Red Skelton made everybody laugh and feel good even when there was trouble in the world he always seemed to find a way to make people laugh and make people feel good
One year he was performing at the Indiana State Fair. I went down on the floor to try to get a good picture of him. He was doing Gertrude and Heathcliff. I snapped the pic when he looked my way. He got tickled and cracked up! One of our (my familie's) cousins was into geology and said Red was a distant cousin. I hope so, I still love him.
Even when I was a kid, I thought he was juvenile and a goof. In the beginning of his career he wanted to be a "leading man" was he was not appealing to women so he took up the goofy comedy. His routine was very repetitive; he never advanced.
There's many but one was where he was playing an inventor and he came up with concrete wheels for cars....and rubber roads! lol.... I remember to his heart felt "good night and god bless" at the end of every show.....
I’m 63 and I remember sitting on the floor watching his show as a kid all the way up to his last show. The man was a true artist and his comedy is still funny to this day. As for his Pledge of Allegiance monologue I play it every year on the 4th. My children grew up with it and it still brings a tear to my eye. I hope he is in a comedy club in heaven because when I leave this earth I want tickets to that show that would truly be heaven. RIP Mr. Skelton. Good night and may God bless.
I’m 60 and I remember my parents going to Vegas and Red was still selling his hand made clown sculptures or should I say dolls. I wanted one so bad but my Dad didn’t see the value in them. So I never got one..oh well. I believe he sold them up to his passing. The speach about our flag should be shown to every grade in school. Every time I listen to it it never fails to send a tear down my face.
My dad was good friends with Red Skelton. We loved Freddy the freeloader, Clem Cadillahopper, the seagulls and all of Red’s characters. He was such a treasure and we miss him every single day!
As a child my family watched The Red Skelton show for many years . We loved it . One of the Best wholesome comedians of All time. Thank You Red . Thank you for all the great memories And laughs. Thank you and may God Bless. You are in my heart the Greatest.
Him and Tim Conway were superb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tim was the main reason I watched Carol Burnette,a fabulous comedienne in her OWN right ! Real Class Television !
In 1982 three of my friends in Atlanta attended one of Red Skelton's live performances which happened to take place on a very rainy night. They were all huge fans and hoped that by waiting at the rear door of the theatre they might get to meet him after the show. When Skelton came out and saw that a small hand full of people had waited in the rain he was so touched that he invited them all inside fora chat which was one of their most memorable experiences ever.
Red is my favorite comic. I loved the vodka ad spoof he did. I laughed so hard! Ted Nugent everyone's cup of tea but he did a gracious thing. I took my daughter to meet him, & to get her starter bow autographed. We stood in line nearly 2 hours. He was scheduled to leave at 3 pm but a bunch if us were still waiting. He stayed until every last one of us was able to meet him. He not only signed Nicole's bow, but made a big deal over her leopard print jacket. He fixed her bow that I hadn't realized needed fixing. He handed it to her & said. "Go kill a squirrel!" She giggled uncontrollably!
I watched every TV show Red made and all I can remember is that no matter how bad I felt at the time he would leave me feeling good again. I cried when I saw the last show. His clean comedy and fun are always there when I think of him. He was always the best. GOD BLESS YOU RED.
I an 80 years old and will always remember Red with gratitude. He was sweet. I would sit there, drinking in all his silliness and wishing the whole world could be as sweet as what he was, wishing that all the world would radiate the feeling of harmless sweetness he poured through thatTV set. Today's world needs Red-ness.
Seems the Man Upstairs never sent us earthbound folks a replacement for Red Skelton.He must have broke the mold after he gave him to humanity. I remember watching his show, as it was the highlight of the week for me. Sure do miss those days. Thanks for all the laughs Red RIP.
“Good night, and may God bless”. When asked why he didn’t just say, “God bless you “; he answered that he didn’t have the right to tell God what to do. I will never forget the joy of watching his show. He was truly “One of a kind “!
God bless his dear sweet Memory.The late English comic Benny Hill put me in mind a little bit of him.I guess that old Benny probably did try to emulate Red at least a little bit.True Benny Hill was somewhat racier than Red Skelton.But still he wasn,t a really dirty,filthy comic like some were.Well,God bless old Benny Hill's sweet memory as well,Two great comics.
Red Skelton was a really good man. Loved all his shows especially his Christmas specials. Truly a man with high moral standards and quality of character.
Read his autobiography and then tell us about his high moral standards. He was a very very funny comedian but he wasn't the saint you're making him sound like.
That's why PBS cut off his "Good night and God bless" at the end of his programmes. They hated hid "pushing religion and his belief in God". My father stopped watching PBS after that. I quit watching due to their silly pledge breaks. I loved watching him perform his crazy chrs. as a kid-and still do. He was a great artist as well.
I was blessed to have met him briefly. He was by himself in a Greensboro NC mall as he was doing a show close by. He actually said to my mother and I " thank you for recognizing me". He was both humble and kind with the sweetest smile. What a comedic genius and what a tragedy He can't be replaced.
Yes!! My family always looked forward to the Red Skelton Show in the early 60's. His skits had us all rolling on the floor laughing our heads off. God bless Red Skelton.. many of us truly miss him.
Oh, don't you remember the sketch with Betty White, I think, where they're in the jungle somewhere and dressed in a "jungle" way and talking to together and Red says, " Ubangy?" , and Betty says, " Ubetchy", and it goes on from there. Still pretty mild double entendre by today's standards. Hey, maybe this is on youtube. If not, it ought be. I like Clem Kadiddlehopper real well, but it hits kind of close to home.
I remember watching Red Skelton when I was a kid in the 60s. He was and is my favorite comedian. He had a special gift for making you laugh. Klem Kadiddlehopper, The Mean Little Kid, Gertrude and Heathcliff the two Seagulls, Sheriff Dead Eye, The Silent Spot and all the others will always be a part of my childhood memories. Re wasn't like the so called comedians of today. He actually made you laugh with out profanity. So called comedians of today get shock laughter by saying words that use to be taboo on radio and television. As a matter of fact when he would do the silent spot he could make you laugh and not say a word. I was 12 years old when he went off the air in 1969. I cried! I felt like a special friend had passed away. My favorite movie he did was "Three Little Words". I believe it stared Fred Astaire, Anita Ellis, Red Skelton and Helen Kane. One the many movies he did. I loved the way he signed off after every show. He would always say: "GOODNIGHT AND MAY GOD BLESS!". There will never be another Red Skelton. RIP my friend. I'll see you on the other side of Jordan.
