Freddie's Desperate Hour (21 Sep. 1970)
"The Red Skelton Show" Freddie's Desperate Hour (original title)

Burr and Anderson hide out in Freddie's shack.

Director:

Terry Kyne

Writers:

Jeffrey Barron, Lionel Burt,

Stars:

Red Skelton, Raymond Burr, Barbara Anderson

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Red Skelton	...	Freddie the Freeloader
Raymond Burr	...	Rick Santy
Barbara Anderson	...	Rick's Moll
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jan Arvan	...	Police Chief
Jim Connell	...	Oscar - Humperdoo's Assistant
David Rose and His Orchestra	...	Themselves
Art Gilmore	...	Announcer
Ray Kellogg	...	Silent Spot
Brad Logan	...	Construction Worker / Silent Spot
Mickey Manners	...	Manicurist / pre main sketch skit
Dean Martin	...	Himself / Introduction
Peggy Rea	...	Housewife / Silent Spot
Jack Riley	...	Paul / pre main sketch skit

Storyline

Burr and Anderson hide out in Freddie's shack.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 1970 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Van Bernard Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title of the Silent Spot skit is 'the Remodeling Job.'

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Quotes

Rick Santy: Listen, I've been away for a long time on a long trip. I've missed companionship. I've missed love and warmth. I don't know how to tell you this but there are one too many people in this room.
Freddie the Freeloader: O.K. How do we get rid of the girl?

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