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  • The Danny Thomas Show Tennesee Ernie Stays for Dinner (Season 6, Episode 16)
  • TV-Y7
    TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Danny Thomas Show

Tennesee Ernie Stays for Dinner (Season 6, Episode 16)
TV-Y7
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family
After Danny lectures the children on the meaning of helping the less fortunate, Rusty and Linda bring "Kentucky Cal," a lonely drifter, home for dinner. Kathy and the kids become attached to the colorful Cal, but Danny wants to know more ...See moreAfter Danny lectures the children on the meaning of helping the less fortunate, Rusty and Linda bring "Kentucky Cal," a lonely drifter, home for dinner. Kathy and the kids become attached to the colorful Cal, but Danny wants to know more about this mysterious character. Written by gaelicguy See less
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Director
Sheldon Leonard
Writers
Jack Elinson (written by) | Charles Stewart (written by)
Producer
Sheldon Leonard
Composers
Earle Hagen (as Spencer-Hagen) | Herbert W. Spencer (as Spencer-Hagen)
Cinematographer
Robert De Grasse (as Robert de Grasse)
Editor
Leon Selditz
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 19, 1959
Release date
Jan 19, 1959 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
Won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 21 nominations

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