The Red Skelton Show (1951)
Directed by Bill Hobin
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Comedy of Manners, Sketch Comedy, Sketch Comedy/Skit Show [TV], Variety Show [TV] |
Run Time - 30 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
A long-running and classic variety series. Skelton, whose sign-off was 'Good night and God bless,' was a comic from a gentler time, a giant, prodigiously talented at mime and knockabout clowning. The radio and movie star brought his warmth to the new medium, with a show graced by indelible characters such as lovable dimwit Clem Kaddiddlehopper; the silent tramp Freddie the Freeloader; and boozy Willie Lump-Lump. His guests were eclectic, ranging from the Rolling Stones to Spiro Agnew.
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comedian, comedy, jokes, nostalgia, sketch, sketch-comedy, skits, variety-show
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Low Production Values