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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
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

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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