+ 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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| 10.10.1951 | women are ruling the world |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Women Are Ruling The World." Chapter 1: "B... | |
| 10.17.1951 | fear |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Fear." Chapter 1: "The Best Way Out Is Out... | |
| 10.24.1951 | how to make enemies |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "How To Make Enemies." Chapter 1: "A Case O... | |
| 10.31.1951 | public speaking |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Public Speeches," with Willie Lump-Lump, S... | |
| 11.07.1951 | job hunting |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Job Hunting." Chapter 1: "Wanted, Cow Hand... | |
| 11.14.1951 | travel is so broadening |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Travel Is So Broadening." Chapter 1: "Ther... | |
| 11.21.1951 | things to be thankful for |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Things To Be Thankful For." Chapter 1 is w... | |
| 11.28.1951 | people who owe money |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "People Who Owe Money." Chapter 1 is with S... | |
| 12.05.1951 | people who brag |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. "People Who Brag." Chapter 1 is with Deadeye. Chapter 2 is with C... | |
| 12.12.1951 | sunday dinners |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. "Sunday Dinners." The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire with Clem Kadid... | |
| 12.19.1951 | the christmas tree |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "The Little Christmas Tree," wit... | |
| 12.26.1951 | day after christmas |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "The Day After Christmas." Chapt... | |
| 01.02.1952 | has anyone here seen willy |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. San Fernando Red makes a political speech. "Has Anybody Here Seen... | |
| 01.09.1952 | what has happened to neighborhood theaters |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. A "documentary" about a problem of today, "What has happened to o... | |
| 01.16.1952 | dancing |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. Dancing: Chapter 1: "Open The West For Dancing," with Deadeye. Chapter two: ... | |
| 01.23.1952 | to park or not to park |
+ The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: Willie Lump-Lump is a parking lot attendant, "Parking and Sparki... | |
| 01.30.1952 | dogs |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: "Dogs." Chapter 1: "The Dog Catcher," with ... | |
| 02.06.1952 | the big snow |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. Chapter 322 of The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: "The Big Snow," with Clem Ka... | |
| 02.13.1952 | doctors and hospitals part 1 |
+ Sponsored by: Blue Star Razor Blades. The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: "Doctors and Hospitals": C... | |
| 02.20.1952 | doctors and hospitals part 2 |
+ Sponsored by: Blue Star Razor Blades. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Doctors and Hospitals." W... | |
| 02.27.1952 | inventions |
+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ... | |
| 03.05.1952 | hawaii |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Hawaii." Chapter 1: "Flying To Hawaii" wit... | |
| 03.12.1952 | barber who is trying to improve his shop |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: Chapter 4: Willie Lump-Lump tries to improv... | |
| 03.19.1952 | the circus |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "The Circus." Bolivar Shagnasty appears as,... | |
| 03.26.1952 | a fellow who wants to be helpful |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: Chapter 14, "Trying To Be Helpful," with Wi... |
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