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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
01.21.1939	avalon time (03) dinner with edna
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 ...
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...
03.04.1939	avalon time (09) horses and racing	+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Red...
03.11.1939	avalon time (10) income tax problems	+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. "Jeanette" sings "Deep Purpl...
03.18.1939	avalon time (11) the thousand dollars	+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. A visit to King Arthur Skelt...
03.25.1939	avalon time (12) marco polo skelton	+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Phil Davis and His Orchestra...
04.01.1939	avalon time (13) april fool's day	+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Red...
04.08.1939	avalon time (14) skelton's flea circus	+NBC net, WLW, Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. "Red Skelton's Flea Circus. ...
04.15.1939	avalon time (15) skelton discovers america	+NBC net, WLW Cincinnati origination. Sponsored by: Avalon. The recording starts in error on WCPO (C...
04.22.1939	avalon time (16) robin hood	+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. A party at Red's house, the stor...
04.29.1939	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...
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...
05.13.1939	avalon time (19) purchase of manhattan	+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Chicago origination. "The Skelet...
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...
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...
06.10.1939	avalon time (23) dinner at the restrauant	+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. The program originates from Chic...
06.17.1939	avalon time (24) at the university	+ Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Red goes to college re-union at his old alma mater Nertzta U. Re...
06.24.1939	avalon time (25) policeman's ball	+ Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. After a voice lesson from his diction teacher, Red and the gang ...
07.01.1939	avalon time (26) to vacation or not to vacation	+NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Red's opening monologue is about...
07.08.1939	avalon time (27) forth of july picnic	+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. Bob Strong opens the program with, ...
07.22.1939	avalon time (29) the hotel	July-22-1939 Plot : + NBC net, Chicago origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Ci...
07.29.1939	avalon time (30) dangerous dan mcgrew	+ NBC net, Chicago origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. The first ...
08.05.1939	avalon time (31) trip to mount baldy	+NBC net, Chicago origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. The first t...
08.12.1939	avalon time (32) moody brothers	+ NBC net, Chicago origination, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Avalon Cigarettes. The first ...

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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