Ep 18. Million Dollar Dress

Danny Williams is back with another hilarious episode of "The Danny Thomas Show" season 10 episode 18 titled "Million Dollar Dress". This charming sitcom revolves around the life of Danny Williams, a nightclub entertainer whose life is a constant struggle to balance his professional life, his loving wife Kathy, and their three children.

In this episode, Danny is invited to a high-class society ball by his friend, Mrs. Herman Platt (played by Betty White). Mrs. Platt is a wealthy woman with a passion for fashion, and she has offered to allow Kathy to borrow a stunning one-of-a-kind dress that cost her a whopping one million dollars to buy.

Kathy is thrilled at the opportunity to wear this stunning dress to the ball and impress the high society guests. However, when the dress is delivered to their home, the family discovers that it is missing a button. Danny decides to borrow a button from a jacket he never wears, but the button is too large. Danny is desperate and decides to visit the famous Maxine (played by Maxine Stuart), who is known for her exceptional tailoring skills, to have the button sewn back on.

In his efforts to fix the dress, Danny accidentally destroys it, and he has no other option but to buy a new one. However, he can't afford it, and he needs to find a creative solution fast before the ball. Danny comes up with a plan to win a prize at the ball and use the money to buy the dress.

At the ball, Danny is nominated for the best entertainer award, but he discovers that the winner will be announced after he has to leave. Danny then decides to enter an auction for a valuable necklace, which he hopes will fetch enough money to buy the dress.

But things do not go as planned, and Danny ends up bidding too much for the necklace, leaving him with no money left to buy the dress. He is in a big dilemma, and it seems impossible to find a solution. However, the resourceful Danny comes up with a solution that will make everyone happy, and it involves a little bit of deception.

Overall, this episode is a classic example of the humor and wit of "The Danny Thomas Show". It is an engaging and entertaining episode that keeps the viewers hooked from the start to the end. The characters are endearing, and their realistic portrayal makes them relatable to the audience. The plot is well-crafted, and the script is peppered with clever dialogues and funny one-liners.

In conclusion, "The Danny Thomas Show" season 10 episode 18, "Million Dollar Dress," is a must-watch episode for all fans of classic sitcoms. It is a charming and enjoyable episode that will keep you entertained until the very end.