We saw him in Tulsa live in about 1991 and he was fantastic. Later I read he stayed in a hotel downtown, wandered around down there, was super friendly and even made friends. Later he came back and gave paintings to some of them. He was a powerhouse live, on stage and very real.
I remember the reruns of The Red Skelton Hour and the fact that his comedy was clean! Loved his closing......And may GOD bless! RIP RED, you deserve your rest and respect!
Red was incredible, after he had you rolling on the floor with laughter he would bring tears to your eyes showing his sincere gratitude that you were watching.
I am 76 years old, I used to watch his show as a child. I remember his son passing away and the world trip he took the family on. I had no idea that he had been married three times. He was a great American, God bless you Red.
@@Bigskyguy56 He always used to say peace and God bless The reason why the world was a better place is cuz we had God in the world God is almost completely out of the picture Thank you Red Skelton
Thank you. I grew up with Red. It still is one of the highlights of my life to have seen him live in Detroit at the Fox Theater in 1997, just months before he died. He put on a great show.
I'm 65 now and never have I laughed as much as I did as a kid watching him on TV. I never forgot him and always wondered what happened to him expecting to see him pop up someplace again as talented as he was . Seemed like he deserved more than he got out of the business he was in. A person who left a permanent imprint on my heart as a kind soul.
I remember his show as a kid. The whole family would watch together. No nasty words were needed as a sub for talent. A true class act. Miss those days.
I loved Freddie the Freeloader & when he would do the Two Seagulls voices, they were the funniest to me. Also l loved it when he would make himself laugh & the other actors. ❤
There is nothing that Red Skelton did that was no good everything he did was good in fact everything he did was awesome Red Skelton will always be the top comedian in the world for his type of vaudeville creations they don't make comedians like Red Skelton anymore
The Three Stooges even alluded to him in "The Ghost Talks" (1949) when a skeleton tells the Stooges that his name is Red, and Shemp says "Oh, Red Skeleton."
I remember eating at a restaurant near Palm Springs with my parents when I was a teen. Red Skelton walked in with a couple of people (probably his wife) and everyone in the restaurant immediately started clapping. He flashed that big smile and looked around the room meeting everyone's eyes before sitting down. He was truly a people person.
I enjoyed this man. His Pledge of Allegiance was touching. His shows ending "God Bless" was comforting. His clean entertainment is greatly missed. Thank you Red.
When I was a kid Red Skeleton came on past my bedtime, but mom would fall asleep on the couch with the TV on, and I would sneak back in to watch Red. I’d hide under the dining room table.
I remember watching Red's show when I was a kid. Frankly, I'd rather rewatch Red than bother with most "comedies." I just appreciate the humor without any cussing, something very few people even try to do these days.
He was a very humble and grateful man. He was a comedian who put others first, and walked with integrity. A comedic genius with a heart of gold!!! A nation treasure, and that's an understatement. He's truly missed.
What I remember about Mr. Red Skelton - his TV shows. In our home his shows were required viewing. I'm blessed to this day that as a kid I got to see my Dad laughing uncontrollably, to the point tears on more than one occasion while watching; and I - even at that age - noticing that sketches had not gone as planned - the ad libs, and the way entertainers reveled in the moment, and the crowd taken to another level of comedy. Perhaps in some way those experiences contributed to my career in TV production because of Mr. Skelton's love of life and service to his beloved fans.
My brother's friend would come over to pick him up to go party but my brother wouldn't leave until the Red Skelton show was over, I remember watching it with my family and laughing do hard it hurt our stomachs and tears pouring from our eye's!! When I think of Red Skelton I remember all the memories we had watching it together !! Thank you Red for bringing laughter into our homes and our hearts !!
I saw Red Skelton live in concert in Nashville in the early 1980’s. He kept us laughing so hard, that I was actually hoping he would finish the show. It hurt! 🤣 He was not a young man, by far, but did over 2.5 hours of one man comedy without a single dirty joke. I still remember him saying at the end of his concert…”If you have to tell dirty jokes to get laughs, you have no talent & are relying on people’s embarrassment to fill the void.” Well said, dear legend of comedy. 🎭 🎪😂
My family and myself just loved and looked forward to watching his t.v. program every week in the 1960's. What I really appreciated about Red Skelton was that his humour was always "clean", not toilet or satirical humour. He always seems like such a kind and gentle man. No wonder his show was on television for so long!
I met him and got to know him when I was a kid. He was a wonderful, kind and generous man. After meeting me he sent me a signed book of his ghost stories. Every time I saw him he spent 15-20 minutes making me laugh. He made me feel wonderful.
Those who had the pleasure of knowing Red can tell you he was the same man in person as he was on stage, a kind and personable man, friendly, humble and generous. He had an art gallery on Palm Desert Drive where he displayed his paintings, Dick Van Dyke has a nice collection of Reds works. He hosted some great 4th of July parties on his ranch in Anza,. We all miss him.
I watched his CBS show the duration of my childhood. Klem Kadiddlehopper and Freddie the Freeloader were my two favorite characters. I'm surprised this otherwise excellent video didn't mention his talent as a mime, which he developed from an early age and contributed as much as his comedy to his entry into show business.
Red was born in my hometown Vincennes, IN. His family home is still there. He came back several times and the town always had a parade in his honor. His wife donated many of his works to the Red Skelton museum in our town.
Roz - My dad was first cousin to Red. Dad was born in July, 1918 in Indianapolis. His father, my grandfather, was Red's uncle... Granddad's twin brother. My dad had a lot of Red's attributes in music and art, let alone some of Dad's jokes. My wife and I will be in Indy this late September for my delayed high school reunion: "50.1" we are calling it at Lawrence Central. During our several days stay, we will spend a day touring the Red Skelton Museum in Vincennes. I haven't been to Vincennes since April, 1969. Looking forward to meeting the people running it and, contributing a little of my collection of items on Red I've kept for decades.
@@tsf5-productions I live in Florida now but know you won’t be disappointed. Also look up the Pantheon on Main Street. It was recently renovated. Enjoy your visit and reunion!
*The extra skip across the stage with the clanging cowbell sound! He was always having SO much FUN - you wanted to join him. A Class Act - in the art of silliness. Love 'ya Red. Thanks!!
A great show, very clean, no profanity. He showed you don’t have to get into the gutter to be successful. Good night Mr. Skeleton, and may God Bless you!
I remember he used to end his show with "and may God bless." He explained that to him saying "God bless" sounded too much like a demand and he wished only to ask for God's blessing.
