Tuchergson Truly the worst movie I've ever seen in a theater

Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

mike48128 An HBO Special way back in 1981, it's available on "Red Skelton Farewell Specials" DVD (Mill Creek) from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. There are 3 additional HBO specials on the disc, with "Funny Faces III" being the best, (in my opinion) but this alone is a reason for buying it-quality is surprising good! Not a stand-up routine, this IMDb reference is misleading. It's a 50 minute well-produced video program with good production values. An all-star cast including Imogene Cocca and Vincent Price, all very old, and it's all very pleasant to see them "alive" again! Red plays "Freddie the Freeloader" in a marvelous indoor set that portrays a city in Wintertime. Quite predictable, as Freddie sings a few songs and does some pantomime as well. A simple story of "street people" and "street urchins" coping with poverty and need at Christmastime. Absolutely charming although no one would ever confuse "Freddy" the hobo with an eccentric "rich man". He ends up sharing a banquet dinner with "The Professor", played by Vincent Price, and two penniless children at the most ridiculously expensive and "snootiest" restaurant in town. It's more in the line of a fable or fairy tale in nature. It's very corny, and I mean this in a very, very, good way. Outstanding for all audiences, although the other 3 programs are "slightly" PG or may bore little children.

mniner9 I wish I knew where I could buy this, if anyone has a heads up, let me know please!!!!!! I watched this series for several years until they quit showing it. It delivers a very sweet message as it is what the time of year means.My hat's off the the folks that produced the show!Legends of this king we only see once in a life time. I wish the sureness of vulgar language would notice that Red's stuff was just plain funny, without any offbeat vulgar humor. The big ones from that era, Jackie Gleason, Art Carne Sid Ceaser et,al are now gone. Their lives on and some of us would still like to enjoy it

robken0174 this TV special was shown on HBO back when it came out in 1981. i was 7 and i loved watching it every year after that. i hadn't seen it for years up until a few years ago. i found it on VHS and snatched it up. i now watch it every Christmas and it's just as wonderful as ever. Red Skeleton was an original. his songs and gags in this special are clean and timeless. if you know anything about his "freddy the freeloader" character then you'll love this. even if you know nothing about Skeleton or his "freddy" character your in for a treat. his clean humor is great for the kids also, no matter how young. the songs and guest appearances add to the holiday fun. if you come upon this on VHS or DVD pick it up. Red Skeleton will win you over.

bobscott Here's a film that might have been more at home in the 1930's or 40's, but even then, I don't see who would find it enjoyable. The entire film had a feeling of wrongness.I don't dislike Red Skelton, but his performance (along with those of the rest of the cast) is awful. Nothing funny happens. A few scenes attempt to be heartwarming, but it's not like they're shooting for any depth or originality. The musical numbers felt completely out of place (like most of the scenes in the film).In the end, this film left me wondering why I'd just sat through it. The first few minutes started the boring experience that was the entire film. Thankfully, it wasn't a full-length feature film!For those who are tempted to watch this turkey, I'd say you'd find your holidays a bit brighter if you didn't.