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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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)
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- A Hamburger for Frank
(1970)
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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)
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- The Man Who Killed Jim Sonnett
(1969)
... (executive producer)
- The Sodbuster
(1969)
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- One Angry Juror
(1969)
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- The Trial
(1969)
... (executive producer)
1968
The Danny Thomas Hour
(TV Series) (executive producer - 2 episodes)
- The Last Hunters
(1968)
... (executive producer)
- Measure of a Man
(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)
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- 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 Night's Journey Into Day
(1966)
... (executive producer: in association with)
- Love Thy Other Neighbor
(1966)
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- You Ought to Be in Pictures
(1966)
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The Joey Bishop Show
(TV Series) (executive producer - 124 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)
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- Larry's Habit
(1965)
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- Never Put It in Writing
(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)
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- Blood from Two Turnips
(1964)
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- 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)
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- 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)
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- The Darlings Are Coming
(1963)
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- Aunt Bee's Medicine Man
(1963)
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- The Great Filling Station Robbery
(1963)
... (executive producer)
1959
Love and Marriage
(TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)
- Chip Off the Old Block
(1959)
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Soundtrack (19 credits)
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Director (4 credits)
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Self (158 credits)
Self (158 credits)
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Archive footage (35 credits)
Archive footage (35 credits)
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Motion Pictures Editors Guild [United States]Alternate Names:
Cameo | Danny Thomas Enterprises | Amos JacobsHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)Spouse:
Rose Marie Mantell Thomas (his death) (3 children)Parents:
Charles Yakhoob Kairouz | Margaret Christen Kairouz
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