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 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06.03.1939 | avalon time (22) east coast broadcast |
+NBC net, KFI, Sponsored by: Avalon, Leroy's Jewelers local spot. The program originates from Chic... | |
| 05.27.1939 | avalon time (21) edna's birthday party |
+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon, Bulova watch local spot. The program origin... | |
| 05.13.1939 | avalon time (19) purchase of manhattan |
+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Chicago origination. "The Skelet... | |
| 05.06.1939 | avalon time (18) napolean bonapart skelton |
+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Bob Strong and his Orchestra rep... | |
| 04.29.1939 | avalon time (17) night watchman in the bank |
+ Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Red is working in a bank, mopping up during a burglary! A hillbil... | |
| 04.22.1939 | avalon time (16) robin hood |
+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. A party at Red's house, the stor... | |
| 04.15.1939 | avalon time (15) skelton discovers america |
+NBC net, WLW Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon. The recording starts in error on WCPO (C... | |
| 04.08.1939 | avalon time (14) skelton's flea circus |
+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. "Red Skelton's Flea Circus. ... | |
| 04.01.1939 | avalon time (13) april fool's day |
+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Red... | |
| 03.25.1939 | avalon time (12) marco polo skelton |
+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Phil Davis and His Orchestra... | |
| 03.18.1939 | avalon time (11) the thousand dollars |
+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. A visit to King Arthur Skelt... | |
| 03.11.1939 | avalon time (10) income tax problems |
+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. "Jeanette" sings "Deep Purpl... | |
| 03.04.1939 | avalon time (09) horses and racing |
+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Red... | |
| 02.25.1939 | avalon time (08) talks about san francisco |
+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Red's opening monologue is a... | |
| 02.18.1939 | avalon time (07) edna stillwell joins cast |
+ Red net. Sponsored by: Avalon. Red tries to borrow $10 from Edna Stillwell, his secretary. A trip ... | |
| 01.21.1939 | avalon time (03) dinner with edna | ||
| N/A | avalon time xxx boy calls on girl fixing dinner | ||
| N/A | avalon time xxx dog catcher | ||
| N/A | avalon time xxx fashion | ||
| N/A | avalon time xxx father's day and hotels | ||
| N/A | avalon time xxx fights and golf | ||
| N/A | avalon time xxx fun at the circus | ||
| N/A | avalon time xxx hallowen party lady barber | ||
| N/A | avalon time xxx newleyweds and relatives | ||
| N/A | avalon time xxx newleyweds meet her folks |
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