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[@landofahhs_1]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Skelton on the plane I took after my enlistment in 1970 in LA. He was the genuine deal. He listened as well as raised a person's spirit.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

There is no one I admire more as a good man than Red Skelton. He was a genuine comedian and pure gold...

[@tcbtcb7553]

I grew watching him every week!! Amazing talent!! Everybody loved him!!

[@number1nanaof2]

God bless you Red. We never tire of watching you. I watched The Red Skelton Show every week. So sad we no longer have this kind of clean comedy. Rest In Peace and keep the Angels in stitches. ❤️🙏

[@gregwilliams3210]

❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@auntmayme8119]

The glimmer in his eyes is priceless. A gentle soul who was a significant part of my childhood. Good night and may God bless.

[@joyleenpoortier7496]

I grew up watching this absolutely amazing entertainer. RIP Red

[@clapoutloudclapoutloud]

I as a child used to watch him on Saturday night his skits were funny clean fun, and I think he was underrated as an artist, he was in movies, had his own tv show and everyone liked him.

[@ramonortiz1820]

I am now 74 yrs. old and I am still watching his shows on You tube. Wounderful American Mr. Red Skelton….

[@kennymurphy2116]

I've been watching them in the past three mos. on the cable network Folk.

[@ernahohl8195]

I am older and Still love to listen to him....

[@chuckg2016]

I'm halfway past 68 and have a ton of smiling memories about this man. His TV series was a highlight of the week.

[@frankserra6709]

The Red skeleton Show and the Ed Sullivan Show were both staples in our Family and now I'm a 69 year old Grandfather. Great memories

[@sharonmassetti2685]

So true I’m 73 and watched him every chance I had. Wanted to see him in Detroit but the show was canceled because he was I’ll.

[@sidilicious11]

I’m yr age and loved him too when I was a kid.

[@swampbiologist]

@@frankserra6709 I'm also 69 and also Loved Red and Ed!

[@jeanwhite2705]

Red Skelton never grows old. Such a pure funny man who helped the world laugh thru out his lifetime.

[@judya.shroads8245]

I just loved him so much as a child and now. I'm retired. Such a sweet, funny and kind man.

[@moretoexplore6736]

I love how he laughs at his own jokes, it warms my heart. Miss seeing him on TV every week.

[@elizabethslojewski2411]

I just loved him. One of the best comedians ever.

[@danconner504]

Red brings back so many great memories that it's hard to turn him off. Remember watching him when I was young. Thanks Red for the memories.

[@kennymurphy2116]

The cable network Folk often runs three or more consecutive hours of his show, so I know what you mean.

[@doloresvargas6450]

I truly love this man.He's one of a kind.God bless you Red Skelton.Tony has spoken.

[@jaydenronnie3155]

Hello 👋 Dolores 🌺

[@craigk965]

There will never be another Red Skelton. Rest in peace read we miss you thank you for filling my childhood with smiles and laughter

[@label1877]

I remember watching Red as a child with my parents and grandmother. Red had all 3 generations of us laughing.

[@lsimpson6223]

The great comedians of days gone by. We grew up to some of the greatest comedy, best musicals, and all with good morals in their shows.

[@HenryTroutman-td3ey]

😢 0:21

[@williamkeatsea3089]

Red was the greatest comedian of all time. Funniest, clean. The best!

[@williamkeatsea3089]

You could not beat the comedy of 50s, 60s, 70s.

[@RichardBassett-mz7pb]

I agree 💯 percent with you

[@georgevangordonjr8963]

Loved red!!!!! what a beautiful human he was! It's too bad we can't all be like Mr. Skelton. If your not familiar with him you missed a wonderful time in history.

[@paysour3]

My first years watching TV includes Red's Show. I loved the way he use to say, "and may God bless", he really meant it. Love this guy!

