Danny Thomas Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
DANNY THOMAS
Born: January 6, 1912 in Deerfield, Michigan
Died: February 6, 1991 in Los Angeles, California
Died: February 6, 1991 in Los Angeles, California
Danny Thomas (1912-1991) debuted onscreen in 1947 in The Unfinished Dance, beginning a brief film career in corny leads or supporting comic roles. He was much more successful on TV, starring in the long-running sitcom Make Room for Daddy (later re-named The Danny Thomas Show). He also was featured in a number of TV specials and made guest appearances on variety shows. Entering production in the 1950's, Thomas was producer for American classics The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Gomer Pyle and The Mod Squad. He founded the St. Jude's Research Hospital, which is dedicated to finding cures for catastrophic children's diseases. He is the father of actress Marlo Thomas.
1974-1977-Dinah! (in person), The-Guns-of-Will-Sonnett (Producer), 1960-The-32nd-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1982-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson-20th-Anniversary (Other), 1962-1965-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (Producer), 1983-George-Burns-Celebrates-80-Years-in-Show-Business (in person), 1954-Strike-It-Rich (in person), 1966-1971-That-Girl (Sound), 1982-Barbara-Mandrell-and-the-Mandrell-Sisters (in person), 1996-Classic-Stand-Up-Comedy-of-Television (Other), 1979-Samurai (Producer), 1969-The-Ballad-of-Andy-Crocker (Producer), 1969-The-Monk (Producer), 1969-The-New-People (Producer), 1986-1989-It's-a-Living (Performer), 1985-The-Cracker-Brothers (Performer), 1978-Happy-Days (Performer), 1976-1977-The-Practice (Performer), 1968-Carnival-Nights (Performer), 1966-Don't-Worry,-We'll-Think-of-a-Title (Performer), 1958-The-Lucy-Desi-Comedy-Hour (Performer), 1954-Shower-of-Stars (Performer), 1951-I'll-See-You-in-My-Dreams (Performer), 1990-Bob-Hope:-Don't-Shoot-Special (in person), 1986-All-Star-Party-for-Clint-Eastwood (in person), 1986-Danny-Thomas-Christmas (in person), 1984-Gala-Opening-of-the-American-Ballet-Theater (in person), 1980-All-Star-Look-at-TV's-Prime-Time-Wars (in person), 1977-1978-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1978-Happy-Birthday,-Bob (in person), 1965-1974-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1973-Cavalcade-of-Champions (in person), 1965-1972-The-Dean-Martin-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1971-Diana! (in person), 1970-Dinah's-Place (in person), 1966-Hollywood-Talent-Scouts (in person), 1966-The-Hollywood-Palace (in person), 1962-At-This-Very-Moment (in person), 1961-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Week (in person), 1961-Here's-Hollywood (in person), 1960-Celebrity-Golf (in person), 1959/II-The-Jack-Benny-Hour (in person), 1959-The-Big-Party (in person), 1957-Screen-Snapshots-1856:-The-Mocambo-Party (in person), 1955-The-Christophers (in person), 1954-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1962-1963-Make-Room-for-Daddy (Director), 2007-Elvis-Presley:-Hot-Shots-and-Cool-Clips-Volume-3 (Other), 1957-1970-The-Bob-Hope-Show (in person), 1961-Frontier-Justice (Other), 1970-The-Bob-Hope-Show (Sound), 1981-All-Star-Celebration-Opening-the-Gerald-R.-Ford-Presidential (in person), 2001-I-Love-Lucy's-50th-Anniversary-Special (Other), 2006-Private-Screenings (Other), 1968-1973-Mod-Squad (Producer), 1970-1971-Make-Room-for-Granddaddy (Producer), 1967-Cricket-on-the-Hearth (Producer), 1961-1966-The-Dick-Van-Dyke-Show (Producer), 1965-Danny-Thomas-Meets-the-Comics (Producer), 1986-1987-One-Big-Family (Performer), 1980-1981-I'm-a-Big-Girl-Now (Performer), 1974-McCloud (Performer), 1970-1971-Make-Room-for-Granddaddy (Performer), 1971-Mod-Squad (Performer), 1958-1969-The-Bob-Hope-Show (Performer), 1969-That-Girl (Performer), 1967-Cricket-on-the-Hearth (Performer), 1963-The-Dick-Van-Dyke-Show (Performer), 1961-The-Red-Skelton-Hour (Performer), 1989-Bob-Hope's-Love-Affair-with-Lucy (in person), 1981-Tomorrow-Coast-to-Coast (in person), 1978-The-30th-Annual-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1976-CBS-Salutes-Lucy:-The-First-25-Years (in person), 1975-The-1st-Annual-People's-Choice-Awards (in person), 1975-The-Dean-Martin-Celebrity-Roast:-Jackie-Gleason (in person), 1972-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1971-That-Girl (in person), 1968-The-Don-Rickles-Show (in person), 1965-Danny-Thomas-Meets-the-Comics (in person), 1964-Looking-for-Love (in person), 1963-Password-All-Stars (in person), 1956-Screen-Snapshots:-Playtime-in-Hollywood (in person), 1955-Person-to-Person (in person), 1955-Walt-Disney's-Wonderful-World-of-Color (in person), 1950-1953-The-Colgate-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1950-1952-All-Star-Revue (in person), 1985-A-Museum-of-Broadcasting-Tribute:-Milton-Berle---Mr.-Television (Performer), 1951-The-Milton-Berle-Show (Sound), 1951-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1967-Mondo-Hollywood (Other), 2007-Jack-Taylor-of-Beverly-Hills (Other), 2001-Marlene-Dietrich:-Her-Own-Song (Other), 1983-Hollywood-Out-takes-and-Rare-Footage (Other), 1974-The-Sonny-and-Cher-Comedy-Hour (Sound), Make-Room-for-Daddy (Sound), 1969-Carol-Channing-Proudly-Presents-the-Seven-Deadly-Sins (in person), 1953-The-Jack-Benny-Program (in person), 1953-The-25th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 2004-TV-Land-Moguls (Other), 1986-George-Burns'-90th-Birthday-Party:-A-Very-Special-Special (in person), 1993-Andy-Griffith-Show-Reunion (Other), 1979-The-Return-of-Mod-Squad (Producer), 1978-Three-on-a-Date (Producer), 1974-Remember-When (Producer), 1972-Captain-Newman,-M.D. (Producer), 1972-Second-Chance (Producer), 1969-Wake-Me-When-the-War-Is-Over (Producer), 1967-Rango (Producer), 1964-The-Bill-Dana-Show (Producer), 1957-1963-The-Real-McCoys (Producer), 1963-The-Andy-Griffith-Show (Producer), 1986-Bob-Hope-Lampoons-the-New-TV-Scene (Performer), 1978-Three-on-a-Date (Performer), 1967-1968-The-Danny-Thomas-Hour (Performer), 1967-The-Smothers-Brothers-Comedy-Hour (Performer), 1953-1964-Make-Room-for-Daddy (Performer), 1959-1961-Zane-Grey-Theater (Performer), 1951-Call-Me-Mister (Performer), 1948-Big-City (Performer), 1970-Make-Room-for-Granddaddy (Director), 1964-The-Bill-Dana-Show (Director), 2011-Sheldon-Leonard's-Wonderful-Life (in person), 1989-50-Years-of-Television:-A-Golden-Celebration (in person), 1988-America's-Tribute-to-Bob-Hope (in person), 1988-The-Spike-Jones-Story (in person), 1987-NBC-Investigates-Bob-Hope (in person), 1986-Looney-Tunes-50th-Anniversary (in person), 1964-1980-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1978-ABC's-Silver-Anniversary-Celebration (in person), 1977-The-Hollywood-Squares (in person), 1975-The-47th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1975-Tony-Orlando-and-Dawn (in person), 1973-1974-The-Sonny-and-Cher-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1973-Dinah-Shore:-In-Search-of-the-Ideal-Man (in person), 1973-Jack-Paar-Tonite (in person), 1971-The-Pearl-Bailey-Show (in person), 1970-The-22nd-Annual-Primetime-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1968-The-Ann-Margret-Show (in person), 1967-1968-The-Danny-Thomas-Hour (in person), 1965-The-Lucy-Show (in person), 1964-The-Bill-Dana-Show (in person), 1964-Rendezvous-in-Space (in person), 1957-1961-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1959-Sunday-Showcase (in person), 1959-The-Tennessee-Ernie-Ford-Show (in person), 1957-Club-Oasis (in person), 1955-Dateline:-Disneyland (in person), 1954-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood-Stars-on-Parade (in person), 1954-The-Jimmy-Durante-Show (in person), 1954-A-Star-Is-Born-World-Premiere (in person), 1952-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood-on-the-Ball (in person), 1949-The-Actor's-Society-Benefit-Gala (in person), 1979-The-Unbroken-Circle:-A-Tribute-to-Mother-Maybelle-Carter (Producer), 1969-Jimmy-Durante-Presents-the-Lennon-Sisters (in person), 1992-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (Other), 1965-Danny-Thomas-Reunion-Special (Performer), 1965-Danny-Thomas-Special:-The-Wonderful-World-of-Burlesque (in person), 1947-Screen-Snapshots-Series-27,-No.