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>> the following is a paid advertisement from time life. >> from television city in hollywood, ladies and gentlemen, sonny and cher. >> i'm constantly being asked what makes a good marriage, you know? >> why don't you ever tell me? [laughter] >> they were the perfect couple. >> i'm the fall guy. i know i'm getting it tonight. >> no, you're not. [laughter] >> and they always made beautiful music together. >> ♪ baby, just call my name
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i'll be there in a hurry you don't have to worry because, baby, there ain't no mountain high enough ain't no valley low enough ain't no river wide enough to keep me from getting to you, babe ♪ >> they were america's favorite fabulous, dazzling duo. [applause] >> sonny and cher. >> ♪ well, i don't know if all that's true because you got me and, baby, baby, baby, i got you babe i got you, babe ♪ >> introducing "i got you, babe: the best of sonny and cher," exclusively from time life.
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>> quack. [laughter] >> for the first time ever, you can own sonny and cher's greatest moments straight from the vault. >> i want you to know, i may be married, but i'm not easy. [laughter] >> when we get home, i'm expecting a headache. [laughter] >> all the cher. >> i'm back in good old l.a. to promote my new single, "the 1812 overture." you know -- ♪ bum bum bum bum >> including her famous bellybutton. >> still there? >> yes. >> and her famous characters. >> i'm going to give you my number and i want you to call me. i mean it now. if a man answers, hang up. >> why, doesn't harry like you to be called? >> no, that means harry is not home. [laughter] >> you want to be careful with my gongs, buddy. >> hilarious comedy, electrifying music, and incredible guest stars. >> tim conrad. [laughter]
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>> i love it. it's my favorite. >> you silly old twit. >> who are you? >> i'm jerry lewis, and i'm being held prisoner on the sonny and cher show. [laughter] >> all the action packed shows. >> you think you've got it bad? i married the milkman. [laughter] >> that have never before been available on dvd. from the sonny and cher comedy power. >> that's one thing about cher, she knows when she's wrong and she's learned to live with her mistakes, really. she has -- [laughter] >> to the ultimate lovable diva flying solo. >> ♪ let me entertain you and we will have a real good time ♪ >> sonny and cher had that certain something you always wanted to watch.
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>> cher, we always come out here and we always shake hands like that. >> yeah. >> why don't we come out and kiss? we never come out and kiss anymore. you know, we used to be married. >> i know, we shook hands a lot then, too. [laughter] [applause] >> they glittered. they sparkled. and they always knew just how to entertain you. >> football in the house. >> now, you can take a wild ride through the spectacular 1970's with television's most colorful couple all over again. >> you won't believe this, but i was a bull. i mean, i was a bull, a real bull. you want to know something? you know what i did one time? you know what i did? i intercepted a pass.
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>> yeah? >> and i ran for 95 yards. 95 yards, what do you think of that? >> a little bull goes a long way. [laughter] >> and now, on with the headlines. >> in the beginning, a scrappy little italian guy met a glamorous girl with a great, big voice. ♪ >> they were hollywood's odd couple. >> you remember when that big bully kicked sand in my face at the beach? >> that big bully was me. [laughter] >> who were the perfect match on stage. >> you are going to perform at the white house? >> exactly. >> funny, you don't even perform at our house. [laughter]
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>> the sonny and cher comedy hour was goofy, glittery, wholesome fun. >> gold! gold! i've got gold nuggets! >> in this kind of weather, everybody gets cold nuggets. >> and it was just naughty enough for nighttime. >> hi, i am cher. >> the family could watch and everybody got something out of it. we were funny and people thought we were weird until they started to get used to us, you know, and then they started to think these guys are cool and sweet and clean cut. ok, she doesn't wear much, but that's all right. somebody will like that in the family. >> won't you stay the night? i will pay you well. >> i'm sorry, madam josephine, i have my pride. >> i'll let you kiss me. >> i still have my pride. >> i'll let you put your skinny little deliveryman hands all over my body. [laughter] >> how do you like that? >> i still have my pride. >> i'll let you go into my boudoir and show you my -- >> i still have -- oh, about 15 minutes before my next delivery. [laughter]
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>> everyone came together around sonny and cher. >> i love her gown, your singing, your comedy timing. excellent. i was listening to the opening monologue. your songs are great. sonny, what's new with you? >> we all knew a legend when we saw one. ♪ >> ♪ she was a v-a-m-p vamp ♪ >> cher with sonny, there is a charisma you just cannot explain. >> i was just going to segue right into it. >> segue into it? >> yeah. but you kind of messed it up. >> now you just straight on into it. >> introducing "i got you, babe: the best of sonny and cher," exclusively from time life. >> we have a terrific excuse for anybody to stay up. >> for the first time ever, you can pick up the beat of the swinging 1970's with america's most lovable couple.
