

The Red Skelton Show
Overview
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
Seasons (20)
Season 1
39 Episodes
1951
Season 2
39 Episodes
1952
Season 3
39 Episodes
1953
Season 4
39 Episodes
1954
Season 5
37 Episodes
1955
Season 6
36 Episodes
1956
Season 7
35 Episodes
1957
Season 8
31 Episodes
1958
Season 9
32 Episodes
1959
Season 10
35 Episodes
1960
Series Cast
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