show: GINA FROM ITALY
prod. no. 172
9Feb59 CBS
Annette Funicello joins the Danny Williams household as Gina, an exchange
student from Italy.
Annette sings “Santa Lucia”
6.19 [172] The Danny Thomas Show: SHIRLEY JONES MAKES GOOD
prod. no. 171
16Feb59 CBS
Lauritz Melchior and Shirley Jones emerge as a father-daughter musical team
when the guest-star singers appear.
6.20 [173] The Danny Thomas Show: GINA'S FIRST DATE
prod. no. 174
23Feb59 CBS
Teaching Gina the customs of American teenagers gets Danny Williams into a
mess of trouble.
6.21 [174] The Danny Thomas Show: GROWING PAINS
prod. no. 175
2Mar59 CBS
Growing pains, in the form of a cute little classmate, cause Rusty Williams
to seek parental advice.
6.22 [175] The Danny Thomas Show: FRANKIE LAINE SINGS FOR GINA
prod. no. 173
9Mar59 CBS
Asked by exchange student Gina to perform at a school dance, Frankie Laine
agrees, until the machinations of Danny and the measles intervene.
6.23 [176] The Danny Thomas Show: KATHY LEAVES DANNY
prod. no. 176
16Mar59 CBS
A family tiff over who's boss erupts and Kathy leaves Danny
6.24 [177] The Danny Thomas Show: THE LATIN LOVER
prod. no. 177
23Mar59 CBS
An Italian friend of Gina's makes a surprise visit and attempts to use
Gina's influence on Danny for personal gain.
6.25 [178] The Danny Thomas Show: LOSERS WEEPERS
prod. no. 178
30Mar59 CBS
Danny's agent and Kathy inadvertently misplace the script for his new
nightclub routine and tempers flare.
6.26 [179] The Danny Thomas Show: GRAMPA'S DIET (a.k.a. Grandpa's diet)
prod. no. 179
6Apr59
Grampa, on a strict diet, comes to visit the Williamses and fights a
running battle with the family by trying to sneak forbidden morsels of food
into the house.
6.27 [180] The Danny Thomas Show: THE DOUBLE DINNER
prod. no. 180 (20Apr59 copyright date)
20Apr59 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis 1:
When Danny is nominated for Abbot of the Friars Club, Kathy inadvertently
enlists the aid of opposing factions for his support.
Synopsis 2:
Danny decides to become a candidate for Abbot of the Friars Club. He
discovers that he must first win the backing of rival groups within the
organization.
6.28 [181]The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY'S BIG FAN
prod. no. 181
27Apr59 CBS
Metropolitan Opera star Salvatori Baccaloni plays the part of a rich Danny
Williams' fan who wants to buy friendship.
6.29 [182] The Danny Thomas Show: THE SURPRISE PARTY
prod. no. 182
possible airdate 4May59
Seemingly forgotten on his birthday, Danny Williams becomes a study in
dejection and remorse.
6.30 [183] The Danny Thomas Show: GINA FOR PRESIDENT
prod. no. 183
11May59 CBS
Gina from Italy opposes her boyfriend for class president when Danny and
Kathy take over as their respective campaign managers.
Annette performs “Wild Willy”.
6.31 [184] The Danny Thomas Show: THE PRACTICAL JOKE
prod. no. 184
18May59 CBS
Danny Williams finds himself caught in the cross fire of practical jokes
and jokers.
6.32 [185] The Danny Thomas Show: LINDA'S GIANT
(a.k.a. "Linda's Idol")
prod. no. 185
25May59 CBS
Kathy and Danny are amazed at Linda's seemingly tall tales of a newly-
acquired nine-foot giant friend.
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CBS Mondays 9:00 pm Eastern
33 episodes (prod. nos. 186-218)
Listed in production no. order.
Cast changes:
Penny Parker replaces Sherry Jackson as daughter Terry.
Pat Harrington, Jr. plays Danny's future son-in-law Pat Hannigan.
7.01 [---] The Danny Thomas Show: TERRY COMES HOME
prod. no. 186 (5Oct59 copyright date)
5Oct59 CBS
Danny's eldest daughter, Terry, comes home from college mature, chic and
educated.
7.02 [---] The Danny Thomas Show: RUSTY'S DAY IN COURT
prod. no. 187 (12Oct59 copyright date)
12Oct59 CBS
Francis X Bushman is featured as a jurist before whom Danny Williams argues
a traffic case.
7.03 [---] The Danny Thomas Show: THE CHINESE DOLL
prod. no. 188 (19Oct59 copyright date)
19Oct59 CBS
Guest cast:
Marvin Miller (as Mr. Chou)
Ginny Tiu (as Miss Chou)
Synopsis #1:
Marvin Miller guest stars as the ultra-reserved Mr. Chou, who
gets a lesson in child psychology.
Synopsis #2:
Mr. Chou's Asian reserve is strained when his daughter becomes acquainted
with the Williams.
7.04 [189] The Danny Thomas Show: CUPID'S LITTLE HELPER
prod. no. 189 (26Oct59 copyright date)
26Oct59 CBS
Synopsis:
Terry decides that her parents are in a terrible rut. She attempts a
program of self-improvement for her parents and learns they have their own
ideas on the subject.
7.05 [190] The Danny Thomas Show: TERRY MEETS HIM
prod. no. 190 (2Nov59 copyright date)
2Nov59 CBS
Guest cast:
Pat Harrington Jr. (as Pat Harris)
Synopsis: Terry falls hard for suave golf pro Pat Harris, played by Pat
Harrington, Jr. who becomes her swain.
7.06 [191] The Danny Thomas Show: JEALOUSY
prod. no. 195 (9Nov59 copyright date)
9Nov59 CBS
Danny dons a number of disguises in an attempt to curb the jealousy of his
wife, Kathy.
