The Red Skelton Show (1962)
Directed by Seymour Berns
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
The main comedy sketch on this episode from February 27, 1962 is titled "Calling Dr. Kadiddlehopper." The story opens at Major General Hospital, where chief surgeon Dr. Wilcox (Charles Ruggles) is under pressure to collect all overdues bills lest the hospital be demolished. Wilcox's first stop: The farm of Clem Kadiddlehopper (Red Skelton), who has been delinquent in his payments for 35 years-ever since Clem was born!