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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
11.21.1951	things to be thankful for	+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Things To Be Thankful For." Chapter 1 is w...
04.08.1947	things we never knew about buses	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
01.14.1951	three cent stamp	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Three-Cent Stamp." Red is looking for a postage stamp. See cat. #17906 f...
01.23.1952	to park or not to park	+ The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: Willie Lump-Lump is a parking lot attendant, "Parking and Sparki...
05.07.1952	town gossip	+ Sponsored by: Blue Star Razor Blades. "The Town Gossip," with Clem Kadiddlehopper. Clem fills his...
03.19.1950	town hall tax meeting	+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red and Rod O'Connor visit town hall to complain about the hig...
04.08.1951	town social	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Town Social," with San Fernando Red and Clem Kadiddlehopper. David Rose ...
04.01.1947	traffic court	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
05.02.1944	traffic problems
11.14.1951	travel is so broadening	+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Travel Is So Broadening." Chapter 1: "Ther...
02.25.1947	travel to hawaii	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
02.19.1950	twinkle toes skelton	+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red has become interested in dancing. Heard are Polly The Panh...
06.04.1946	vacation time and mad nbc producers	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
09.10.1946	vacation time volume 2	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
05.19.1942	vacation time
10.03.1951	vacations	+ Sponsored by: Norge. The first show of the season. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "Vacation." C...
03.10.1942	victory gardens
09.29.1942	visiting
12.02.1941	waking up
04.14.1942	weekend party
01.09.1952	what has happened to neighborhood theaters	+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. A "documentary" about a problem of today, "What has happened to o...
01.14.1949	what people think about doctors
04.01.1947	willie lump lump and the traffic court
09.23.1947	willie lump lump fireman
N/A	umpires and baseball fans

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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