Danny Thomas (I) (1912–1991) |
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Known primarily as a TV actor, he starred as a nightclub singer on the popular The Danny Thomas Show (1953). He also served TV behind the cameras partnering with Sheldon Leonard and Aaron Spelling to create such shows as Dick Van Dyke's show, The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961), The Andy Griffith Show (1960) and Mod Squad (1968). He was also dedicated to ...
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Born:in Deerfield, Michigan, USADied:(age 79) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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The Danny Thomas Show
For Every Man There's a Woman (S9, Ep1)
For Every Man There's a Woman (S9, Ep1)
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Producer (34 credits)
1968-1973
Mod Squad
(TV Series) (executive producer - 123 episodes)
- And Once for My Baby
(1973)
... (executive producer)
- Cry Uncle
(1973)
... (executive producer)
- The Night Holds Terror
(1973)
... (executive producer)
- Scion of Death
(1973)
... (executive producer)
- Put Out the Welcome Mat for Death
(1973)
... (executive producer)
1970-1971
Make Room for Granddaddy
(TV Series) (executive producer - 3 episodes)
- Will the Real Diana Please Stand Up?
(1971)
... (executive producer)
- Lucy and the Lecher
(1971)
... (executive producer)
- A Hamburger for Frank
(1970)
... (executive producer)
1969
The New People
(TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.0
(1969)
... (executive producer)
The Guns of Will Sonnett
(TV Series) (executive producer - 49 episodes, 1967 - 1969) (producer - 1 episode, 1967)
- Three Stand Together
(1969)
... (executive producer)
- The Man Who Killed Jim Sonnett
(1969)
... (executive producer)
- The Sodbuster
(1969)
... (executive producer)
- One Angry Juror
(1969)
... (executive producer)
- The Trial
(1969)
... (executive producer)
1968
The Danny Thomas Hour
(TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
- The Last Hunters
(1968)
... (executive producer)
1967
Rango
(TV Series) (executive producer - 17 episodes)
- The Rustlers
(1967)
... (executive producer)
- You Can't Scalp a Bald Indian
(1967)
... (executive producer)
- If You Can't Take It with You, Don't Go
(1967)
... (executive producer)
- In a Little Mexican Town
(1967)
... (executive producer)
- Shootout at Mesa Flats
(1967)
... (executive producer)
1966
Danny Thomas' the Wonderful World of Burlesque: Third Edition
(TV Special) (executive producer)
1961-1966
The Dick Van Dyke Show
(TV Series) (executive producer - 158 episodes)
- The Last Chapter
(1966)
... (executive producer: in association with)
- The Gunslinger
(1966)
... (executive producer: in association with)
- Long Nights Journey Into Day
(1966)
... (executive producer: in association with)
- Love Thy Other Neighbor
(1966)
... (executive producer: in association with)
- You Ought to Be in Pictures
(1966)
... (executive producer: in association with)
The Joey Bishop Show
(TV Series) (executive producer - 90 episodes, 1961 - 1965) (producer - 1 episode, 1964)
- Joey Discovers Jackie Clark
(1965)
... (executive producer)
- What'll You Have?
(1965)
... (executive producer)
- Joey the Star Maker
(1965)
... (executive producer)
- Joey Changes Larry's Luck
(1965)
... (executive producer)
- The Sergeant's Testimonial
(1965)
... (executive producer)
1963-1964
The Bill Dana Show
(TV Series) (executive producer - 5 episodes)
- Phillips the Lover
(1964)
... (executive producer: in association with)
- Danny Thomas, I Love You
(1964)
... (executive producer: in association with)
- Blood from Two Turnips
(1964)
... (executive producer: in association with)
- Master of Disguise
(1964)
... (executive producer: in association with)
- Mr. Phillip's Watch
(1963)
... (executive producer: in association with)
1964
The Tycoon
(TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
- Horatio Alger Again
(1964)
... (executive producer)
1957-1963
The Real McCoys
(TV Series) (executive producer - 33 episodes)
- Pepino's Mama
(1963)
... (executive producer)
- Pals
(1963)
... (executive producer)
- Don't Be Nosey
(1963)
... (executive producer)
- The Auction
(1963)
... (executive producer)
- Luke Grows a Beard
(1963)
... (executive producer)
1963
The Andy Griffith Show
(TV Series) (executive producer - 8 episodes)
- A Wife for Andy
(1963)
... (executive producer)
- The Rivals
(1963)
... (executive producer)
- The Darlings Are Coming
(1963)
... (executive producer)
- Aunt Bee's Medicine Man
(1963)
... (executive producer)
- The Great Filling Station Robbery
(1963)
... (executive producer)
1959
Love and Marriage
(TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)
- Chip Off the Old Block
(1959)
... (producer)
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Actor (36 credits)
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Writer (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (18 credits)
Soundtrack (18 credits)
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Director (4 credits)
Director (4 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Self (151 credits)
Self (151 credits)
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Archive footage (27 credits)
Archive footage (27 credits)
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Other Works:
(1950s) Spokesman for Dodge cars. See more »Official Sites:
Motion Pictures Editors Guild [United States]Alternate Names:
Cameo | Danny Thomas Enterprises | Amos JacobsHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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Personal Quote:
[When asked as to how long he could continue starring as Danny Williams]: I have options for two more years after this one. I'd like to do at least one more year in deference to the sponsors. Then I'd like to slow down and let the reruns work for me. See more »Trivia:
When he was only three his Aunt Julia became a surrogate mother to him. See more »Trademark:
His loud, nasal voice See more »Nickname:
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