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Red Skelton doing the Russian roulette skit on The Red Skelton Show

Russian Roulette [Red Skelton show]

Russian roulette is a classic sketch by Red Skelton. From the Red Skelton Show – as part of Red’s opening monologue, he acts out a cowboy scene, He ends up playing both parts of cowboy and villain. To see which of them will leave, they play Russian Roulette! It’s a hilariously funny sketch, as Red keeps switching between white and black hats as the hero/villain. Enjoy!

Russian Roulette [Red Skelton show]
Lucille Knoch and Red Skelton in the Cafe Paree skit on The Red Skelton Show

Cafe Paree [The Red Skelton Show]

Cafe Paree – The Red Skelton Show season 1, originally aired November 11, 1951

Red Skelton, Clem Kadiddlehopper, and Cauliflower McPugg sing. As do musical guests The Sportsmen. And then, Red tries to track down a spy at the Cafe Paree — which turns into a Tide commercial.

Cafe Paree [The Red Skelton Show]
The Red Skelton Show - the early years

The Red Skelton Show season 3

Air DateEpisode NameNotes
September 22, 1953McPugg’s Last FightCauliflower McPugg and Freddie the Freeloader.Cauliflower McPugg and his manager in McPugg's Last Fight
September 29, 1953Clem and the CheckClem Kadiddlehopper
October 6, 1953Appleby’s Cocktail Party
October 13, 1953The Nervous Tenor’s AuditionGeorge Appleby is the nervous tenor, and San Fernando Red is running for reelectionGeorge Appleby promptly fainting wwhen meeting David Rose
October 20, 1953The Hobo’s DilemmaCan Freddie the Freeloader convince a young runaway to make the right decision? Will Cauliflower McPugg throw a fight?Freddie the Freeloader talks a young boy out of running away to be a hobo
October 27, 1953Appleby the DreamerGeorge Appleby, Sheriff DeadeyeGeorge Appleby telling tall tales, which his wife ignores
November 3, 1953Freddie’s MasqueradeFreddie the FreeloaderFreddie the Freeloader and the harem girl at the party
November 10, 1953The Marriage BrokerClem KadiddlehopperNot-so-shy George Appleby kissing his future wife - I was playing possum!
November 17, 1953How to be Happily MarriedClem Kadiddlehopper
November 24, 1953Flugelmeyer’s Secret FormulaClem Kadiddlehopper. Guest Star: Ann SouthernWelcome to my parlor, the spider said to the fly - Fraulein Helga welcomes Clem Kadiddlehopper to her apartment
December 8, 1953Dr. SchlepperFreddie the Freeloader
December 15, 1953It Happened at the Station HouseClem Kadiddlehopper, Willie Lump-Lump
December 22, 1953The Skeltons at ChristmasSet at the Skelton’s home, with a peek at Freddie the Freeloader’s ChristmasClosing the show, Red Skelton sings "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" to his wife Georgia, children Valentina & Richard in Christmas with the Skeltons
December 29, 1953The Great White HunterCauliflower McPugg, with cameo by John Wayne
January 5, 1954Accidents Will HappenFreddie the Freeloader. Guest Star: Jackie Gleason.Accidents Will Happen - Freddie the Freeloader with Jackie Gleason
January 12, 1954Voyage to Paris
Clem Kadiddlehopper
January 19, 1954What Fathers Should KnowFreddie the Freeloader and George Appleby.
January 26, 1954Clem the Campus Soda JerkClem Kadidlehopper
February 2, 1954The Train Trip
Freddie the Freeloader, San Fernando Red, and Willie Lump-Lump.
February 9, 1954Deadeye at the Golden NuggetCauliflower McPugg and Sheriff Deadeye. Cameo: Ed Sullivan.
February 16, 1954Captain HookClem Kadiddlehopper
February 23, 1954Cave-Man MarriageClem Kadiddlehopper
March 2, 1954Toots Shor Show
March 9, 1954Uncle Sam Wants YouClem Kadiddlehopper
March 16, 1954Sherlock HolmesWillie Lump-Lump. Guest Star: Melville Cooper.
March 23, 1954???
March 30, 1954King PuttSpecial guest Sheree North.
April 6, 1954Freddie’s Picnic
April 13, 1954Different People Going to WorkSpecial guest Connie Russell
April 20, 1954
April 27, 1954
May 4, 1954The Referee
May 11, 1954Prince ValiantGeorge Appleby, guest star: Johnny Carson
May 18, 1954The Artist’s Dilemma – guest Tom Harmon
May 25, 1954Clem Goes to Mexico
June 1, 1954Mississippi Showboat
June 8, 1954Freddie Goes to the Cleaners
June 15, 1954Dial ‘B’ for BrushHalloween episode with guest stars Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Jr. & VampiraLon Chaney Jr., Clem Kadiddlehopper, Bela Lugosi in "Dial 'B' for Brush"

The Red Skelton Show season 3 continues with Red’s cast of characters, and special guest stars including Jackie Gleason, Ann Sothern, John Wayne, Ed Sullivan, Melville Cooper, Sheree North, Connie Russell.

The Red Skelton Show season 3
Freddie's Shipwreck - with Sebastian Cabot,Red Skelton as Freddie the Freeloader - The Red Skelton Show season 10

The Red Skelton Show season 10

The Red Skelton Show season 10 is somewhat unusual. Red Skelton was out for part of the season, recovering from back surgery. And so, several of his friends filled in to guest host. These include: Jackie Gleason, Ed Sullivan, Desi Arnaz, Arthur Godfrey, and others. In addition, Red started off the season with a special pantomime performance taped at the United Nations. Enjoy!

The Red Skelton Show season 10