[@jeffreyburley4033]

Oh, I miss this man so much. As a youngster, I couldn't wait to watch his show on our black and white TV. He is so simple, humble, but such a character. There never was one like him, ever that I know. He was one in a billion.

[@timrichard8798]

I would've just LOVED TO SEE him & Foster Brooks do a show together.

[@edthibeault3932]

I would never miss his show, Loved Freddie the Freeloader ìn the late 6os

[@eviner3589]

Oh the Poetry of the black & white Telly! We had one too. Happy times + halcyon days!

[@70stunes71]

Was such an amazingly funny man. Growing up in the sixties and seventies I watched this with my parents and grandparents. They were hard-working Farm Folk, and seeing them laugh at Red Skelton is one of my favorite memories. He was a genuinely funny man

[@danielburkett821]

One of the GREATS! His Humor was not full of profanity, but was full of common sense. Part of his success was due to his use of facial expression and voice change. You can't help BUT laugh!

[@robindiberardino3989]

A good and decent man. Miss him.

[@reb1050]

I am not sure why I had tears in my eyes. Could it have been because I laughed so hard, or because talent like him no longer exists. At 73 yrs. old, I have been a Red Skelton fan as far back as I can remember. The Red Skelton Show was one of the shows we watched every week on our first t.v. bought in 1955.

[@garyurbanek984]

Our government doesn't understand funny anymore....the woke are ignorant

[@robertdiotalevi6073]

Richard Red Slelton: The kindest, gentlest comedian in history, a true patriot and legend. "Goodnight, and may God bless!"

[@tammiedansby8550]

😊

[@davol2449]

you're out of your fucking mind, though I hate being rude.

[@coryburns834]

Yeah I saw a video and he was talking about the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

[@cynthiasaviano2693]

Maybe I am old but these were the best of times,.?

[@bernied9415]

Yes Mr. SLELTON, was a very good comedian...of course Mr. SKELTON was also very good! I think most people look for laughs and hilarious moments in a funny man like Red. And he sure did deliver..without rudeness, and filthy language ....Red did it all with joy in his heart. RIP. Rip ....!

[@ouiroc]

I grew up watching him as a kid he is always been my favorite espe heathcliff and Gertrude

[@rogercook8277]

It doesn't get any better than that. R.I.P. Mr. Skelton and God Bless.

[@dennishein2812]

I remember rolling on the floor listening to him when I was a kid. Funniest man I ever heard and the entire family could watch him. I heard people say he wasn’t funny because he laughed at his own jokes. I think he was laughing at the audience reactions. He was the best comedian ever. I even liked red better than listening to Will Rogers jokes.

[@leftyoverton4347]

God bless him. Incredible comedian and human being. RIP Red, we still remember you.

[@timrichard8798]

We STILL LOVE HIM TOO. He was my grandpa's identical twin.

[@haroldsugg6787]

@@timrichard8798 He went to school with my Wifes Uncle in Vincennes Indiana

[@1beni]

Red Shelton was always such a delight. I met him over 30 yrs ago walking downtown in Grand Rapids, Michigan and somewhere I still have his autograph.

[@jaydenronnie3155]

Hello 👋 Beverly 🌺🌻

[@jefftappan381]

It's great to see a celebrity who takes such childlike, absolute joy in what he does and the applause that he receives.

[@alperrin9310]

A comic genius at his best. It just goes to show that true comedy is priceless and Red knew how to do it all - no matter what his age!

[@joelee662]

My mother used to watch Red Skelton all the time we sat down next to her and we watched it also it was always funny thank you for saving a piece of history a real time capsule thank you 👍🇺🇸

[@s.cannon6029]

I remember watching the Red Skeleton Show when I was a kid. He came on after the Ed Sullivan show. I loved his show.

[@jamesbryant5158]

I loved Red if there was a more funny man than he, lord we would still be in stitches.

[@cynthialloyd2742]

The funny thing is I remember Red Skeleton's show but don't remember Ed Sullivan's show.

