Season 18

1968–1969

Sep 24, 1968 · 25m

Sketch: In a musical spoof of monster movies, Clem Kadiddlehopper (Red) is mistaken for an experimental robot by a pair of mad scientists (Boris Karloff and Vincent Price), who sing "The Two of Us". Red and his guests recreate old vaudeville routines. Music: Spanky Wilson sings "Alfie" and "Apartment 101." The Singers and Dancers perform the ensemble number "Nola." Silent Spot: Red pantomimes a high-strung man disturbed by loud noises.

E2. Guess Whose Dinner Is Coming to Freddie?

Oct 1, 1968 · 25m

E3. Cauliflower Fiddles While Bolivar Burns

Oct 8, 1968 · 25m

Sketch: Maurice Evans attempts to bring culture into Cauliflower McPugg's life by giving the boxer violin lessons. Music: Shirley Bassey sings "I Who Have Nothing" and "Walking Happy." Maurice Evans recites Robert W. Service's "The Shooting of Dan McGrew." The Olio Spot: Vaudeville routine with Red and starlet Beverly Hills being kidnapped by a desert Sheik. The Silent Spot: Red plays a camper battling a violent windstorm.

E4. The Revenge of Prudence Pennyfeather or Wide Saddles in the Old Corral

Oct 15, 1968 · 25m

Sketch: Sheriff Deadeye finds himself the target of one booby trap after another—all triggered by Prudence Pennyfeather (Martha Raye). Music: Kenny Rogers & The First Edition perform "If Wishes Were Horses" and "Listen to the Music." Martha Raye sings "How About Me?" The Olio Spot: Skelton, Jimmy Cross, and Sid Slate play Vaudeville hoofers. The Silent Spot: While parked on Lovers' Lane, Charlie the Swinger (Red) faces constant interruptions which prevent him from getting romantic with his dates (Chanin Hale and Joyce Horne).

E5. A Woman’s a Rag, a Bone, and a Hank of Mouth

Oct 22, 1968 · 25m

E6. To Get Married

Oct 29, 1968 · 25m

Guest stars: The Mills Brothers & George Gobel

E7. Necessarily From Mustard

Nov 12, 1968 · 25m

E8. People With Money

Nov 19, 1968 · 25m

E9. And Momma Makes Three

Nov 19, 1968 · 25m

E10. Love Is a Funny Thing

Dec 3, 1968 · 25m

E11. Other Place Closed

Dec 10, 1968 · 25m

E12. Two on the Isle

Dec 17, 1968 · 25m

E13. A Christmas Story: 1777

Dec 24, 1968 · 25m

E14. Should See a Doctor

Dec 31, 1968 · 25m

E15. He Lost the East

Jan 7, 1969 · 25m

E16. The Pledge of Allegiance

Jan 14, 1969 · 25m

E17. Wooden Gift Horse

Jan 21, 1969 · 25m

E18. Beauty is Only Skin Deep Unless You’re a Banana

Jan 28, 1969 · 25m

E19. Why Show Must Go On

Feb 4, 1969 · 25m

E20. Beneath This Ragged Shirt

Feb 11, 1969 · 25m

E21. Ed Wynn Tribute

Feb 18, 1969 · 25m

E22. Deadeye Goes to School

Feb 25, 1969 · 25m

E23. Kingdom of Iodine

Mar 4, 1969 · 25m

E24. Give a Man Enough Rope

Mar 11, 1969 · 25m

Sketch: In a spoof of his own TV talk show, Merv Griffin interviews three Red Skelton characters: Cauliflower McPugg, Bolivar Shagnasty and Willie Lump-Lump. Music: Merv Griffin performs a medley of British music-hall songs, including his own signature tune "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts." The Olio Spot: Red and Bern Hoffman play convicts in a series of crossover gags. The Silent Spot: A wagon-master holds an open audition for Indian guides.

E25. If at First You Don’t Succeed, Forget It

Mar 18, 1969 · 25m

E26. Vagrancy is Just Loitering that Takes a Little Longer

Mar 25, 1969 · 25m

E27. Uneasy Lies the Neck that Wears the Noose

Apr 1, 1969 · 25m

E28. Button Up Your Overcoat: You Forgot Your Pants

Apr 8, 1969 · 25m

E29. Will the Real Robin Hood Please Fall Out of the Tree?

Apr 15, 1969 · 25m

Sketch: The Black Knight (Sergio Franchi) challenges Clem Kadiddlehopper to a joust over the hand of a princess. Music: Sergio Franchi sings "L-O-V-E" and "Non Ti Scordor di Me." The Olio Spot: Jimmy Cross and Red play drunken tourists in Mexico. The Silent Spot: Red portrays an international spy caught in the act.

E30. You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But He’ll Go by Himself to Scotch

Apr 22, 1969 · 25m