The Red Skelton Show
Season 18
TV-G
Comedian Red Skelton hosts a variety show of comedic sketches, and a range of stars, to speak to an entire generation.
Where to Watch The Red Skelton Show • Season 18
31 Episodes
- He Who Steals My Robot Steals Trash
E1He Who Steals My Robot Steals TrashSketch: In a musical spoof of monster movies, Clem Kadiddlehopper (Red) is mistaken for an experimental robot by a pair of mad scientists (Boris Karloff and Vincent Price), who sing "The Two of Us". Red and his guests recreate old vaudeville routines. Music: Spanky Wilson sings "Alfie" and "Apartment 101." The Singers and Dancers perform the ensemble number "Nola." Silent Spot: Red pantomimes a high-strung man disturbed by loud noises. - Cauliflower Fiddles While Bolivar Burns
E3Cauliflower Fiddles While Bolivar BurnsSketch: Maurice Evans attempts to bring culture into Cauliflower McPugg's life by giving the boxer violin lessons. Music: Shirley Bassey sings "I Who Have Nothing" and "Walking Happy." Maurice Evans recites Robert W. Service's "The Shooting of Dan McGrew." The Olio Spot: Vaudeville routine with Red and starlet Beverly Hills being kidnapped by a desert Sheik. The Silent Spot: Red plays a camper battling a violent windstorm. - The Revenge of Prudence Pennyfeather or Wide Saddles in the Old Corral
E4The Revenge of Prudence Pennyfeather or Wide Saddles in the Old CorralSketch: Sheriff Deadeye finds himself the target of one booby trap after another—all triggered by Prudence Pennyfeather (Martha Raye). Music: Kenny Rogers & The First Edition perform "If Wishes Were Horses" and "Listen to the Music." Martha Raye sings "How About Me?" The Olio Spot: Skelton, Jimmy Cross, and Sid Slate play Vaudeville hoofers. The Silent Spot: While parked on Lovers' Lane, Charlie the Swinger (Red) faces constant interruptions which prevent him from getting romantic with his dates (Chanin Hale and Joyce Horne). - If at First You Don’t Succeed, Forget It
E25If at First You Don’t Succeed, Forget ItSketch: In a spoof of his own TV talk show, Merv Griffin interviews three Red Skelton characters: Cauliflower McPugg, Bolivar Shagnasty and Willie Lump-Lump. Music: Merv Griffin performs a medley of British music-hall songs, including his own signature tune "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts." The Olio Spot: Red and Bern Hoffman play convicts in a series of crossover gags. The Silent Spot: A wagon-master holds an open audition for Indian guides. - You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But He’ll Go by Himself to ScotchE30
You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But He’ll Go by Himself to ScotchSketch: The Black Knight (Sergio Franchi) challenges Clem Kadiddlehopper to a joust over the hand of a princess. Music: Sergio Franchi sings "L-O-V-E" and "Non Ti Scordor di Me." The Olio Spot: Jimmy Cross and Red play drunken tourists in Mexico. The Silent Spot: Red portrays an international spy caught in the act.
