Original air dates on NBC/CBS television: September 30, 1951 –
August 1, 1971.
During its run, Skelton’s show 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, Red also
received a Golden Globe for Best TV Show.
Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997)