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>> ♪ and the beat goes on the beat goes bang, bang bang, bang, bang, bang drum keeps pounding rhythm rhythm rhythm, rhythm, rhythm i got rhythm i got music ♪ [laughter] >> what am i, chopped liver? >> time life has gone into the vault to bring you 18 spectacular shows never before seen on tv. these are must-see episodes of both sonny and cher shows. >> you have absolutely nothing to fear from truffles, the international jewel thief. [laughter]
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>> nice work, inspector. you saved us from truffles, but you forgot about lightning loomis, the international clothing thief. >> plus, cher's star-studded variety show featuring the ultimate diva in the spotlight. >> ♪ if i could lay down by my papa ♪ >> and unforgettable performances from her legendary friends. [applause] ♪ >> put it all together and this is the best of sonny and cher on nine dvd's all for just five payments of $19.99. >> the surprises you, doesn't it? >> it's a trip, a nonstop trip through sonny and cher's triumphant television heyday. now for the first time, you can take that trip in the comfort of your own home any time you like.
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>> hi there, i am sonny bono. >> plus, each dvd is bursting with incredible guest stars. elton john, tina turner, lily tomlin, muhammad ali. [laughter] >> you think you're so smart? i'm going to tell you something that's funny -- it don't take much smarts to be smarter than sonny. >> hollywood's a-list from every era came together at one special place at one special time to perform with sonny and cher. >> ♪ big wheel keep on turning proud mary keep on burning rolling rolling rolling on a river ♪ >> and that's not all. this collection is packed with extras, including long-lost footage, exclusive new interviews, and a brand-new interview with the legend herself. >> i didn't know enough to be nervous. i just thought we were having fun. >> plus, if you order in the next 18 minutes.
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>> you guested my friends, the miraculous -- >> you will get a free bonus dvd. you will own the amazing two-part special featuring dick clark, chuck berry, jerry lee lewis, and more of our favorite couple celebrating our favorite music. >> ♪ rock and roll ♪ [applause] ♪ >> ♪ rock 'n' roll ♪ >> and if you order now, time life will include a special gift just for you, an exclusive 36-page memory book full of fabulous photos, magical memories, and original sketches of cher's amazing outfits by bob mackey himself, and we will ship it to you absolutely free.
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you won't find this collection in stores, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. [applause] >> how do i know you can deliver? >> if sonny and cher don't put a little more sparkle in your step -- >> ♪ the beat goes on and the beat goes on ♪ >> we will refund 100% of your purchase price, no questions asked. >> the money is only secondary. >> so order now and get the best of sonny and cher, nine dvd's of incredible shows packed with exclusive extras, plus your free bonus dvd of the two-part special, "the sonny and cher years." that is 10 dvds of dazzling entertainment plus the memory book all for just five payments of $19.99. and we will ship it for free. [laughter] >> they were famous, fabulous, funny, and they were family. >> it is a family show. >> they will have your family singing, dancing, and laughing all over again. >> that's funny. [laughter] >> order now. >> stay off the line.
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this is an important call. >> ♪ all i really want to do, yeah is, baby, be friends with you is, baby, be friends with you ♪ >> when sonny and cher split up, it was the perfect chance for cher to stand alone in the spotlight. >> can i hear a little commotion for the dress? [applause] >> little bit? [applause] >> now let's hear it for the back of the dress. [cheers and applause] >> let's just say her new show was a big hit. [laughter] >> struggle no more with those champagne bottles, even if there ain't nothing in them. one clean stroke does the job. [laughter] >> she brought us a great classic variety show. [applause] >> what's your favorite thing about me? >> the tv show. [laughter]
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>> with a little edge of rock 'n roll. >> ♪ have you seen 'em yet? benny and the jets ooh, but they are weird and they are wonderful benny, she's got electric grooves and electric moves you know, i read it in a magazine ooh, benny and the jets ♪ >> from elton john to tina turner -- >> ♪ shame, shame, shame shame on you ♪ >> "the cher show" was a nonstop cavalcade of stars. [applause] >> thank you. >> cher, it's really great to be here.
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well, actually, it is great to be here. actually, it is really great to be here. this is where it is great to be. >> my name is ernestine tomlin, a duly appointed and grossly underpaid servant of ma bell. [laughter] >> you mean an operator? >> judging from the media, i would say you are the operator, sweetie. [laughter] >> still, we could not take our eyes off of cher herself, especially her famous bellybutton. >> we were showing body parts nobody had seen before. >> my dear, this body is like a brand-new mazda. everything goes hum. >> yeah, well, this body goes whoo! >> cher is unique. >> cher is quite simply an event. >> you knew it the first time you heard her and loved her the first time you saw her. >> this likability quotient, sometimes people just like you. >> cher's solo show proved that she's a legend for the ages.
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>> ♪ when i was younger so much younger than today i never needed anybody's help in any way ♪ >> the one, the only, the fantastic, the fabulous, the girl next door in the outfits from mars. we will always tune in to see cher. >> ♪ for once i can say this is mine you can't take it long as i know i have love, i can make it for once in my life, i have someone for once in my life, i have someone for once in my life, i have someone who needs me yeah ♪ [applause] >> she had something unique to her, and you are not going to get it anyplace else. you're going to get it from cher. >> let's turn on the tv set and watch the show we did 50 years ago.
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[laughter] >> introducing "i got you, babe: the best of sonny and cher," exclusively from time life. >> this is a big event, my dear. >> now, for the first time ever, you can pick up the beat of the swinging 1970's with america's most lovable couple. >> oh, cher! the handsome man of the house is home. >> yeah, well, when you see the ugly little thing, tell him i went bowling. [laughter] >> time life has gone deep into the vault to bring you 18 spectacular shows never before released on dvd. >> we are on television? >> these are must-see episodes of both sonny and cher shows. >> [indiscernible] [laughter] >> once in a while, i have a little trouble with the american big words. what is the word -- magnificent. >> magnificent. >> plus cher's own star-studded variety show featuring the ultimate diva in the spotlight. >> ♪ because you have got to have friends
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la la la la la la la la ♪ >> and unforgettable performances from her legendary friends. >> ♪ going to keep on moving around now, baby gonna mess up your good thing ♪ >> put it all together and this is the best of sonny and cher on nine dvds all for just five payments of $19.99. it's a trip, a nonstop trip through sonny and cher's television heyday and now for the first time, you can take that trip in the comfort of your own home any time you like. >> that is unbelievable. >> plus, each dvd is bursting with incredible guest stars. bette midler, betty white, bob hope, carol burnett. ♪ >> hollywood's a-list from every era came together in one special
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place at one special time to perform with sonny and cher. >> ♪ la la la la la la la la hey jude ♪ >> and that's not all. this collection is packed with extras, including long-lost footage, exclusive new interviews, and a brand-new interview with the legend herself. >> i was the first person to show their actual bellybutton on television. >> plus, if you order in the next 10 minutes, you will get a free bonus dvd. >> dynamite. >> you will own the amazing two-part special, the sonny and cher years, featuring wolfman jack, paul anka, --, and more of our favorite couple celebrating our favorite music. and if you order now, time life will include a special gift just for you, an exclusive 36-page memory book full of fabulous photos, magical memories, and original sketches of cher's amazing outfits by bob mackey
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himself. >> you know what, you didn't sign my book or anything. >> and we will ship it all to you absolutely free. >> quack, quack, quack. >> so order now and get the best of sonny and cher, nine dvd's of incredible shows packed with exclusive extras, plus your free bonus dvd of the two-part special "the sonny and cher years." that's 10 dvds of dazzling entertainment, plus the memory book, all for just five payments of $19.99 and we will ship it for free. >> what a perfectly splendid idea. >> they were famous, fabulous, funny, and they were family. >> they love you. >> they will have your family singing, dancing, and laughing all over again. >> a-ha. >> o-ho. [laughter] >> order now. >> ok, ok, ok, ok, ok. >> ♪ drum keeps pounding rhythm
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to the brain ♪ >> yes, it does. ♪ >> good times. >> cher without sonny was still a star. >> we read the fan magazines. all of us here know what you are doing. we know what you did last month. you went skinny dipping with elvis presley and colonel sanders. [laughter] >> i don't even know those people. >> a-ha, skinny-dipping with strangers. [laughter] >> but when the pair reunited to host a brand-new show as a divorced couple, they had plenty of new material to make us laugh with. >> are you two still married? [laughter] >> no, we're not married. >> you know i'm just teasing. >> i know. >> i even know you just had a baby. what did you name him? >> elijah blue. >> huh? >> elijah blue. elijah blue.
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>> really? [laughter] >> and i thought bing was a silly name. [laughter] >> they may have slept in different beds. >> there's something special between us. >> yes, there is, and he's standing backstage. [laughter] >> but they always had that special spark on screen. >> i think i'm falling in love, again. [laughter] >> and i am falling in love with you, too. >> we were bigger than our marriage, truthfully. we were more than a marriage. as you know, for 10 years i was married to kind of a very special man. and in those 10 years, he gave me a lot of things, a lot of really nice things. i guess one of the nicest things he has ever given me is something that i would like to share with you right now, and her name is chastity bono. [applause] >> sonny and cher were family. >> i really love you. i love you a lot. >> you are still my --
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goomba. >> thank you, honey. >> there was always love between them and we could always feel it coming right through the screen. >> the two of you are really nifty and i think i love you both. >> thank you. >> with this new collection, they've got each other and we've got them to watch and love and laugh with any time we like. >> i love you exactly the way you are, sweetheart, precious, exactly the way you are. >> thank you, honey. >> completely and utterly uncoordinated. [laughter] >> they were so good. they were so talented and so much fun, and the audience just ate 'em up. >> [indiscernible] [laughter] >> introducing "i got you, babe: the best of sonny and cher," exclusively from time life. >> we got a really great show for you tonight. >> now, for the first time ever, you can pick up the beat of the swinging 1970's with america's most lovable couple. >> my wife does not need you for cheap thrills.
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she's got me. [laughter] >> time life has gone deep into the vaults to bring you 18 spectacular shows never before released on dvd. >> very nice. >> these are must-see episodes of both sonny and cher shows. >> when you are hot, you are hot. >> plus, cher's own star-studded variety show featuring the ultimate diva solo in the spotlight. >> i'm not happy to be back, i'm thrilled. >> and unforgettable performances from her legendary friends. >> ♪ lucy in the sky with diamonds lucy in the sky with diamonds ♪ >> put it all together and this is the best of sonny and cher on nine dvd's all for five payments of $19.95. >> that is a fact. >> it is a trip, a nonstop trip, and for the first time, you can take that trip in the comfort of your own home any time you like. plus, each dvd is bursting with incredible guest stars. steve martin, teri garr, tim
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conway, the righteous brothers. ♪ >> hollywood's a-list from every era came together in one special place at one special time to perform with sonny and cher. >> ♪ never can say goodbye never can say goodbye no, no, no no, no, no ♪ >> and that's not all. this collection is packed with extras, including long-lost footage, and a brand-new interview with the legend herself. >> the crazier it got, the better. >> plus, if you order in the next few minutes, you will get a free bonus dvd. >> it is such a thrill.
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>> you will own the amazing two-part special "the sonny and cher years," featuring frankie valley and the four seasons, bobby vinton, and more of our favorite couple celebrating our favorite music. ♪ >> ♪ can you come out tonight? >> and if you order now, time life will include a gift just for you -- an exclusive memory book full of photos, memories, and original sketches of cher's amazing outfits by bob mackey himself. >> it was so much fun to do that show. >> and we will ship it all to you absolutely free. >> i knew you would be overwhelmed. you won't find this collection in stores and your satisfaction is guaranteed. >> i really enjoyed doing the show. i didn't do it for the hundred dollars. >> if sonny and cher don't put a little more sparkle in your step, we will refund 100% of your purchase price, no questions asked.
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>> we can't let you go without a big finish. >> so order now and get the best of sonny and cher, nine dvd's of incredible shows, plus the free bonus dvd of the two-part special "the sonny and cher years." that's 10 dvds of dazzling entertainment plus the memory book all for just five payments of $19.99 and we will ship it absolutely free. >> consider yourself a winner. >> they were famous, fabulous, funny, and they were family. >> cher? >> yeah? [laughter] >> they will have your family singing, dancing, and laughing all over again. order now. >> y'all better be cool. >> we are going to sing now, are you ready? >> ♪ they say we're young and we don't know ♪ [applause] ♪ >> ♪ won't find out until we grow ♪ [cheers and applause] >> sonny and cher always had each other, and now with this
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>> the following is a paid program. the opinions and views expressed do not reflect those of bloomberg lp, its affiliates, or its employees. announcer: the following is a paid advertisement for time life. >> who are you? [laughter] >> what are these people doing in my living room? [laughter] ♪ announcer: he was america's clown prince. >> i will never drink anymore. i will never drink any less. i will never drink anymore. [laughter] announcer: his heart was pure gold. >> if i knew you better, i'd just give you a real big kiss. >> i'm george. >> i'm alice. [laughter] ♪
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[laughter] >> talk to each other. [laughter] [applause] announcer: and he was as american as red, white, and blue. >> you have brought back a symbol that is disappearing from our heritage, a touch of old americana, the lovable, the lovable tramp. >> you would do anything to steal a scene, wouldn't you? [laughter] announcer: introducing "the best of the red skelton hour" in color. >> it just wasn't true. >> well, don't get too close. i don't want you to give it to me. [laughter] announcer: with a name like red, his classic comedy hour just has to be seen in its original, brilliant color. >> ooh, la, la! [laughter] announcer: and now, for the first time in over 45 years -- [laughter] announcer: time life brings it
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all to you. [laughter] announcer: 31 never before released episodes on 10 dvd's. [laughter] announcer: you won't find a better way to entertain your whole family anytime you like. >> it is too close to the camera. >> so are you. [laughter] >> [indiscernible] >> that is the first time i have seen it too. announcer: all you need are these precious hours of hilarious, heartwarming humor, and you'll only find it on the "red skelton hour." >> i don't know where i have been or what i have done, but i would not have missed it for the world. [laughter] announcer: red only wanted one thing, to make you laugh. >> i am going to make it. i am going to make it. aunt philly, aunt philly, you came to the graduation. aunt philly -- pardon me, wait -- aunt philly, oh boy, aunt philly.
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aunt philly. aunt philly. hold on. aunt philly. oh, i'm sorry, sir, i thought you were aunt philly. [laughter] announcer: his jokes were silly. >> i don't know about ice, but i know how to make ice water. >> how, sir? >> eat some onions, that will make your eyes water. [laughter] announcer: his characters are classic. >> allow me to introduce myself, i am freddie the freeloader. >> i am chef -- >> this is -- >> george appleby, you devil. >> great news, san fernando. >> i'm oliver shankhappy. >> well, a little penicillin will clear that up. >> congratulations. >> get your hands off of me. i'm a star. [laughter] announcer: and his physical comedy is pure brilliance. [laughter] announcer: children of all ages can enjoy red together and travel back to a gentler, simpler time. >> we went to see one of those girls shows, and, boy, do those girls show. [laughter]
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>> my wife said to me, you look look at them girls, you'll go stone blind. i said, i'm going to risk one eye. [laughter] >> is that realistic thinking? oh, that is what that is? >> certainly. >> i am beginning to see it now. what is it? >> you don't understand? it is a ghost milking a white cow in a blizzard. [laughter] >> ♪ jimmy cracks corn, and i don't care -- who put rubber -- [laughter] [applause] announcer: red brought the era's greatest stars together to entertain you. >> boy, there you are person. i never thought you movie stars go anywhere in person. >> it is the only way i can get here. announcer: john wayne, vincent price, milton berle. [applause] >> i want to tell you something, red. you are just fabulous. really, you said some of the funniest jokes i will ever use. [laughter] announcer: phyllis diller, mickey rooney, tim conway. >> there you are. >> ahh, there you are. >> things are working out real well.
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[laughter] >> bring your own tuxedo, huh? [laughter] [applause] announcer: but the heart and soul of the show was red, working his own special brand of magic. >> i'm working on this invention. it's got to work. the world is waiting for it. it works. it works. it works. it works. hello? [laughter] >> i will show you some dance steps. here, here is the billy graham. the billy graham. >> you are dancing on your heels. >> that is to save souls. [laughter] >> don't get me laughing. you will never get out of here. >> now there are different types of sneezes. i would like to show you some of those. no first you -- [laughter] >> first, you have the society sneeze. [laughter]
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>> then you have the nose holder, these guys. [laughter] >> then you have the truck driver's delight. wait, i better -- truck driver's delight. here. [laughter] >> this routine gets a little sloppy. [laughter] [laughter] >> come on, i want to hear one bird song. >> all right, one bird call. >> wait, wait, wait. what bird is that? >> that is not a bird. i just happened to see my reflection of me in the lens and i just love me. [laughter] announcer: so sit back with the ones you love and relax, knowing you're about to be entertained by the one man who always knew how to make you smile. >> a chariot. >> cornflakes -- [laughter] announcer: back in television's golden age, not everyone could
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see gold or red on their tv screens. >> you ever had your eyes checked? >> no, i have always had them brown, like they are. announcer: because not every home had a color television. >> if you had your color sets at home, you would see that that it is red. so you better go out and get color sets. we are going to throw this clever stuff at you all summer. [laughter] announcer: today, time life is offering that very special experience to everyone by rescuing these classic color shows from the vault. >> i really think you are one of us. >> yes, you know, he would probably be a marvelous monster. >> yes. ♪ >> ♪ the three of us a talent scout should hear about the three of us no movie screen has ever seen a ghastlier sight than we are tonight on the show ♪ ♪ [laughter] >> you know, red, i was looking -- >> red? george. >> george. yes. [applause] [laughter]
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announcer: introducing the "red skelton hour" in color. >> this i got to see. [laughter] announcer: the sultan of silliness in his funniest shows with the biggest guest stars in one never before released collection. >> lovely, darling, beautiful. [laughter] announcer: you may think you've have seen the "red skelton hour," but you have never seen it like this. >> oh, this will be fun. >> yes, indeed it will. announcer: red was a brilliant performer, a passionate patriot, and a master of the simple, hilarious, classic comedy you just don't see anymore. >> don't be selfish. why don't you bless everybody? [laughter] announcer: with red, every day was a circus, and he was the clown prince. [laughter] >> ooh. that is refreshing. announcer: he could entertain you without even saying a word. [laughter] announcer: now you can let red and his friends entertain you any time you like.
