Ep 10. Danny's Comeback

Danny's Comeback is a heartwarming episode of The Danny Thomas Show, which was originally aired on December 7th, 1953, as part of the show's fourth season. The episode follows Danny Williams (Danny Thomas), a nightclub singer, who has lost his voice due to a severe throat infection. Danny is devastated, as singing is not only his passion but also his livelihood. His manager, Phil (Phil Foster), advises him to take a break and rest his voice, but Danny is impatient and wants to make a comeback as soon as possible.

The episode begins with Danny's doctor, Dr. Wickwire (Frank Nelson), telling him that he needs to rest his voice for at least a month. However, Danny is not ready to accept this and decides to try alternative methods to cure his voice. He tries everything from a throat spray to honey and even decides to go to a spiritualist for help.

Meanwhile, Danny's family and friends are worried about him and try to cheer him up. His wife, Margaret (Jean Hagen), organizes a surprise party for him, where Danny's friends and colleagues gather to show their support. However, Danny is still despondent and refuses to sing. His daughter, Terry (Sherry Jackson), tries to help by writing a song for him, but Danny is too emotional to sing it.

The turning point in the episode comes when Danny sees a group of children singing on the street. Inspired by their passion and talent, Danny realizes that he needs to focus on his love for singing instead of his fear of losing it. He decides to give singing another try, and in a heartwarming scene, he sings a duet with his son, Rusty (Rusty Hamer).

The episode ends with Danny's successful comeback performance at his nightclub, where he sings with renewed passion and joy. His family and friends are proud of his resilience, and Danny's faith in his talent is restored.

Danny's Comeback is a touching episode that showcases the importance of perseverance, family support, and passion for one's craft. It highlights the challenges that performers face and the emotional toll that losing one's voice can take. However, it also celebrates the power of music to heal and inspire, as Danny finds his voice again through the love of his family and the joy of singing.