7.07 [192] The Danny Thomas Show: TERRY GOES BOHEMIAN
prod. no. 191 (16Nov59 copyright date)
16Nov59 CBS
Synopsis:
Terry decides to become a beatnik, but learns there are other things to
consider in life besides poetry and bongo drums.
7.08 [---] The Danny Thomas Show: RUSTY, THE WEIGHT-LIFTER
prod. no. 194 (23Nov59 copyright date)
23Nov59 CBS
Danny uses psychology to help Rusty stand up to a bully.
7.09 [194] The Danny Thomas Show: TONOOSE, THE MATCHMAKER
prod. no. 193 (30Nov59 copyright date)
30Nov59 CBS
Uncle Tonoose arrives unexpectedly in New York to play matchmaker for
Danny's oldest daughter Terry.
7.10 [195] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY AND MILTON BERLE QUIT SHOW BIZ
prod. no. 192
7Dec59 CBS
Milton Berle talks Danny into leaving show business.
7.10 [---] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY AND MILTON BERLE QUIT SHOW BIZ
prod. no. 192 (7Dec59 copyright date)
7Dec59 CBS
Synopsis 1:
Poor reviews cause Danny to worry about his future. Then Milton Berle tells
him that he has quit show business - and Danny follows suit.
Synopsis 2:
Milton Berle talks Danny into leaving show business.
7.11 [196] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY AND THE LITTLE MEN
prod. no. 198 (14Dec59 copyright date)
14Dec59 CBS
Synopsis:
Danny and his future son-in-law Pat Hannigan almost believe they are seeing
things when dwarfs invade their apartment. They claim they have seen
the "Little People."
7.12 [197] The Danny Thomas Show: A DOG'S LIFE
prod. no. 196 (21Dec59 copyright date)
21Dec59 CBS
When a soulful St. Bernard picks Danny Williams' apartment in which to have
its pups, an irate landlord attempts to cancel the lease.
7.13 [198] The Danny Thomas Show: KATHY CRASHES TV
prod. no. 197 (28Dec59 copyright date)
28Dec59 CBS
Kathy discovers that show business is not all excitement and glamour when
she crashes television.
7.14 [199] The Danny Thomas Show: NIGHTCLUB OWNERS
prod. no. 199 (4Jan60 copyright date)
04Jan60 CBS
Guest cast:
Beatrice Kay (as herself)
Sid Melton (as Charlie Halper)
Synopsis:
Singer Beatrice Kay appears as herself in this episode. Danny, Pat Hannigan
and nightclub owner Charlie Halper go into partnership.
7.15 [200] The Danny Thomas Show: THAT OLD DEVIL, JACK BENNY
prod. no. 201
11Jan60 CBS
Jack Benny appears as a man whose soul belongs to the devil.
7.16 [201] The Danny Thomas Show: HOW TO BE HEAD OF THE HOUSE
prod. no. 200
18Jan60 CBS
Danny lays down the law to show his prospective son-in-law how to handle a
wife.
7.17 [202] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY, THE HOUSEWIFE
prod. no. 203
25Jan60 CBS
Danny tries in vain to become a housewife, mother, dishwasher, cook and
servant when Kathy is summoned for jury duty.
7.18 [203] The Danny Thomas Show: THE APPLE POLISHERS
prod. no. 204
1Feb60 CBS
When Danny's agent won't sign him for a television spectacular, Danny goes
over his head and woos the sponsor, and loses his agent in the process.
7.19 [204] The Danny Thomas Show: TONOOSE MAKES THE WEDDING PLANS
prod. no. 202
8Feb60 CBS
Danny is not so happy when he learns that Uncle Tonoose has made plans for
an old-fashioned Lebanese wedding for Danny's daughter Terry.
7.20 [205] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY MEETS ANDY GRIFFITH
Pilot for
The
Andy Griffith Show (1960-68)
prod. no. 205
15Feb60 CBS
Andy Griffith guest stars as a small town sheriff, justice of the peace,
philosopher and wit.
7.21 [206] The Danny Thomas Show: BATTLE OF THE IN-LAWS
prod. no. 206 (22Feb60 copyright date)
22Feb60 CBS
Guest cast:
Jack Haley (as Pat Hannigan Sr.)
Synopsis:
Danny and Pat Hannigan Sr. are at war over the relative merits of their
relatives.
(NBC afternoon re-run 11Jun62)
7.22 [207] The Danny Thomas Show: EULOGY FOR TONOOSE
prod. no. 207 (29Feb60 copyright date)
29Feb60 CBS
Hans Conried (as Tonoose)
Synopsis:
Uncle Tonoose is afraid that his rival in the Lebanese community will have
a more eloquent funeral oration than he will.
7.23 [208] The Danny Thomas Show: LINDA WANTS TO BE A BOY
prod. no. 208 (7Mar60 copyright date)
7Mar60 CBS
Synopsis:
Linda decides boys have more fun.
(NBC afternoon re-run 13Jun62)
7.24 [209] The Danny Thomas Show: BACHELOR PARTY
prod. no. 209 (14Mar60 copyright date)
14Mar60 CBS (possible airdate)
Pat Harrington Jr. (as Pat Hannigan)
Synopsis:
During his bachelor dinner, Pat Hannigan announces that he can't go through
with the wedding.
(NBC afternoon re-run 11Jun62)
7.25 [210] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY, THE HANDYMAN
prod. no. 210 (21Mar60 copyright date)
21Mar60 CBS
Probably the correct synopsis:
When rusty needs a scout project, Danny promises to build him a dog house
that will be the envy of the doggie set.
(NBC afternoon re-run 11Jun62)
7.26 [211] prod. no. 211 The Wedding
28Mar60 CBS
7.27 [212] prod. no. 212 Three on a honeymoon
4Apr60 CBS
7.28 [213] prod. no. 213 The Deerfield story
11Apr60 CBS
7.29 [214] prod. no. 214 The Singing delinquent
18Apr60 CBS
7.30 [215] prod. no. 215 Rusty and the tomboy
25Apr60 CBS
7.31 [216] prod. no. 216 Family portrait
9May60 CBS
7.32 [217] prod. no. 217 Rusty meets Little Lord Fauntleroy
16May60 CBS
7.33 [218] Rusty's advice to Linda
prod. no. 218
23May60 CBS
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CBS Mondays 9:00 pm Eastern
32 episodes (prod. nos. 219-250)
Listed in production no. order.
