Ep 14. The Eyes Have It

The Red Skelton Show season 2 episode 14, titled "The Eyes Have It," features Red Skelton and his comedic skits. The show starts with a monologue by Red Skelton where he jokes around and makes the audience laugh. He then introduces guest stars, singer Margie Hart and actor Jerry Colonna.

The first skit of the show is called "The Good Old Days." It is a parody of an old radio show where Red Skelton plays the host and introduces different segments like "The News of 1935" and "The Hit Parade." The skit is a nostalgic representation of the 1930s and Red Skelton's comic timing is impeccable. He also imitates famous personalities like Shirley Temple and Mae West in this skit.

The next skit is called "Deadeye and Hoke." It is a cowboy skit where Red Skelton plays Deadeye, a cowboy who can't shoot straight, and Jerry Colonna plays Hoke, his sidekick who tries to teach him how to shoot. The skit is full of slapstick jokes and puns that will keep the audience laughing.

Following the cowboy skit, the show features Margie Hart singing two songs, "You're Driving Me Crazy" and "The Man I Love." Her voice is beautiful and the audience seems to enjoy her performances.

After the musical break, Red Skelton performs another skit named "Clem Kadiddlehopper Goes to College." In this skit, Red Skelton plays Clem Kadiddlehopper, a country bumpkin who wants to go to college. Jerry Colonna plays the dean of the college, who gives Clem a hard time. The skit showcases Red Skelton's ability to play different characters and accents.

The final skit of the episode is called "Willie Lump Lump and the Magic Genie." Red Skelton plays Willie Lump Lump, a character he created who is always causing trouble. In this skit, Willie Lump Lump finds a magic lamp and a genie pops out. The genie grants him three wishes, but every wish goes wrong, leading to comedic situations. The skit ends with a hilarious twist that will leave the audience in stitches.

Throughout the episode, Red Skelton showcases his range of comedic talent, from puns to physical comedy to impressions of famous personalities. His interaction with the guest stars, Margie Hart and Jerry Colonna, adds to the show's entertainment value. The musical performances by Margie Hart provide a pleasant break from the comedy and showcase her beautiful voice. In summary, "The Eyes Have It" is a hilarious episode of The Red Skelton Show that will leave the audience in good spirits.