I am so lucky to have lived in a home where Red was a television staple. Clean, lovable humor, and an obviously grateful performer. May God bless him and keep him.
Thank you for bringing Red back for a moment of tender love, RIP Red, you brought smiles and laughs to my early days, I've always given you the "king of comedy" award.
**Red Skeleton** Was A Natural Comedian!!!!!!! **Clean-Cut** Comedy That Made People Laugh Their Heads Off, Humorously Speaking. There Will Never Be Another **Red Skeleton** He's **One Of A Kind**
I remember Red Skelton on the TV screen and over the radio. He was a great boost to the troops during his lifetime! Seeing him here makes me feel warm with nostalgic for a sweeter, gentler time. His life was not gentle as a child, but his jokes made many feel valued and honored as he helped us laugh at ourselves!
I was born in 1957 and I remember enjoying watching the Red Skelton with my family, which in my house, was a rarity to have a family enjoyable experience. I think this drove me to make it a point to celebrate events.
I believe Red Skelton was the funniest solo comedian in history. The only one who comes close is Groucho Marx, but Red wins the prize. And Red never told a dirty joke in his life. No bad words, just good, clean fun, and always so funny!
All of Red's comedy and jokes were self deprecating. His wild characters were the targets of the jokes and never other people. As far as I know the comment about CBS was as close as he ever came to laughing at somebody else. Jack Benny and Jacky Gleason were like that too.
He did swear once on his show. He pretended that his microphone cut off, and began mime-ing anger at the sound guys. He continued mouthing and waving his arms, finally speaking again to simulate the mic being restored, right on the line " ..... fix the damn thing." He then did his mortified face to the howling audience.
I think the closest he ever came to saying a dirty word was a skit about Christopher Columbus. Iirc, they were building the three ships he took, and his guest stars said something about them (they were standing in front of the unfinished ship in the background), and he said, "It's a hull of a ship." My mother used to comment about his clean comedy.
I watched and listened to his 30's to 50s old-time radio, movies and then his live radio and television shows from the 50's to the 90's, he and Carol Burnett were truly greats at the clean comedy they did hence their long careers...
TY for posting this. Red Skelton & Bob Hope were my two favorites growing up. They were so unique & clever. Red was something. I enjoyed his show when I was a kid. All the characters were brilliant, but Clem Kadiddlehopper probably my favorite. RIP Red. “Good Night & My God Bless”
I just turned 80 and remember Red Skelton as he was a wonderful comedian. I first listened to him on the radio and then on tv for many years. He certainly had tragedies in his life, but always managed to overcome them. He was a wonderful example for people and I will never forget him.
Red was beyond Special... He saw massive opportunities for humor EVERYWHERE... and "dressed them up" to perfection with his classic skits & those amazing facial expressions!!! Laughter has always been the best medicine & Red had his own "PhD in dosing" it out via perfectly timed punchlines... Never once was he crude nor vulgar!!! I loved him so much I invested in collections of his shows, so while others are busy getting duped by current "comic wannabes," I'm relishing Red at his finest!!!💜💞💜
Grew up watching him, loved him. Met him at the airport 70's, I was selling flight insurance and he came walking down the concourse and he came over and said hello and shook my hand. I was thrilled. A passenger on his plane said he was talking and joking with passengers the whole trip. Lovely man. I have a bunch of his old radio recordings, still funny.
I was lucky enough to discover Red's comedy before he passed. As a kid I heard most of his characters via my parents' records and later the cassettes I'd buy. Always found myself laughing at his antics, thanks for this video!
Red Skelton was one of my favorite comedians! There's an old saying, laughter is the best medicine. Little junior was a good portrayal. He brought chair and happiness to millions and millions and millions of people!❤
He influenced me as a writer. I remember, as a kid, watching him do a pantomime of an astronaut doing a space walk. He snapped me so fast from laughing so hard I literally fell off the couch, to sobbing so hard I could hardly see the screen through my tears, that I had a sort of emotional whiplash. I kept asking myself, "How did he DO that?" I wanted that kind of power in my writing!
May God Bless..this is what i remember most of all..my favorite was Clem Kadiddlehopper! His skits and comedy routines were once in a lifetime!! Gr8 man!
Despite high ratings, the show was canceled by CBS in 1970, as the network believed that more youth-oriented programs were needed to attract younger viewers and their spending power. Skelton moved his program to NBC, where he completed his last year with a regularly scheduled television show in 1971. How are you doing Penny, hope you are safe from the crazy Covid
I remember a story Jamie Farr told of how Red helped him out during the Korean War and funded his family in Arizona afterwards. He was a true friend and a blessed sole. As he closed every show. " Thank you, Good night and may God bless."
I remember growing up and watching his weekly show. So much laughter in the house when his show was on. In 1979 my wife and I got to see his show live in Jacksonville, Florida. An amazing show and a truly amazing performer. He did seven encores and then said. "I thank you all for the love, but I am old and I need a cigar and a beer. Good night and God bless." Then he came out and signed autographs. Such a great man he was.
I remember hearing that Red would leave little love notes to his wife, every day before leaving for work. I don't know which wife it was, but it gives a little bit more insight into a truly nice man with a big heart.
My favorite thing about Red Skelton is that he could get other actors to laugh while acting on live TV and that made his shows more hilarious in my opinion.
Red had a gentleness about him and he could make you smile broadly and feel deeply when he channeled the pain he carried in his life. I loved him as a kid and when I got older and delved into his earlier work gained a much deeper appreciation for him. He was to me America's Uncle Red the Clown. Still miss him but it warms my heart when I see him memorialized this way.
Makes me laugh now just thinking about him 50 years later! His monologue about the pledge of allegiance brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Loved growing up with Red in the 60’s = priceless :)!
The man was fantastic . I watched him every week as a kid . I honestly equate his “ Pledge of Allegiance “ with the “ I have a dream “ speech by the great MLK .
As a child I never missed his show. His monolog at the end was my favorite part because the audience would always request the two gulls on the telephone wire, and Freddie the freeloader... memories.
I remember his bit as George Appleby the hen pecked hubby. He would say she was a pain in the neck, to which his wife would respond. "What did you say?!"And he would say, "I hear it's raining in Great Neck." 😄 🤣
At 70, I remember watching his show for all the years he was on. I was at first confused when you said NBC, but that was over when I was a baby. CBS is the station I watched him on.