8.xx [--] prod. no. 219 Kathy and the glamour girl
5Aug60 copyright date
8.xx [--] Danny Thomas Show: DANNY AND THE ACTOR'S SCHOOL
prod. no. 220
07Oct60 CBS Mon 9:00pm (12Aug60 copyright date)
Guest Cast:
Leo Fuchs (as Vladimir Gorski)
Sid Melton (as Charlie Halper)
Danny's considering forsaking comedy for a fling at serious
drama. He enrols in an acting school.
8.xx [--] prod. no. 221 Kathy delivers the mail
19Aug60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 222 The Report card
26Aug60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 223 Danny proposes to his wife
2Sep60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 224 Kathy, the matchmaker
9Sep60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 225 Tonoose, the liar
16Sep60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 226 Linda, the performer
23Sep60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 227 The Scrubwoman
30Sep60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 228 The Singing sisters
14Oct60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 229 The Fugitive father
21Oct60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 230 Rusty, the rat
28Oct60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 231 Danny versus the dentist
4Nov60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 232 Democracy at work
11Nov60 copyright date
8.xx [--] The Danny Thomas Show: THE PLANT
prod. no. 233 (18Nov60 copyright date)
Guest cast:
Gale Gordon (as Mr. Heckendon)
Synopsis:
A fan sends Danny a potted plant. Mr. Heckendon, the landlord, spots it and
declares it's a rare and valuable species that needs special care.
(NBC afternoon re-run 4Sep61)
8.xx [--] The Danny Thomas Show: YOU CAN FIGHT CITY HALL
prod. no. 234 (copyright date: 2Dec60)
16Jan61 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Jerome Cowan (as Judge Palmer)
Jack Price (as the bailiff)
Synopsis:
Danny gets a parking ticket, and decides to fight it in court. He gets
Rusty to time the parking meter with his stop watch, and invites an expert
on nuclear timing to testify on his behalf.
8.xx [--] The Danny Thomas Show: THE RUM CAKE
prod. no. 235 (9Dec60 copyright date)
Guest cast:
Gale Gordon (as Mr. Heckendorn)
Synopsis:
It's after 11pm, but the party still goes on at the Williams apartment. So
up comes Landlord Heckendorn - if the noise doesn't cease, out Danny goes.
(NBC afternoon re-run 6Sep61)
8.xx [--] The Danny Thomas Show: THE WHOOPEE STORY
prod. no. 236 (16Dec60 copyright date)
Synopsis: Danny's on his way home from a trip, and he's anticipating a
great big welcome from his gorgeous wife.
(NBC afternoon re-run 7Sep61)
8.xx [--] prod. no. 237 Tonoose, the boss
23Dec60 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 238 Good old burlesque
30Dec60 copyright date
8.xx (unknown title - possibly "Good Old Burlesque")
Synopsis: Buddy Hackett makes a guest appearance. Danny's on vacation from
the club, and funnyman Buddy Brown subs for him.
(NBC afternoon re-run 5Sep61)
8.xx [--] prod. no. 239 Rusty, the millionaire
6Jan61 copyright date
8.xx (unknown title)
(possibly "Rusty, the Millionaire")
Synopsis: Danny thinks Rusty needs a lesson in the value of money, so he
gives the boy $50 to spend any way he sees fit.
(NBC afternoon re-run 8Sep61)
8.xx [--] prod. no. 240 The Four angels
13Jan61 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 241 The Dog walkers
27Jan61 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 242 Old man Danny
3Feb61 copyright date
8.xx [--] The Danny Thomas Show: EVERTHING HAPPENS TO ME
prod. no.243 (10Feb61 copyright date)
pilot for "The Joey Bishop Show"
8.xx [--] prod. no. 244 Danny and the hoodlums
17Feb61 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 245 Rusty's punishment
3Mar61 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 246 The Scoutmaster
10Mar61 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 247 The Magician
17Mar61 copyright date
8.xx [--] prod. no. 248 Woman behind the man
24Mar61 copyright date
8.30 [--] The Danny Thomas Show: THE TEENAGE THRUSH
prod. no. 249 (copyright date 30Mar61)
15-May-61 CBS
Guest Star:
Brenda Lee
Brenda Lee on "Make Room for Daddy"
8.xx [--] prod. no. 250 The Party-wrecker
4Apr61 copyright date
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CBS Mondays 9:00 pm Eastern
31 episodes (prod. nos. 251-281)
9.01 [251] The Danny Thomas Show: FOR EVERY MAN THERE'S A WOMAN
prod. no. 254 (18Aug61 copyright date)
2Oct61 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Bill Dana (as Jose Jimenez)
Synopsis #1:
Tonight, comedian Bill Dana appears as his own character creation Jose
Jimenez.
Synopsis #2:
Jose, the elevator operator in Danny's building, is afraid that his accent
will ruin his chances with the girl of his dreams, so he asks Danny to
write her a letter. (Seems he writes with an accent too.)
(Network re-run 28May62)
9.02 [252] The Danny Thomas Show: LINDA RUNS AWAY
prod. no. 253 (11Aug61 copyright date)
9Oct61 CBS
9.03 [253] The Danny Thomas Show: LOVE LETTERS
prod. no. 252 (5Aug61 copyright date)
16Oct61 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Dick Wesson (as Jay Sandrich)
Naomi Stevens (as Mrs. Schwartz)
Synopsis:
When Kathy quotes some choice phrases from Danny's old love letters, he
threatens to burn them. Alarmed, Kathy returns the letters to their hiding
place in a table drawer, or so she thinks. No one figured on Linda finding
the amorous epistles and playing mailman with them all over the apartment
building.
