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Avalon Time, otherwise called Avalon Hour, was comedian Red Skelton's very first radio comedy show. With Avalon Cigarettes as the main sponsor, the show aired from 1938 to 1940 on NBC Radio. Before, when the show was still hosted by singer Red Foley, Avalon Time primarily featured popular western songs and music. Upon the arrival of Skelton, nonetheless, the show became a comedy and variety program.

The most interesting part of the show was when Skelton travels through time, meeting the "Skelton version" of popular historical figures such as King Arthur Skelton, Marco Polo Skelton, and Julius Caesar Skelton. From January 7 to December 20, 1939, Red Skelton remained as the main attraction of Avalon Time. Click here to read more about Avalon Time

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Please enjoy these 59 old time radio episodes:

Air Date	Title	Synopsis
10.04.1939	avalon time (40) young couple on pay day	+NBC net, Chicago origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes, Sir Walter ...
10.11.1939	avalon time (41) guest richard b gilbert	+ NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes, Sir Walter Raleigh (tobacco), B...
10.18.1939	avalon time (42) expecting father	+NBC net, Chicago origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes, Sir Walter ...
10.25.1939	avalon time (43) new publicity agent	+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes, Sir Walter Raleigh Tobacco, Bulo...
11.01.1939	avalon time (44) lady barber	+NBC net, Chicago origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes, Sir Walter ...
11.08.1939	avalon time (45) trouble with the landlady	+ NBC net, Chicago origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes, Sir Walter...
12.06.1939	avalon time (49) newlyweds on their honeymoon	+NBC net, Chicago origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes, Sir Walter ...
12.13.1939	avalon time (50) catering	+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes, Sir Walter Raleigh Pipe tobacco....
12.20.1939	avalon time (51) house husband	+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes, Sir Walter Raleigh Pipe Tobacco....

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Fond memories of watching RED SKELTON show as a kid.

Doug

Absolutely loved his show. I laughed hysterically at his antics.

Matthew

LOVED THIS MAN. RED SKELTON

Chorlotte

Great man RED SKELTON

Dave

I have fond memories of watching RED SKELTON tv show when I was a little girl. He always struck me as a very gentle soul.

Diane

He was the BOMB, when I was a kid. Never missed RED SKELTON show on the weekends.

Ruth

Loved watching RED SKELTON. He was such a kind man

Collen

I met and photographed Mr. Skelton back on Nov. 14, 1992, in Fort Worth, TX. He was appearing on stage performing his act at the Will Rogers Theater. I met him after the show. He was in his limo waiting to leave after he greeted his fans and signed autographs. He was extremely friendly. It was a real treat to meet him.

Bill