Ep 14. The Bob Hope Show
- TVG
- January 6, 1958
- 26 min
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(27)
In season 1 episode 14 of The Danny Thomas Show titled "The Bob Hope Show," Danny is excited when he learns that his good friend and fellow comedian Bob Hope is coming to town. However, his excitement quickly turns to anxiety when he realizes he has double-booked himself for the night of Bob's show.
Danny had promised to perform at his daughter Terry's school that same night, but he doesn't want to disappoint Bob by canceling their plans. To make matters worse, Terry is heartbroken when she learns that her dad won't be able to attend her big night.
In an effort to salvage both events, Danny comes up with a plan to have Bob make an appearance at Terry's school. However, things don't go exactly as planned when Bob arrives on stage and starts performing his stand-up routine, causing chaos and confusion among the students and faculty.
Meanwhile, Danny is working backstage at the theater, trying to make sure everything runs smoothly, but he keeps getting interrupted by various problems and distractions. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse, he discovers that the theater's resident diva, Miss Flora, has gone missing, and he's the only one who can find her before the show starts.
As the clock ticks down to showtime, Danny races against the clock to find Miss Flora, keep Bob under control at the school, and make it to the theater in time for his own performance. Along the way, he learns some valuable lessons about the importance of keeping your word, dealing with unexpected challenges, and the true meaning of friendship.
Filled with laughs, heartwarming moments, and a guest appearance from one of the biggest stars of the era, season 1 episode 14 of The Danny Thomas Show is a classic example of the sitcom's unique blend of humor, family values, and star power.