The Red Skelton Chevy Special (TV 1959)

Director:

Seymour Berns

Writers:

Dave O'Brien, Al Schwartz,

Stars:

James Arness, David Rose and His Orchestra, Rhonda Fleming

Cast

Credited cast:
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

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

stand up comedy | stand up comedian | actor playing multiple roles | joke | parody | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 October 1959 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

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.'

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