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The Danny Thomas Show

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  • 1953-1965
  • 11 Seasons
  • ABC
  • Comedy, Family
  • TV-Y7
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Danny Williams, a successful nightclub singer, encounters a variety of difficult or amusing situations in trying to balance his career with his family: his outspoken second wife Kathy, teenage daughter Terry and son Rusty from his first marriage and Kathy's young daughter Linda and Danny's old-fashioned Uncle Tonoose. Later episodes feature Annette Funicello as a foreign exchange student from Italy. Most episodes conclude with a song by Danny or one of the children. Affection expressed as hostility ("I love you, you little jerk") and ironic humor characterize this show.

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Cast & Crew See All

Danny Thomas
Danny Williams
Rusty Hamer
Rusty Williams
Marjorie Lord
His Wife

Season 11 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Country Squires

Mon, Sep 30, 196330 mins

Kathy and Bunny purchase a dilapidated house in the country - behind their husbands' backs.

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Awards

  • 1956 - Primetime Emmy - Best Comedy Series - nominated
  • 1956 - Primetime Emmy - Best Single Program of the Year - nominated
  • 1956 - Primetime Emmy - Best Actor - Continuing Performance - nominated
  • 1956 - Primetime Emmy - Best Actress - Continuing Performance - nominated

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