Originally aired live on January 4, 1955 [Bob LeMond, announcing]- and the beginning of Red's "resurgence" on TV; this was the first telecast of his "new" series, for new sponsor Pet Milk Company [and, beginning the week after, his new "alternate" sponsor, S.C. Johnson {Johnson's Wax}]. From this point on, Skelton's popularity [and ratings] started to climb, after three disappointing years for Procter & Gamble and Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Geritol). Within a year, Red was #1 in his time period.
Hi hwy61, I'm so glad I subscibe to you Michael. This is my best ever show, Red Skelton. I love him so much. It is good to see hi, and also listen to David Rose orchestra. keep up the good work. I live in Australia, and this show was always on the top of our list when we first got TV in 1963 in NSW country. I used to sit on a chair on the foot path, in the main street, with about 20 others, and watch it through the window of the local electrical shop. Later we bought our own telly.
the audience looks average age 54
innit27 2 years ago
Originally aired live on January 4, 1955 [Bob LeMond, announcing]- and the beginning of Red's "resurgence" on TV; this was the first telecast of his "new" series, for new sponsor Pet Milk Company [and, beginning the week after, his new "alternate" sponsor, S.C. Johnson {Johnson's Wax}]. From this point on, Skelton's popularity [and ratings] started to climb, after three disappointing years for Procter & Gamble and Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Geritol). Within a year, Red was #1 in his time period.
fromthesidelines 2 years ago
He certainly deserved to be number one. It must have been very gratifying for him.
hwy61media 2 years ago
Hi hwy61, I'm so glad I subscibe to you Michael. This is my best ever show, Red Skelton. I love him so much. It is good to see hi, and also listen to David Rose orchestra. keep up the good work. I live in Australia, and this show was always on the top of our list when we first got TV in 1963 in NSW country. I used to sit on a chair on the foot path, in the main street, with about 20 others, and watch it through the window of the local electrical shop. Later we bought our own telly.
SWSMD 2 years ago 2
Thank you, that's a wonderful story!
hwy61media 2 years ago
Red is so funny he has a rubber face, like Lucy.
Thanks for this great upload Michael, just Classic.
Great recipe for cheese sandwich, I've never prepared mine in this way, must try. Thank you classic TV, and thanks hwy61media.
Rita
AfsAnehAfairytale 2 years ago
Red was really great at contorting his face to fit a character. The baked cheese sandwich does look good. Thanks Rita!
hwy61media 2 years ago
I'd love to get "Mary Lee Taylor's Cookbook" and make those baked cheese sandwiches. Anyone have a copy?
LosAngeleno1959 2 years ago
You could trying mailing off for it but I wouldn't count on receiving it. LOL Thanks for commenting!
hwy61media 2 years ago
I guess everyone around our age remembers Roy Rogers and the Lone Ranger. They were great, unforgettable shows.
I don't know about Richard. If I come across something I'll be sure to let you know.
hwy61media 2 years ago
Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lizzie55love 2 years ago
Thanks lizzie!
hwy61media 2 years ago
no thsnk u
lizzie55love 2 years ago