My family went to Hawaii in '78. I was 9, but I remember everything about it. One day my Mom, brother & I went to walk around in an open mall. Their were several paintings of clowns that Red did, in different areas. I didn't know who he was. My Mom told me about him. I think I would've loved his show. I miss the variety shows of the 70's; especially The Carol Burnette Show & Sonny & Cher. TV isn't what it used to be
Mary Hassle I loves Carol burnet. I watch it now on Roku 😃. I'm still laughing. On TH-cam you can see the Tim Conway dentist skit. I laugh so hard it hurts watching it
It is hard to recall the 1960's, but I do remember seeing his program between High Chaparral and Bewitched. I still remember the live commercials during and on the program. He featured performers like Petula Clark singing Downtown, and there were so many clown skits. After seeing his program, it is unimaginable for me to understand that there are people afraid of clowns. Red did have a way to keep us laughing.
Red was different. Sincere, amazingly talented, always clean acts, always closing on a positive uplifting note. I have never experienced anyone of his level since. RIP Red. Thanks for the entertainment.
I remember seeing Red live in the early 80"s. All his material was from his TV shows and knew all the punch lines. I still laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. Especially his Gertrude and Heathcliff routine. Best comedian ever.
I can only say Red Skelton made life worth living and what an incredible person he was and is as he is still popular 😂laughter is the best thing in life and he was a definite good comedian who will always be remembered. I was sorry to hear about the loss of his son but he handled it as best as he could. I love Red Skelton forever ❤
My dad & I would watch it every week on TV. Then we got to see him live at the Indiana State Fair in the Coliseum....we both laughed the whole time. He truly was the funniest clean comic ever.
My family never missed a Red Skelton show. I was privileged to watch the Pledge of Allegiance monologue upon the first television performance. I was also privileged to see him perform in person at our Aksarben (Omaha, Nebraska) venue in the 70s. The things this man endured and he could still perform for us. I am nearing 70 years old and this man has always been and, until I die, will continue to be an inspiration.
I watched his show as a kid, and although I loved all the characters. The mistakes were sometimes more funny than the original lines, just because you saw he could laugh at himself too. My very favorite thing though was at the end of the night when he said and may God bless! It was just like a warm hug! It still warms my heart!
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My father LOVED him and Jackie Gleason.
Red Skelton made everybody laugh and feel good even when there was trouble in the world he always seemed to find a way to make people laugh and make people feel good
One year he was performing at the Indiana State Fair. I went down on the floor to try to get a good picture of him. He was doing Gertrude and Heathcliff. I snapped the pic when he looked my way. He got tickled and cracked up! One of our (my familie's) cousins was into geology and said Red was a distant cousin. I hope so, I still love him.
Even when I was a kid, I thought he was juvenile and a goof. In the beginning of his career he wanted to be a "leading man" was he was not appealing to women so he took up the goofy comedy. His routine was very repetitive; he never advanced.
There's many but one was where he was playing an inventor and he came up with concrete wheels for cars....and rubber roads! lol....
I remember to his heart felt "good night and god bless" at the end of every show.....
clem kadiddlehopper, That's the character I remember. Still miss him.
Absolutely that's a good one 👍
Absolutely the best character of all. Red would hurt himself at times and never stopped the act. Class clown act and loved by all.
@R G I forgot about Freddy the freeloader thanks for reminding... The memory put a smile on my face 👍
Another big favorite of ours
@R G Freddy the Freeloader was my favorite .
I’m 63 and I remember sitting on the floor watching his show as a kid all the way up to his last show. The man was a true artist and his comedy is still funny to this day. As for his Pledge of Allegiance monologue I play it every year on the 4th. My children grew up with it and it still brings a tear to my eye. I hope he is in a comedy club in heaven because when I leave this earth I want tickets to that show that would truly be heaven. RIP Mr. Skelton. Good night and may God bless.
Thanks for the memories.. I remember his pledge of allegiance. Fondly. 🇺🇸🙏
65 here Doug. Red was hilarious.
I’m 60 and I remember my parents going to Vegas and Red was still selling his hand made clown sculptures or should I say dolls. I wanted one so bad but my Dad didn’t see the value in them. So I never got one..oh well. I believe he sold them up to his passing. The speach about our flag should be shown to every grade in school. Every time I listen to it it never fails to send a tear down my face.
I’m the same add and always loved the show!
65 and I did the same thing. He was the best comedian we had. The whole family could watch and laugh together.
I grew up in the 50's through the 70' watching Red. His Pledge skit was his best. They need to re-play that in our schools.
Is that even allowed? But hey I agree. Should let the rep. And senate. Watch maybe remember why we hired them.
Those days were so different and it's not so long ago really
It's here, on TH-cam.
Grew up and became a man with Mr. Skelton in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I hope he was aware of how much he was loved and appreciated by so many.
Thank you reminding us of Mr. Skelton’s contribution to our lives. So much we could learn from him.
My dad was good friends with Red Skelton. We loved Freddy the freeloader, Clem Cadillahopper, the seagulls and all of Red’s characters. He was such a treasure and we miss him every single day!
Seagulls were named Gertrude and Heathcliff.
I have actually considered changing my name to kadiddlehopper
As a child my family watched The Red Skelton show for many years . We loved it . One of the Best wholesome comedians of All time. Thank You Red . Thank you for all the great memories
And laughs. Thank you and may God Bless. You are in my heart the Greatest.
Him and Tim Conway were superb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tim was the main reason I watched Carol Burnette,a fabulous comedienne in her OWN right ! Real Class Television !
Breaking Down the Pledge of Allegiance - His Best Ever !
I have heard that piece many times. So beautiful.
@@Farrah300 I get goosebumps just thinking about it... Damn those onions! 😢
that would be, in some quarters, considered hate speech! especially in the dirty white house of 2021!
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@@lamper2 apparently you didn't pay attention to the pledge!
I remember Gertrude and Heathcliff the Sea Gulls. His comedy was and still is the best anybody could ask for.
And how he spotted one of those new cars just two days ago. :)
@@gfodale That's one I remember vividly. The Red Skelton Hour was never missed at our house.
@@gfodale Yes, and his noteworthy, "Today I thhpotted a poleeth car."
In 1982 three of my friends in Atlanta attended one of Red Skelton's live performances which happened to take place on a very rainy night. They were all huge fans and hoped that by waiting at the rear door of the theatre they might get to meet him after the show. When Skelton came out and saw that a small hand full of people had waited in the rain he was so touched that he invited them all inside fora chat which was one of their most memorable experiences ever.
He's a real gentlemen.