[@spackle9999]

I never had a grandpa growing up. But could you imagine a better one?

[@marilynframpton86]

He was and will always be my favorite. He had the ability to make you laugh while laughing at himself.

[@Mrgop]

Always funny and never vulgar. Comedians today could learn a great deal from this legend m

[@boomerguy9935]

I met this gentleman in person and he was genuinely the nicest and most sincere human I've ever met. I was a very young employee at a resort and he treated me and the other employees with loving kindness. No matter who stopped to talk to him, he treated them like close family and made time to finish the conversations. As he stepped away I told him to have a good day and he responded in the same soft voice he used to close his show with, "Have a good day? Son, the day is half over, have a good life!" That was 55 years ago and I remember it like yesterday. Listen to his explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance if you want to understand his insight.

[@virginiamattingly7795]

Loving This !!

[@bishopaz]

I was tearing up reading this. I just pictured Mr Skelton being kind and sweet. Thank you for this.

[@boomerguy9935]

@@bishopaz I met many famous celebrities and he was the only one who was sincere when he smiled, the only one who stopped and took the time to make conversation. He didn't just respond, he fully engaged. He was the guy you would feel comfortable with inviting into your home for a meal and fellowship. He wore his heart on his sleeve. I still smile when I think about him. And although he carried a giant cigar (he was carrying it that day), it was never lit; he said once in an interview that it was his "schtick", his onstage device.

[@timrichard8798]

TV shows have literally gone to hell these days. In his time you could really plan your week around the variety shows, Laugh In, Hee Haw, Dean Martin Roasts. The trailer trash that passes for entertainment these days is why the brain's of our youth have begun to rot.

[@boomerguy9935]

@@timrichard8798 Real comedy did not need "laugh tracks". The I Love Lucy Show was recorded before a live studio audience. Those laughs were real, as were the ones in front a lot of shows back then. If I listen to a modern show from the other room, these "laugh tracks" are extremely irritating. I don't need someone to tell me when something is funny.

[@alexanderlynch9240]

Truly one of the greatest comedians that ever lived. Rest in peace and God Bless.

[@carolr9581]

One of a kind. Super talented.

[@williamsanders238]

Like Lucille Ball he was a true legend

[@raiderjohnthemadbomber8666]

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting this incredibly kind, greatest comedian that has or ever will live in about 1960. He used to donate his time to the LA Fire Womens and Orphans Fund, which at the time was chaired by my grandfather. He and my mother became fast friends, so I was blessed with this wonderful happenstance. I could tell stories about him and his neighbor, Jack Benny until my fingers fell off. Suffice it to say that these are among my most treasured memories of my life. R.I.P. to both of these gentlemen. The world lost something special when you passed. Of course, I'm certain that you're giving the Devil all kinds of Heaven!

[@peggygallagher5802]

One of my Heroes growing up. Grew up in a "well-to-do" Catholic family full of psychological, emotional and sexual abuse. Red Skelton was my escape. My Father, a well known Doctor and workaholic was unaware, yet somehow he knew that I needed to watch The Red Skelton Show. It became almost pertinent to my survival...at 60, he still comforts me. Thanks Dad and God Bless you Red Skelton 🙏

[@user-fy3kd9qf2m]

First class gentleman and comedian that has made a mark in my thoughts and heart. Such a gentle caring human and men like him are sadly lost to clean comic humor. Why is it nowadays that being funny must have comedians using foul language and making fun of the less fortunate folks in our world. God bless Red Skelton, one of my all time favs.

[@bhaws17]

There will never be another Red! Really a class act..

[@rogermorris7309]

I remember him in the 60s, a truly great man. all these guys and gals were so real

[@LaurieVogt-iw7ts]

Now that's entertainment at its best

[@bettymcpherson4549]

Forsiure no ONE will ever replace our Memories

[@davol2449]

uhhhhhh....no.