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>> what is holding you up there? >> there are two iron bars. [laughter] announcer: time life went back to the vault to find 31 incredible, full-color shows, and now they can all be yours on 10 dvd's. >> how much does that thing pay? announcer: for just five payments of $19.99. >> oh, fancy. fancy that. [laughter] announcer: the legendary comedian. >> he loves me, too. >> yes. >> i told him, i said, listen, this is going to be my second time. i want it to go over great. i said, how far should i stand from the camera so i look good? he said, have you got a car? [laughter] announcer: the incredible music. >> ♪ try to remember the kind of september when life was slow and, oh, so mellow ♪ announcer: and classic characters. [laughter] >> you want to know why i am sorry i married your mother? >> you got me.
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>> that's why i am sorry. [laughter] announcer: plus, exclusive extras, including a full-length biography of red, featuring rare home movies and intimate interviews. >> i was a little nervous, but he was so enchanting and so charming that i just fell right in with him. announcer: and if you order in the next 18 minutes, you will also receive a free bonus dvd packed with red's farewell specials, like his command performance for real royalty. >> we are flying 35,000 feet, here, and they start serving drinks right down the aisle. and i said to the priest next to me, i said, are you going to have a drink, father? he said, oh no, too close to the main office. [laughter] announcer: but, wait, there's more. >> you say you want more for your money? announcer: we will also include a beautiful memory book, giving you a closer look at how red's beloved characters came to life. >> now the last time we had our picture together it brought me 20 years bad luck. >> what picture was that? >> our wedding picture. [laughter] announcer: we are so sure that red will make your family smile that we will ship it to you absolutely free. >> how sweet it is.
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[laughter] announcer: you will only find this definitive collection here with this exclusive offer, plus your satisfaction is guaranteed. >> i have just got to tell you, that is one of the funniest skits i have ever seen. announcer: if you do not fall in love with red all over again, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. >> i get a lot of bargains. i get a lot of bargains. announcer: this is your chance to own the "red skelton hour," 11 dvd's overflowing with 31 hilarious shows in brilliant color, including exclusive extras, the bonus dvd of farewell specials, and the memory book, for just five easy payments of $19.99. >> one detail i forgot to mention. announcer: and we will ship it for free, satisfaction guaranteed. >> how about that? what i've always wanted. announcer: to experience true red, white, and blue entertainment, you need to see red. so don't miss your chance, order now. >> i did not want to keep this from you, but billy -- allie -- [laughter]
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>> all right, if the undertone tittering don't stop, i will clear the hall. [laughter] >> i don't know if you know this or not, but i am trying to impress maurice evans. [laughter] >> ah, now i found out who the ringleader is. [laughter] announcer: red was quick on his feet. >> what are you doing? >> i don't know why i'm using this. we haven't even discovered tobacco yet. [laughter] announcer: and he could find the humor in any moment. planned. >> this is real beer. [laughter] announcer: or unplanned. [laughter] >> has something been added since rehearsal? [laughter] >> the padding is over here. [laughter]
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announcer: when red reigned, shows were recorded live, and you never knew what would happen. [laughter] >> i'll look into -- i'll look into -- >> you're a card. [laughter] [bell] [bell] >> i don't like to say this, boys, but the string broke. [bell] [laughter] >> good heavens, look what i have done. >> well no wonder the these producers make such a lousy pictures. they're all worn out from the casting. [laughter] >> well sir, did i speak that line slow enough for you, buddy? [laughter] >> if i had my nooding needle -- my kneading noodle -- i had my nose fixed, now my mouth don't work. i don't know. [laughter]
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>> if i had my -- talk to each other a minute. [laughter] >> if i had my knitting needles -- don't give me that line again. [laughter] announcer: no one made more hay or got more laughs from an unexpected moment than red. [laughter] >> for two days in rehearsal, you wouldn't eat. [laughter] >> and just because you didn't eat, i said take it. it will put a lot of pizzazz and you gotta go out -- [laughter] >> you ain't got a medal to pin on me, we are engaged. [laughter] >> oh, that was clever. [laughter] >> listen, please, father, you have got to help me. look at me, i'm on my knees. >> you would never know it. [laughter] >> let me guess. >> oh, oh, oh, oh. he put up a blank card there.
