The Danny Thomas Hour Season 1, Episode 1: Wonderful World of Burlesque

Instant Money

The Scene

It's Greek to Me

The Demon Under the Bed

Bing 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

Danny 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

Make More Room for Daddy

Danny 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

During 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

The Royal Follies of 1933

Spoofing 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

A cricket seeks to rescue a poor toymaker and his blind daughter from an exploitative miser.

Is Charlie Coming?

America, I Love You

The Cage

Measure of a Man

The Last Hunters

One for My Baby

Fear is the chain

Thomas at Tahoe

My Pal Tony

Two for Penny