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The Danny Thomas Show 1953

Status
Ended
First Aired
September 29, 1953
Last Aired
April 27, 1964
Format
11 seasons · 342 eps
Total Runtime
~171 hours (30 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S7E20 "Danny Meets Andy Griffith" (★ 10/10)
Created By
Melville Shavelson
Networks
ABC, CBS
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV
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★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 20 votes TV-G Comedy 11 seasons · 342 eps Ended
Community & Your Rating
★ 6.2/10
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What is The Danny Thomas Show?

The Danny Thomas Show is a television sitcom that originally aired from 1953 to 1964. The program features entertainer Danny Thomas in the lead role.

Type
TV series
Year
1953
Status
Ended
Episodes
342
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Sep 29, 1953
Last aired
Apr 27, 1964
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC, CBS
Genres
Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 20 votes
Format
11 seasons · 342 episodes
Episode runtime
~30 minutes
Status
Ended
Networks
ABC, CBS
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The Danny Thomas Show is a television sitcom that originally aired from 1953 to 1964. The program features entertainer Danny Thomas in the lead role. The central premise of the series focuses on the protagonist as he attempts to manage the demands of his professional career alongside his home life. This balancing act serves as the foundation for the show, which is categorized as a comedy and is noted for producing humorous results. In addition to his on-screen performance, Danny Thomas went on to produce several other successful television programs following the conclusion of this series. The show is also known by the title Make Room for Daddy. The production is classified with a TV-G rating and includes contributions from Melville Shavelson. This archival entry reflects the documented history of the series as it appeared during its initial broadcast run and its subsequent legacy in the television industry.

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“An entertainer navigates the chaotic intersection of his demanding career and his personal family life.”

Reasons to watch
  • humorous domestic situations
  • focus on work-life balance
Keep in mind
  • dated production style

Watch it if you enjoy classic television sitcoms centered on family dynamics and professional life.

The series is rated TV-G and is suitable for general audiences.

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Season 1 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 33 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 32 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 33 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 31 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 31 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 32 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
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What is the premise of the show?

The show follows an entertainer attempting to balance his career with his home life.

When did the show air?

The series ran from 1953 to 1964.

What is another title for the series?

The show is also known as Make Room for Daddy.

What genre is the series?

The program is a comedy sitcom.

Who is the lead actor?

The show stars entertainer Danny Thomas.

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