Make Room for Granddaddy

Make Room for Granddaddy

23 Episodes

TV-PG. In this sequel to the beloved series "The Danny Thomas Show," an aging entertainer and his wife become caregivers for their lively 6-year-old grandson, leading to a series of hilarious and heartwarming adventures.

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Make Room for Granddaddy
  • Make Room for Grandson

    Episode 1

    TV-PG. In the first episode, Danny and Kathy return from a year's stay in Australia and are confronted with a delicate situation. Daughter Terry is leaving for Japan to join her Army-based husband and must leave her son behind.

  • The Return of Barney Shaker

    Episode 2

    TV-PG. Danny Williams agrees to appear at a boys' club benefit. At the rehearsal, he finds his old pal (guest star Sammy Davis Jr.) coaching the boys in a dance routine.

  • This Granddaddy is Rated X

    Episode 3

    TV-PG-D. After accepting a role in a movie, Danny Williams discovers he must appear in the nude. Torn with indecision, he talks to the director and learns that the director, too, must appear sans clothes.

  • The Great Emancipator

    Episode 4

    TV-PG. Danny hires a Black accompanist, Rosey Grier, and develops an uncomfortable relationship with him. In his efforts to be pleasant, Danny becomes condescending, but Rosey has a diplomatic way to get around it.

  • A Time for Loving

    Episode 5

    TV-PG. Danny gets upset when Linda and a girlfriend imply that romance for people over 40 is somewhat ludicrous.

  • Is This Trip Necessary?

    Episode 6

    TV-PG-D. Guest star Bob Hope invites Danny on his trip to entertain the troops.

  • Teaching Linda to Drive

    Episode 7

    TV-PG. Danny's shouting while teaching Linda to drive is so upsetting that she goes to a driving school. She passes her test but then has the problem of telling Danny.

  • Tonoose, the Exile

    Episode 8

    TV-PG. Uncle Tonoose (Hans Conried) moves in when his niece calls off the marriage he had arranged for her.

  • A Hamburger for Frank

    Episode 9

    TV-PG. Kathy is upset to find that Danny has invited a guest for dinner, but her attitude changes when she learns that "Frank" has the last name "Sinatra."

  • The Arrangement

    Episode 10

    TV-PG-D. Danny is outraged when an unmarried couple, who are friends of Linda's, decide to live together. Upset by her father's attitude, Linda leaves home, leaving behind a letter of explanation.

  • He Did It His Way

    Episode 11

    TV-PG. Danny begins to wonder if his way of bringing up his kids has been the right one when he learns that little Michael is not permitted to sing in a school show.

  • Women of the World, Unite

    Episode 12

    TV-PG. Superstitious Danny is thrown into a panic by an elevator operator's gloomy prediction. He makes the entire family walk up and down the seven flights of stairs to their apartment.

  • The Teen Idol

    Episode 13

    TV-PG-D. Danny has a man-to-man talk with a teen singing idol (guest star Davy Jones) who keeps his marriage a secret to protect his public image.

  • Cheating the Cheater

    Episode 14

    TV-PG. A freeloader (guest star Milton Berle) with charisma and chutzpah brings his wife with him for an extended and unexpected visit with the Williamses.

  • The Horrible Horoscope

    Episode 15

    TV-PG-D. A women's rights advocate demands that Danny drop all jokes that cast aspersions on females. Kelly and Linda are sympathetic to her cause.

  • Of Mice and Mini

    Episode 16

    TV-PG. Danny is nominated as Grandfather of the Year, but the edge is taken off the honor when he sees Kathy's new outfit.

  • Will the Real Diana Please Stand Up?

    Episode 17

    TV-PG. Danny gets mad when an arrogant singer (guest star Diana Ross) demands solo billing and her manager orders his comedy routine to be cut.

  • Over Thirty is Out

    Episode 18

    TV-PG. Upset by the long hair and far-out garb of Linda's date, Danny follows the young couple to their announced destination.

  • Karate Kate

    Episode 19

    TV-PG. Danny encourages Kathy to take karate lessons for self-protection but then fears she will lose her femininity.

  • The Greatest Ear in the Business

    Episode 20

    TV-PG. Danny picks up the phone and it's a boy calling for daughter Linda, who is out. Danny forgets to get his name and Linda is crestfallen because it might have been a date for the school dance.

  • The Big Hang-Up

    Episode 21

    TV-PG. Danny tries to give Rusty a refrigerator, which he politely refuses. When Danny still insists, his son decides to teach his stubborn father a lesson about generosity.

  • The Arm Wrestle

    Episode 22

    TV-PG. Danny agrees to fake a draw in an arm-wrestling contest to help a grandfather make a favorable impression on his grandson.

  • Monument for Uncle Tonoose

    Episode 23

    TV-PG. Uncle Tonoose, obsessed with leaving behind a "monument" to his name, agrees to Danny's suggestion that he write his autobiography.