[@lawrencenelson9621]

Red skeleton

[@conniecharley1927]

Love Red Skelton he laughs at his own jokes.. love it.. since a kid watch him laughed so hard tears came.. such a decent humble person.

[@VirgilDavis]

Delightful, he was. Good old days, great memories.

[@thevoiceofthelordpastorkei7165]

Red skeleton, Americas clown! They never came any funnier. What an asset to the world he was. Always brightened up your day REGUARDLESS of how dark it appeared. RIP Red Skeleton!

[@CharGC123]

LOVE Red and the way he would crack up at his own jokes, such a lovable character, miss him terribly, great to have these videos!

[@MrEd9574]

He once said the reason I laugh at my own jokes is because I didn't want to be the only one in the room that didn't get the joke!!!

[@timrichard8798]

Man could get a house full of ppl to cry down their legs just by laughing at himself. Kkemm Kadiddlehop was one of my favorite characters of his.

[@maryclough8521]

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[@marthastevebrown1685]

i love how innocent the humor and the audience were- i wish we could be that way again

[@annmcdaniel1092]

AMEN!😉😍

[@THOMASTHESAILOR]

I used to watch RED all the time when I was a kid.. I'll never forget Him..

[@cjolly5]

clyde cadidalhopper

[@davidjaniec3838]

Gertrude and Heathcliff!

[@mehermusic2154]

@@cjolly5 IT WAS clem CADIDALHOPPER

[@billmccomb4629]

I did the same. And today (March 2020) I stumbled across this video and was afraid to watch it, thinking the humor would be so out-of-date and corny. Boy am I glad I watched. Skelton was a master; and if his humor ever goes out-of-date I don't want to be alive.

[@richardelias2674]

Funny, funny man, grew up watching Red Skelton!

[@nhojhtims5501]

A great gentleman and fantastic comedian. Never get tired of his stories. Love this man forever.

[@rickscookingschool4496]

I had the great honor of meeting him after a performance at Indiana University - always will treasure that time!!!

[@lydiaclibon118]

I met him as well between 1977-1982, can't remember exact date. Got my program auto graphed. My father also saw him when he performed at Fort Dix? Just after he enlisted. I read somewhere that he would get up every morning at 4am and write a love poem to his wife. Post script: it wasn't Dix, but base southwest.

[@richardrojas6306]

Red was a tremendous entertainer. He could do it all. He was such a Brilliant man, so much talent all in one person. Music writing, paintings and stories, simply amazing. I saw him live in a 2 hour concert in a place called Circle Star Theatre near San Francisco probably was in the 1990's. A brilliant performance, a non stop performance. God Bless You, Mr Skelton, what an absolute joy you were. 🙏🙏❤❤

[@roymanning8893]

Red Skelton was the best . We watched him every chance we could back in the sixtys.

[@r3b3lvegan89]

Besides his wit and charming soul, the way he laughs harder at his own jokes is absolutely diamond. He kills it. RIP red

[@nancywood9531]

The greatest clean religious comedian. Never a cuss word or bad taste joke. We never missed him on radio and then TV. Loved his show. Great family man. Suffered the loss of his young son. Took him on a world cruise before he passed. Always ended his show by saying Goodnight and may God Bless.

[@RLGGIBSON]

I never get tried of watching Red , he will always make you laugh , Thanks

[@eddancer6469]

There will never be a man like him again that many of us loved I'm Ed Clifford thanks for this classic upload

[@FredFlintstone-e2e]

I loved him like you he made me laugh as a child felt like family and still does 50 yrs later ❤🎉

[@jefftappan381]

The man truly loved to perform and to laugh. He was an entertainer who loved to entertain. He had absolutely no ego.

[@rosemarysinclair814]

Loved him When did he pass what year.greatly missed the best Rosie.

[@theresetuckness2300]

I loved him..miss him too. I thank the person who posted this here.. Great job and he can live forever on line. Need more people like him. Yes God bless. :-)

[@theresetuckness2300]

@@rosemarysinclair814 Skelton died on September 17, 1997, at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California, at the age of 84, after what was described as "a long, undisclosed illness".