9.04 [254] The Danny Thomas Show: THE TRUMPET PLAYER
prod. no. 251 (28Jul61 copyright date)
23Oct61 CBS
Guest cast:
Harry James (as Larry Norman)
Synopsis:
Rusty has become a pretty hot drummer and Danny takes him down to audition
for the YMCA band. But instructor Larry Norman isn't impressed with Rusty's
hot licks.
(NBC afternoon re-run 11Sep62)
9.05 [255] The Danny Thomas Show: TONOOSE VS. DALY
prod. no. 255 (25Aug61 copyright date)
30Oct61 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Hans Conried (as Uncle Tonoose)
William Demarest (as Mr. Daly)
Synopsis:
Mr. Daly, Kathy's father, has just arrived for a visit, when suddenly
there's another knock on the door. It's Danny's Uncle Tonoose - who's also
planning a sojourn with his relatives.
[--] 6Nov61 CBS pre-empted for a Danny Kaye special (a 1-hour special
pre-empting both "The Danny Thomas Show" and "The Andy Griffith Show")
9.06 [256] The Danny Thomas Show: HEN-PECKED CHARLEY
prod. no. 257 (15Sep61 copyright date)
13Nov61 CBS
9.07 [257] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY WEAVES A WEB
prod. no. 256 (8Sep61 copyright date)
20Nov61 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis:
Danny dents a fender on the family car and decides what Kathy doesn't know
won't hurt her.
Sid Melton (as Charley)
-----------------------------------
[--] 27Nov61 - unknown
[--] 4Dec61 - unknown
9.xx [---] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY AND DURANTE
prod. no. 258 (22Sep61 copyright date)
CBS air date unknown (possibly 27Nov61, 4Dec61)
Guest star:
Jimmy Durante (as himself)
Guest cast:
Gina Genardi (as Carla)
Ned Glass (as Benny)
William Bixby (as Mack)
Oliver Cliff (as Mr. Carew)
Robert Hall (as Tab)
Synopsis:
Jimmy Durante is a guest. The Schnozz is invited to a banquet in honor of
his niece Carla, who's graduating from college. But he doesn't want to go -
he's afraid he won't feel at home among all those educated types.
(CBS repeat 21May62)
9.xx [---] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY AND THE BROWNIES
prod. no. 261 (12Oct61 copyright date)
CBS air date unknown (possibly 27Nov61, 4Dec61)
9.10 [260] The Danny Thomas Show: TONOOSE'S PLOT
prod. no. 259 (29Sep61 copyright date)
11Dec61 CBS
9.11 [261] The Danny Thomas Show: KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
prod. no. 260 (6Oct61 copyright date)
19Dec61 CBS
9.12 [262] The Danny Thomas Show: TEACHER FOR A DAY
prod. no. 263 (3Nov61 copyright date)
25Dec61 CBS
Guest cast:
Mabel Albertson (as the teacher)
Veronica Cartwright (sister of series regular Angela Cartwright / as
Barbara)
Synopsis:
Danny visits Rusty's school and remarks that teaching looks pretty easy. So
Rusty's teacher dares him to try it.
(Network re-run 14May62)
[--] 1Jan62 - unknown episode
9.13 [263] The Danny Thomas Show: USELESS CHARLEY
prod. no. 264 (10Nov61 copyright date)
CBS air date unknown (possibly 1Jan62)
9.14 [264] The Danny Thomas Show: A BABY FOR CHARLEY
prod. no. 262 (27Oct61 copyright date)
CBS air date unknown (probably 8Jan62)
Synopsis (for 8Jan62):
Charley has finally been let in on the news that he is going to be a
father. His wife Bunny has told him, and his friend Danny has told him -
and he still can't believe it.
9.15 [265] The Danny Thomas Show: LINDA, THE TOMBOY
prod. no. 265 (16Nov61 copyright date)
15Jan62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Scott McCarter (as Jimmy)
Sally Smith (as Eloise)
Synopsis:
Danny thinks ladies should be ladies - especially when Linda comes home
with a black eye and torn clothes after a sandlot football game.
9.16 [266] The Danny Thomas Show: THE BIG FIGHT
prod. no. 266 (22Nov61 copyright date)
22Jan62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Hope Sommers (as the cleaning woman)
Tom Cound (as the waiter)
Danny and Charley are at odds: each thinks he's the most indispensable
person at the Copa Club. When it appears that the argument may end in a
split-up, Bunny and Kathy try to intervene.
Regular cast:
Pat Carroll (as Bunny)
Sid Melton (as Charley)
(CBS re-run 11Jun62)
9.17 [267] The Danny Thomas Show: CASANOVA TONOOSE
prod. no. 267 (1Dec61 copyright date)
29Jan62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Ann Tyrell (as Mrs. Marshall)
Hans Conried is back as Uncle Tonoose, who has an important announcement to
make: He is going to get married and has set the date. All he has to do now
is find a bride.
9.18 [268] The Danny Thomas Show: CHARLEY DOES IT HIMSELF
prod. no. 268 (22Dec61 copyright date)
5Feb62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis:
Since his wife is expecting, Charley Halper decides to redecorate one of
the rooms in the house as a nursery. It's going to be a "do-it-yourself"
job with Danny lending a hand.
Sid Melton (as Charley)
Pat Carroll (as Bunny)
(NBC afternoon re-run 12Sep62)
9.19 [269] The Danny Thomas Show: THE P. T. A. BASH
prod. no. 269 (29Dec61 copyright date)
12Feb62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis: Danny is rehearsing some material for an appearance on "The Ed
Sullivan Show" when Kathy interrupts. She and the kids have some material
of their own that they intend to use at the next PTA meeting and she
insists that Danny "audition" it.
9.20 [270] The Danny Thomas Show: A NOSE BY ANY OTHER NAME
prod. no. 270 (5Jan62 copyright date)
19Feb62 CBS
Synopsis:
Danny is doing a run-through of some new material for his night-club act,
in which he takes a few verbal pokes at his own nose. Kathy isn't impressed
by the routine, and Danny decides that she's ashamed of his beak.
