The Red Skelton Show (1958)
Directed by Seymour Berns
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
The recent drafting of Elvis Presley was the inspiration for the Red Skelton Show comedy sketch "San Fernando's Singing Sensation." Vocalist Randy Sparks stars as backwoods crooner Johnny Clark, whom crooked promoter San Fernando Red (Skelton) discovers and promotes to stardom. The trouble begins when Johnny receives his draft notice, prompting San Fernando to take drastic action (the only action he knows how to take!) Mona Freeman also appears in this full-color episode, which aired May 6, 1958.