About this season
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.
Episodes (34)
1. Clem the Unkissable
Aired 26 September 1961
2. Appleby's Marriage License
Aired 3 October 1961
3. Freddie's Benefactor
Aired 10 October 1961
4. Deadeye and the Gunslinger
Aired 17 October 1961
5. Sing Along With Cauliflower
Aired 24 October 1961
6. Freddie's Romance
Aired 31 October 1961
7. The Almost Late George Appleby
Aired 7 November 1961
8. Clem's Other Clem
Aired 14 November 1961
9. Once Upon a Turkey
Aired 21 November 1961
10. The Great Brain Robbery
Aired 28 November 1961
11. Mr. K Goes to College
Aired 5 December 1961
12. San Fernando and the Kaaka Maami Island
Aired 12 December 1961
13. Freddie and the Yuletide Doll
Aired 19 December 1961
Freddie the Freeloader is all alone on Christmas. He finds a Raggedy Ann doll. The doll comes to life, and Freddie enjoys a romantic time with her.
14. Appleby's Office Party
Aired 26 December 1961
15. Nothing But the Tooth
Aired 2 January 1962
16. Freddie, Willing and Able
Aired 9 January 1962
17. Appleby's Anniversary
Aired 16 January 1962
18. Clem and the Kadiddlehopper Hop
Aired 23 January 1962
19. The Many Skeltons in Las Vegas
Aired 30 January 1962
20. Freddie and the Landlord
Aired 13 February 1962
21. The Iceman Goeth
Aired 20 February 1962
22. Calling Dr. Kadiddlehopper
Aired 27 February 1962
23. Appleby's Bearded Boarder
Aired 6 March 1962
24. The Nine Lives of Freddie
Aired 13 March 1962
25. The Bride of Bolivar
Aired 20 March 1962
26. Clem and the Dalton Girls
Aired 10 April 1962
27. Pantomimic Presentation of a Person's Problems in a Park
Aired 17 April 1962
28. How To Think Up A Television Title Without Being Sued
Aired 24 April 1962
29. Rock on the Wild Side
Aired 8 May 1962
30. Go, Van, Gogh
Aired 15 May 1962
31. Best Man Blues
Aired 22 May 1962
32. This Goon for Hire
Aired 29 May 1962
33. Freddie and the Daily Freeloader
Aired 12 June 1962
34. Cauliflower Loses His Birds
Aired 26 June 1962