(NBC afternoon re-run 14Sep62)
9.21 [271] The Danny Thomas Show: CASANOVA JUNIOR
prod. no. 271 (12Jan62 Copyright date)
26Feb62 Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Dixie Ann Barnes (as Darlene)
Pamela Beaird (as Gloria)
Jimmy Baird (as Tommy)
Danny and Kathy find out Rusty is not planning to attend his class dance
because he feels awkward around girls. But Danny insists that he call his
friend Gloria and invite her anyhow.
9.22 [272] prod. no. 273 Temper temper
(copyright date 26Jan62)
5Mar62CBS
9.23 [273] The Danny Thomas Show: THE HUNGER STRIKE
prod. no. 272 (19Jan62 Copyright date)
12Mar62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Probably the correct synopsis:
Danny suspects an ulterior motive when Rusty compliments him on his
singing.
Amanda Randolph (as Louise)
9.24 [274] The Danny Thomas Show: BUNNY COOKS A MEAL
prod. no. 274 (1Feb62 Copyright date)
19Mar62 CBS
Probably the correct synopsis:
Charley's cousin wants to sample some of Bunny's home cooking.
Guest cast:
Louis Nye (as Herman)
9.25 [275] The Danny Thomas Show: JOSE'S PROTEGE
prod. no. 275 (16Feb62 Copyright date)
26Mar62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Bill Dana (as Jose Jimenez)
Herbie Faye (as Mr. Perkins)
Ruth Perrott (as a stage mother)
Synopsis:
Danny is upset: A newspaper columnist has revealed that he is looking for
two child actors to appear on his upcoming TV special - and Danny is sure
that every stage mother in town will read it.
9.26 [276] prod. no. 276 Danny & Bob Hope get away from it all
(copyright date 23Feb62)
2Apr62 CBS
9.27 [277] prod. no. 277 Extrasensory Charley
(copyright date 2Mar62)
9Apr62 CBS
9.28 [278] prod. no. 278 Kathy, the pro
(copyright date 9Mar62)
possible airdate 16Apr62
9.29 [279] prod. no. 279 A Promise is a promise
(copyright date 16Mar62)
23Apr62 CBS
9.30 [280] prod. no. 280 The Smart aleck
(copyright date 23Mar62
30Apr62 CBS
9.31 [281] prod. no. 281 The Baby
(copyright date 30Mar62)
7May62 CBS
########### The Danny Thomas Show ############
############# season 10 1962-3 ###############
##############################################
CBS Mondays 9:00 pm Eastern
T & L productions
32 episodes (nos. 282-313 inc.)
The tenth season featured a story line with Danny and Kathy visiting
Europe. Eight of the episodes were filmed in Europe and, when broadcast,
were spread out over the entire season. Episodes filmed in the U.S.
(focusing on other characters from the show) were used to pad the 1962-63
season.
Regular cast includes:
Amanda Randolph (as Louise)
Sid Melton (as Charley)
Pat Carroll (as Bunny)
10.01 [282] The Danny Thomas Show: THE BABY HATES CHARLEY
(copyright date 9Aug62)
01Oct62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis:
Charley Halper's baby son laughs happily even when complete strangers play
with him. But whenever Charley comes near - the baby screams.
10.02 [283] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY'S REPLACEMENT
(copyright date 2Aug62)
08Oct62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest star:
Jack Carter (as himself)
Synopsis:
Danny and Kathy are overjoyed when agent Phil Brokaw reports that Danny's
been signed for a European tour. But Danny can't leave until he finds a
replacement at the club.
10.03 [284] The Danny Thomas Show: WHAT ARE FRIENDS FOR?
(copyright date 16Aug62)
15Oct62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis:
Danny and Kathy are nearly ready for their European tour, but Danny is mad
because Charley and Bunny haven't volunteered to take care of Rusty and
Linda.
10.04 [285] The Danny Thomas Show: THE BRITISH SENSE OF HUMOR
(copyright date 15Jun62)
22Oct62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Cecil Parker (as Sir Harry)
Synopsis:
Danny and Kathy have arrived in London, where Danny is to play the
Palladium. But when he remembers the English sense of humor, Danny wants
his friend Sir Harry to check his material. (Filmed in England - The first
of eight episodes filmed in Europe.)
(Network re-run 27May63)
10.05 [286] The Danny Thomas Show: JOSE RENTS THE COPA
(NOT on Library of Congress)
(a.k.a. " Jose Rents the Cops")
29Oct62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Bill Dana (as Jose Jimenez)
Synopsis:
Jose the elevator operator talks with Charley Halper about renting the Copa
Club. Charley thinks he's joking, but the joke's on him when he winds up
renting the place to Jose for a ridiculously low fee.
10.06 [287] The Danny Thomas Show: RUSTY FOR PRESIDENT
(copyright date 30Aug62)
5Nov62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis:
Rusty has been nominated for president of the junior class, but his
opponent turns out to be a superior campaigner. Charley suggests that they
stage a rally for Rusty at the Copa Club, with the Smothers Brothers,
comedy folksingers, as stars.
Jimmy Barringer (as Horace)
10.07 [288] The Danny Thomas Show: A-HUNTING WE WILL GO
(22Jun62 copyright date)
12Nov62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Jimmy Edwards (as Jamie)
Vanda Godsell (as Mavis)
Raymond Huntley (as Lord Nuffield)
Arnold Bell (as the constable)
David Ensor (as the judge)
Peter Butterworth (as Publican)
Harold Goodwin (as the bellhop)
Lawrence Hardy (as the doorman)
Synopsis:
Out to see the English countryside, Kathy and Danny meet a curious fellow
called Jamie, who invites Danny to accompany him on a hunting trip. Danny
doesn't realize that Jamie is a notorious poacher. (Filmed in England)
10.08 [289] The Danny Thomas Show: TEN YEARS AGO TODAY
(copyright date 20Sep62)
19Nov62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Paul Dubov (as Felix)
Synopsis:
Via flashbacks Charley explains how he opened the Copa Club and how Danny
became his star attraction.
