Red Skelton Hour 1966-02-15 GS: Ed Wynn and Donna Loren

"Half A Loafer Is Better Than None."
Explorer Colonel Jungle-Rot (Ed Wynn), finds that Freddie the Freeloader (Red) may be his long-lost son.
Musical Highlights:
Donna Loren performs "Johnny One-Note" and "The Way of Love."
"The Silent Spot"
Red plays a klutzy bakery worker.

[@calvinjackson8110]

I just love the intro fanfare how they introduce Red!

[@kevinvanmeter2264]

I forwarded this to Donna Loren herself.

[@wendylabonte9330]

Thanks so much for sharing these fabulous Red Skelton shows.....I have one of his clown paintings I picked up in Las Vegas....wonderful man....

[@JJJBRICE]

One of the great old time comedian Ed Wynn's last appearances . He died later in 1966. It is a treat to see he and Skelton work together .

[@musicbrush9231]

I could do without the musical numbers, and I love music, but I am loving that the memory of Red is being kept alive.

[@thejerseyj9422]

I met Donna Loren several years ago and you'll never meet a nicer, more down to Earth person.
PS, She's more beautiful than ever.

[@ChrisHansonCanada]

I'm loving all these episodes. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelmcgee8543]

Enjoyed!

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

Really good one!

[@aubreystanley1124]

Ed Wynn passed away June 19 1966.

[@Juliaflo]

I remember reading the news that date. A great loss.

[@fromthesidelines]

Red's sponsors that season included Philip Morris [Marlboro, Parliament, et. al.], American Home Products {Whitehall Laboratories [Anacin, Dristan, BiSoDol, Heet, et. al.], Boyle-Midway [AeroWax, AeroShave, Sani Flush, Black Flag, Woolite, et. al.], American Home Foods [Chef Boy-ar-dee, Jiffy Pop, et. al.]}, Alberto-Culver [VO5, Command, Rinse Away, et. al.], and Reynolds Metals [Reynolds Wrap].

[@otto32848]

Barry, thanks so much for your input!

[@fromthesidelines]

You're VERY welcome!