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The show opens with the song "Camptown Races." Red then talks about his newest movie called "I'll Take Manila." This movie was never actually released under that name—it might have been renamed to either "Ship Ahoy" or "Panama Hattie." The film "Ship Ahoy" had a song in it titled "I'll Take Tallulah." Red describes various kinds of drivers you see on American roads. Next, a character named "Junior, The Mean Little Kid" takes a trip in a brand new car. Finally, a man tries to pass his driving test to get his license.

The Red Skelton Show is an American television comedy/variety show that aired from 1951 to 1971. In the decade prior to hosting the show, Richard "Red" Skelton had a successful career as a radio and motion pictures star. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than sixteen 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. In 1959 Skelton also received a Golden Globe Award for Best TV Show.

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