+ 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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| 06.25.1952 | the liberty bell |
+ "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid" tells the story of, "The Bell Collector." Clem Kadiddlehopper and ... | |
| 06.18.1952 | cauliflower fights tonight |
+ "Cauliflower Fights Tonight." Deadeye and Cauliflower McPugg appear in a skit about a prize figh... | |
| 06.11.1952 | i bought a fighter |
+ Sponsored by: Blue Star Razor Blades. David Rose plays his original composition, "Fiddle Faddle."... | |
| 05.07.1952 | the town gossip |
+ Sponsored by: Blue Star Razor Blades. "The Town Gossip," with Clem Kadiddlehopper. Clem fills his... | |
| 05.07.1952 | town gossip |
+ Sponsored by: Blue Star Razor Blades. "The Town Gossip," with Clem Kadiddlehopper. Clem fills his... | |
| 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... | |
| 03.19.1952 | the circus |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "The Circus." Bolivar Shagnasty appears as,... | |
| 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... | |
| 03.05.1952 | hawaii |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Hawaii." Chapter 1: "Flying To Hawaii" wit... | |
| 02.27.1952 | inventions |
+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ... | |
| 02.20.1952 | doctors and hospitals part 2 |
+ Sponsored by: Blue Star Razor Blades. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Doctors and Hospitals." W... | |
| 02.13.1952 | doctors and hospitals part 1 |
+ Sponsored by: Blue Star Razor Blades. The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: "Doctors and Hospitals": C... | |
| 02.06.1952 | the big snow |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. Chapter 322 of The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: "The Big Snow," with Clem Ka... | |
| 01.30.1952 | dogs |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: "Dogs." Chapter 1: "The Dog Catcher," with ... | |
| 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... | |
| 01.16.1952 | dancing |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. Dancing: Chapter 1: "Open The West For Dancing," with Deadeye. Chapter two: ... | |
| 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... | |
| 01.02.1952 | has anyone here seen willy |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. San Fernando Red makes a political speech. "Has Anybody Here Seen... | |
| 12.26.1951 | day after christmas |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "The Day After Christmas." Chapt... | |
| 12.19.1951 | the christmas tree |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "The Little Christmas Tree," wit... | |
| 12.12.1951 | sunday dinners |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. "Sunday Dinners." The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire with Clem Kadid... | |
| 12.05.1951 | people who brag |
+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. "People Who Brag." Chapter 1 is with Deadeye. Chapter 2 is with C... | |
| 11.28.1951 | people who owe money |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "People Who Owe Money." Chapter 1 is with S... | |
| 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... | |
| 11.14.1951 | travel is so broadening |
+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Travel Is So Broadening." Chapter 1: "Ther... |
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