-3:-Out-of-This-World-Series (in person), 1992-Jack-Benny:-Comedy-in-Bloom (Other), 1965-Danny-Thomas'-The-Wonderful-World-of-Burlesque:-Second-Edition (in person), 2008-Pioneers-of-Television (Other), 1989-The-Society-of-Singers-Presents:-A-Tribute-to-Ella-Fitzgerald (in person), 1975-Sammy-and-Company (in person), 2005-The-American-Experience (Other), 1995-1996-Biography (Other), 1959-The-Jack-Paar-Tonight-Show (in person), 2007-American-Masters (Other), 1959-The-Jack-Benny-Program (Performer), 1959-The-Jack-Benny-Program (Sound), 1988-Happy-Birthday,-Bob:-50-Stars-Salute-Your-50-Years-with-NBC (in person), 2001-The-Nightclub-Years (Other), 1979-Featherstone's-Nest (Producer), 1979-Starting-Fresh (Producer), 1970-The-Over-the-Hill-Gang-Rides-Again (Producer), 1970-Carter's-Army (Producer), 1969-The-Pigeon (Producer), 1969-The-Over-the-Hill-Gang (Producer), 1967-The-Danny-Thomas-Hour (Producer), 1991-Empty-Nest (Performer), 1988-Side-by-Side (Performer), 1982-1984-Benson (Performer), 1978-Danny-Thomas:-Young-&-Foolish (Performer), 1978-Kojak (Performer), 1974-Journey-Back-to-Oz (Performer), 1973-Here's-Lucy (Performer), 1970-The-Tim-Conway-Comedy-Hour (Performer), 1967-Get-Smart (Performer), 1961-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (Performer), 1952-The-Jazz-Singer (Performer), 1947-The-Unfinished-Dance (Performer), 1967-The-Danny-Thomas-Hour (Director), 1987-Candid-Camera:-First-40-Years (in person), 1981-Bob-Hope's-30th-Anniversary-Special (in person), 1969-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1969-The-Andy-Williams-Show (in person), 1963-1964-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1957-1958-The-Dinah-Shore-Chevy-Show (in person), 1957-What's-My-Line (in person)
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/03/1949 - HFSID 4201DANNY THOMAS He pens a short note to a fan. Autograph note signed: "Regards and Thanks/to 'Van'/from/Danny Thomas", 5½x3¼ postcard. Postmarked New York City, New York, May 3, 1949.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 26145DANNY THOMAS Photo of the star of The Danny Thomas Show wearing a corduroy coat. The humanitarian inscribes the photo to school children. (5x7) Inscribed Photograph signed: "To the students/of J.H.S. 73-/Sincerest best/wishes from/Danny Thomas". B/w, 5x7.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 2801DANNY THOMAS Smiling image of TV's beloved Danny Thomas wearing a tuxedo and bowtie. Inscribed photograph signed: "To Robert:/Regards/Danny Thomas". B/w, 8x10. Danny Thomas (1912-1991) debuted onscreen in 1947 in The Unfinished Dance, beginning a brief film career in corny leads or supporting comic roles.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 157878DANNY THOMAS Older image of the TV star and humanitarian shown seated in a light suit and striped tie. Inscribed photograph signed: "To/Liz/Regards-/Danny/Thomas". B/w, 8x10. Danny Thomas
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 176892DANNY THOMAS Color photo of its founder in front of the St. Jude Research Hospital Inscribed photograph signed: "For Rev. Britton/With Love-/Danny Thomas". Color, 8x10. Danny Thomas (1912-1991) debuted onscreen in 1947 in The Unfinished Dance, beginning a brief film career in corny leads or supporting comic roles.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 277765DANNY THOMAS B/w publicity photo of Thomas from the waist up in a dark-colored club blazer, signed "Best wishes" and "Sincerely" in blue ink Inscribed photograph signed "Best wishes/Danny Trowbridge/Sincerely/Danny Thomas" in blue ink.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 277776DANNY THOMAS B/w photo of Thomas from the chest up and suit-and-tie and with a star pin on his lapel, signed "Good luck" in blue ink Inscribed photograph signed "Good luck/Arnie from/Danny Thomas" in blue ink. B/w, 7¾x9¾ overall, 7¼x9¼ image, one surface.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/15/1974 - HFSID 280366DANNY THOMAS He signs a $200 check for taxes on his production company (1974). Check signed: "Danny Thomas", 8½x3½. Beverly Hills, California, 1974 February 15. Check #1177, drawn on the account of Rosemarie Productions at City National Bank, payable to the Franchise Tax Board for $200.