W o w. Thanks for sharing that.
Red is my favorite comic. I loved the vodka ad spoof he did. I laughed so hard!
Ted Nugent everyone's cup of tea but he did a gracious thing. I took my daughter to meet him, & to get her starter bow autographed. We stood in line nearly 2 hours. He was scheduled to leave at 3 pm but a bunch if us were still waiting. He stayed until every last one of us was able to meet him. He not only signed Nicole's bow, but made a big deal over her leopard print jacket. He fixed her bow that I hadn't realized needed fixing. He handed it to her & said. "Go kill a squirrel!" She giggled uncontrollably!
I watched every TV show Red made and all I can remember is that no matter how bad I felt at the time he would leave me feeling good again. I cried when I saw the last show. His clean comedy and fun are always there when I think of him. He was always the best. GOD BLESS YOU RED.
I an 80 years old and will always remember Red with gratitude. He was sweet. I would sit there, drinking in all his silliness and wishing the whole world could be as sweet as what he was, wishing that all the world would radiate the feeling of harmless sweetness he poured through thatTV set. Today's world needs Red-ness.
could'nt have said it better,Patricia !
Seems the Man Upstairs never sent us earthbound folks a replacement for Red Skelton.He must have broke the mold after he gave him to humanity. I remember watching his show, as it was the highlight of the week for me. Sure do miss those days. Thanks for all the laughs Red RIP.
Sure he did.
He lives in your imagination like that that upstairs dude.
@@David-wk6md so now you think your the smartest person in the room with that comment? Total unnecessary, you accomplish nothing
Thank you for the truth David.
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Robin Williams made in the same mold..
“Good night, and may God bless”. When asked why he didn’t just say, “God bless you “; he answered that he didn’t have the right to tell God what to do. I will never forget the joy of watching his show. He was truly “One of a kind “!
God bless his dear sweet Memory.The late English comic Benny Hill put me in mind a little bit of him.I guess that old Benny probably did try to emulate Red at least a little bit.True Benny Hill was somewhat racier than Red Skelton.But still he wasn,t a really dirty,filthy comic like some were.Well,God bless old Benny Hill's sweet memory as well,Two great comics.
That's right. "Good night, and may God bless."
Always trying to dig up dirt on dead people
Red Skelton was a really good man. Loved all his shows especially his Christmas specials. Truly a man with high moral standards and quality of character.
Y E S !!!
Read his autobiography and then tell us about his high moral standards. He was a very very funny comedian but he wasn't the saint you're making him sound like.
That's why PBS cut off his "Good night and God bless" at the end of his programmes. They hated hid "pushing religion and his belief in God". My father stopped watching PBS after that. I quit watching due to their silly pledge breaks. I loved watching him perform his crazy chrs. as a kid-and still do. He was a great artist as well.
@@virginiaconnor8350 “silly pledge breaks”? How else are they supposed to raise money?
He wore his heart on his sleeve for all to see. What a great and loving man he was.
I was blessed to have met him briefly. He was by himself in a Greensboro NC mall as he was doing a show close by. He actually said to my mother and I " thank you for recognizing me". He was both humble and kind with the sweetest smile. What a comedic genius and what a tragedy He can't be replaced.
He was the funniest man that ever lived. I remember as a child literally rolling on the floor laughing.
Same here 👍
Same !
Yes!! My family always looked forward to the Red Skelton Show in the early 60's. His skits had us all rolling on the floor laughing our heads off. God bless Red Skelton.. many of us truly miss him.
I am Now 67 years old and have nothing but great memories of Red Skelton .I Loved his shows.
Klem kadiddlehopper. One of his character acts.
The funniest comic ever and he never used curse word like today's Moron comic
That's for f#*king sure!!
He sure used them in real life! Plus his rehearsals were notoriously dirty.
@@Lampshade51 Say it ain't so!
Oh, don't you remember the sketch with Betty White, I think, where they're in the jungle somewhere and dressed in a "jungle" way and talking to together and Red says, " Ubangy?" , and Betty says, " Ubetchy", and it goes on from there. Still pretty mild double entendre by today's standards. Hey, maybe this is on youtube. If not, it ought be. I like Clem Kadiddlehopper real well, but it hits kind of close to home.
Not only curse words but trash words!
I remember watching Red Skelton when I was a kid in the 60s. He was and is my favorite comedian. He had a special gift for making you laugh. Klem Kadiddlehopper, The Mean Little Kid, Gertrude and Heathcliff the two Seagulls, Sheriff Dead Eye, The Silent Spot and all the others will always be a part of my childhood memories.
Re wasn't like the so called comedians of today. He actually made you laugh with out profanity. So called comedians of today get shock laughter by saying words that use to be taboo on radio and television. As a matter of fact when he would do the silent spot he could make you laugh and not say a word.
I was 12 years old when he went off the air in 1969. I cried! I felt like a special friend had passed away. My favorite movie he did was "Three Little Words". I believe it stared Fred Astaire, Anita Ellis, Red Skelton and Helen Kane. One the many movies he did.
I loved the way he signed off after every show. He would always say: "GOODNIGHT AND MAY GOD BLESS!".
There will never be another Red Skelton. RIP my friend. I'll see you on the other side of Jordan.
yup always remember him saying those words end of program
Freddy the Free loader...
I still remember his monologues about the two seagulls? He’d imitate wings with his arms and cross his eyes while he was telling the jokes.
❤❤❤
@@glennso47 Occasionally, his thumbs would slip out of his armpits and he make a comment about them getting worn out.
We saw him in Tulsa live in about 1991 and he was fantastic. Later I read he stayed in a hotel downtown, wandered around down there, was super friendly and even made friends. Later he came back and gave paintings to some of them. He was a powerhouse live, on stage and very real.
I remember the reruns of The Red Skelton Hour and the fact that his comedy was clean! Loved his closing......And may GOD bless! RIP RED, you deserve your rest and respect!
Red was incredible, after he had you rolling on the floor with laughter he would bring tears to your eyes showing his sincere gratitude that you were watching.
Red was?a loving caring man. So talented in whatever he chose to do. Loved every character. 💕💕💕💕💕
Very few entertainers are actually gracious enough to be humbling grateful of their audiences. Red was one of those entertainers.
He was so amazing! I think if it had ever occurred to anyone to combine Skelton and Burnett (Carol of course!) I would have died of laughter!!
I am 76 years old, I used to watch his show as a child. I remember his son passing away and the world trip he took the family on.
