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 18 episodes
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Episode 4
The Revenge of Prudence Pennyfeather or Wide Saddles in the Old Corral
Where to watch The Red Skelton ShowEpisode 5
A Woman’s a Rag, a Bone, and a Hank of Mouth
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Polly Bergen, Pat Carroll
Episode 6
To Get Married
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, George Gobel
Episode 7
Necessarily From Mustard
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Dorothy Neumann
Episode 9
And Momma Makes Three
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Eve Brent, Michael Stefani, Jane Wyman
Episode 12
Two on the Isle
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Dale Robertson
Episode 18
Beauty is Only Skin Deep Unless You’re a Banana
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Phyllis Diller
Episode 27
Uneasy Lies the Neck that Wears the Noose
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Written by Red SkeltonGuest stars Art Gilmore, Dorothy Neumann, Jack Jones
Episode 30
You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But He’ll Go by Himself to Scotch
Where to watch The Red Skelton ShowEpisode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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More about The Red Skelton Show
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