Ep 24. Red Visits The Hospital
- April 5, 1955
- 25 min
The Red Skelton Show season 4 episode 24 is titled "Red Visits The Hospital". The show is a classic comedy series that aired from 1951 to 1971. The show featured comedian Red Skelton, who was known for his variety of characters, pantomime, and signature phrase "I dood it."
In "Red Visits The Hospital," the episode opens with Red visiting a friend in the hospital. As he enters the hospital room, we see his friend lying in bed with a bandaged head. Red tries to comfort his friend, but he is also very curious about what happened and how his friend got into his current condition.
Throughout the episode, we see Red interacting with different hospital staff, like the nurse and the doctor. In typical Red Skelton fashion, he finds humor in all of his interactions, despite the serious nature of being in a hospital. Red’s lightheartedness and jokes make his friend's hospital stay a bit more bearable.
One highlight of the episode is when Red encounters a baby in the hospital nursery. The baby has a funny habit of biting anyone who comes near him. Skelton's classic physical comedy skills come into play as he tries to keep his distance from the baby while also trying to entertain him.
Another funny scene in "Red Visits The Hospital" involves a drunk patient in the hospital. Red tries to calm him down, but the patient is very vocal and disruptive. Red tries to keep the peace by entertaining the man and telling him stories until he falls asleep.
As the episode progresses, we see that Red's friend is getting increasingly better. Red's humor and antics help his friend recover, and we see a friendship that is heartwarming and genuine.
Overall, "Red Visits The Hospital" showcases Red Skelton's signature style of comedy. He takes a serious setting like a hospital and finds a way to make it lighthearted and entertaining. This episode is sure to leave viewers laughing and with a smile on their face.