The Danny Thomas Show Season 1 Episode 6

Ep 6. Two Sleey People

  • November 11, 1957
  • 26 min
  • 7.2  (12)

The Danny Thomas Show, also known as Make Room for Daddy, is a classic American sitcom that originally aired from 1953 to 1965. Season 1 Episode 6, titled "Two Sleepy People," aired in 1953 and features comedian Danny Thomas as a nightclub performer and family man.

In this episode, Danny is exhausted from his late night performances and struggles to balance his career with his responsibilities as a husband and father. His wife, Margaret (played by Jean Hagen), tries to help by waking him up in the morning, but he's still groggy and unfocused. Meanwhile, their daughter Linda (played by Linda Ellis) isn't getting enough attention from her busy parents and feels left out.

To make matters worse, Danny's agent, Max (played by Frank Nelson), comes over to discuss a new opportunity for Danny to perform in Las Vegas. Despite Margaret's objections, Danny agrees to the gig and prepares to leave for a week. Linda is upset that her father is leaving and feels like he doesn't care about her.

As the week goes on, Danny has trouble adjusting to the time difference in Las Vegas and can't sleep at night. He starts to miss his family and regrets leaving them behind. Meanwhile, Margaret and Linda struggle to manage on their own, with Linda getting into mischief and Margaret feeling overwhelmed.

When Danny returns home, he realizes how much he's missed his family and apologizes for neglecting them. He promises to spend more time with Linda and cherish his time with Margaret. The episode ends on a heartwarming note as the family comes together to watch a movie and eat popcorn.

Overall, "Two Sleepy People" is a charming and relatable episode that highlights the challenges of balancing work and family life. Danny Thomas shines as the lovable and flawed father, while his co-stars Jean Hagen and Linda Ellis deliver standout performances as his wife and daughter. Fans of classic sitcoms and family friendly entertainment will love this episode and the series as a whole.

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Description
  • First Aired
    November 11, 1957
  • Runtime
    26 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (12)