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. Freddie the Freeloader (Red Skelton) prepares to scrape together money and enjoy a Christmas dinner with his equally poverty-stricken friend, Professor Humperdo (Vincent Price), 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.
—Bill Lee