The Red Skelton Show
(1953-1971)
Variety / Music, songs, dances, and comedy sketches.
Host: Red Skelton
Regulars: Chinan Hale, Sheila Rogers, Jan Arvin, Helen Funai, Lloyd Kino, Jan Davis, Billy Barty, Beverly Powers, Ida Moe McKenzie, Elaine Joyce, Jimmie Cross, Lester Mathews, Kathryn Cord, Stanley Adams, Peggy Rae, Mike Wagner, Dorothy Love, Bob Duggan, Adam Kaufman, Stuart Lee, Linda Sue Risk, The Tom Hanson Dancers, The Alan Copeland Singers, The Skeltones (Dancers); The Burgandy Street Singers
Announcer: Art Gilmore
Orchestra: David Rose
Characters portrayed by Red: Freddie the Freeloader; Clem Kaddiddlehopper (the farm boy); Sheriff Deadeye (the corrupt lawman ); Junior, the Mean Widdle Kid; Cauliflower McPugg (the punchy boxer); George Appleby (the henpecked husband); San Fernando Red (the con artist); Ludwick von Humperdoo (the scientist); Bolivar Shagnasty; Willy Lump Lump (the drunk).
Features: The Comedy Sketch; The Olio Spot (recreated Vaudeville acts); The Silent Spot (Red in silent comedy performances).
Closing (Red): “So until next week I’ll say good health, good life, and may God bless. Goodnight.”
30 and 60 minute versions
CBS September 22, 1953 to June 10, 1970 Also titled: “The Red Skelton Hour.”
NBC September 14, 1971 to August 29, 1971
The Red Skelton Show Intro
Bolivar's Beauty Salon
Cauliflower Goes to Hollywood
Clem the Artist
Clem's Oil
Cop and the Anthem
Deadeye and the Indians
Freddie and the Spies
Freddie Needs a Lawyer
Freddie's Masterpiece
George Appleby's Garage
Mr. Lasagna
Nat King Cole Guests
Navy Men
Quiz Show - You Take Your Chances
Thanksgiving Show
The Look Awards
The United Nations Show
Trailer Park
Freddie and the Yuletide Doll
The South