I had no idea that he had been married three times. He was a great American, God bless you Red.
"I'd rather have people say, 'Boy he's hokey, isn't he?' rather than say, 'Who was the guy who told all those dirty jokes?'" Skelton was a class act.
Yes! He was
Absolutely agree. The world was a better place because of Red Skelton.
@@Bigskyguy56 He always used to say peace and God bless The reason why the world was a better place is cuz we had God in the world God is almost completely out of the picture Thank you Red Skelton
Class act. No foul language. Miss talent like him.
@@stephenantonicelli7069 you hit that nail right on the head and I don't believe it will ever exist again
Thank you. I grew up with Red. It still is one of the highlights of my life to have seen him live in Detroit at the Fox Theater in 1997, just months before he died. He put on a great show.
I'm 65 now and never have I laughed as much as I did as a kid watching him on TV. I never forgot him and always wondered what happened to him expecting to see him pop up someplace again as talented as he was . Seemed like he deserved more than he got out of the business he was in. A person who left a permanent imprint on my heart as a kind soul.
I remember his show as a kid. The whole family would watch together. No nasty words were needed as a sub for talent. A true class act. Miss those days.
Thank you. Ed Wynn
i watched in Canada,now am in Ireland,no one has ever heard,freddy free loader is mostly what i remember
I loved Freddie the Freeloader & when he would do the Two Seagulls voices, they were the funniest to me. Also l loved it when he would make himself laugh & the other actors. ❤
Gertrude and Heathcliffe?
@@njacobdekelaita6198 Yes, these were the two seagulls.
You got it right.
Jounior the mean widdle kid
Gertrude said” hey Hecliff there’s a new sports car out there.” Hecliff said “ yeah spotted one today.”
There is nothing that Red Skelton did that was no good everything he did was good in fact everything he did was awesome Red Skelton will always be the top comedian in the world for his type of vaudeville creations they don't make comedians like Red Skelton anymore
You are so right.
One of the best
The Three Stooges even alluded to him in "The Ghost Talks" (1949) when a skeleton tells the Stooges that his name is Red, and Shemp says "Oh, Red Skeleton."
I love watching Reds old comedy shows ❤ they always cheer me up when I’m down. His comedy was clean and wholesome.
I remember eating at a restaurant near Palm Springs with my parents when I was a teen. Red Skelton walked in with a couple of people (probably his wife) and everyone in the restaurant immediately started clapping. He flashed that big smile and looked around the room meeting everyone's eyes before sitting down. He was truly a people person.
I enjoyed this man. His Pledge of Allegiance was touching. His shows ending "God Bless" was comforting. His clean entertainment is greatly missed. Thank you Red.
He gave us good clean Fun
I loved Red Skelton when I was a kid. Especially his monologues. He laughed at his own jokes and you couldn’t help but laugh with him.
When I was a kid Red Skeleton came on past my bedtime, but mom would fall asleep on the couch with the TV on, and I would sneak back in to watch Red. I’d hide under the dining room table.
I remember watching Red's show when I was a kid. Frankly, I'd rather rewatch Red than bother with most "comedies." I just appreciate the humor without any cussing, something very few people even try to do these days.
Red Skelton had said he didn't care for "blue humor". And I agree.
He was a very humble and grateful man. He was a comedian who put others first, and walked with integrity. A comedic genius with a heart of gold!!! A nation treasure, and that's an understatement. He's truly missed.
What I remember about Mr. Red Skelton - his TV shows. In our home his shows were required viewing. I'm blessed to this day that as a kid I got to see my Dad laughing uncontrollably, to the point tears on more than one occasion while watching; and I - even at that age - noticing that sketches had not gone as planned - the ad libs, and the way entertainers reveled in the moment, and the crowd taken to another level of comedy. Perhaps in some way those experiences contributed to my career in TV production because of Mr. Skelton's love of life and service to his beloved fans.
as was Jackie Gleason,Ted Mac's amateur hour,Ed Sullivan Lawrence Welk AND the Flintstones....all My Dad's favorites.....60 years ago
He Was The High Water Mark of Wholesome Clean Comedy both with Physical and Spoken Comedy. I Loved His Act 🤩🤣😂😆
Absolutely 100%
Loved his goodbyes. Goodnight and may God bless.
My brother's friend would come over to pick him up to go party but my brother wouldn't leave until the Red Skelton show was over, I remember watching it with my family and laughing do hard it hurt our stomachs and tears pouring from our eye's!! When I think of Red Skelton I remember all the memories we had watching it together !! Thank you Red for bringing laughter into our homes and our hearts !!
I saw Red Skelton live in concert in Nashville in the early 1980’s. He kept us laughing so hard, that I was actually hoping he would finish the show. It hurt! 🤣 He was not a young man, by far, but did over 2.5 hours of one man comedy without a single dirty joke. I still remember him saying at the end of his concert…”If you have to tell dirty jokes to get laughs, you have no talent & are relying on people’s embarrassment to fill the void.” Well said, dear legend of comedy. 🎭 🎪😂
2 1/2 hrs of stand up comedy..................BRUTAL,no matter how old you are !
My family and myself just loved and looked forward to watching his t.v. program every week in the 1960's. What I really appreciated about Red Skelton was that his humour was always "clean", not toilet or satirical humour. He always seems like such a kind and gentle man. No wonder his show was on television for so long!
I met him and got to know him when I was a kid. He was a wonderful, kind and generous man. After meeting me he sent me a signed book of his ghost stories. Every time I saw him he spent 15-20 minutes making me laugh. He made me feel wonderful.
I remember his signature sign off:.."God bless." He was & is ENTERTAINMENT'S BLESSING TO US. 😻♥️♥️♥️
Those who had the pleasure of knowing Red can tell you he was the same man in person as he was on stage, a kind and personable man, friendly, humble and generous. He had an art gallery on Palm Desert Drive where he displayed his paintings, Dick Van Dyke has a nice collection of Reds works. He hosted some great 4th of July parties on his ranch in Anza,. We all miss him.
As a little kid, I loved him. Klemkadiddlehopper was my favorite. And his Pledge of Allegiance speech was AWESOME. Rest in Peace Good Man.
I just loved Red Skelton. He always made me laugh and I remember my dad laughing at all the antics he performed. One of the Greatest comedian ever
I watched his CBS show the duration of my childhood. Klem Kadiddlehopper and Freddie the Freeloader were my two favorite characters. I'm surprised this otherwise excellent video didn't mention his talent as a mime, which he developed from an early age and contributed as much as his comedy to his entry into show business.
