The Red Skelton Show 1951

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.

  • Poster for Season 1

    Season 1

    1951

    39 episodes

    Season 1 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 30, 1951.

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    Season 2

    1952

    39 episodes

    Season 2 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 28, 1952.

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    Season 3

    1953

    39 episodes

    Season 3 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 22, 1953.

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    Season 4

    1954

    39 episodes

    Season 4 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 21, 1954.

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    Season 5

    1955

    37 episodes

    Season 5 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 26, 1955.

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    Season 6

    1956

    36 episodes

    Season 6 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on October 2, 1956.

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    Season 7

    1957

    35 episodes

    Season 7 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on October 1, 1957.

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    Season 8

    1958

    31 episodes

    Season 8 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 30, 1958.

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    Season 9

    1959

    32 episodes

    Season 9 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 29, 1959.

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    Season 10

    1960

    35 episodes

    Season 10 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 27, 1960.

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    Season 11

    1961

    34 episodes

    Season 11 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 26, 1961.

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    Season 12

    1962

    32 episodes

    Season 12 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 25, 1962.

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    Season 13

    1963

    32 episodes

    Season 13 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 24, 1963.

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    Season 14

    1964

    32 episodes

    Season 14 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 22, 1964.

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    Season 15

    1965

    32 episodes

    Season 15 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 14, 1965.

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    Season 16

    1966

    32 episodes

    Season 16 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 13, 1966.

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    Season 17

    1967

    31 episodes

    Season 17 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 5, 1967.

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    Season 18

    1968

    31 episodes

    Season 18 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 24, 1968.

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    Season 19

    1969

    29 episodes

    Season 19 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 23, 1969.

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    Season 20

    1970

    25 episodes

    Season 20 of The Red Skelton Show premiered on September 14, 1970.