TV series
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
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The Red Skelton Show premiered September 30, 1951. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
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Episode 1
A special performance taped at the United Nations. Pantomime acts and one song. The fool and the feather, A slow motion tennis game, an old man playing golf, a chef mixes a salad, A folk song - "Foggy Foggy Dew," A man and his wife climb the Eiffel Tower, an old man watches a parade.
Where to watch The Red Skelton ShowEpisode 2
Appleby predicts the World Series. His wife wants him to predict the presidential election.
Where to watch The Red Skelton ShowEpisode 3
Two political party bosses try to come up with a perfect presidential candidate by using a massive "electronic brain".(A Univac) It decides that man would be Clem Kadiddlehopper. The public adores him and he's well on his way toward victory, despite that the brain was shown to be defective. One of the bosses has a dream of what a goof Clem would be in the white house.
Guest stars William Demarest, Art Gilmore
Episode 4
Guest stars Marshall Reed
Episode 10
Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Cedric Hardwicke
Episode 11
Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Milton Frome
Episode 15
Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Desi Arnaz
Episode 21
Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Jena Engstrom, Ed Wynn
Episode 26
Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Ralph Sanford, Carleton Young
Episode 31
Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Phyllis Avery
Episode 34
Guest stars Art Gilmore, Gene Autry, Kathryn Card, Lester Matthews
Episode 35
Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Cara Williams
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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Art GilmoreAnnouncer (voice)
Kathryn CardMaw Kadiddlehopper
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