Biography of Red Skelton
Biography of Red Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997) If some day you’re not feeling well, you should remember some little thing I… Read More »Biography of Red Skelton
Red’s letter to Harpo Marx
Recently, I read the autobiography “Son of Harpo Speaks!” by Harpo Marx‘s son Bill. It’s an interesting book, with lots of details about Harpo that I hadn’t already known. Including a very sweet letter from Red Skelton to Harpo Marx.
Harpo’s final television appearance was on The Red Skelton Hour season 12 episode, “Somebody Up There Should Stay There“. Harpo made his (final) retirement shortly after. When the news of his retirement become public, Red sent him the following letter:
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Red Skelton’s paintings
Red Skelton’s paintings – In addition to his comedy and writing, Red Skelton was a prolific painter. Here’s a small sampling of some of his paintings – enjoy!
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The Transcontinental
This weeks episode of The Red Skelton Show is four unrelated sketches – The Transcontinental (spoof of a TV series), It’s Magic (J. Newton Numbskull), The Streets of Laredo (Deadeye, Tide commercial), and Topsy Turvy (Willie Lump Lump)
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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day – a celebration of the women in Red Skellton’s career, as well as his personal life.
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Easter Jokes by Red Skelton
Easter Jokes by Red Skelton – a collection of jokes by Red Skelton about Easter, the Easter bunny, Easter eggs, etc.
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Clara and Me and Mama Makes Three
Clara and Me and Mama Makes Three – in The Red Skelton Hour, George Appleby & wife Clara are on a game show to find their perfect match!
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Neighbors
Neighbors – a short commentary Red Skelton made at the end of “The Eyes Have it” about neighbors, and destructive gossip
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The Eyes Have It
The Eyes Have It – The Red Skelton Show season 2, originally aired April 5, 1953 Magazine Stand Instead of a monologue, Red demonstrates how… Read More »The Eyes Have It
Quiz Show Winner
Willie Lump Lump can’t stop being the quiz show winner! And he has nowhere to keep all his winnings! He’s even afraid to answer the phone … Also Deadeye rolls a cigarette, and a televised surgery?
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Rings on Her Fingers Also Go Through Your Nose
Rings on Her Fingers Also Go Through Your Nose – George Appleby is working at the zoo. So his wife Clara wants him to buy life insurance from Nipsey Russell! What could possibly go wrong?
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