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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
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...
06.02.1942	taking a walk
03.12.1950	tax troubles	+ Sponsored by: Tide, Drene Shampoo. It's income tax time, so Red visits the tax office. He meets W...
02.11.1947	taxi cabs	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
02.26.1946	telephones	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
05.27.1947	the barber of schlemiel
10.07.1947	the big card game
02.11.1951	the big scare	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Big Scare," with Clem Kadiddlehopper, San Fernando Red, "Junior, The Mea...
02.06.1952	the big snow	+ Sponsored by: Norge. Chapter 322 of The Skelton Scrapbook Of Satire: "The Big Snow," with Clem Ka...
12.19.1951	the christmas tree	+ Sponsored by: Norge Appliances. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "The Little Christmas Tree," wit...
03.19.1952	the circus	+ Sponsored by: Norge. The Skelton Scrapbook of Satire: "The Circus." Bolivar Shagnasty appears as,...
06.06.1944	the d day prayer
03.11.1951	the devil got loose
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...
05.13.1951	the devil returns part 2	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Devil Returns," Part two. With "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid," Cauliflowe...
10.28.1947	the haircut chapter 1	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
11.04.1947	the haircut chapter 2	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
11.11.1947	the haircut chapter 3	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
06.25.1952	the liberty bell	+ "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid" tells the story of, "The Bell Collector." Clem Kadiddlehopper and ...
05.20.1947	the mothers of invention
04.15.1947	the new west	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
03.18.1951	the sad texan	+ Sponsored by: Tide. "The Sad Texan," with Deadeye, Clem Kadiddlehopper and "Junior, The Mean Widd...
04.30.1946	the tooth the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth	+ Hilarious comedy sketches and skit takes and quick fire banter with special guests. Also features ...
05.07.1952	the town gossip	+ Sponsored by: Blue Star Razor Blades. "The Town Gossip," with Clem Kadiddlehopper. Clem fills his...
03.19.1946	the traffic is terrific	+ 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