10.09 [290] The Danny Thomas Show: JOSE, THE SCHOLAR
(NOT on Library of Congress)
26Nov62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Bill Dana (as Jose Jimenez)
Virginia Gregg (as Miss Brown)
Synopsis:
In England, Danny and Kathy receive news that their friend, elevator
operator Jose Jimenez, is attending night school to improve himself. Back
home, we see that he is - but he's confused about American history.
10.10 [291] The Danny Thomas Show: THE OULD SOD
(copyright date 29Jun62)
3Dec62 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Noel Purcell (as Francis Daly)
J.B. Devlin (as Shamus Daly)
Synopsis:
In Ireland, Kathy and Danny stop at a small village to visit Kathy's
relatives. They both receive a warm and hearty welcome - until Danny
reveals that he's not a son of Erin.
10.11 [292] The Danny Thomas Show: TONOOSE, LIFE OF THE PARTY
(Copyright date 27Sep62)
10Dec62 CBS
10.12 [293] The Danny Thomas Show: DANNY'S ENGLISH FRIEND
(copyright date 8Nov62)
17Dec62 CBS
Guest cast:
Bernard Fox (as Alfie Wingate)
Noel Drayton (as Bert Wingate)
Paul Dubov (as Felix)
Roy Roberts (as Mr. Washburn)
Shirley Mitchell (as Betty)
Carl Carlson (as the juggler)
Synopsis:
In a London pub, Danny meets a friendly but totally inept waiter named
Alfie Wingate. When Alfie says that he's on his way to New York, Danny
tells him to see Charley Halper for a good table at the Copa Club - and
Alfie thinks he's been offered a job.
(CBS repeat 3Jun63)
10.13 [294] The Danny Thomas Show: BUNNY, THE BROWNIE LEADER
(copyright date 18Oct62)
24Dec62 CBS
Guest cast:
Margaret Hamilton (as Miss Fenwick)
Joan Tomkins (as Miss Barclay)
Linda's Brownie troop will have to disband unless the girls can find a new
leader - so Bunny volunteers. But apparently she'll have to share the job
with a prim "career" Brownie named Miss Fenwick.
10.14 [295] The Danny Thomas Show: CHARLEY, THE ARTIST
(copyright date 23Aug62)
31Dec62 CBS
10.15 [296] The Danny Thomas Show: LOST FRENCH BOY
(copyright date 8Jun62)
7Jan63 CBS
10.16 [297] The Danny Thomas Show: JOSE, THE DOG SITTER
(copyright date 15Nov62)
14Jan63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Bill Dana (as Jose Jimenez)
Instead of the raise he expected, elevator operator Jose Jimenez is given
the additional job of taking care of a pedigreed pooch named Maurice.
Maurice is a kleptomaniac - he picks up loose objects and hides them.
10.17 [298] The Danny Thomas Show: TONOOSE NEEDS GLASSES
(copyright date 1Nov62)
21Jan63 CBS
Guest cast:
Hans Conried (as Uncle Tonoose)
Philip Ober (as Dr. Edwards)
In town for his physical examination, Tonoose demonstrates to Charley,
Bunny and the kids that he is still "strong as a bull." But the doctor does
focus on one flaw, which upsets Tonoose terribly - he needs glasses.
10.18 [299] The Danny Thomas Show: MILLION DOLLAR DRESS
(copyright date 1Jun62)
28Jan63 CBS
Guest Cast:
Jacques Marin (as Marcel)
Pascale Roberts (as Jeanette Giroux)
Genevieve Gombert (as announcer)
Nadine Alari (as Vendeuse)
George Hubert (as waiter)
Danny discovers that the dress he promised Kathy costs over a thousand
dollars, so he decides to have a $100 copy made (without telling the little
woman, of course).
(CBS re-run 1Jul63)
10.19 [300] The Danny Thomas Show: RUSTY'S BIRTHDAY
(copyright date 22Nov62)
4Feb63 CBS
Guest star:
Sammy Davis Jr.
Synopsis:
Rusty is celebrating his 16th birthday, but it isn't a very happy occasion -
he hasn't received a present from his parents in Europe.
10.20 [301] The Danny Thomas Show: CHARLEY, THE TIGER
(copyright date 29Nov62)
11Feb63 CBS
10.21 [302] The Danny Thomas Show: THE ROMAN PATRIOT
(copyright date 25May62)
18Feb63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Massimo Serato (as Francesco)
Gianni De Benedetto (as man)
Danny would rather read the paper and take a nap than take Kathy on a tour
of Rome - until a handsome Italian named Francesco offers to act as Kathy's
escort.
(CBS re-run 8Jul62)
10.22 [303] The Danny Thomas Show: JOSE'S GUIDED TOUR
(copyright date 20Dec62)
25Feb63 CBS
10.23 [304] The Danny Thomas Show: BUNNY'S COUSIN
(copyright date 6Dec62)
4Mar63 CBS
10.24 [305] The Danny Thomas Show: WHEN IN ROME
(copyright date 18May62)
11Mar63 CBS
In Rome, agent Phil Brokaw advises Danny and Kathy to eat only in places
catering to American tourists, but they neglect his warning.
(CBS repeat 6Jul64)
10.25 [306] The Danny Thomas Show: THAT OLD FEELING
(copyright date 24Jan63)
18Mar63 CBS
10.26 [307] The Danny Thomas Show: LOUISE TO THE RESCUE
copyright date 7Feb63)
25Mar63 CBS
Guest cast:
Joyce Jameson (as Nikki Stewart)
The Clara Ward Singers (as the club women)
When movie star Nikki Stewart turns on the temperament before her
appearance at Charley's Copa Club, Louise the maid claims that she and her
ladies' club members can be of some help.
