Make Room for Daddy: Season 5

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: October 7, 1957

Starring: Sheldon Leonard, Mary Wickes, Angela Cartwright

Summary: Make Room for Daddy followed the misadventures in the lives of the Williams family. Danny Williams, a nightclub entertainer, (a character almost identical to that of Danny Thomas himself) tries to strike a balance between family life and the entertainment business.

In the beginning the family consisted of his wife, Margaret (played byMake Room for Daddy followed the misadventures in the lives of the Williams family. Danny Williams, a nightclub entertainer, (a character almost identical to that of Danny Thomas himself) tries to strike a balance between family life and the entertainment business.

In the beginning the family consisted of his wife, Margaret (played by Jean Hagen,) his 11-year-old daughter, Terry (played by Sherry Jackson) and his 6-year-old son, Rusty (played by Rusty Hamer.) In 1956, however, Jean Hagen quit the show and Danny Thomas decided to continue on without her. Her character was written out as having herself died and Danny was now a widower.

The next season (1956-1957) featured Danny dating various other women with plenty of input from the kids. Finally he proposed to Kathy O'Hara, a young nurse.
The 5th season opened with Danny and Kathy returning from their honeymoon. Also joining the cast was Linda (played by Angela Cartwright,) Kathy's 5-year-old daughter by a previous marriage.

In 1958, Sherry Jackson left the show and the character of Terry was temporarily written out of the show as being away at school. Terry returned, however, in 1959, this time played by actress Penny Parker. Terry spent the next season being courted by nightclub entertainer Pat Hannigan (played by Pat Harrington Jr.,) whom she eventually married. Her character then left the show for good in 1960.

There were also many other regulars, including Danny's Uncle Tonoose (played by Hans Conried,) Danny's agents at various times (played by Horace McMahon, Jesse White & Sheldon Leonard) and many more. Annette Funicello also spent a season as a regular when she was cast as Gina Minelli, an Italian foreign exchange student.

The title "Make Room for Daddy" was only used during the first four seasons, then it was changed to "The Danny Thomas Show". When it entered syndication, however, all the episodes ran under the "Make Room for Daddy" title. In 1970, the Williamses returned for "Make Room for Granddaddy" which ran one brief season.

In 1957, the show switched networks from ABC to CBS. After the switch, the show finally got the ratings it deserved. Also of note, this show spawned a classic hit series; the episode 'Danny Meets Andy Griffith' was the pilot for "The Andy Griffith Show". Also, such guests as Bill Dana and Joey Bishop got their own shows after appearences on "The Danny Thomas Show." Bill Dana reprised his role from "The Steve Allen Show", and NBC gave him his own show "The Bill Dana Show" in 1963 and it lasted until 1965. Joey Bishop got "The Joey Bishop Show", which aired on NBC, then CBS. It lasted from 1961 to 1965.

ABC Broadcast History

September 29, 1953 - June 26, 1956...Tuesday 9:00-9:30PM
October 1, 1956 - February 4, 1957...Monday 8:00-8:30PM
February 14, 1957 - July 1, 1957...Thursday 9:00-9:30PM

CBS Broadcast History

October 7, 1957 - September 14, 1964....Monday 9:00-9:30PM
Nielsen Ratings:
(Top 25 or Better)

(The 1st 4 Seasons {1953-1957} are failed to raise ratings.)
#2 1957-1958 Season
#5 1958-1959 Season
#4 1959-1960 Season
#12 1960-1961 Season
#8 1961-1962 Season
#7 1962-1963 Season (Tied with "Ben Casey")
#9 1963-1964 Season… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E33. Rusty, the Man
Air Date: May 26, 1958
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S5:E32. Too Good For Words
Air Date: May 19, 1958
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S5:E31. You Gotta Be Miserable to Be Happy
Air Date: May 12, 1958

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 13

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- Season 13 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 1953
Season 12

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- Season 12 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 1953
Season 11

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- Season 11 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 1963
Season 10

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- Season 10 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 1962
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 1961
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: October 3, 1960
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 1959
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 6, 1958
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 7, 1957
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  S5:E33. Rusty, the Man
  Air Date: May 26, 1958
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  S5:E32. Too Good For Words
  Air Date: May 19, 1958
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  S5:E31. You Gotta Be Miserable to Be Happy
  Air Date: May 12, 1958
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  S5:E30. Terry's Girlfriend
  Air Date: May 5, 1958
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  S5:E29. Danny the Performer
  Air Date: April 28, 1958
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  S5:E28. Family Ties
  Air Date: April 21, 1958
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  S5:E27. Make Room for Father-In-Law
  Air Date: April 7, 1958
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  S5:E26. Terry's Coach
  Air Date: March 31, 1958
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  S5:E25. Good Old Days (aka The Rock 'n' Roll Show)
  Air Date: March 24, 1958
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  S5:E24. The Country Girl
  Air Date: March 17, 1958
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  S5:E23. Danny Roars Again
  Air Date: March 10, 1958
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  S5:E22. Uncle Tonoose Meets Mr. Daly
  Air Date: March 3, 1958
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  S5:E21. Terry's Crush
  Air Date: February 24, 1958
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  S5:E20. Pardon My Accent
  Air Date: February 17, 1958
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  S5:E19. St. Vincent's Frolics
  Air Date: February 10, 1958
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  S5:E18. Rusty, the Bully
  Air Date: February 3, 1958
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  S5:E17. The Raffle Tickets
  Air Date: January 27, 1958
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  S5:E16. The Honeymoon Flashback
  Air Date: January 20, 1958
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  S5:E15. Evil Eye Schultz
  Air Date: January 13, 1958
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  S5:E14. The Bob Hope Show
  Air Date: January 6, 1958
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  S5:E13. Chess Game
  Air Date: December 30, 1957
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  S5:E12. Man's Best Friend
  Air Date: December 23, 1957
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  S5:E11. The Soap Box Derby
  Air Date: December 16, 1957
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  S5:E10. The Non Orgs
  Air Date: December 9, 1957
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  S5:E9. Terry, the Breadwinner
  Air Date: December 2, 1957
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  S5:E8. Honesty Is the Best Policy
  Air Date: November 25, 1957
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  S5:E7. Danny Meets His Father-In-Law
  Air Date: November 18, 1957
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  S5:E6. Two Sleepy People
  Air Date: November 11, 1957
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  S5:E5. Parents are Pigeons
  Air Date: November 4, 1957
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  S5:E4. The Dinah Shore Show
  Air Date: October 28, 1957
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  S5:E3. Kathy Is Approved
  Air Date: October 21, 1957
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  S5:E2. Terry vs. Kathy
  Air Date: October 14, 1957
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  S5:E1. Lose Me in Las Vegas
  Air Date: October 7, 1957
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 1956
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 13, 1955
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 1954
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 1953