[@rangerjoe3711]

God broke the mold after he made Red Skelton. He is a one of a kind and a true American treasure.

[@williamneuman7783]

God altered the mold and gave us Carol Burnett. So we would have 2 great comedians.

[@gloriabassnett6930]

Agree!

[@gloriabassnett6930]

@@williamneuman7783 agree!

[@Wookie8058]

Very well said... Truly an American Treasure... :)

[@kennymurphy2116]

@@williamneuman7783 : Actually, since I started watching him on a regular basis about three mos. ago, I've come up with a mental list of comedians who were probably inspired at least a little by Red.

[@debbierichardson5933]

A Godly man with a wonderful show. Always Hog Bless at the end. Loved the movies he was in . I liked the old movie where he did the buckle and boot routine.

[@TheCoolernie]

I always watched his tv shows as a child. No-one can ever be as good as he was. He is in heaven r.i.p. Mr. Skelton

[@PapaByrd07]

Luv you Red.....R.I.P. God Bless from Texas

[@paulfennel963]

One of God's special people. A great man. I grew up watching him. I miss him.

[@johntiggleman4686]

God, how I miss Red. My pop and I never missed a show on TV.

[@williamdarling6974]

Red didn’t offend anyone with his humor. He was very gentle but unique in his delivery. Red, we need comedians of your caliber! You are missed! Thanks for the memories!

[@victoriacarruth4023]

Yes I would love to hear a comedian like him again. Today's comedians are vulgar rude and really have no sense of humor.

[@barbaracastelli3725]

His awesome. That was hilarious. His a genius and his talent unbelievable , Brilliant. Love Red Skeleton and a wonderful man.

[@ThePHYL]

Oh I remember Red so well, we loved the show, all the family sitting on the sofa and floor, watching this tiny black and white television......as Red use to say Good night and God bless...

[@heatherwhittaker6169]

I love Red Skelton I met him at an art show of his work at Caesars In Vegas..Kindness just emanated from him..wonderful man.

[@HardRockMiner]

My dear sweet mother loved Red. She's been gone for over 20 years now but I can still remember her laughing at him when I was a young boy.

[@raedeankendall9169]

I love Red Skeleton. He was brilliant.

[@stevescott6503]

All these years later, I still think of him some times.I wish shows like his were on again.

[@aliceannparsons2609]

Truly the best Comedian ever! I Miss him. A dear friend gave me the Time Life set of his shows. WONDERFUL! :)

[@jaydenronnie3155]

Hello 👋 Alice 🌺🌸 How are you doing today??

[@fm00078]

SO MUCH GARBAGE THESE DAYS. It's wonderful Red is still here to bring the SMILES back. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.

[@goodtimefolkrock]

This is classic stuff .....he was a true comic genius ....totally at home on stage

[@stanlivengood9500]

Loved him growing up. Always enjoyed Gertrude and Heathcliff and The Silent Spot. I sure miss him and his style of humor. There will never be another entertainer like him.

[@liz3bet]

He proves comedy does not have to have curse words....the "F" word & cursing God, etc. - nor crude comments - to be funny. God bless you, Red! May you RIP in heaven.

[@randyrice680]

Moral values

[@ouiroc]

He's probably cracking up the Father in heaven right now

[@formerfarmer1718]

I grew up watching this marvelous comedian on TV. Many years were in black and white. All good. His Pledge of Allegiance is still a classic and even more important these days! RIP Red………

[@eviner3589]

Hope we can see that Pledge of Allegiance skit somewhere!

[@stephenmaxwell5161]

How wonderful!! A comedian who does not have to cuss every other joke!!!

[@michaelruther9175]

I miss watching Red . The two sea gulls where especially funny .

