The Danny Thomas Hour

Season 1

Thomas starred in the musical-variety and comedy episodes (many drawn from his earlier Make Room for Daddy (1953)) and hosted the more dramatic offerings.

Where to Watch Season 1

22 Episodes

Wonderful World of Burlesque
E1
Wonderful World of Burlesque
Instant Money
E2
Instant Money
The Scene
E3
The SceneA straight-laced businessman, visiting San Francisco with his wife in the waxing days of the hippie scene, becomes involved with a free-spirited young woman. They are both changed by the experience.
It's Greek to Me
E4
It's Greek to MeA modern twentieth-century American dreams he is on Mt. Olympus in ancient Greece.
The Demon Under the Bed
E5
The Demon Under the BedBing Crosby makes a rare dramatic appearance, and his 8-year-old daughter Mary Frances makes her TV acting debut. Fading film star Charlie Castle is facing a crisis. He may lose his voice--and his career. Fascinated by Castle's predicament, photographer Phil Pearson wants to capture the 'core' of the actor on film. Pearson tags along as Castle makes the rounds, visiting his daughter, his ex-wife, and the stages where he once played starring roles.
Sea World
E6
Sea WorldDanny is joined by Don Rickles, singer/scuba diver John Gary and the Young Americans. Danny croons "Young and Foolish." John performs "Hawaiian Wedding Song." The Young Americans duet "Big Wide Wonderful World" with Danny.
Fame is a Four-Letter Word
E7
Fame is a Four-Letter WordA lady press agent battles the blackmailing publisher of a scandal sheet.
Make More Room for Daddy
E8
Make More Room for DaddyDanny and Kathy prepare to welcome the 20-year-old Rusty home from the army. There are several changes that will surprise him but Rusty has a bigger one. He's married but doesn't know how to tell his parents.
The Enemy
E9
The EnemyDuring the Battle of the Bulge, word goes out to watch for German soldiers dressed as GIs. That's when black sergeant Chris Christiansen begins wondering if the GI who befriended him is really a friend--or the enemy.
The Zero Man
E10
The Zero ManSmall-time gambler Al Risko, heavily in debt to the syndicate, is ordered to collect from another loser. Finding himself a hero to a troubled youngster, Risko makes it tougher on himself by balking at the mob's assignment.
The Royal Follies of 1933
E11
The Royal Follies of 1933Spoofing the lavish 30's musicals, Danny is Prince Wolfgang trying to avoid a marriage mad heiress. He takes refuge in a Broadway show threatened by mobsters. Songs include "I'll Take Romance" and "My Lucky Star."
Cricket on the Hearth
E12
Cricket on the HearthA cricket seeks to rescue a poor toymaker and his blind daughter from an exploitative miser.
Is Charlie Coming?
E13
Is Charlie Coming?
America, I Love You
E14
America, I Love YouDanny duets with Polly Bergen "Crawdad Song." Andy Williams performs several numbers including "Holly" and "Lonely Street." Louis and his band do "High Society Blues." Everybody sings "America the Beautiful" and God Bless America."
The Cage
E15
The CageFour convicts are transferred to a minimum security prison for psychological rehabilitation. While the prison doctor confronts them in intense psychiatric sessions, the four cons do some meditating on the side--planning their escape.
Measure of a Man
E16
Measure of a Man
The Last Hunters
E17
The Last HuntersA former British Army officer on the trail of Nazi war criminals arrives in Los Angeles to visit a potential witness--unaware that he is under surveillance by a one-time member of the Third Reich.
One for My Baby
E18
One for My BabyPolice lieutenant Tony Vincent jeopardizes his career to gain time for a murder investigation. Implicated: his former sweetheart, a night-club singer whose manager was found dead in her car.
Fear is the chain
E19
Fear is the chainA deserting German officer attempts to reach safety in neutral Switzerland.
Thomas at Tahoe
E20
Thomas at Tahoe
My Pal Tony
E21
My Pal TonyLaura Merrill enlists the aid of a criminology professor and his assistant to protect her from a terrifying threat: Someone is trying to kill Laura--and her father as well.
Two for Penny
E22
Two for PennyTwo Greek brothers who run a New York delicatessen also attempt to run their sister's life, which means finding a nice Greek boy for her.