Ep 16. Baby's First Birthday
- April 19, 1953
- 27 min
The Red Skelton Show season 2 episode 16, titled "Baby's First Birthday," is a comedy show that brings humor to the everyday life of a family.
The show opens with Red Skelton discussing how his granddaughter's first birthday is coming up. He then goes into a routine about how difficult it is to come up with a good gift for a one-year-old. He compares it to buying a car for someone who can't drive.
In the first sketch of the show, Red plays a character named Sheriff Deadeye. He tells a story about how he caught a horse thief. The skit is filled with wordplay and puns, and Red's exaggerated expressions and gestures add to the humor.
Next, Red plays a character named Clem Kadiddlehopper. In this skit, he pretends to be a doctor who has come to see his patient, a horse. Clem gets the horse to take its temperature by using a large thermometer. The skit ends with Clem trying to get a shot of medicine into the horse, but the horse keeps moving around and causing chaos.
The show then moves on to an interview segment with a guest star. In this episode, the guest star is actress Jan Sterling. Red Skelton interviews her on stage, and the two engage in a humorous conversation. They discuss Jan's latest film, her career, and her personal life. Red Skelton throws in jokes and puns throughout the interview, and Jan is a good sport, playing along with the humor.
The next sketch is a pantomime performed by Red. In this skit, Red plays a father who is trying to teach his son how to shave. Red's facial expressions and movements are hilarious, and the audience can't help but laugh at his antics.
The final skit of the show features Red as Clem Kadiddlehopper again. This time, he is trying to sell a car to a customer. But as always, things go awry, and Clem ends up causing chaos in the car dealership. The skit ends with an amusing car chase scene.
Throughout the show, there are also commercials for various products, including cigarettes and soap. These commercials feature actors and actresses endorsing the products in humorous ways.
Overall, "Baby's First Birthday" is a lighthearted and entertaining episode of The Red Skelton Show. The skits are full of jokes, puns, and slapstick humor, and Red Skelton's charisma and comedic talent keep the audience laughing from start to finish.
