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Rusty, the Man (Season 5, Episode 33)
TV-G
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

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 ...See moreRusty 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. Written by gaelicguy See less
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Director
Writers
Jack Elinson (written by) | Charles Stewart (written by)
Producer
Composers
Earle Hagen (as Spencer-Hagen) | Herbert W. Spencer (as Spencer-Hagen)
Cinematographer
Robert De Grasse (as Robert de Grasse)
Status
Edit Released
Updated May 26, 1958

Release date
May 26, 1958 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Danny Thomas
Danny Williams Danny Williams   See fewer
Marjorie Lord
Kathy Williams Kathy Williams   See fewer
Rusty Hamer
Rusty Williams Rusty Williams   See fewer
Angela Cartwright
Linda Williams Linda Williams   See fewer
Bobby Clark
Shoeshine Boy (as Bobby Clarke) Shoeshine Boy (as Bobby Clarke)   See fewer
Jack Kenney
Shoeshine Patron (as Jack Kenny) Shoeshine Patron (as Jack Kenny)   See fewer
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