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The Danny Thomas Show

The Danny Thomas Show

19536.011 Seasons342 EpisodesEndedTV-G

Overview

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

NetworksABCCBS

Where to Watch

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Amazon Video

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Top Cast

Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas

Danny Williams

Marjorie Lord

Marjorie Lord

Kathy Williams

Rusty Hamer

Rusty Hamer

Rusty Williams

Angela Cartwright

Angela Cartwright

Linda Williams

Themes & Keywords

nightclubfamilysitcom

About The Danny Thomas Show

The Danny Thomas Show is a comedy series that first aired in 1953 exploring themes of nightclub, family, sitcom. it stars Danny Thomas, Marjorie Lord, Rusty Hamer. Danny Thomas, an entertainer, tries to balance his home life with the needs of his career, with hilarious results.

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