[@dianneshaw4661]

he's still got it....my family and i never missed his show and John Wayne was a guest many times.....his son died when he was about 12 from caner....he lived 1yr after he was diagnosed .....

[@charleythomas3478]

Gunsmoke

[@nyseaverseaver8748]

Vv0 ' power Ok sounds great

[@katc2345]

I always,wanted to meet him from when i was a little girl. Ill be 63 and I used to beg my dad to take me to meet him. I just assumed he could take me. Lol. I love this,man! Thats why im here.

[@anthonyassenheim9115]

Best at stand up, situation comedy and pantomime. Sheer genius! Had a show in the 60's. Must watch tv. No one like him since.

[@williampeacock9473]

Red Skelton I just how he made people laugh . He did not have to talk all the dirty stuff . A real outstanding person that loved life .

[@tomstamey5407]

Its so great to see and hear him. Before TV we never missed his radio show. The don't come any better

[@leetodd3178]

Red was a comedian's comedian... first class all the way

[@cat-lw6kq]

he was even better at pantomime, the best I've ever seen.

[@margolove3986]

My dad and I enjoyed watching him on television.

[@ouiroc]

He is always been one of my favorite comedians even as a child he was funny with no vulgarity ever we miss you red

[@charlesmauro5905]

How can you not love Red Skelton! It's like he was everyone's favorite uncle! He was actually the direct opposite of most modern day comedians. Not only was he not vulgar, I guess you could say he was the polite comedian. Which actually made it even more funny !

[@michaellorion5956]

One great comedian and clean.

[@spdharan]

Have been introduced to Red very recently. His warmth and goodness just oozes out of him

[@AYtoSEE]

Loved watching him when I was a kid with the rest of the family around the TV. Brings back great memories

[@vgbrannon1234]

Such an amazingly talented comedian! "Goodnight and God Bless!"

[@davidcarroll1883]

Red Skelton was the very best! What a Master at his craft!

[@dorothycoker8830]

I love love Red, he even laughs at his own jokes before he gets to the punch line.

[@robertvillarreal4525]

So true.

[@daleandrews9356]

I forgot to mention that in an earlier comment. One of the first rule of "stand up" is not to laugh at your own jokes! He got away with it because of the impeccable timing, and the dopy look - hilarious in itself - on his face as he moved through the joke, as he was enjoying the comedy himself! It obviously worked for him, and you can't argue with success.

[@johnnyhawkins43]

Yes I grew up watching old Red's shows and I have been a fan of his since then and I always will!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidswarner7902]

Red work for years doing physical comedy routines in the Vaudeville circuit. He did so many pratfalls that during his time on TV and touring he needed a cane. He always put it down for his performances. He said he wanted to entertain his audience, not garner their sympathies. Watching this, you'd never know he used a cane.

[@williamwallace2736]

I live near Red’s hometown of Vincennes Indiana and the father of an old girlfriend worked with him as an usher when they were young and Red would be escorting people to their seats and he would “trip” over an imaginary obstacle and fall flat on his face just to get a laugh.

[@josephbourne6751]

@@williamwallace2736 A fellow Hoosier! But I would have loved him no matter where he came from. He was a great example of how to treat others, and how to get to heaven. Joe Bourne

[@annmcdaniel1092]

Not only did he use a cain, but he also had to wear steal braces.😞

[@robertwashburn1085]

I grew up watching Mr. Skelton . Every Tuesday night we watched his show . When he passed away we lost a true comedic legend and a giant in the entertainment industry . We will never see his likes again .

[@toyman9642]

A decent, humble man. May he rest in peace.

[@robertvillarreal4525]

He’s Bringing more than the joy & laughter already There.

[@gdobie1west988]

Elephant with a cold in the nose or hippo with chap lips. This guy was classic back in the day. Good clean comedy. Miss him

[@bishopaz]

Red was his own best audience. Love how he cracked himself up.

[@daleandrews9356]

Like I said in an earlier post, he laughed at his own jokes and got away with it beautifully!