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Country of origin
  
United States

Original network
  
HBO

Running time
  
1 hour

Original release
  
December 13, 1981

Created by
  
Red Skelton

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First episode date
  
13 December 1981

Starring
  
Red Skelton, Vincent Price, Imogene Coca

Similar
  
The Kissing Place, Phil the Alien, Whistling in Dixie, Whistling in Brooklyn, A Hobo's Christmas

Freddie the freeloader s christmas dinner 1981 complete holiday special


Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner (aka Red Skelton's 's Christmas Dinner) is a TV special that premiered on Home Box Office (HBO) on December 13, 1981. The program stars Red Skelton and was part of HBO's Standing Room Only series of specials.

Contents

Red skeltons freddie the freeloader s christmas dinner 1981 part 1


Plot

Freddie the Freeloader prepares to scrape together money and enjoy a Christmas dinner with his equally poverty-stricken friend, Professor Humperdo, at one of New York's fancy restaurants. Stopping along the way, he visits a hospital and entertains some children for Christmas.

The special includes drama, miming and music which Skelton was noted for.

Main cast

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  • Red Skelton as Freddie the Freeloader
  • Vincent Price as Professor Humperdo
  • Imogene Coca as Molly, a bag lady
  • Jack Duffy as Santa

    • References

    Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner Wikipedia
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