The Red Skelton Show: THE TRANSCONTINENTAL (S1:E16)

Legendary comedian and beloved television clown “Red Skelton” (Richard Bernard Eheart) stars in skits and gags in which he plays goofy characters along-side cameo guest stars. In this episode, Red appears as Willie Lump-Lump and Sheriff Deadeye .

Original Air Date: February 10, 1952 Season 1: Episode 16 THE TRANSCONTINENTAL

*The Red Skelton Show is an American television comedy/variety show that, from 1951 to 1971, was an entertainment staple and an institution to a generation of viewers. It was second to Gunsmoke (1955–1975) and third to The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971) in the ratings during that time. 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. In 1959 Skelton also received a Golden Globe for Best TV Show. (Wikipedia, 2019)*