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/07/1976 - HFSID 322221DANNY THOMAS He signs a $114.62 check to Paulette Martinson, drawn on the account of his production company, Rosemarie Productions, Inc. Check signed: "Danny Thomas", 8½x3½. Beverly Hills, California, 1976 April 7.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/14/1975 - HFSID 280573DANNY THOMAS He signs a $2500 check for taxes on his production company (1974). Check signed "Danny Thomas" in blue ink. 6x2¾. Jan. 14, 1975. Check no. 101, drawn on the account
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/29/1959 - HFSID 346095DANNY THOMAS The actor and founder of the St. Jude's Research Hospital pens his name on this check for $3.90 Check signed: "Danny Thomas" in black ink, 8¼x3. July 11, 1974. Check no. 210 drawn from the account of St. Jude Hospital Foundation Inc.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/11/1974 CO-SIGNED BY: MAURY FOLADARE - HFSID 342502DANNY THOMAS The actor and founder of the St. Jude's Research Hospital signs this check for $2,500 in blue ink Check signed: "Danny Thomas" in blue ink, 8¼x3. July 11, 1974. Check no. 178 drawn from the account of St. Jude Hospital Foundation Inc.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/25/1976 - HFSID 271484DANNY THOMAS He signs a $52.39 check to Paulette Martinson as head of Rosemarie Productions, Inc. Check signed: "Danny Thomas", 8½x3½. No place, 1976 October 25. Check No. 1670, drawn on the account of Rosemarie Productions Inc.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/21/1973 - HFSID 343539DANNY THOMAS The actor and producer signs this check for $244.94 in blue ink Check signed: "Danny Thomas" in blue ink and endorsed: "Janet Roth" in red ink. 8½x3½. November 21, 1973. Check no. 2252 drawn from the account of Danny Thomas Productions at City National Bank in Beverly Hills, California. Payable for $244.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180511DANNY THOMAS Youthful of the comedic actor, signed with best wishes. Photograph signed: "Best wishes/Sincerely/Danny Thomas". B/w, 8x10. Danny Thomas (1912-1991) debuted onscreen in 1947 in The Unfinished Dance, beginning a brief film career in corny leads or supporting comic roles.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 172085DANNY THOMAS Youthful photo of the star wearing a suit and patterned tie (5x8) Photograph signed: "Danny Thomas". B/w, 5x8 overall, image 4½x6½, (one surface). Danny Thomas
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 45682DANNY THOMAS Publicity photo of Danny Thomas shown in a western styled suit, smiling. Photograph signed: "Good luck-/Danny Thomas". B/w, 8x10. Danny Thomas (1912-1991) debuted onscreen in 1947 in The Unfinished Dance, beginning a brief film career in corny leads or supporting comic roles.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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DANNY THOMAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 320135DANNY THOMAS 3½x5 Candid photograph of the actor shown in a classic tuxedo, polished with a red handkerchief Photograph signed: "Danny Thomas". Color, 3½x5. Thomas debuted onscreen in 1947, going on to a brief film career in corny lead roles or comic supporting parts.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/04/1954 - HFSID 72814DANNY THOMAS. He signs a contract with Warner Bros in 1954. Contract signed: "Danny Thomas" in ink, 2p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Burbank, California, 1954 January 4. Contract in letter form from Warner Bros., signed by an assistant secretary, to Thomas, modifying his employment agreement of December 15, 1951. Warner Bros.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/17/1955 - HFSID 72821DANNY THOMAS. Carbon Typed Contract signed: "Danny Thomas" in ink and initialed: "D.T." on rider, 1p, 8½x13. No place, 1955 January 17.Thomas and Warner Bros. terminate an agreement of December 15, 1951 as of December 20, 1954.Headed: "Release".