Mine too. He is sorely missed. What a grand guy.
His Mime skills on Rado were the Best
Willy lump lump
My favorites also
Yes! He could make you laugh without saying a word.
Red was born in my hometown Vincennes, IN. His family home is still there. He came back several times and the town always had a parade in his honor. His wife donated many of his works to the Red Skelton museum in our town.
Roz - My dad was first cousin to Red. Dad was born in July, 1918 in Indianapolis. His father, my grandfather, was Red's uncle... Granddad's twin brother. My dad had a lot of Red's attributes in music and art, let alone some of Dad's jokes.
My wife and I will be in Indy this late September for my delayed high school reunion: "50.1" we are calling it at Lawrence Central. During our several days stay, we will spend a day touring the Red Skelton Museum in Vincennes. I haven't been to Vincennes since April, 1969. Looking forward to meeting the people running it and, contributing a little of my collection of items on Red I've kept for decades.
@@tsf5-productions I live in Florida now but know you won’t be disappointed. Also look up the Pantheon on Main Street. It was recently renovated. Enjoy your visit and reunion!
*The extra skip across the stage with the clanging cowbell sound! He was always having SO much FUN - you wanted to join him. A Class Act - in the art of silliness. Love 'ya Red. Thanks!!
As a child I loved Red Skelton. He was my favorite person. No one can replace him.
Growing nobody could make you have a belly laugh like Red. I’m 79 saw a lot of his career. Thanks to Red!
A great show, very clean, no profanity. He showed you don’t have to get into the gutter to be successful. Good night Mr. Skeleton, and may God Bless you!
AMEN!!!
Amen.
Stan Laurel, a man who knew comedy and respected talent, was appalled by the way Skelton laughed at his own antics as part of the act.
I remember he used to end his show with "and may God bless." He explained that to him saying "God bless" sounded too much like a demand and he wished only to ask for God's blessing.
I love Red Skelton ♥!! I watch him every night on one of the channels on Dish Network. My dad who is 94yrs old still love Mr Skelton.
I love his "Silent Spot" segment. I also love that every show spotlighted one of Red's many characters that he was known for.
I am so lucky to have lived in a home where Red was a television staple.
Clean, lovable humor, and an obviously grateful performer.
May God bless him and keep him.
Whenever I visited my maternal grandmother’s house as a youngster, I would watch his show. He was truly a one-of-a-kind gentleman and comedian. ❤️
There was no one like Mr. Red . He was a pure joy to watch. Thank you sir, for the laughs.
Thank you for bringing Red back for a moment of tender love, RIP Red, you brought smiles and laughs to my early days, I've always given you the "king of comedy" award.
**Red Skeleton** Was A Natural Comedian!!!!!!! **Clean-Cut** Comedy That Made People Laugh Their Heads Off, Humorously Speaking. There Will Never Be Another **Red Skeleton**
He's **One Of A Kind**
And there was Never any bad or negative gossip about him!!😇
I remember Red Skelton on the TV screen and over the radio. He was a great boost to the troops during his lifetime! Seeing him here makes me feel warm with nostalgic for a sweeter, gentler time. His life was not gentle as a child, but his jokes made many feel valued and honored as he helped us laugh at ourselves!
I was born in 1957 and I remember enjoying watching the Red Skelton with my family, which in my house, was a rarity to have a family enjoyable experience. I think this drove me to make it a point to celebrate events.
Red was my favorite comedian. I would always stay home to watch his show every week.
I believe Red Skelton was the funniest solo comedian in history. The only one who comes close is Groucho Marx, but Red wins the prize. And Red never told a dirty joke in his life. No bad words, just good, clean fun, and always so funny!
All of Red's comedy and jokes were self deprecating. His wild characters were the targets of the jokes and never other people. As far as I know the comment about CBS was as close as he ever came to laughing at somebody else. Jack Benny and Jacky Gleason were like that too.
He did swear once on his show. He pretended that his microphone cut off, and began mime-ing anger at the sound guys. He continued mouthing and waving his arms, finally speaking again to simulate the mic being restored, right on the line " ..... fix the damn thing." He then did his mortified face to the howling audience.
Gertrude and Heath Cliff. I was probably six years old and I remember red Skelton and always loved him.
I think the closest he ever came to saying a dirty word was a skit about Christopher Columbus. Iirc, they were building the three ships he took, and his guest stars said something about them (they were standing in front of the unfinished ship in the background), and he said, "It's a hull of a ship."
My mother used to comment about his clean comedy.
@@terriodom4266 I loved his show when I watched it.
I watched and listened to his 30's to 50s old-time radio, movies and then his live radio and television shows from the 50's to the 90's, he and Carol Burnett were truly greats at the clean comedy they did hence their long careers...
Carol Burnett was the Female equivalent to Red ! Genuinely talented individuals !
TY for posting this. Red Skelton & Bob Hope were my two favorites growing up. They were so unique & clever. Red was something. I enjoyed his show when I was a kid. All the characters were brilliant, but Clem Kadiddlehopper probably my favorite. RIP Red. “Good Night & My God Bless”
I just turned 80 and remember Red Skelton as he was a wonderful comedian. I first listened to him on the radio and then on tv for many years. He certainly had tragedies in his life, but always managed to overcome them. He was a wonderful example for people and I will never forget him.
Red was beyond Special... He saw massive opportunities for humor EVERYWHERE... and "dressed them up" to perfection with his classic skits & those amazing facial expressions!!! Laughter has always been the best medicine & Red had his own "PhD in dosing" it out via perfectly timed punchlines... Never once was he crude nor vulgar!!! I loved him so much I invested in collections of his shows, so while others are busy getting duped by current "comic wannabes," I'm relishing Red at his finest!!!💜💞💜
I believe red and his family are making God laugh truly a great comic
Grew up watching him, loved him. Met him at the airport 70's, I was selling flight insurance and he came walking down the concourse and he came over and said hello and shook my hand. I was thrilled. A passenger on his plane said he was talking and joking with passengers the whole trip. Lovely man. I have a bunch of his old radio recordings, still funny.
I grew up watching RED SKELTON. The whole family did we never missed a show. This was in 1960 , I loved his FULLER BRUSH MAN MOVIE.
I was lucky enough to discover Red's comedy before he passed. As a kid I heard most of his characters via my parents' records and later the cassettes I'd buy. Always found myself laughing at his antics, thanks for this video!
Red was a class act! As a child my whole family sat and watched his program! We all laughed an had excellent family time together!
