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 Goes to Barber College
In flashback, Red Skelton tells Reginald Denny of the time Red Goes to Barber College – and ruined Charles Coburn’s haircut! What will Beverly say?
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Red Skelton’s Halloween Jokes
Red Skelton’s Halloween Jokes – a collection of Halloween jokes told by Red over the years on his television show
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It Takes All Kinds
It Takes All Kinds – The Red Skelton show, live from San Francisco, with Benny Rubin, Cauliflower McPugg, Clem Kadiddlehopper, Lucille Knoch. Man on the Street interviews, Guzzler’s Tonic, and of course a Tide commercial.
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Clem’s Travel Club
In Clem’s Travel Club – The Red Skelton Show season 1, where Clem Kadiddlehopper is selling club subscriptions, Deadeye is robbing a stagecoach.
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Willie the Barber
Red Skelton does a hilarious pantomime on eating chocolates, Willie Lump Lump as a barber? San Fernando Red answers hard-hitting questions?
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How To Eat Corn On The Cob
Red demonstrates How To Eat Corn On The Cob, Cauliflower McPugg visits a laundromat, Willy Lump-Lump loses his job! The Red Skelton Show season 1
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Pasquale’s Hotel
In Pasquale’s Hotel – The Red Skelton Show season 1, with Dr. Clem Kadiddlehopper, Willy Lump-Lump, and Tide the wash day miracle! (Pasquale’s Hotel is a funny Tide commercial – ask Izzy and Wuzzy).
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The Disc Jockey
The Disc Jockey – The Red Skelton Show season 1 – Red as an all-night disc jockey, with lots of prop comedy! Pantomime of people at a cocktail lounge as well.
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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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