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+ Red Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997) was an American comedian who was best known as a top radio and television star from 1937 to 1971. Skelton's show business career began in his teens as a circus clown and went on to vaudeville, Broadway, films, radio, TV, night clubs and casinos, all while pursuing another career as a painter. Skelton, who has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his radio and television work, is quoted as saying, "I just want to be known as a clown, because to me that's the height of my profession. It means you can do everything—sing, dance and above all, make people laugh." The Skelton divorce in 1943 meant that Red had lost his married man's deferment; he was once again classified as 1-A for service. He was drafted into the Army in early 1944. Both MGM and his radio sponsor tried to obtain a deferment for the comedian, but to no avail. Skelton's last Raleigh radio show was on June 6, 1944, the day before he was formally inducted. Without its star, the program was discontinued, and the opportunity presented itself for the Nelsons to begin a radio show of their own, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Skelton suffered a nervous breakdown while in the Army and was discharged on September 18, 1945.[26] His sponsor was eager to have him back on the air, and Skelton's program began anew on NBC on December 4, 1945.-WikiPedia Click here to read more about Red Skelton Show, The

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Air Date	Title	Synopsis
11.07.1951	job hunting	+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Job Hunting." Chapter 1: "Wanted, Cow Hand...
10.31.1951	public speaking	+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Public Speeches," with Willie Lump-Lump, S...
10.24.1951	how to make enemies	+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "How To Make Enemies." Chapter 1: "A Case O...
10.17.1951	fear	+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Fear." Chapter 1: "The Best Way Out Is Out...
10.10.1951	women are ruling the world	+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Women Are Ruling The World." Chapter 1: "B...
10.03.1951	vacations	+ Sponsored by: Norge. The first show of the season. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Vacation." C...
06.24.1951	flight to london Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features music and singing from various artists. Cast: Red Skelton	+ Sponsored by: Tide. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "The Flight To London," with San Fernando Re...
06.17.1951	london palladium or bust	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "London Palladium Or Bust," with Willie Lump-Lump, "Junior, The Mean Widdle K...
06.10.1951	guardian angels revolt	+ Sponsored by: Tide. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "The Guardian Angel's Revolt." Willie Lump-L...
06.03.1951	take me out to the ball game	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "Take Me Out To The Ball Game," with Willie Lump-Lump. Clem Kadiddlehopper is...
05.13.1951	the devil returns part 2	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Devil Returns," Part two. With "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid," Cauliflowe...
05.06.1951	the devil returns part 1	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Devil Returns," Part one. Junior has captured the devil once again and t...
04.29.1951	liberty bell	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Liberty Bell," with Cauliflower McPugg. "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid" tel...
04.22.1951	mcpugs magic gloves	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "McPugg's Magic Gloves," with San Fernando Red. Cauliflower McPugg has won th...
04.08.1951	town social	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Town Social," with San Fernando Red and Clem Kadiddlehopper. David Rose ...
04.01.1951	skelton vs hospital	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "Skelton vs. The Hospital," with Cauliflower McPugg and Willie Lump-Lump. + H...
03.18.1951	the sad texan	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Sad Texan," with Deadeye, Clem Kadiddlehopper and "Junior, The Mean Widd...
03.11.1951	the devil got loose
03.04.1951	i caught the devil part 2	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "I Caught The Devil," part two. With "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid," Clem Kadi...
03.04.1951	i caught the devil pt2	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "I Caught The Devil," part two. With "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid," Clem Kadi...
02.18.1951	i caught the devil part 1	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "I Caught The Devil," part one. With "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid," and Cauli...
02.11.1951	the big scare	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Big Scare," with Clem Kadiddlehopper, San Fernando Red, "Junior, The Mea...
02.04.1951	helter shelter	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "Helter Shelter," with San Fernando Red. Red decides to build a bomb shelter!...
01.28.1951	big business venture	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Big Business Venture." Red buys a restaurant. Cauliflower McPugg and "Ju...
01.14.1951	three cent stamp	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Three-Cent Stamp." Red is looking for a postage stamp. See cat. #17906 f...

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Thank you, Red! You still make me laugh with timeless humour!

Juergen

what a man he was great

Philip

He was soooo funny

James

I love Red! He was truly incredible...and absolutely hilarious!

Genessa

Fond memories of watching RED SKELTON show as a kid.

Doug

Absolutely loved RED SKELTON show. I laughed hysterically at his antics. I guess I was just the right age. Must've been '56-'58, or so.

Matthew

LOVED THIS MAN.RED SKELTON

Charlotte

Great man, RED SKELTON

Dave

I have fond memories of watching RED SKELTON tv show when I was a little girl. He always struck me as a very gentle soul

Diane

He was the BOMB, when I was a kid. Never missed RED SKELTON show on the weekends.

Ruth

Closed every show with "Good night & may God bless" RED SKELTON

Curt

Loved watching RED SKELTON. He was such a kind man.

Collen

Red Skelton was one of the funnest men ever. One of my all time favorite comics.

Richard

Love this show seriously Freddy the freeloader RedSketon was awesome RIP

Sherry

The Red Skelton Show was broadcast by NBC and CBS from 1939 to 1953. He was also a movie star from the middle 1930s, and one of the funniest television comedians ever. His television program was telecast by NBC and CBS from 1951 to 1971.

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Red Skelton always had the effect of fingernails on chalkboard for me. Can't really understand why, but it's the same with Jerry Lewis and Baby Snooks. Conversely, I LOVE The Three Stooges.

Don

You should listen to the Red Skelton rehearsal recordings. But I agree with you on Jerry Lewis and Baby Snooks

Eric

I met and photographed Mr. Skelton back on Nov. 14, 1992, in Fort Worth, TX. He was appearing on stage performing his act at the Will Rogers Theater. I met him after the show. He was in his limo waiting to leave after he greeted his fans and signed autographs. He was extremely friendly. It was a real treat to meet him.

Bill