Best remembered as the television series that spawned THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Danny Thomas's MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY was a sitcom classic in its own right. Centered around the career and home life of nightclub singer Danny Williams (Thomas), the long-running series broke new ground in the world of domestic comedy by portraying an all-American family in its less-than-perfect moments. It was, in fact, Danny's kindhearted struggles to deal with his increasingly unruly offspring--daughter Terry (Sherry Jackson) and younger son Rusty (Rusty Hamer)--that lent the show its timeless appeal and earned Thomas a permanent spot in the pantheon of beloved TV fathers. This collection includes every episode of MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY's sixth season, which features guest appearances by Jack Benny, Dinah Shore, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Tennessee Ernie Ford, and Bob Hope

DVD Features:

Region 1
NTSC
Multi-Disc Set
Full Frame 1.33
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Blooper Reel
Featurette - ST. JUDES
Interview - 1. Angela Cartwright
2. Marjorie Lord
3. Sid Melton
Additional Footage - Blooper Reel
Text/Photo Galleries:
Photo Gallery

FEATURES:

DISC 1
1. JACK BENNY TAKES DANNY'S JOB
2. RUSTY, THE WARD-HEELER
3. THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY
4. TERRY GOES STEADY
5. TAKE A MESSAGE
6. A LOCKET FOR LINDA
7. UNCLE TONOOSE'S FLING

DISC 2
1. LINDA'S TONSILS
2. DINAH SHORE & DANNY ARE RIVALS
3. THE REUNION
4. KATHY'S CAREER
5. THE SAINTS COME MARCHING IN
6. LUCILLE BALL UPSETS WILLIAMS HOUSEHOLD

DISC 3
1. TONY BENNETT GETS DANNY'S HELP
2. TENNESSEE ERNIE STAYS FOR DINNER
3. BOB HOPE & DANNY BECOME DIRECTORS
4. RED TAPE
5. GINA FROM ITALY
6. SHIRLEY JONES MAKES GOOD
7. GINA'S FIRST DATE

DISC 4
1. GROWING PAINS
2. FRANKIE LAINE SINGS FOR GINA
3. KATHY LEAVES DANNY
4. THE LATIN LOVER
5. LOSERS WEEPERS
6. GRAMPA'S DIET

DISC 5
1. THE DOUBLE DINNER
2. DANNY'S BIG FAN
3. THE SURPRISE PARTY
4. GINA FOR PRESIDENT
5. THE PRACTICAL JOKE
6. LINDA'S GIANT

Distributor Notes: One of the longest running family comedies of the 1950s, "Make Room For Daddy" ran from September 1953 until September 1964. The series was nominated for 14 Emmy® Awards, winning four, including "Best Situation Comedy" and "Best Actor" for Danny Thomas.
The series was a reflection of Danny Thomas' own life as an entertainer and the problems created by the frequent absences from his children. Even the title came from a phrase used in the real-life Thomas household: whenever Danny returned from a tour, his 2 daughters (Marlo and Terre) had to shift bedrooms to "Make Room For Daddy".
In the series, Danny plays nightclub entertainer Danny Williams, an occasionally loud and cantankerous, but ultimately warm and soft-hearted master of his domain. Constantly being upstaged by his bratty but loveable kids, played by Rusty Hamer, Angela Cartwright and Sherry Williams (whose role was taken over by Penny Parker), the ensemble also included beautiful Marjorie Lord as his understanding wife, and legendary character actor Hans Conreid as irascible Uncle Tonoose.
"Make Room For Daddy" was unique for many reasons, including how it portrayed the family life of an entertainer dealing with both industry and ordinary family issues. Another reason was its frequent appearances by top celebrities. In this Season 6 boxed-set, William Demarest, Jack Benny, Dinah Shore, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Shirley Jones, and Bob Hope are but a few legendary performers lending their talents. In addition, upcoming stars had recurring roles, such as Tony Bennett as Danny's cousin Steven from Toledo, and Annette Funicello as Italian exchange student Gina Minelli.

"Make Room For Daddy" served as a springboard for then little known talents like Joey Bishop and Bill Dana, both of whom wound up with their own Danny Thomas produced television series. Other Thomas produced series include the Dick Van Dyke Show, Gomer Pyle, Real McCoys and Mod Squad.

Source: Image Entertainment Inc.

Danny Thomas: American Comedian/Actor
Marjorie Lord: American TV Actress
Angela Cartwright: Penny Robinson of TV's "Lost in Space"
Rusty Hamer: Star, MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY
Hans Conreid: