Leslie Nielsen (Police Officer Ryan), Santa Claus (cameo intro)
Red Skelton Christmas Show - Freddie The Freeloader is selling chestuts but a orphan has a better price. Police Officer Ryan (Leslie Nielsen) stops them for selling without a permit. The Officer Ryan finds out that Freddie is trying to raise money for a Christmas show to entertain orphans. Officer Ryan helps Freddie try to find performers but can't get anyone. Freddie still has the show with the help of imagination. No Monologue. No Silent Spot.
Cast: Sundown Spencer (Timmy), Jan Arvan (actor #1), Bob Duggan (hawker), Shelly Bruce (passerby in flower hat), Glen Vernon (man shopper #1), Billy Beck (man shopper #2), Iler Rasmussen (Fats), Erik Arno (Skinny), Sid Grossfeld (actor #2), Molly Fleming (pretty girl), Patsy Garrett (woman shopper), George Cisar (Santa Claus), Art Gilmore; Extras - Nevada Spencer, Jeff Stuart, Gary Sloate, Erik Chase, Aurora Dagan, Raymond Sanchez, Tony Tolbert, Darnettia Long, Patrick Condon, Scott James
Tape Date: 10/31/1970
Production: 0462-15
Santa Claus introduction is not included in the recording.