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Sponsorship: The program was named after its initial sponsor, Avalon cigarettes. Over its run, it was also sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh Pipe Tobacco and the Bulova Watch Company.

Format: It was a variety show featuring a mix of comedy, music, and sketches.

Hosts and Stars: While Red Skelton became the most prominent star, the show had several hosts:

• Red Foley (1938-1939): The show premiered with country artist Red Foley as host.
• Red Skelton (1939): Skelton took over as host in early 1939 and was instrumental in shaping the show's comedic direction. He introduced many of his famous characters, including "Clem Kadiddlehopper" and "Junior, the Mean Widdle Kid" (whose catchphrase was "I dood it!"). His wife, Edna Stillwell, also joined the cast.
• Cliff Arquette (1940): Replaced Skelton as host.
• Dick Todd (1940): Took over for a brief period before the show ended.

Music: The show featured musical interludes by guest singers and the Avalon Orchestra.

Impact: "Avalon Time" played a significant role in Red Skelton's career, showcasing his comedic talents to a national audience and setting the stage for his future successes in radio, television, and film.

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
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Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio]]>enComedyPublic Domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c675099d0f92b15b181c19123eb4077d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/avalon-time_1Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:24:57 +0000Entertainment RadioEntertainment Radioradioclassicstube@outlook.comAvalon Time is an American old-time radio comedy/variety program that ran from 1938-1940 on NBC's Red Network. The program was named after its sponsor, Avalon cigarettes. Over the course of its run, Avalon Time was also sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh...

Sponsorship: The program was named after its initial sponsor, Avalon cigarettes. Over its run, it was also sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh Pipe Tobacco and the Bulova Watch Company.

Format: It was a variety show featuring a mix of comedy, music, and sketches.

Hosts and Stars: While Red Skelton became the most prominent star, the show had several hosts:

• Red Foley (1938-1939): The show premiered with country artist Red Foley as host.
• Red Skelton (1939): Skelton took over as host in early 1939 and was instrumental in shaping the show's comedic direction. He introduced many of his famous characters, including "Clem Kadiddlehopper" and "Junior, the Mean Widdle Kid" (whose catchphrase was "I dood it!"). His wife, Edna Stillwell, also joined the cast.
• Cliff Arquette (1940): Replaced Skelton as host.
• Dick Todd (1940): Took over for a brief period before the show ended.

Music: The show featured musical interludes by guest singers and the Avalon Orchestra.

Impact: "Avalon Time" played a significant role in Red Skelton's career, showcasing his comedic talents to a national audience and setting the stage for his future successes in radio, television, and film.

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio]]>false10aed5ab-7ea1-5803-842f-b7853966dfb3serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avalon-time-39-01-07-01-first-broadcast--48518926
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