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The Red Skelton Show

The Red Skelton Show

Sep 30, 1951 1h 0m US
7.3
15 votes
  • Comedy
  • Talk
  • Family

Synopsis

The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.

Title The Red Skelton Show
First Air Date Sep 30, 1951
Last Air Date Mar 15, 1971
Episodes 672
Seasons 20
Companies Van Bernard Productions, CBS, Sursum Corporation, NBC
Keywords pantomime, sketch comedy, variety show