The Danny Thomas Show

Season 4

30 episodes

  1. 1. Boarding School

    30m · Oct 1, 1956

    Danny decides that the kids have become too unruly without their mother to help parent them. So, he decides to send them to boarding school to help give them the proper guidance they need.

  2. 2. The Nelson Eddy Show

    30m · Oct 8, 1956

    Danny and Jesse search for a performer to replace him in the club while he’s stuck at home with a broken leg. Danny settles on Nelson Eddy.

  3. 3. Problem Father

    30m · Oct 15, 1956

    Terry is dating a new, popular, wealthy, cultured boy, and this makes her hyper-sensitive, and insecure, about her father.

  4. 4. Be a Pal to Your Son

    30m · Oct 22, 1956

    Danny feels bad about spending so much time working and tries being a friend to Rusty, as well as a father.

  5. 5. Den Mother

    30m · Oct 29, 1956

    Danny makes the supreme sacrifice when son Rusty complains he's the only Cub Scout in the pack not represented at the den-mother meetings.

  6. 6. Terry at the Crossroads

    30m · Nov 5, 1956

    Terry is disappointed when a guy, Bobby, she has a crush on doesn’t ask her to the junior prom. Danny worries she’s too athletic and cavalier about her appearance, since she no longer has a mother to guide her, and is encouraged by Liz to talk to her.

  7. 7. Danny Goes to Texas

    30m · Nov 12, 1956

    Danny’s agent gets him a gig at a birthday party in Texas—much to Danny’s chagrin.

  8. 8. The Diary

    30m · Nov 19, 1956

    When Terry comes home upset one day, Danny tries, to no avail, to get her to confide in him. When this fails, Ben and Liz encourage him to check Terry’s diary for clues, so he can help her.

  9. 9. Talented Kid

    30m · Nov 26, 1956

    Danny plans on Rusty joining him in singing on a show, but is quickly disappointed when, during their first rehearsal, Rusty sings off-key. He then bemoans the fact that his kid lacks talent.

  10. 10. Danny's Comeback

    30m · Dec 3, 1956

    Danny’s doctor has said he’s ready to go back to work. Danny disagrees.

  11. 11. My Fair Vocal Coach

    30m · Dec 10, 1956

    Danny takes a talented vocal coach with stage fright under his wing.

  12. 12. Pride Takes a Holiday

    30m · Dec 17, 1956

    Danny gives Terry advice about swallowing her pride, instead of indulging in it, then has to face the same choice himself.

  13. 13. Christmas and Clowns

    30m · Dec 24, 1956

    Rusty invites a bunch of circus people, with nowhere to go for the holidays, over for Christmas dinner.

  14. 14. Liz's Boyfriend

    30m · Dec 31, 1956

    Liz is finally in love and brings her boyfriend over to have dinner with the family and Benny.

  15. 15. The School Teacher

    30m · Jan 7, 1957

    When Danny goes to see Rusty's fourth-grade teacher, they end up butting heads—and he ends up challenging her.

  16. 16. Danny's Date

    30m · Jan 14, 1957

    Danny has his first date since his wife died, and the kids are determined to ‘protect’ him.

  17. 17. Girl from Iowa

    30m · Jan 21, 1957

    A young girl pleads with Danny to help her get started in show business.

  18. 18. Danny Goes Social

    30m · Jan 28, 1957

    After being invited by Gloria Ridgely—an attractive socialite from his audience—to a champagne supper, Danny giddily accepts and decides to ditch the traditional anniversary celebration at Pizza Charlie’s with Benny, Liz and Jesse.

  19. 19. Lobster Story

    30m · Feb 4, 1957

    When Danny finds out some washed-out comic is doing a bit he’s known for, he decides to go confront him—and is surprised by what he finds.

  20. 20. The Flashback Show

    30m · Feb 14, 1957

    For his birthday, Danny makes a special trip home from his tour of night-club engagements. He is somewhat disappointed when it appears daughter Terry and son Rusty have forgotten this momentous event!

  21. 21. Danny's Fiance

    30m · Feb 21, 1957

    Danny brings home a woman from Chicago to meet the kids. The kids see he’s serious about her, dislike her, and decide to intervene.

  22. 22. My Friend Harry

    30m · Feb 28, 1957

    Harry Ruby offers Danny a part in his upcoming biopic.

  23. 23. Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit

    30m · Mar 7, 1957

    Uncle Tonoose comes bearing a gift that Danny doesn’t want.

  24. 24. The Model

    30m · Mar 14, 1957

    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.

  25. 25. The Orphan Asylum

    30m · Mar 21, 1957

    Rusty gets angry at Danny for breaking a promise.

  26. 26. Little League Umpire

    30m · Mar 28, 1957

    Danny volunteers to be an umpire for his son’s Little League games.

  27. 27. Danny Meets Kathy

    30m · Apr 4, 1957

    Rusty gets the measles and Danny becomes enamored of the nurse attending him.

  28. 28. Men Are Men

    30m · Apr 11, 1957

    A small battle of the sexes ensues between Danny and Kathy.

  29. 29. Little Miss Moppet

    30m · Apr 18, 1957

    Danny and the kids meet Kathy’s daughter, Linda.

  30. 30. Danny's Proposal

    30m · Apr 25, 1957

    Everyone expects Danny to propose to Kathy.