+ Red Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997) was an American comedian who was best known as a top radio and television star from 1937 to 1971. Skelton's show business career began in his teens as a circus clown and went on to vaudeville, Broadway, films, radio, TV, night clubs and casinos, all while pursuing another career as a painter. Skelton, who has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his radio and television work, is quoted as saying, "I just want to be known as a clown, because to me that's the height of my profession. It means you can do everything—sing, dance and above all, make people laugh." The Skelton divorce in 1943 meant that Red had lost his married man's deferment; he was once again classified as 1-A for service. He was drafted into the Army in early 1944. Both MGM and his radio sponsor tried to obtain a deferment for the comedian, but to no avail. Skelton's last Raleigh radio show was on June 6, 1944, the day before he was formally inducted. Without its star, the program was discontinued, and the opportunity presented itself for the Nelsons to begin a radio show of their own, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Skelton suffered a nervous breakdown while in the Army and was discharged on September 18, 1945.[26] His sponsor was eager to have him back on the air, and Skelton's program began anew on NBC on December 4, 1945.-WikiPedia Click here to read more about Red Skelton Show, The
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| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
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| 01.07.1951 | higher education | ||
| 12.31.1950 | new years puzzle |
+ Sponsored by: Tide. The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: "A New Year's Puzzle," with San Fernando Red... | |
| 12.24.1950 | christmas show | ||
| 06.11.1950 | at the country club |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red is on the golf course. He meets Polly the Panhandler, Will... | |
| 06.04.1950 | amateur snapshot contest |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red is off to the zoo to take photographs of the animals. Alon... | |
| 05.28.1950 | losing weight | ||
| 05.21.1950 | new neighbor |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. What's going on in the "haunted house" next door? With San Fer... | |
| 05.14.1950 | mothers day |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red is looking for a Mother's Day gift. San Fernando Red is he... | |
| 05.07.1950 | night court |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. San Fernando Red is working as an all-night disc jockey. Also ... | |
| 04.30.1950 | rod is late |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Rod is expected at Red's house, but arrives late. Polly the Pa... | |
| 04.23.1950 | drivers license |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. On the way to the ball game, Red is given a ticket for driving... | |
| 04.16.1950 | going to the beach |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red spends the day at the beach. He meets Willie Lump-Lump, Po... | |
| 04.09.1950 | skunk patrols easter benefit show |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. The Skunk Patrol Benefit: With Willie Lump-Lump, Cauliflower M... | |
| 04.02.1950 | looking for talent |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red is asked to perform at a benefit for the "Skunk Patrol." D... | |
| 03.26.1950 | flying saucer |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red has seen a flying saucer! Polly the Panhandler, Willie Lum... | |
| 03.19.1950 | town hall tax meeting |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red and Rod O'Connor visit town hall to complain about the hig... | |
| 03.12.1950 | tax troubles |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. It's income tax time, so Red visits the tax office. He meets W... | |
| 03.05.1950 | census time again |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Rod has gotten a job as a census taker. He asks questions of C... | |
| 02.26.1950 | dog troubles |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid" has been bitten by Red's dog. Wi... | |
| 02.19.1950 | twinkle toes skelton |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red has become interested in dancing. Heard are Polly The Panh... | |
| 02.12.1950 | reds secret admirer |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. A visit to the race track, with Polly The Panhandler, Willie L... | |
| 02.05.1950 | a day at the races |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. A visit to the race track, with Polly The Panhandler, Willie L... | |
| 01.29.1950 | junior is still missing |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. The search for "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid," continues out at... | |
| 01.22.1950 | junior is missing |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. The orchestra plays a medley of cowboy songs. "Junior, The Mea... | |
| 01.15.1950 | shopping spree |
+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red goes shopping. We meet Cauliflower McPugg, Polly The Panha... |
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