The Red Skelton Show (1961)
Directed by Seymour Berns
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
On this episode from April 18, 1961, Red Skelton offers a "Freddie the Freeloader" comedy sketch. It all begins when Freddie (Red) and his hobo pal Muggsy (Allen Jenkins) find an old piano in the City Dump. The two bums decide to organize a band and go on television. Real-life game show emcee Steve Dunne appears as TV host Bob Roberts.