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Dave O'Brien (writer)
Al Schwartz (writer)
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9 October 1959 (USA) more
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Cast

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James Arness ... Himself
David Rose and His Orchestra ... Themselves

Rhonda Fleming ... Herself
Art Gilmore ... Announcer
Lionel Hampton ... Himself

Burl Ives ... Himself
Tommy Sands ... Himself

Red Skelton ... Freddie the Freeloader / George Appleby / Sheriff Deadeye / Clem Kadiddlehopper
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60 min
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This Special was taped at a Hollywood party honoring Red's 30th anniversary in show business. Highlights include Clem Kadiddlehopper and Burl Ives in a square dance-calling competition; Sheriff Deadeye appearing in a Western spoof with Rhonda Fleming and James Arness; Freddie the Freeloader taking on Tommy Sands in a 'battle of the singers'; and a xylophone duet performed by Lionel Hampton and George Appleby. Skelton and Ives sing 'I Wish I Was', while Ives solos on 'Lavender Cowboy'; Sands croons 'Get Happy' and 'Good Day'; and Hampton performs 'Piccadilly Shuffle.' more

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