Red SkeltonEng TVVol1 avi

The Red Skelton Show, which premiered on 30 September 1951, was not

only one of the longest running variety series on television, but also

one of the first variety shows to make the successful transition from

radio to television. Despite his popularity as an entertainer in

nightclubs, vaudeville, radio and 26 feature films, Skelton was unsure

of the new medium. Consequently, he continued his weekly radio

broadcasts while simultaneously working on the first two season of his

television show.

The series originally aired in a half-hour format on NBC. Despite an

outstanding first year in which his show was ranked fourth in the

Nielsens and won two Emmy awards, the series' ratings toppled in its

second season. When NBC canceled the show, it was immediately picked up

by CBS, and The Red Skelton Show became a Tuesday night staple from

1954 to 1970.

Vol 1 of 4


Clem in New York

Clem The Dentist

Clem The Painter

Deadeye And The Indians

Black and white

Full Screen................200 minutes