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S6 E30 The Surprise Party

Comedy

TV-Y7

26m

May 3, 1959

The family plans a surprise party for Danny's birthday.

Season 6, 33 Episodes

Jack Benny Takes Danny's Job,

Jack Benny replaces Danny at Rusty's Cub Scouts show.

Rusty, the Ward-Heeler,

Rusty takes Danny's advice to throw a rally when he runs for class president.

First Anniversary,

On their first wedding anniversary, Danny and Kathy have a disagreement over who proposed to whom.

Terry Goes Steady,

Danny gets worried when he reads an article about teens running away to get married and learns that Terry has gone steady.

Take a Message,

Danny and Kathy are invited to dinner with the Foxes, but Kathy's mistake has them eating with the Wolfs.

A Locket for Linda,

Linda is promised a locket from the tooth fairy.

Danny the Performer,

Danny invites Rusty's friends to the club, hoping his son will respect his career.

Uncle Tonoose's Fling,

Uncle Tonoose expects to live like a playboy after marrying off his last relative just before he meets someone.

Linda's Tonsils,

Linda is afraid of having her tonsils taken out.

Dinah Shore and Danny Are Rivals,

Danny is scheduled to open on the same night as Dinah Shore.

Danny attends his high school reunion in Toledo.

Kathy's Career,

Kathy gets a job at a fashion magazine.

The Saints Come Marching In,

Danny discovers a band of wayward young men.

Lucille Ball Upsets the Williams' Household,

In a crossover with The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour, Lucy Ricardo creates havoc in the Williams apartment while Ricky and Danny are at the nightclub.

Tony Bennett Gets Danny's Help,

Danny helps his cousin Stephen (Tony Bennett) get into show business.

Tennessee Ernie Stays for Dinner,

The kids bring a drifter (Tennessee Ernie Ford) over for dinner after Danny teaches them about helping the poor.

Bob Hope and Danny Become Directors,

Danny takes over as director of his children's school play but gets advice from Bob Hope, whose nephew is also in the play.

The Williams family are determined to take in a foreign exchange student in spite of the authorities deeming their home unfit.

Gina from Italy,

Gina Minelli (Annette Funicello), a girl from Italy, is welcomed into the Williams' household.

Shirley Jones Makes Good,

The daughter (Shirley Jones) of Danny's mentor comes to New York for a job at the Copa, but she can't sing.

Gina's First Date,

Danny helps Gina (Annette Funicello) get a date with a high school football player.

Rusty becomes smitten with a girl at school.

Frankie Laine Sings for Gina,

Gina (Annette Funicello) comes down with the measles just as Frankie Laine agrees to perform at her school dance.

Kathy Leaves Danny,

Kathy makes vacation plans without consulting Danny.

A suave man from Gina's hometown shows up at the Williams apartment.

Losers Weepers,

The material for Danny's opening at the Copa keeps getting lost.

Grandpa's Diet,

Kathy's grandfather visits the Williams and they try to keep him on his diet.

Danny faces opposition when he's nominated to be Abbott at the Friars' Club.

Danny's Big Fan,

Danny gets pestered by an avid fan who actually wants his friendship.

The Surprise Party,

The family plans a surprise party for Danny's birthday.

Gina for President,

Gina (Annette Funicello) runs for class president against her boyfriend.

The Practical Joke,

Danny uses the Williams' temporary maid to play a practical joke on Charley Halper.

Linda apparently has an imaginary friend called Mr. Jumbo.

Details

The Danny Thomas Show

Comedy

TV-Y7

8 Seasons

26m

Originally titled 'Make Room for Daddy,' this classic sitcom follows a NYC nightclub entertainer as he hilariously juggles his career and family life.

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