Those were the days
i remember Skelton once saying he felt it was his duty to make at least one person laugh every day
He did and he still does. I've stolen of a lot his material over the years: a word, a phrase, a way of saying something and still pass it along.
Always loved him. The pledge is most meaningful. I always loved the way he said "May God Bless" at the end if his show. Thank you for sharing.
Red Skelton was one of my favorite comedians! There's an old saying, laughter is the best medicine. Little junior was a good portrayal. He brought chair and happiness to millions and millions and millions of people!❤
I remember my parents, brother watching Red on his weekly TV show. He made us all laugh. A truly talented man. Rest in Peace Red!
He influenced me as a writer. I remember, as a kid, watching him do a pantomime of an astronaut doing a space walk. He snapped me so fast from laughing so hard I literally fell off the couch, to sobbing so hard I could hardly see the screen through my tears, that I had a sort of emotional whiplash. I kept asking myself, "How did he DO that?" I wanted that kind of power in my writing!
Did you?
May God Bless..this is what i remember most of all..my favorite was Clem Kadiddlehopper!
His skits and comedy routines were once in a lifetime!! Gr8 man!
Despite high ratings, the show was canceled by CBS in 1970, as the network believed that more youth-oriented programs were needed to attract younger viewers and their spending power. Skelton moved his program to NBC, where he completed his last year with a regularly scheduled television show in 1971. How are you doing Penny, hope you are safe from the crazy Covid
I remember a story Jamie Farr told of how Red helped him out during the Korean War and funded his family in Arizona afterwards. He was a true friend and a blessed sole. As he closed every show.
" Thank you, Good night and may God bless."
I remember growing up and watching his weekly show. So much laughter in the house when his show was on. In 1979 my wife and I got to see his show live in Jacksonville, Florida. An amazing show and a truly amazing performer. He did seven encores and then said. "I thank you all for the love, but I am old and I need a cigar and a beer. Good night and God bless." Then he came out and signed autographs. Such a great man he was.
I have never ever seen another comedian that could make so many people happy and laugh yet never said a dirty word or a dirty joke,love you Red.
I remember hearing that Red would leave little love notes to his wife, every day before leaving for work. I don't know which wife it was, but it gives a little bit more insight into a truly nice man with a big heart.
Maybe when he was younger but after he retired he treated her like trash.
Great. And what is the source of this wonderful bit of uplifting news?
@@zoeemiko8149
How do you know how Red Skeleton treated his wife or wives
I saw an interview, on TH-cam, and he told the story himself.
Mandatory weekly watching. One of the finest, cleanest, and sincere comedic performers of any generation. They don't make them like Red anymore.
My favorite thing about Red Skelton is that he could get other actors to laugh while acting on live TV and that made his shows more hilarious in my opinion.
I agree
Red had a gentleness about him and he could make you smile broadly and feel deeply when he channeled the pain he carried in his life. I loved him as a kid and when I got older and delved into his earlier work gained a much deeper appreciation for him. He was to me America's Uncle Red the Clown. Still miss him but it warms my heart when I see him memorialized this way.
Makes me laugh now just thinking about him 50 years later! His monologue about the pledge of allegiance brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Loved growing up with Red in the 60’s = priceless :)!
The man was fantastic . I watched him every week as a kid . I honestly equate his “ Pledge of Allegiance “ with the “ I have a dream “ speech by the great MLK .
I loved all of his characters. Like it’s been said the most memorable is the break down of the pledge of allegiance
Clowns are creepy.
As a child I never missed his show. His monolog at the end was my favorite part because the audience would always request the two gulls on the telephone wire, and Freddie the freeloader... memories.
Good memories 👍
I remember his bit as George Appleby the hen pecked hubby. He would say she was a pain in the neck, to which his wife would respond. "What did you say?!"And he would say, "I hear it's raining in Great Neck." 😄 🤣
“Legends stay alive as long as we remember them.” Exactly! (Great quote) Love this series, thank you.
At 70, I remember watching his show for all the years he was on. I was at first confused when you said NBC, but that was over when I was a baby. CBS is the station I watched him on.
My family went to Hawaii in '78. I was 9, but I remember everything about it. One day my Mom, brother & I went to walk around in an open mall. Their were several paintings of clowns that Red did, in different areas. I didn't know who he was. My Mom told me about him. I think I would've loved his show. I miss the variety shows of the 70's; especially The Carol Burnette Show & Sonny & Cher. TV isn't what it used to be
Neither is our world
Mary Hassle I loves Carol burnet. I watch it now on Roku 😃. I'm still laughing. On TH-cam you can see the Tim Conway dentist skit. I laugh so hard it hurts watching it
It is hard to recall the 1960's, but I do remember seeing his program between High Chaparral and Bewitched. I still remember the live commercials during and on the program. He featured performers like Petula Clark singing Downtown, and there were so many clown skits. After seeing his program, it is unimaginable for me to understand that there are people afraid of clowns. Red did have a way to keep us laughing.
Red was different. Sincere, amazingly talented, always clean acts, always closing on a positive uplifting note. I have never experienced anyone of his level since. RIP Red. Thanks for the entertainment.
I remember seeing Red live in the early 80"s. All his material was from his TV shows and knew all the punch lines. I still laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. Especially his Gertrude and Heathcliff routine. Best comedian ever.
The goofy faces on the Seagulls was PRICELESS,a la Jim Carey....
I can only say Red Skelton made life worth living and what an incredible person he was and is as he is still popular 😂laughter is the best thing in life and he was a definite good comedian who will always be remembered. I was sorry to hear about the loss of his son but he handled it as best as he could. I love Red Skelton forever ❤
My dad & I would watch it every week on TV. Then we got to see him live at the Indiana State Fair in the Coliseum....we both laughed the whole time. He truly was the funniest clean comic ever.
What an awesome memory for you & your dad
My family never missed a Red Skelton show. I was privileged to watch the Pledge of Allegiance monologue upon the first television performance. I was also privileged to see him perform in person at our Aksarben (Omaha, Nebraska) venue in the 70s. The things this man endured and he could still perform for us. I am nearing 70 years old and this man has always been and, until I die, will continue to be an inspiration.
To say "he was an amazing man" is the understatement of all eternity....R.I.P Red
I watched his show as a kid, and although I loved all the characters. The mistakes were sometimes more funny than the original lines, just because you saw he could laugh at himself too. My very favorite thing though was at the end of the night when he said and may God bless! It was just like a warm hug! It still warms my heart!