Grizzly bear joke [Red Skelton Show]
Red Skelton told the story of his young son Richard, supposedly meeting a grizzly bear while on vacation. From The Red Skelton Show episode, Willie Comes Home.
Appleby’s Predictions [Red Skelton Show]
Appleby’s Predictions – The Red Skelton Show, season 10, with Vivian Vance, originally aired October 4, 1960
Appleby’s Predictions – George Appleby successfully predicts the World Series. His wife is making a fortune off a bookie with his flawless predictions.
Dial ‘B’ for Brush [Red Skelton Show]
Dial ‘B’ for Brush with guest performers Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Jr. & Vampira – The Red Skelton Show, season 3, originally aired June 15, 1954
Introduction
Dial ‘B’ for Brush. Red Skelton begins the final episode of the third season by thanking his producer, cast, and new sponsor Geritol for a successful season. He then repeats his Weatherman routine from the first season.
Red’s Relatives [Red Skelton Show]
Red’s Relatives – guest starring Pat Carroll and Polly Bergen – The Red Skelton Show, season 17, originally aired November 21, 1967
In Red’s Relatives, elderly and rich Methuselah Skelton reads his will. And he has conditions for Bolivar Shagnasty, Cauliflower McPugg, and Willie Lump-Lump If they want to inherit a penny!
The Honeymooners Spoof [Red Skelton Show]
The Honeymooners Spoof, with Peter Lorre and Vampira – The Red Skelton Show, season 4, originally aired January 18, 1955
Peter Lorre wants Red Skelton to help him create … a comedy show! This results in a unique, funny Honeymooners spoof with Peter Lorre. Peter Lorre acts like an Addams Family-version of Ralph Kramden. Red Skelton plays an interesting version of Art Carney‘s character, Ed Norton. Favorite line: “Ralph’s” wife (Vampira) asks him how his day was. Peter Lorre (who drives a hearse) replies, “Traffic was so bad, my passenger got out and walked!”
Stupidity, Italian Style [Red Skelton Show]
Stupidity Italian Style, guest starring Petula Clark – The Red Skelton Hour, season 15, originally aired May 17, 1966
In Stupidity, Italian Style, Clem Kadiddlehopper gets drafted into the Peace Corps. Then, he accidentally straightens the Leaning Tower of Pisa … Thereby ruining Italy’s tourist trade! Can Petula Clark set things right?
The Agony and the Nag-Ony
The Agony and the Nag-Ony with Vincent Price – The Red Skelton Hour season 15, originally aired January 25, 1966
In The Agony and the Nag-Ony, henpecked George Appleby tries to drive his wife (Shirley Mitchell) insane with the help of crooked “door-to-door Psychiatrist” Dr. Sigmund Fraud (Vincent Price).
Little Red Walking Hood
Allegedly, the story of Little Red Walking Hood, as told to Red Skelton by his young daughter, Valentina.
Red Skelton‘s daughter, Valentina, when she was a little girl had to recite a story for school So, she told him the story of Little Red Walking Hood:
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle Of Dumb
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle Of Dumb, The Red Skelton Hour with George Gobel, season 16, originally aired February 14, 1967
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Dumb co-stars George Gobel. Red and George crack up on the seven seas as Forsooth (Skelton), a poor but stupid shipbuilder’s apprentice, and Christopher Columbus (Gobel).
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