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[laughter] >> the cue card boy just held up a blank card. i thought i lost my sense of humor. [laughter] >> you shall play at your music house tonight. >> play at your music house? >> yes. >> ooh, i'll be famous and rich. >> yes. >> i will be able to buy my own candle. [laughter] >> if we knew you were going to do this, we could have sent the card boy home. you haven't read one thing written there yet. [laughter] >> ohhh. the rock hit my foot. [laughter] >> [indiscernible] >> that is mine, too. [laughter] >> i think we are going to run into a little trouble up here. my flash thing is fogging up, and i can't see the cue card. [laughter] >> could you bring it a little closer so i can read the card. the -- [laughter] [applause]
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>> thank you, red. i don't need a card to tell you how much i love you and how nice it has been to be on this program. >> thank you, john. >> thank you, folks. [applause] [laughter] >> well, i am getting out of this thing. >> you are? >> and i mean the whole show. [laughter] >> stand up, this is fun. >> yeah, i can imagine. >> a lot of laughs. >> i have got to go back to the dressing room. i forgot something. >> what did you forget? >> i forgot to stay there. >> look, we can do it this way. >> no, no, no. [laughter] announcer: introducing the "red skelton hour," in color. >> i hope you folks enjoyed this as much as i did. [laughter]
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announcer: the sultan of silliness in his funniest shows with the biggest guest stars in one never before released collection. >> something to adore. announcer: you may think you have seen the "red skelton hour," but you have never seen it like this. >> let me hear it. i can take it. announcer: red was a brilliant performer, a passionate patriot, and a master of the simple, hilarious, classic comedy you just don't see anymore. >> i think you are great. >> i think you are -- >> i hear you are going to be on cbs this fall. >> yes. >> i have a friend of mine. i will get to come onto your new show. his name is skelton. [laughter] announcer: with red, every day was a circus, and he was the clown prince. [laughter] >> good heavens. call a doctor. i think i have got the mumps. [laughter] announcer: he could entertain you without even saying a word. [laughter] announcer: now you can let red and his friends entertain you anytime you like. >> he moves without a jerk. care to join me? [laughter] announcer: time life went back to the vault to find 31 incredible, full color shows, and now they can all be yours on 10 dvd's. >> let me see that. announcer: for just five payments of $19.99.
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>> what a jolly good idea. [laughter] announcer: the legendary comedian. ♪ >> holy smokes, this may be my underwear. [laughter] announcer: the incredible music. >> ♪ you're just too good to be true can't take my eyes off of you ♪ announcer: and classic characters. >> before i give up drinking, i give up drinking. >> that ain't the wine, but it's going to have to do. [laughter] announcer: plus, exclusive extras, including a full-length biography of red featuring rare home movies and intimate interviews. >> he embarrassed me. he said, the reason i am here is because of my pal mickey rooney. announcer: and if you order in the next 11 minutes, you will also receive a free bonus dvd packed with red's farewell specials, like his command performance for real royalty. >> get a nice, smooth drink. [laughter]
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>> pull on your glass. [laughter] >> pull on your glass. [laughter] >> pull on your glass. [laughter] announcer: but wait, there is more. >> here it comes, folks. [laughter] announcer: we will include a beautiful memory book, giving you a closer look at how red's most beloved characters came to life. >> that bring back any memories to you? announcer: we are so sure that red will make your whole family smile that we will ship it to you absolutely free. >> it is amazing what you can get away with these days. [laughter] announcer: you will only find this definitive collection here with this exclusive offer. >> thank you very much. announcer: plus, your satisfaction is guaranteed. >> wow. announcer: if you don't fall in love with red all over again, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. >> i will make things for you. [gunshot]
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[laughter] >> how about that? how about that? announcer: this is your chance to own the "red skelton hour." >> now start all over, we will take it from the top. announcer: 11 dvd's overflowing with 31 hilarious shows in brilliant color, including exclusive extras, the bonus dvd of farewell specials, and the memory book, for just five easy payments of $19.99. >> what else you got? >> i tell you what i'm going to do. announcer: and we'll ship it for free, satisfaction guaranteed. >> and don't you forget it. [laughter] announcer: to experience true red, white, and blue entertainment, you need to see red, so don't miss your chance. order now. >> that's what i like, a guy that can laugh at himself. [laughter] >> you have been doing that for years. [laughter] [applause] announcer: from vaudeville, to radio, to television, red skelton was a staple of american entertainment. >> give me one for my baby, will you? now here is to you. >> that i could never
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understand. they always say, here is to you and drink it themselves. [banging] >> you cut that, didn't you? [laughter] ♪ announcer: he was a self-made man who loved his fans, and his fans loved him. >> for 20 years of television, i know better than to stand on a stage with america's greatest comedian and try to trade jokes with him. >> i have been referred to by many as a clown, and i guess this is the first time in my life that one of my dreams have come true, and that was to work with the clown mastery of the master. i know that he is embarrassed, but that is what he is, so i leave the stage for him. [applause] announcer: red also loved his country.
