Episodes
Boarding School
October 1, 1956
Danny decides that the kids have become too unruly without their mother to help parent them. So, he decides to send them to boarding school to help give them the proper guidance they need.
The Nelson Eddy Show
October 8, 1956
Danny and Jesse search for a performer to replace him in the club while he’s stuck at home with a broken leg. Danny settles on Nelson Eddy.
Problem Father
October 15, 1956
Terry is dating a new, popular, wealthy, cultured boy, and this makes her hyper-sensitive, and insecure, about her father.
Be a Pal to Your Son
October 22, 1956
Danny feels bad about spending so much time working and tries being a friend to Rusty, as well as a father.
Den Mother
October 29, 1956
Danny makes the supreme sacrifice when son Rusty complains he's the only Cub Scout in the pack not represented at the den-mother meetings.
Terry at the Crossroads
November 5, 1956
Terry is disappointed when a guy, Bobby, she has a crush on doesn’t ask her to the junior prom. Danny worries she’s too athletic and cavalier about her appearance, since she no longer has a mother to guide her, and is encouraged by Liz to talk to her.
Danny Goes to Texas
November 12, 1956
Danny’s agent gets him a gig at a birthday party in Texas—much to Danny’s chagrin.
The Diary
November 19, 1956
When Terry comes home upset one day, Danny tries, to no avail, to get her to confide in him. When this fails, Ben and Liz encourage him to check Terry’s diary for clues, so he can help her.
Talented Kid
November 26, 1956
Danny plans on Rusty joining him in singing on a show, but is quickly disappointed when, during their first rehearsal, Rusty sings off-key. He then bemoans the fact that his kid lacks talent.
Danny's Comeback
December 3, 1956
Danny’s doctor has said he’s ready to go back to work. Danny disagrees.
My Fair Vocal Coach
December 10, 1956
Danny takes a talented vocal coach with stage fright under his wing.
Pride Takes a Holiday
December 17, 1956
Danny gives Terry advice about swallowing her pride, instead of indulging in it, then has to face the same choice himself.
Christmas and Clowns
December 24, 1956
Rusty invites a bunch of circus people, with nowhere to go for the holidays, over for Christmas dinner.
Liz's Boyfriend
December 31, 1956
Liz is finally in love and brings her boyfriend over to have dinner with the family and Benny.
The School Teacher
January 7, 1957
When Danny goes to see Rusty's fourth-grade teacher, they end up butting heads—and he ends up challenging her.
Danny's Date
January 14, 1957
Danny has his first date since his wife died, and the kids are determined to ‘protect’ him.
Girl from Iowa
January 21, 1957
A young girl pleads with Danny to help her get started in show business.
Danny Goes Social
January 28, 1957
After being invited by Gloria Ridgely—an attractive socialite from his audience—to a champagne supper, Danny giddily accepts and decides to ditch the traditional anniversary celebration at Pizza Charlie’s with Benny, Liz and Jesse.
Lobster Story
February 4, 1957
When Danny finds out some washed-out comic is doing a bit he’s known for, he decides to go confront him—and is surprised by what he finds.
The Flashback Show
February 14, 1957
For his birthday, Danny makes a special trip home from his tour of night-club engagements. He is somewhat disappointed when it appears daughter Terry and son Rusty have forgotten this momentous event!
Danny's Fiance
February 21, 1957
Danny brings home a woman from Chicago to meet the kids. The kids see he’s serious about her, dislike her, and decide to intervene.
My Friend Harry
February 28, 1957
Harry Ruby offers Danny a part in his upcoming biopic.
Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit
March 7, 1957
Uncle Tonoose comes bearing a gift that Danny doesn’t want.
The Model
March 14, 1957
Terry decides to quit school in favor of a modeling career, much to Danny's dismay. He connives to discourage her from leaving school without arousing her suspicion.
The Orphan Asylum
March 21, 1957
Rusty gets angry at Danny for breaking a promise.
Little League Umpire
March 28, 1957
Danny volunteers to be an umpire for his son’s Little League games.
Danny Meets Kathy
April 4, 1957
Rusty gets the measles and Danny becomes enamored of the nurse attending him.
Men Are Men
April 11, 1957
A small battle of the sexes ensues between Danny and Kathy.
Little Miss Moppet
April 18, 1957
Danny and the kids meet Kathy’s daughter, Linda.
Danny's Proposal
April 25, 1957
Everyone expects Danny to propose to Kathy.
