Danny Thomas
Also Known As: Amos Alphonsus Muzyad Yaqoob
Biography: Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz; January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991) was an American nightclub comedian and television and film actor and producer, whose career spanned five decades. Thomas was best known for starring in the television sitcom Make Room for Daddy (also known as The Danny Thomas Show). He was also the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He is the father of Marlo Thomas, Terre Thomas, and Tony Thomas
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
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Birthday: January 06, 1914
Age: 111 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: February 06, 1991
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Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Overview: William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilarious collection of movie and TV bloopers.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Three on a Date
Overview: The adventures and mishaps of four couples, winners on a TV game show, along with their young chaperone, on a Hawaiian holiday.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-02-17
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I'll See You in My Dreams
Overview: Songwriter Gus Kahn fights to make his name, then has to fight again to survive the Depression.
Genres: Comedy Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-12-06
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Cricket on the Hearth
Overview: A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. A Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a poor toymaker and his daughter whom a helpful Cricket named Crocket befriends on Christmas morning. When tragedy strikes the family, it's Crocket who comes to the rescue and restores peace and happiness.
Genres: Animation Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-12-18
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Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Overview: A man is mistaken by foreign agents for a defecting cosmonaut and must prove his identity while evading capture.
Genres: Thriller Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-05-01
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The Unfinished Dance
Overview: A young dance student accidentally cripples a teacher she doesn't like.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-09-19
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Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Overview: A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-01
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Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
Overview: A posthumous tribute to comedy legend Lucille Ball by her frequent co-star Bob Hope features clips from many of their sketches and tributes from George Burns, Danny Thomas, Kirk Cameron, and Betty White.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-23
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Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Overview: Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-16
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Overview: Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas, wardrobe tests, documentary material, and archival footage make up this star-studded voyeuristic look at the Golden age of Hollywood during the 30s, 40, and 50.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-02-25
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Looking for Love
Overview: An aspiring young singer unexpectedly gets her big break by inventing a specialized clothes rack.
Genres: Comedy Romance Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-08-05
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The Jazz Singer
Overview: A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-02-14
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Side by Side
Overview: Three men who have just been forced to retire convince their bank to finance their dream: To produce a line of clothing for senior citizens.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-03-06
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Big City
Overview: A young orphan in New York's Lower East Side is collectively adopted by three neighborhood men--a minister, a cantor, and a cop.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-03-25
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Lincoln Speaks for Himself
Overview: Lincoln Speaks for Himself (1955) uses Lincoln's own words to dramatize his progression from the first political speech he gave in 1832, as a candidate for the Illinois state legislature, to those immortal words spoken at Gettysburg to his second inaugural in 1865.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-12-31
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CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
Overview: CBS honors Lucille Ball with this celebration of her three CBS series: I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-11-28
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The Arab Americans
Overview: The history of Arab-Americans and their contribution to the American fabric.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Call Me Mister
Overview: A G.I. in occupied Japan tries to re-woo his old love, who's putting on a show for the troops.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-02-01
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George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Overview: An all-star celebrity tribute to celebrate George Burns 80th Anniversary in show business.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-19
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Diana!
Overview: Diana! is American singer Diana Ross' first solo TV special, which aired on ABC on April 18, 1971. The program was choreographed by David Winters of West Side Story fame, who at that time choreographed all of Ross' stage and TV shows. The special also featured appearances by Danny Thomas and Bill Cosby, plus performances by The Jackson 5, and also included Jackson 5 lead singer Michael Jackson's solo debut.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-04-18
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Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
Overview: Celebrities are interviewed about the social and working lives of Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the rest of the Looney Tunes.
Genres: Animation Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-14
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General Foods Opening Night
Overview: Fearing they'll all be fired after hearing Phil Silvers is getting his own show on the General Foods line up, the actors and actress band together to ruin Silvers' show.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-09-22
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Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
Overview: The films, affairs and struggles of the iconic star of The Blue Angel as told by Rosemary Clooney, Roger Corman, Deanna Durbin and many more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-21
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Journey Back to Oz
Overview: Dorothy and Toto return to the Land of Oz to find the Scarecrow as ruler of the Emerald City. Unfortunately for the new mayor, the wicked Mombi is conspiring to take over the city for herself. With the help of the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion and other familiar friends, Dorothy sets out to save Oz.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-12-14
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The Spike Jones Story
Overview: This program presents a combination of entertainer Spike Jones' personal and professional history, featuring Milton Berle and Danny Thomas, plus numerous family members and collaborators.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Rendezvous in Space
Overview: This documentary, the final film directed by Frank Capra, explores America's plans for the future of space exploration. It was produced by the Martin-Marietta Corporation for exhibition in the Hall of Science at the 1964 New York World's Fair.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-09-10
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