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>> ♪ little boy little boy why am i blue? with your dear love about me, and my arms about you ♪ announcer: and helped us bring us together with pride. >> one of the nicest things that has ever happened in my life is to be able to count on this wonderful man as one of my closest and dearest friends. thanks a lot, duke. announcer: and dignity. >> freddie the freeloader is a little bit of you, a little bit of me, a little bit of all of us, you know. he doesn't ask anybody to provide for him because it would be taking away from you. announcer: he united us in purpose. >> when a clown belongs to everybody, he has to share his fun with everyone, you see.
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[laughter] announcer: and in laughter. >> the teacher held up a picture. she said what is this? it is a picture of a deer. what is this? i don't know. what does your mother call your father? he said, that is a louse? [laughter] announcer: every king needs his court jester. >> hold the wine. >> why is a banana never lonesome? >> because it hangs around the bunch. [laughter] announcer: our heroes turn to red to make them laugh and remind them what it meant to be a true american. >> i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america. announcer: red's powerful performance touched so many american hearts, it was read into the congressional record to be preserved forever. >> i, me, an individual, a committee of one, pledge, dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self-pity, allegiance, my love, and my devotion to the flag, our standard, old glory, a symbol of freedom. >> 5, 6, 7, 8.
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>> hold it, buddy. get your own show if you want to do that. [laughter] announcer: introducing the "red skelton hour," in color. >> oh goodness gracious. [laughter] announcer: the sultan of silliness in his funniest shows with the biggest guest stars in one never before released collection. >> i want your autograph. [laughter] announcer: you may think you have seen the "red skelton hour," but you have never seen it like this. >> look, ain't that a dandy. announcer: red was a brilliant performer, a passionate patriot, and a master of the simple, hilarious classic comedy you just don't see anymore. >> that face, it is back. >> no, in the front. [laughter] announcer: with red every day was a circus, and he was the clown prince. >> you and i got married, i had a military wedding. >> well, there were guns there. you know. [laughter] announcer: he could entertain
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you without even saying a word. now you can let red and his friends entertain you anytime you like. >> we are ready for our musical de-but. >> that is "debut." [laughter] announcer: time life went back to the vault to find 31 incredible, full color shows, and now they can all be yours on 10 dvd's -- >> yes, yes, yes. >> for just five payments of $19.99. >> fantastic. announcer: the legendary comedian. >> you english have a great sense of humor. everything seems to tickle you. >> we wear tweed underwear, you know. [laughter] announcer: the incredible music. >> ♪ who is the coolest guy? that is what i ask fast talking, slow walking, good-looking ♪ announcer: and classic characters. >> i give him the old one, three, one, three, one, three. >> well, what happened to two? >> i get that.
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announcer: plus, exclusive extras, including a full-length biography of red, featuring rare home movies and intimate interviews. >> he could feel things very deeply, and he could laugh at himself, too. announcer: and if you order in the next three minutes, you'll also receive a free bonus dvd packed with red's farewell specials, like his command performance for real royalty. >> girl comes in. he is all beaten up. he says, what happened? he says, oh, you'll never believe it. i was flying too low over london, and i got in the damnedest badminton game you ever saw. [laughter] [applause] announcer: we will also include a beautiful memory book, giving you a closer look at how red's most beloved characters came to life. >> it is too good for a fellow like me, much too good. announcer: we are so sure that red will make your whole family smile that we will ship it all to you absolutely free. >> thanks for the tips. [laughter] announcer: you will only find the definitive collection here with this exclusive offer. >> thank you, sir. announcer: plus, your satisfaction is guaranteed. >> oh, boy, i tell you i am
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having fun. announcer: if you don't fall in love with red all over again, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. >> you like to get your money back? announcer: this is your chance to own the "red skelton hour," 11 dvd's overflowing with 31 hilarious shows in brilliant color, including exclusive extras, the bonus dvd of farewell specials, and the memory book, for just five easy payments of $19.99. >> keep them coming like that, will you? that is a good one. [laughter] announcer: we will ship it for free, satisfaction guaranteed. >> now if you folks don't mind, i will take my applause now. [laughter] announcer: to experience true red, white, and blue entertainment, you need to see red. so don't miss your chance, order now. [applause] >> i will try to sum everything up with a little song that i've written. ♪ >> ♪ the time has come to say good night my, how time has flied we've had a laugh perhaps a tear
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and now we hear goodbye i really hate to say good night for times like these are few i wish you love and happiness in everything you do the time has come to say good night and i hope i've made a friend and so we'll say may god bless until we meet again ♪ goodnight for now and may god bless. goodnight, and thank you. [applause] announcer: we will say good night, but not goodbye, with this full-color red skelton collection, you and your family can see red anytime you like. order now. >> the preceding was a paid advertisement for time life.
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