Make Room for Daddy: Season 8

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: October 3, 1960

Starring: Sid Melton, Sheldon Leonard, Mary Wickes

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 8 Episodes

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S8:E32. The Dog Walkers
Air Date: May 29, 1961
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S8:E31. Party Wrecker
Air Date: May 22, 1961
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S8:E30. Teenage Thrush
Air Date: May 15, 1961

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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
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  S8:E32. The Dog Walkers
  Air Date: May 29, 1961
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  S8:E31. Party Wrecker
  Air Date: May 22, 1961
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  S8:E30. Teenage Thrush
  Air Date: May 15, 1961
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  S8:E29. The Woman Behind the Man
  Air Date: May 8, 1961
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  S8:E28. The Magician
  Air Date: May 1, 1961
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  S8:E27. The Scoutmaster
  Air Date: April 24, 1961
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  S8:E26. Rusty's Punishment
  Air Date: April 17, 1961
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  S8:E25. Danny and the Hoodlums
  Air Date: April 10, 1961
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  S8:E24. Old Man Danny
  Air Date: April 3, 1961
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  S8:E23. Everything Happens to Me
  Air Date: March 27, 1961
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  S8:E22. The Scrubwoman
  Air Date: March 13, 1961
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  S8:E21. The Four Angels
  Air Date: February 27, 1961
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  S8:E20. Good Old Burlesque
  Air Date: February 20, 1961
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  S8:E19. Rusty, the Millionaire
  Air Date: February 13, 1961
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  S8:E18. Tonoose, the Boss
  Air Date: February 6, 1961
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  S8:E17. The Rum Cake
  Air Date: January 30, 1961
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  S8:E16. The Whoopee Show
  Air Date: January 23, 1961
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  S8:E15. You Can Fight City Hall
  Air Date: January 16, 1961
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  S8:E14. Democracy at Work
  Air Date: January 9, 1961
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  S8:E13. The Plant
  Air Date: January 2, 1961
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  S8:E12. Rusty the Rat
  Air Date: December 26, 1960
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  S8:E11. The Singing Sisters
  Air Date: December 19, 1960
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  S8:E10. Fugitive Father
  Air Date: December 12, 1960
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  S8:E9. Danny and the Dentist (aka Danny Versus the Dentist)
  Air Date: December 5, 1960
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  S8:E8. Linda, the Performer
  Air Date: November 28, 1960
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  S8:E7. Tonoose, the Liar
  Air Date: November 21, 1960
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  S8:E6. Kathy, the Matchmaker
  Air Date: November 14, 1960
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  S8:E5. Danny Proposes to His Wife
  Air Date: November 7, 1960
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  S8:E4. Kathy and the Glamour Girl
  Air Date: October 31, 1960
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  S8:E3. Danny and the Actor's School
  Air Date: October 17, 1960
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  S8:E2. The Report Card
  Air Date: October 10, 1960
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  S8:E1. Kathy Delivers the Mail
  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
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