Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner
| Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner | |
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1981 HBO Program Guide artwork for Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner | |
| Created by | Red Skelton |
| Starring |
Red Skelton Vincent Price Imogene Coca |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| Running time | 1 hour |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | HBO |
| Original airing | December 13, 1981 |
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.[1][2]
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
- Red Skelton as Freddie the Freeloader
- Vincent Price as Professor Humperdo
- Imogene Coca as Molly, a bag lady
- Jack Duffy as Santa
See also
References
- ↑ December 1981 HBO Program Guide ("Kramer vs. Kramer" on cover), page 11
- ↑ TCM: Milestones for Red Skelton
External links
- Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner at the Internet Movie Database
- Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner at Rotten Tomatoes