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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
01.15.1946	local department stores	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
06.17.1951	london palladium or bust	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "London Palladium Or Bust," with Willie Lump-Lump, "Junior, The Mean Widdle K...
04.02.1950	looking for talent	+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red is asked to perform at a benefit for the "Skunk Patrol." D...
01.29.1946	looking for trouble	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
05.28.1950	losing weight
10.21.1947	man with a plan	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
10.22.1946	mans best friend
04.22.1951	mcpugs magic gloves	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "McPugg's Magic Gloves," with San Fernando Red. Cauliflower McPugg has won th...
11.04.1941	medical profession
02.12.1946	meeting strangers	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
05.09.1946	mothers day	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
05.06.1949	mothers day	+ Sponsored by: Tide. A Mother's Day program, in tribute to Moms. Well-done!
05.14.1950	mothers day	+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. Red is looking for a Mother's Day gift. San Fernando Red is he...
01.21.1949	mr lump surveys the opera
01.08.1950	needs a physical to work for cbs	+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene. Red goes for an insurance physical.
03.05.1946	neighborhood theater	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
10.28.1941	new house
05.21.1950	new neighbor	+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. What's going on in the "haunted house" next door? With San Fer...
12.31.1948	new years eve show
12.31.1950	new years puzzle	+ Sponsored by: Tide. The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: "A New Year's Puzzle," with San Fernando Red...
03.26.1946	newspapers	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
05.07.1950	night court	+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. San Fernando Red is working as an all-night disc jockey. Also ...
04.23.1946	old letters and trouble	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
12.31.1946	old man winter	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
01.22.1946	people celebrating	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...

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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