TV series
The Red Skelton Show
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.
Synopsis
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.
Season 11 episodes
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Episode 2
Appleby's Marriage License
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Eve Arden
Episode 3
Freddie's Benefactor
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Eve Brent, Jackie Coogan, Ray Kellogg, Jay North
Episode 8
Clem's Other Clem
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Kathryn Card, Rosemary DeCamp
Episode 9
Once Upon a Turkey
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Ed Wynn
Episode 13
Freddie and the Yuletide Doll
Freddie the Freeloader is all alone on Christmas. He finds a Raggedy Ann doll. The doll comes to life, and Freddie enjoys a romantic time with her.
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Cara Williams
Episode 15
Nothing But the Tooth
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Phyllis Avery
Episode 19
The Many Skeltons in Las Vegas
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Milton Frome
Episode 24
The Nine Lives of Freddie
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Len Lesser
Episode 27
Pantomimic Presentation of a Person's Problems in a Park
Where to watch The Red Skelton ShowEpisode 34
Cauliflower Loses His Birds
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Maudie Prickett
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Cast
Red SkeltonHost
Herb VigranGuest
Lon Chaney Jr.George
Art GilmoreAnnouncer (voice)
Kathryn CardMaw Kadiddlehopper
Marshall ReedKid Jackson
Maudie PrickettWoman from PTA
Ed WynnColonel Jungle-Rot FreeloaderCredits
- Written by
- Red Skelton, Pat McCormick, Dave O'Brien, John Fenton Murray, Rick Mittleman, Bob Weiskopf, Bob Schiller, Jack Douglas, Mort Greene, Bruce Howard, Ben Freedman
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 672
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
CBSUnited States- Van Bernard Productions
CBSUnited States- Sursum Corporation
NBCUnited States