10.27 [308] The Danny Thomas Show: VENETIAN MELODY
(copyright date 11May62)
01Apr63 CBS
Guest cast:
Piccola Pupa (as Maria Bonifacio)
Antonio Pieretti (as Pietro)
Tony Brandt (as the bellhop)
Antonio Grossi (as the goldolier)
Andriano Vitali (as Luigi)
Mimo Billi (as Longo)
Nino Falanca (as customs agent)
Vezio Bianconi (as the photographer)
Betti Foa (as Momma)
Synopsis:
In Venice, Danny and Kathy are dogged by a one-girl talent agency named
Maria, whose entire family seems to consist of performers.
(CBS re-run 22Jul63)
10.28 [309] The Danny Thomas Show: CHARLEY, MY BOY
(copyright date 14Feb63)
8Apr63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis:
Singer Diana Lawrence butters up Charley so that she can get an audition at
the Copa Club -and Bunny discovers that Charley is a sucker for the soft-
soap routine.
10.29 [310] The Danny Thomas Show: LINDA, THE GROWNUP
(copyright date 13Dec62)
15Apr63 CBS
Guest cast:
Debbie Megowan (as Nancy)
Phil Phillips (as Steve)
To prove that she's mature, 10-year-old Linda offers to take on all the
domestic tasks of the Halper household.
10.30 [311] The Danny Thomas Show: HOMECOMING
(copyright date 10Jan63)
22Apr63 CBS
Danny and Kathy's return from Europe sets off a joyous family reunion - for
everyone except the Halpers, who feel "turned out to pasture" as they have
to move back into their own apartment.
(CBS re-run 27Jul64)
10.31 [312] The Danny Thomas Show: TONOOSE'S BROTHER
(copyright date 17Jan63)
29Apr63 CBS
When Uncle Tonoose proposes some elaborate plans for the Williams clan,
Danny knows that only one person could successfully oppose him - Tonoose's
older brother Tufik, who is still in Lebanon. Danny Thomas plays Tufik.
(CBS re-run 3Aug64)
10.32 [313] The Danny Thomas Show: JOSE'S RIVAL
(copyright date 31Jan63)
06May63 CBS
Guest cast:
Bill Dana (as Jose Jimenez)
Zeme North (as Susie Harper)
Bill Bixby (as Tommy Bradley)
Synopsis:
Bashful Jose Jimenez has fallen for a tap dancer named Susie. But the Latin
lover thinks it's taps for his romance when Susie's hometown boy friend
shows up.
########### The Danny Thomas Show ############
############# season 11 1963-64 ##############
############## (final season) ################
CBS Mondays 9:00 pm Eastern
T & L productions
30 episodes (nos 314-343 inc.)
Regular cast includes:
Amanda Randolph (as Louise)
11.01 [314] The Danny Thomas Show: The Country squires
(copyright date 7Jul63)
airdate probably 30Sep63
11.02 [315] The Danny Thomas Show: THE PERFECT CRIME
(copyright date 15Aug63)
7Oct63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis:
Somebody has stolen the money Kathy was saving for Danny's birthday
present.
Amanda Randolph (as Louise)
Guy Marks (as Frank)
Sid Melton (as Charley)
11.03 [316] The Danny Thomas Show: HERE'S THE FIFTY DOLLARS BACK
(copyright date 8Aug63)
14Oct63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Patt Buttram (as Harvey Bullock)
Herb Vigran (as Barber)
Synopsis:
Veteran nightclub entertainer Harvey Bullock says he has come to pay back
the $50 he once borrowed from Danny, but Danny can't seem to remember
Harvey.
11.04 [317] The Danny Thomas Show: THE WOMAN BEHIND THE JOKES
(copyright date 1Aug63)
21Oct63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Morey Amsterdam (as Buddy)
Dick Whittinghill (as Howard Blake)
Amanda Randolph (as Louise)
Synopsis:
The woman behind the jokes is Kathy, but she's getting tired of being the
butt of Danny's nightclub wisecracks. Buddy, the gag-writer, is Morey
Amsterdam of "The Dick Van Dyke Show."
---------------------------------------
28Oct63 - unknown episode
04Nov63 - unknown episode
11.xx [---] Rusty drives a car
(copyright date 22Aug63)
11.xx [---] Linda and the new dress
(copyright date 29Aug63)
----------------------------------------
11.xx [---] My fair uncle
(copyright date 5Sep63)
11.07 [320] probably "My Fair Uncle"
11Nov63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Hans Conried (as Uncle Tonoose)
Florence Halop (as Matilda)
Synopsis:
Uncle Tonoose tells Danny that he's about to take a wife.
(This does sound a lot like "Casanova Tonoose" from 29Jan62 but it
probably is a different episode.)
11.08 [321] The Danny Thomas Show: SHY ALFIE
(copyright date 12Sep63)
18Nov63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Bernard Fox (as Alfie)
Olive Sturgess (as Diana Mason)
Synopsis:
Danny wants to find a girl for Alfie, the shy waiter at Charley's Copa
Club.
[--] 25Nov63 - pre-empted for JFK assassination news coverage.
"The Hex" was originally scheduled to air on this date.
11.09 [322] The Danny Thomas Show: OH, THE CLANCYS
(copyright date 4Oct63)
2Dec63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest Cast:
Barbara Mullen (as Aunt Molly)
Larry Blake (as the police officer)
Synopsis:
Kathy's Aunt Molly arrives from Ireland with her four strapping sons and
announces that she wants them to make their American singing debut at the
Copa Club. The four singing sons are played by the folksinging Clancy
Brothers and Tommy Makem.
11.10 [323] The Danny Thomas Show: THE HEX
(copyright date 19Sep63)
9Dec63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Charles Lane (as Mr. Baker)
Jess Kirkpatrick (as Frank)
Synopsis:
Danny and Charley are "hexed" by Mr. Baker, the carpenter who had the job
of remodeling their country place - until he was fired.
