The Soap Box Derby (16 Dec. 1957)

Rusty announces he is entering the Soap Box Derby. Danny and Mr. Daly go down to the basement to help Rusty, but argue over the design and each end up building their own cart. They are so ... See full summary »

Director:

Sheldon Leonard

Writers:

Bill Davenport, James Fritzell,

Stars:

Danny Thomas, Marjorie Lord, Rusty Hamer

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Danny Thomas	...	Danny Williams
Marjorie Lord	...	Kathy Williams
Rusty Hamer	...	Rusty Williams
Angela Cartwright	...	Linda Williams
William Demarest	...	Mr. Daly
Robert Foulk	...	Police Officer

Storyline

Rusty announces he is entering the Soap Box Derby. Danny and Mr. Daly go down to the basement to help Rusty, but argue over the design and each end up building their own cart. They are so busy arguing that neither notices Rusty has left the basement.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 December 1957 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Desilu Studios - 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Cahuenga, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marterto Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title refers to the annual The Soap Box Derby which has been run in the United States since 1934 with finals held each July at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio. Cars are built by youths to exact and are unpowered relying on gravity.

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