The Danny Thomas Show
Rusty, the Man
Season 5, Episode 33 · Aired 1958-05-26
Synopsis
Rusty is hell bent on finding a job, to prove to his father that he doesn't need an allowance. Danny protests, but relents at his son's determination to earn his own way. Rusty shines shoes, but when he encounters a needy boy who polishes shoes because his family relies on his income for groceries, Rusty gives the boy his earnings. What Rusty doesn't know is that his act of generosity is witnessed by Kathy and Danny, who tells his son he has earned his respect and acknowledges his entering manhood.
In the series
This episode is part of The Danny Thomas Show (1953–1964) on ABC/CBS.
Make Room for Daddy — nightclub dad energy meets living-room warmth.
Key cast
- Danny Thomas as Danny Williams
- Jean Hagen as Margaret Williams
- Marjorie Lord as Kathy Williams
- Rusty Hamer as Rusty Williams
- Sherry Jackson as Terry Williams