Ep 14. Charley, the Artist

The Danny Thomas Show is an American sitcom that ran from 1953 to 1965. In its tenth season, episode 14 is titled "Charley, the Artist". The episode features a guest appearance from actor and comedian George Gobel as Charley, a struggling artist.

The plot of the episode revolves around Danny and his family as they attempt to support Charley's artistic career. Charley is the husband of Danny's wife's cousin, and he is struggling to make ends meet as an artist in New York City. Danny and his wife offer to help Charley by buying some of his paintings and promoting them to their friends.

As Danny and his family try to help Charley gain recognition for his art, they encounter a number of obstacles. For example, one of Danny's co-workers dismisses Charley's work as "gobbledygook" and refuses to buy any of his paintings. Additionally, Charley's financial struggles are exacerbated when he is forced to pay a large sum of money to repair a wall that he accidentally damages while moving his paintings.

Despite these setbacks, Danny and his family remain committed to helping Charley succeed. They invite him to stay with them so that he can continue to work on his art without worrying about rent. Danny also arranges for Charley to meet with a wealthy art collector who expresses interest in buying one of Charley's paintings.

Overall, "Charley, the Artist" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of supporting one another's dreams. The guest appearance from George Gobel adds an extra layer of humor to the episode, and viewers are sure to be charmed by the antics of Danny and his family as they try to help Charley achieve success as an artist.