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Season 1 – The Danny Thomas Show

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A nightclub entertainer has his hands full trying to balance career and family.
The Danny Thomas Show — Season 1

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Danny Thomas

Danny Williams

Jean Hagen

Mrs. Margaret Williams

Rusty Hamer

Rusty Williams

Sherry Jackson

Terry Williams

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 29, 1953 Uncle Daddy After an extended nightclub engagement, entertainer Danny Williams tries to ease himself back into family life. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 6, 1953 Party Dress Danny doesn't want his daughter to go to a dance. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 13, 1953 Second Honeymoon Danny promises Margaret a second honeymoon, but a friend need him to open for him. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 20, 1953 Mother-in-Law Danny can't seem to get his mother-in-law to babysit for him. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 27, 1953 Anniversary Margaret is upset when Danny forgets their wedding anniversary. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 1953 Margaret, Non-Pro Margaret decides to launch her own show-business career. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 1953 The Visiting Englishman A down-on-his-luck entertainer from Europe comes to stay with the family. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 1953 The Sea Captain Danny gives the kids money and hints that his birthday is near, but the kids spend the money on the building custodian instead. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 24, 1953 The Thanksgiving Story Danny gets stranded in Boston on Thanksgiving. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 1, 1953 Last Dollar Rusty is suspected of taking a dollar. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 8, 1953 Margaret's Job Danny talks Margaret into taking a job at her friend's office. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 15, 1953 Wonderland A woman wins a radio contest to spend the weekend with the Williams. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 22, 1953 Christmas Show Danny may not come home for Christmas. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 29, 1953 Toledo Danny goes back to his native Toledo and touches base with some old friends. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 5, 1954 Margaret's Jealousy Margaret has a role in a play that involves a husband with a wandering eye; Rusty shows Margaret a picture of Danny kissing a blonde. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 12, 1954 Terry for President Danny gets a lesson in democracy when he takes over Terry's campaign for class president. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 19, 1954 True Blue Benny Benny Lessy and Danny celebrate their 12th anniversary as a team. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 26, 1954 Rusty Runs Away Rusty decides to run away from home. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 2, 1954 The Professor Danny finds that his children have brought a bum into the house. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 9, 1954 Burlesque Hoping to get her husband out of the saloon atmosphere, Margaret obtains an engagement for Danny at a swank supper club. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 16, 1954 Black Eyes Danny wants to find out why Rusty is always fighting with one of his schoolmates; Danny is made the honorary president of Big Brothers of America. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 23, 1954 Margaret's Birthday Margaret tries to help Danny buy her the gifts she really wants for her birthday. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 2, 1954 The Matchmaker Things don't go as planned when Danny and Margaret try to save Danny's agent from life as a bachelor. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 9, 1954 Night Club When Danny's doctor tells him he needs to relax, Danny thinks operating a night club will help him take it easy. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 16, 1954 Terry's Career Danny is thrilled when Terry lands a role on Broadway, but Margaret wants Terry to lead a normal life. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 23, 1954 School Festival After Danny makes a promise to Rusty's teacher, Rusty receives a high grade, raising suspicions among his classmates. Details Episode 27 Aired Mar 30, 1954 Rusty's Pal A homeless man tries to tell the Williams family that knowledge and money lack value unless they are distributed. Details Episode 28 Aired Apr 6, 1954 Julia's Birthday When Danny's mother-in-law worries her age will stop her from getting good acting roles, the Williams try to help. Details Episode 29 Aired Apr 13, 1954 Pittsburgh When Terry and Rusty hear daddy and actress Marie McDonald during a love scene, they don't realize they are acting. Details Episode 30 Aired Apr 20, 1954 Danny's Vacation During a rare vacation, Danny learns that Margaret has made plans for them to attend her university reunion. Details

Season Info

Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 29, 1953