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Bob Hope and Danny Become Directors

Comedy

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Jan 25, 1959

Danny takes over as director of his children's school play but gets advice from Bob Hope, whose nephew is also in the play.

Full Episodes

Season 6, 33 episodes

Jack Benny Takes Danny's Job,

Jack Benny replaces Danny at Rusty's Cub Scouts show.

26m Oct 5, 1958

Rusty, the Ward-Heeler,

Rusty takes Danny's advice to throw a rally when he runs for class president.

26m Oct 12, 1958

First Anniversary,

On their first wedding anniversary, Danny and Kathy have a disagreement over who proposed to whom.

24m Oct 19, 1958

Terry Goes Steady,

Danny gets worried when he reads an article about teens running away to get married and learns that Terry has gone steady.

26m Oct 26, 1958

Take a Message,

Danny and Kathy are invited to dinner with the Foxes, but Kathy's mistake has them eating with the Wolfs.

26m Nov 2, 1958

A Locket for Linda,

Linda is promised a locket from the tooth fairy.

25m Nov 9, 1958

Danny the Performer,

Danny invites Rusty's friends to the club, hoping his son will respect his career.

26m Nov 16, 1958

Uncle Tonoose's Fling,

Uncle Tonoose expects to live like a playboy after marrying off his last relative just before he meets someone.

26m Nov 23, 1958

Linda's Tonsils,

Linda is afraid of having her tonsils taken out.

26m Nov 30, 1958

Dinah Shore and Danny Are Rivals,

Danny is scheduled to open on the same night as Dinah Shore.

26m Dec 7, 1958

The Reunion,

Danny attends his high school reunion in Toledo.

26m Dec 14, 1958

Kathy's Career,

Kathy gets a job at a fashion magazine.

26m Dec 21, 1958

The Saints Come Marching In,

Danny discovers a band of wayward young men.

26m Dec 28, 1958

Lucille Ball Upsets the Williams' Household,

In a crossover with The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour, Lucy Ricardo creates havoc in the Williams apartment while Ricky and Danny are at the nightclub.

26m Jan 4, 1959

Tony Bennett Gets Danny's Help,

Danny helps his cousin Stephen (Tony Bennett) get into show business.

26m Jan 11, 1959

Tennessee Ernie Stays for Dinner,

The kids bring a drifter (Tennessee Ernie Ford) over for dinner after Danny teaches them about helping the poor.

26m Jan 18, 1959

Bob Hope and Danny Become Directors,

Danny takes over as director of his children's school play but gets advice from Bob Hope, whose nephew is also in the play.

25m Jan 25, 1959

Red Tape,

The Williams family are determined to take in a foreign exchange student in spite of the authorities deeming their home unfit.

26m Feb 1, 1959

Gina from Italy,

Gina Minelli (Annette Funicello), a girl from Italy, is welcomed into the Williams' household.

25m Feb 8, 1959

Shirley Jones Makes Good,

The daughter (Shirley Jones) of Danny's mentor comes to New York for a job at the Copa, but she can't sing.

26m Feb 15, 1959

Gina's First Date,

Danny helps Gina (Annette Funicello) get a date with a high school football player.

26m Feb 22, 1959

Growing Pains,

Rusty becomes smitten with a girl at school.

25m Mar 1, 1959

Frankie Laine Sings for Gina,

Gina (Annette Funicello) comes down with the measles just as Frankie Laine agrees to perform at her school dance.

26m Mar 8, 1959

Kathy Leaves Danny,

Kathy makes vacation plans without consulting Danny.

25m Mar 15, 1959

Latin Lover,

A suave man from Gina's hometown shows up at the Williams apartment.

26m Mar 22, 1959

Losers Weepers,

The material for Danny's opening at the Copa keeps getting lost.

26m Mar 29, 1959

Grandpa's Diet,

Kathy's grandfather visits the Williams and they try to keep him on his diet.

26m Apr 5, 1959

Double Dinner,

Danny faces opposition when he's nominated to be Abbott at the Friars' Club.

26m Apr 19, 1959

Danny's Big Fan,

Danny gets pestered by an avid fan who actually wants his friendship.

26m Apr 26, 1959

The Surprise Party,

The family plans a surprise party for Danny's birthday.

26m May 3, 1959

Gina for President,

Gina (Annette Funicello) runs for class president against her boyfriend.

26m May 10, 1959

The Practical Joke,

Danny uses the Williams' temporary maid to play a practical joke on Charley Halper.

26m May 17, 1959

Linda's Giant,

Linda apparently has an imaginary friend called Mr. Jumbo.

25m May 24, 1959