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The Red Skelton Hour Season 20 Episodes

  • 1951-1971
  • 20 Seasons
  • NBC
  • Comedy
  • TV-G
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A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who had previous experience as a comedy writer for Bob Hope's radio show. During the 1960s, the show had its own regular cast of singers and dancers. Guests of the show included then-popular bands, such as the Beach Boys (in their network television debut), The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, and The Supremes. By the early 1970s, the program was thought to appeal primarily to older audiences and to residents of rural regions. It was canceled, as the network wanted something that would attract an urban audience.

Season 20 Episode Guide

Season 20

24 Episodes 1970 - 1971

Episode 1

The Magic Act

Mon, Sep 14, 197030 mins

Introduction by Spiro Agnew. Dr. Ludwig Von Humperdoo mad scientist plans to destroy the world. Robin Wilson sings "For Once in My Life" W.C. Fields impersonation in jailhouse. Silent Spot w/ Jerry Lewis in the Greatest Magic Act.

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Episode 2

Freddie's Desperate Hour

Mon, Sep 21, 197030 mins

Burr and Anderson hide out in Freddie's shack.

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Episode 3

The Family Business

Mon, Sep 28, 197030 mins

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Episode 4

The Private Detective

Mon, Oct 5, 197030 mins

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Episode 5

Bad Guys and Good Girls

Mon, Oct 12, 197030 mins

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Episode 6

Census Taker

Mon, Oct 19, 197030 mins

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Episode 7

Hiring the Secretary

Mon, Oct 26, 197030 mins

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Episode 8

The Dan Blocker Show

Mon, Nov 9, 197030 mins

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Episode 9

San Fernando Red and the Football Star

Mon, Nov 16, 197030 mins

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Episode 10

Humperdoo's Secret Invention

Mon, Nov 23, 197030 mins

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Episode 11

The Yacht Club

Mon, Dec 7, 197030 mins

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Episode 12

Stagecoach Hijack

Mon, Dec 14, 197030 mins

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Episode 13

Red Skelton Christmas Show

Mon, Dec 21, 197030 mins

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Episode 14

Junior and Sunday Morning

Mon, Jan 4, 197130 mins

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Episode 15

Humperdoo's Little Prescription

Mon, Jan 11, 197130 mins

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Episode 16

Instant Marriage Mill

Mon, Jan 18, 197130 mins

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Episode 17

The Auction

Mon, Jan 25, 197130 mins

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Episode 18

Freddie's Country Home

Mon, Feb 1, 197130 mins

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Episode 19

The Castaways

Mon, Feb 8, 197130 mins

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Episode 20

Appleby's Garage Sale

Sat, Feb 13, 197130 mins

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Episode 21

Humperdoo's Magic Tire

Mon, Feb 22, 197130 mins

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Episode 22

Sheriff Hater

Mon, Mar 1, 197130 mins

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Episode 23

The Candidate's Director

Mon, Mar 8, 197130 mins

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Episode 24

Ironside Spoof

Mon, Mar 15, 197130 mins

Red Skelton as Clem Kadiddlehopper and Sebastian Cabot in Copperside (Ironside murder mystery spoof). The Pit Stop Mechanic.

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