Red Skelton photo gallery
A photo gallery of Red Skelton as himself as well as some of his most famous characters, such as Freddie the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper, etc.
Red Skelton recipe for the perfect marriage
Red Skelton recipe for the perfect marriage As part of his weekly monologue on his TV show, Red once shared Red Skelton‘s recipe for the perfect marriage – enjoy! Two times a week, we go…
Red Skelton film list
A listing of Red Skelton’s known movie, video & TV appearances listed by the name of the movie, the year, and the character Red played.
Freddie the Freeloader – Red Skelton’s famous Hobo clown
Red Skelton’s most famous character, Freddie the Freeloader, is a happy hobo clown. Unlike Emmett Kelly‘s Weary Willy tramp clown, Freddie the Freeloader had a perpetually upbeat personality, sure that good fortune awaited him just around the corner. He typically (depending on the need of the skit) lived in a ramshackle shack in the garbage dump, where he slept in a bathtub. Although it was a running joke that he didn’t bathe regularly. For instance, in several episodes of the Red Skelton Show, someone asked Freddie the Freeloader if he was alone. Freddie the Freeloader would scratch himself, pantomiming that he had fleas, and reply that he wasn’t totally alone.
Red Skelton quotes
Quotes from Red Skelton on clowns, laughter, children, and other topics. Some quotes from Red Skelton’s TV show, others from interviews with Red
Red Skelton’s Thanksgiving
This is taken from The Thanksgiving Turkey, an episode of The Red Skelton Show where Red Skelton plays his Clem Kadiddlehopper at the first Thanksgiving. At the very end of the episode, Red Skelton addresses the audience and says:
Red Skelton’s Christmas Wish
Red Skelton’s Christmas wish
This is taken from “Christmas with the Skeltons,” an episode of “The Red Skelton Show” where various characters played by Red Skelton drop in at the Skelton residence to wish them a Merry Christmas. At the very end of the episode, Red Skelton addresses the audience and says:
Clem Kadiddlehopper, Red Skelton’s country bumpkin
Clem Kadiddlehopper – Red Skelton’s country bumpkin character
Clem Kadiddlehopper was one of Red Skelton’s most popular characters, portrayed on radio and television for decades. He was a country bumpkin, slow-witted and big-hearted. Although never intentionally hurtful, he would often cause clownish harm. Often to his long-suffering father. (“When the stork brought you, Clem, I should’ve shot it on sight!” )
Red Skelton’s commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance
As a schoolboy, one of Red Skelton’s teachers explained the words and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to his class. Skelton later wrote down, and eventually recorded, his recollection of this lecture. It is followed by an observation of his own.