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TV series

The Danny Thomas Show

1953TV-G11 seasons6.2 / 10

Danny Thomas, an entertainer, tries to balance his home life with the needs of his career, with hilarious results.

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The Danny Thomas Show premiered September 29, 1953. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Danny Thomas, an entertainer, tries to balance his home life with the needs of his career, with hilarious results.

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Episode 20

Danny Meets Andy Griffith

30m

Danny went past a stopsign in the small town of Mayberry, because there was no crossroad. Sheriff Andy Taylor comes and arrests Danny. He said the town council had decided to make a crossroad there, but there was only enough money for a stopsign. Danny demands to see the Justice of the Peace. At this, Andy takes out a sign and says he's the Justice of the Peace. By now Will Hoople, the town drunk, has come in and locked himself in his jailcell. Andy explains he gets drunk everyday, and he arrests himself for it. Will had been deputized to do this to himself! Danny finally agrees with his wife and decides to the ordianry fine of $5 to $10. He takes out a huge wad of cash, and he gives him more money and more money. Danny doesn't care if Andy is robbing him, after all he's a big time star. Andy sees this as a time to get more money, and tells Danny he has to pay $100 or spend 10 days in jail.

Episode credits

Directed by Sheldon LeonardWritten by Arthur StanderGuest stars Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, Will Wright, Frank Cady, Bill Baldwin, Rance Howard, George Fenneman

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Episode 27

Three on a Honeymoon

26m

Danny feels depressed with Terry and Pat away on their honeymoon but finds a way to get them back into town when he gets a call to fill in for Jimmy Durante.

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Episode 30

Rusty and the Tomboy

26m

A tomboy hopes that Rusty will take her to the school dance but, after receiving tips from Danny, Rusty asks the most popular girl.

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Episode 32

Little Lord Fauntleroy

26m

The Williamses look after the son of a show business reporter who's called away on an overnight assignment.

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Episode 33

Rusty's Advice to Linda

26m

Linda wants to run away from home when she loses her skates and Danny and Kathy won't buy her new ones.

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about The Danny Thomas Show

Cast

Danny ThomasDanny Williams
Marjorie LordKathy Williams
Jean HagenMargaret Williams
Sherry JacksonTerry Williams
Rusty HamerRusty Williams
Angela CartwrightLinda Williams
Penny ParkerTerry Williams
Mike SteenSecurity Guard

Credits

Created by
Melville Shavelson
Written by
Mac Benoff, Henry Garson, Bob Fisher, Alan Lipscott, Bill Manhoff, Jack Elinson, Charles Stewart, Arthur Stander, Jean Holloway, Arthur H. Dales, Howard Snyder, Robert C. O'Brien, Laurence Marks, Joel Kane, Irving Elinson, Bob Weiskopf, Hugh Wedlock Jr., Barbara Hammer, Sumner Arthur Long

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
342
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ABCUnited States
  • CBSUnited States
  • T & L Productions
  • Marterto Productions
  • CBSUnited States

Themes

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