------------------------------
11.11 [324] unknown title, might be "The Two Musketeers"
16Dec63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
unknown title
Guest cast:
Craig Marshall (as Jimmy)
Mike Winkleman (as Dale)
Synopsis:
Danny decides it's time he and Rusty started doing more things together.
11.xx [---] The Two musketeers
(copyright date 14Nov63)
------------------------------
11.12 [325] The Danny Thomas Show: CHRISTMAS STORY
(copyright date 7Nov63)
23Dec63 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Bernard Fox (as Alfie)
Synopsis:
Danny is concerned over the family's lack of Christmas spirit.
---------------------------------------------------
30Dec63 - unknown episode
06Jan64 - unknown episode
13Jan64 - unknown episode
11.xx [---] Peaceful co-existence
(copyright date 26Sep63)
11.xx [---] The Bowling partners
(copyright date 24Oct63)
11.xx [---] Linda's crush
(copyright date 31Oct63)
-----------------------------------------------------
11.16 [329] The Danny Thomas Show: KATHY, THE SECRETARY
(copyright date 21Nov63)
20Jan64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Sheldon Leonard (as Phil)
Hollis Irving (as Margo Lawrence)
Synopsis:
Kathy goes to work as a secretary to Danny's agent.
11.17 [330] The Danny Thomas Show: THE QUIZ SHOW
(copyright date 5Dec63)
27Jan64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Guy Marks (as Frank)
Bill Baldwin (as the quizmaster)
Lurene Tuttle (as Frank's mother)
Synopsis:
The Copa Club bartender asks Danny to be his celebrity partner on a quiz
show.
11.18 [331] The Danny Thomas Show: HOWDY, NEIGHBORS
(copyright date 12Dec63)
3Feb64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Hope Summers (as Mrs. Simpson)
Willis Bouchey (as Tom Clark)
Dave Willock (as Bill Moore)
Molly Dodd (as Mrs. Moore)
Ed Barkas (as the fiddle player)
Synopsis:
Danny, Kathy, Charley and Bunny figure it's time they made friends with
their new country neighbors.
11.19 [332] The Danny Thomas Show: THE ANTIQUE DEALERS
(copyright date 19Dec63)
10Feb64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Synopsis:
Kathy and Bunny were conned into paying $100 for an "antique" cockoo clock.
11.20 [333] The Danny Thomas Show: BUNNY GETS INTO THE ACT
(copyright date 3Jan64)
17Feb64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Cast:
Jackie Joseph (as Mary)
Jane Kean (as Cactus Kate)
Synopsis:
Bunny wants to return to show business - with a part in the revue at her
husband's club.
11.21 [334] The Danny Thomas Show: SENSE OF HUMOR
(copyright date 9Jan64)
24Feb64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
John Qualen (as Swenson)
Tiny Brauer (as Schultz)
Synopsis:
The janitor doesn't think it's very funny when Danny starts making jokes
about him in his nightclub act.
11.22 [335] The Danny Thomas Show: TONOOSE GETS A JOB
(copyright date 16Jan64)
2Mar64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Hans Conried (as Uncle Tonoose)
Synopsis:
Uncle Tonoose is looking for a job.
11.23 [336] The Danny Thomas Show: THE LEPRECHAUN
(copyright date 23Jan64)
9Mar64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Directed by Danny Thomas.
Guest cast:
Howard Morris (as Sean)
Allan Melvin (as officer)
Synopsis:
In the park, Linda meets a little man who claims to be a leprechaun.
11.24 [337] The Danny Thomas Show: PUPA FROM ITALY
(copyright date 30Jan64)
16Mar64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Piccola Pupa (as herself)
Nestor Paiva (as Uncle Nino)
Tom D'Andrea (as Shelly)
Synopsis:
Danny imports a young Italian singer to appear at the Copa Club, and then
learns that she has given up pop music for opera.
-------------------------------
23Mar64 - unknown episode
11.25 [338] The Danny Thomas Show: PUPA'S POOCH
(copyright date 6Feb64)
-------------------------------
11.26 [339] The Danny Thomas Show: PUPA LOVES RUSTY
(copyright date 13Feb64)
30Mar64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Piccola Pupa (as herself)
Synopsis:
When Rusty tries speaking to Pupa in her native Italian, he accidentally
proposes - and she accepts.
11.27 [340] The Danny Thomas Show: BEAUTIFUL LADY
(copyright date 27Feb64)
6Apr64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Marilyn Maxwell (as Beverly)
Pearl Shear (as woman)
Synopsis:
"Moose" played shortstop on Danny's grammar school baseball team, but the
once homely tomboy has changed - and how she's changed!
-----------------------------------
11.xx [---] Call off the hounds
(copyright date 5Mar64)
11.28 [341] probably "Call off the Hounds"
13Apr64
Guest cast:
John Qualen (as Swenson)
Phil Arnold (as Frank)
Synopsis:
Convinced that Danny and Charley are working too hard, Kathy and Bunny
decide to make their husbands slow down.
----------------------------------
11.29 [342] The Danny Thomas Show: RUSTY AND THE CHORUS GIRL
(copyright date 12Mar64)
20Apr64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Erin O'Donnell (as Wendy)
Mike Macready (as Brad Wilson)
Synopsis:
Rusty thinks he's in love - with one of the Copa Club chorus girls.
11.30 [343] The Danny Thomas Show: THE PERSISTENT COP (final episode)
(copyright date 19Mar64)
27Apr64 CBS Monday 9:00pm
Guest cast:
Allan Melvin (as Officer Johnson)
Bob Denver (as Herbie)
Joel Warren, Harvey Shapiro, Leon Owens, Johnny Kelly (as the Beau-Jives)
Synopsis:
A policeman talks Danny into auditioning a youthful combo from a tenement
district, but when the boys see Danny's plush apartment they walk out
without playing a note.
########### The Danny Thomas Show ############
################# the end ##################
##############################################
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