7.8
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Red Skelton Show (1951)
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Rating: 7.8
Overview
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
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Primary
The Red Skelton Show is rated 0 (Neutral/Centrist) because its central subject matter is a variety comedy show focused on apolitical entertainment, humor, and general human foibles, rather than addressing specific political conflicts or promoting ideological solutions.
This classic variety show features casting that was traditional for its era, without explicit efforts toward diverse representation or race/gender swaps of established roles. The narrative and comedic sketches maintain a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without engaging in critical portrayals or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The show, reflecting its era's cultural norms, often presented themes of community, family, and morality that align with general Christian values. While not overtly religious, its wholesome humor and holiday specials affirmed traditions often associated with Christianity, without critique.
The Red Skelton Show, a popular variety program from the mid-20th century, did not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its content primarily focused on family-friendly comedy, pantomime, and musical acts, consistent with mainstream television of its era which largely omitted queer representation.
The Red Skelton Show, a variety program popular in the mid-20th century, did not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its content primarily consisted of comedy sketches, pantomime, and musical performances typical of the era, which did not engage with transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Red Skelton Hour was a variety show featuring original characters created for the series. While Red Skelton often performed in drag as part of his comedic acts, these were new characters or instances of gender disguise within the show's context, not re-gendering of pre-established characters from external source material.
The Red Skelton Hour was a variety show featuring original skits and characters created for the series. It was not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters, nor did it portray historical figures. Therefore, no instances of race swapping occurred.
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7.4
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