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The Red Skelton Hour
S14.E13
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The Plight Before Christmas
Episode aired Dec 22, 1964
TV-G
1h
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8.6
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Director
Bill Hobin
Writers
Mort Greene
Dave O'Brien
Arthur Phillips
Stars
Red Skelton
Don Brodie
Jimmy Cross
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Director
Bill Hobin
Writers
Mort Greene
Dave O'Brien
Arthur Phillips
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Red Skelton
Don Brodie
Jimmy Cross
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Red Skelton
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Don Brodie
Muggsy
Jimmy Cross
Drunk
David Rose and His Orchestra
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Greer Garson
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Art Gilmore
Announcer
The Hillcrest Elementary School Choir of Los Angeles
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Ray Kellogg
Police Officer
Gilchrist Stuart
Paul
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Bill Hobin
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Mort Greene
Dave O'Brien
Arthur Phillips
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This is one of the few episodes in which
Red Skelton
's hobo character announces his full name - Frederick K. Freeloader.
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Nostalgic Christmas Special from 1964
Some dated humor, to be sure, but well-performed Christmas music, Greer Garson and Red himself save the day.
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Release date
December 22, 1964 (United States)
Country of origin
United States
Language
English
Filming locations
Studio 33, CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies
Van Bernard Productions
CBS Television Network
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Runtime
1 hour
Color
Black and White
Sound mix
Mono
Aspect ratio
1.33 : 1
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