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The Danny Thomas Show

Originally titled "Make Room for Daddy," this classic sitcom follows a NYC nightclub entertainer (Danny Thomas) as he hilariously juggles his career and family life.
195730 episodes13+
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Episodes

  1. S4 E1 - Boarding School

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    October 1, 1956
    26min
    TV-Y7
    After losing his wife, Danny thinks that he is unable to provide and offer the attention that his children need, so he sends them away to boarding school.
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  2. S4 E2 - The Nelson Eddy Show

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    October 8, 1956
    26min
    ALL
    While Danny is still hobbled with a broken leg, he gets Nelson Eddy to fill in for him down at the club.
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  3. S4 E3 - Problem Father

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    October 15, 1956
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Terry is ashamed of Danny and his loud manner when she starts dating the son of a conservative banker.
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  4. S4 E4 - Be a Pal to Your Son

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    October 22, 1956
    26min
    TV-Y7
    The father of Rusty's friend tells Danny that he is not being enough of a pal to Rusty and that may be hurting their relationship.
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  5. S4 E5 - Den Mother

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    October 29, 1956
    26min
    13+
    Rusty's Cub Scout Pack needs a Den Mother so he asks Danny to volunteer for the job.
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  6. S4 E6 - Terry at the Crossroads

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    November 5, 1956
    26min
    ALL
    Danny suggests to Terry that she forgo her tomboy ways when she falls for a boy who won't give her the time of day.
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  7. S4 E7 - Danny Goes to Texas

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    November 12, 1956
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny is excited at his Texas booking, until he learns who'll be in the audience.
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  8. S4 E8 - The Diary

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    November 19, 1956
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny feels like a real stinker after he stumbles upon Terry's diary and takes a peek.
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  9. S4 E9 - Talented Kid

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    November 26, 1956
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny wants Rusty to perform with him on an upcoming TV show.
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  10. S4 E10 - Danny's Comeback

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    December 3, 1956
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny's booking agent, Phil Brokaw, and his press agent, Liz O'Neill, pressure Danny to go back to work, but Danny refuses to acknowledge he no longer needs crutches for his still-healing broken leg.
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  11. S4 E11 - My Fair Vocal Coach

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    December 10, 1956
    26min
    13+
    Danny is quite taken with his new vocal coach and tries to persuade her to audition for some Broadway producers.
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  12. S4 E12 - Pride Takes a Holiday

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    December 17, 1956
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny and Rusty's Cub Scout troop have different ideas on Danny's role as Master of Ceremonies for their upcoming show.
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  13. S4 E13 - Christmas and Clowns

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    December 24, 1956
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Anticipating the first Christmas without Margaret, Danny invites a troupe of circus clowns for Christmas dinner to cheer Rusty and Terry.
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  14. S4 E14 - Liz's Boyfriend

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    December 31, 1956
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny and Benny interfere with Liz's love life, be that as it may.
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  15. S4 E15 - The School Teacher

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    January 7, 1957
    26min
    13+
    Danny challenges Rusty's music teacher to perform in his club.
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  16. S4 E16 - Danny's Date

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    January 14, 1957
    26min
    7+
    Danny's kids sabotage his date.
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  17. S4 E17 - Girl from Iowa

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    January 21, 1957
    26min
    13+
    Danny is surprised to find Wilma, a young girl from Iowa, in his home. She wants to make it in show business and decides Danny is her last chance. He tries to give her a helping hand.
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  18. S4 E18 - Danny Goes Social

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    January 28, 1957
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny blows off an anniversary dinner date with close friends by accepting a blonde bombshell's invitation to her high society champagne supper.
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  19. S4 E19 - The Lobster Story

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    February 4, 1957
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny suspects a down-and-out comic of stealing his material.
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  20. S4 E20 - The Flashback Show

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    February 14, 1957
    26min
    7+
    Danny is depressed because he thinks his kids have forgotten that it's his birthday.
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  21. S4 E21 - Danny's Fiancée

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    February 21, 1957
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny meets a woman he hopes might become the mother he's wanted for his kids, but the kids aren't so sure she's right for the job...or him.
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  22. S4 E22 - My Friend, Harry

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    February 28, 1957
    26min
    13+
    Danny wants to portray his songwriter friend Harry Ruby in a TV special.
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  23. S4 E23 - Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit

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    March 7, 1957
    26min
    7+
    Uncle Tonoose arranges a Lebanese-style marriage for Danny.
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  24. S4 E24 - The Model

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    March 14, 1957
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny is unhappy with Terry's firm plans to attend modeling school but takes a subtle approach when trying to dissuade her.
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  25. S4 E25 - The Orphan Asylum

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    March 21, 1957
    26min
    TV-Y7
    Danny gets a performance invitation, but it means he has to break his promise to play at Rusty's school. Rusty cries, "You don't love me. I might as well be an orphan!" and runs away. To an orphanage.
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Content advisory

Smokingfoul language

Subtitles

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Directors

Sheldon Leonard

Producers

Sheldon Leonard

Cast

Danny ThomasMarjorie LordSherry Jackson

Studio

FilmRise
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