The Red Skelton Show

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.

This production, originally released in 1951, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Talk, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.4 across its 20 seasons.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Comedy and Talk.
• • Produced in United States of America.
• • Original Language: English.