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/25/1953 - HFSID 72817DANNY THOMAS He signs a 1-year contract with Warner Bros. in 1953 Contract signed: "Danny Thomas" in ink, 2p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Burbank, California, 1953 February 25. Contract in letter form from Warner Bros., signed by an assistant secretary, to Thomas, modifying his employment agreement of December 15, 1951.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/29/1953 - HFSID 72820DANNY THOMAS He signs a contract with Warner Bros. in 1953 Contract signed: "Danny Thomas" in ink, 1p, 8½x11. Burbank, California, 1953 April 29. Contract in letter form from Warner Bros., signed by an assistant secretary, to Thomas, modifying his employment agreement of December 15, 1951.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 05/06/1953 - HFSID 72819DANNY THOMAS He signs a contract with Warner Bros. in 1953. Contract signed: "Danny Thomas" in ink, 3p, separate sheets, 8½x11. Burbank, California, 1953 May 6. Contract in letter form from Warner Bros., signed by an assistant secretary, to Thomas, modifying his employment agreement of December 15, 1951.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 05/12/1952 - HFSID 72818DANNY THOMAS His Warner Bros. contract signed in 1952. Contract signed: "Danny Thomas" in ink, 1p, 8½x11. Burbank, California, 1952 May 12. Contract in letter form from Warner Bros., signed by an assistant secretary, to Thomas, modifying his employment agreement of December 15, 1951.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/28/1951 - HFSID 72816DANNY THOMAS He signs a Warner Bros. contract for his portrayal of Gus Kahn in I'll See you in My Dreams, starring Doris Day. Contract signed: "Danny Thomas" in ink, 10p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Burbank, California, 1951 June 28. Contract in letter form from Warner Bros., signed by an assistant secretary, to Thomas.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/09/1951 - HFSID 72815DANNY THOMAS He signs a contract with Warner Bros. granting him a 10-day absence from filming Wish I had a Girl which was retitled I'll See you in my Dreams (1951). Contract signed: "Danny Thomas" in ink, 2p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Burbank, California, 1951 July 9. Contract in letter form from Warner Bros.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/09/1951 - HFSID 281403DANNY THOMAS He signs an agreement with Columbia Records to record two numbers in a duet with Doris Day (1951), songs from their hit film musical I'll See You in My Dreams. Document signed: "Danny Thomas", 3 pages, 8½x11. New York, N.Y., 1951 November 9.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/22/1974 - HFSID 217329DANNY THOMAS As producer of the Dick Van Dyke Show, Thomas extends the show's contract for another six months. Contract signed: "Danny Thomas" in ink, 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1974 November 22.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/15/1951 - HFSID 72822DANNY THOMAS His Warner Bros.' contract for four movies in four years. Contract signed: "Danny Thomas", 35p, separate sheets, 8½x13. No place, 1951 December 15. His Warner Bros. employment contract from January 1, 1952 for 208 weeks (four years) for one motion picture per year.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANNY THOMAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/26/1954 - HFSID 173142DANNY THOMAS As President of the St. Jude Hospital Foundation, he authorizes lawyers to sell his account at the Louisiana Power & Light company. Document signed: "Danny Thomas" in ink, 1p, 8½x11. Beverly Hills, California, 1954 October 26. To Cantor, Fitzgerald & Co., Inc. on behalf of St.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
