The Danny Thomas Show Hunger Strike (Season 9, Episode 23)
TV-Y7
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Danny Thomas Show

Hunger Strike (Season 9, Episode 23)

TV-Y7

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Rusty wants to go on a weekend saddle trip with his friends. Instead of asking Danny right out, he tries to con him into getting permission. Danny isn't fooled and says no, so Rusty goes on a hunger strike.

Director

Sheldon Leonard

Writers

Leo Solomon (written by) | Ben Gershman (written by)

Producer

Sheldon Leonard

Composers

Earle Hagen | Herbert W. Spencer (as Herbert Spencer)

Cinematographer

Robert De Grasse (as Robert de Grasse)

Editor

Gary Freund (as Gareth Freund)

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 12, 1962

Release date

Mar 12, 1962 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 21 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
5 cast members

Name	Known for
Danny Thomas Danny Williams Danny Williams See fewer	The Danny Thomas Show (1953)
Marjorie Lord Kathy Williams Kathy Williams See fewer	The Danny Thomas Show (1953)
Rusty Hamer Rusty Williams Rusty Williams See fewer	The Danny Thomas Show (1953)
Angela Cartwright Linda Williams Linda Williams See fewer	The Sound of Music (1965)
Amanda Randolph Louise Louise See fewer	The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951)