Red Skelton: An Inside Peek

1997 Interview with Red Skelton about his art and career by Addi Galleries. July 10, 1997

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

Red passed on September 17, 1997 so this was two months before his death. I grew up watching him and had great affection for the gentleman that he was.

[@his4evr2c]

I just barely recall his shows I was too young But GOD I recall he loved JESUS

[@rockzulla]

THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER RED SKELTON HE WAS A CLASS ACT.

[@johnphillips4268]

I watched this interview and thought to myself, "what a sweet and lovable human being."

[@spackle9999]

He was that and much more.

[@stevescott6503]

He was in a class all of his own, one of a kind. He gave so much to so many, RIP Mr Skelton.

[@robertspecht1911]

He was a great person. Went out of his way to make people happy. Did a lot of entertainment for our troops without being mentioned. A humble Patriot.

[@jclark9176]

So true!

[@pattishinn5198]

I purchased two of his works. The last one arrived the day he died. What a very special man!

[@wandaandrew6633]

We never missed a show growing up. Red is the all time great family comedian. Missed him a lot when his show went off the air. A truly wonderful person..😊

[@jclark9176]

Same here...

[@lindacree4011]

Always loved him on tv and felt he was the most kindest person.

[@michaelhoerig5920]

One of the great gentlemen of all time!

[@hazelkagey6739]

Amen!

[@miriamjewett5438]

I loved this man growing up. "Good night and may God Bless"❤

[@bobbyjewett1994]

One of the finest men I ever met

[@laddnolen6617]

I sat with my grandmother and watched the Red Skelton shows ,and The Carol Burnet show, when i was very little, I'm 61 now. I always loved Red so much, he was the sweetest man on the planet.

[@fintan3563]

Red Skelton was a true American treasure! ❤️❤️❤️

[@photomanwilliams4147]

I had the honor to see a couple of the Red Skelton hour shows live at the CBS studios in Hollywood in the late 1960's. I lived in the LA area and saw so many shows from talk shows to variety. Red treated his studio audience so well even when the cameras were off. I was amazed how so many stars can appear to care for their audience when watching from home yet could care less about the people there without the camera rolling. Not Red, his love of people was real.

[@trentaccid2177]

Seemed to be a great person so sad we have to loose someone like Red.

[@marcisaacs9407]

If ever you feel a piece missing from your life as I have, sit a while and be with Red. In an interview or on a stage matters not, just give yourself, you’ll be healed a lot. Thank you Red Skelton, life is all the richer for the time you gave us.

[@stephenwilliams7574]

I had the honor to see Red do his TV show live in 1968. The visit to "Television City" CBS studios by me a young teenager at that time is one of the most memorable life experiences. He made such an effort to connect with us the audience even when the camera was not on. I've watched countless interviews with Red and what a contrast he is from today "super celebrities". Red is always humble, remembering his childhood roots

[@barryallenflash1]

Seeing as Red and I are both from Indiana, it warms my heart knowing what a true gentleman he was and that I grew up the same way. I live in Washington state and most people are surprised by my "manners"! It must be a Midwest thing. I've watched Red as a kid til now! One of the best improvisers of his day....til he died. Miss that guy!!

[@liamreagan3477]

We should pray to have more like Red Skelton on this earth.

[@richarddismore5901]

How in the world could anyone give this interview a thumbs down? There are some sick worthless people in this world.

[@georgeegri5486]

Richard Dismore there's always going to be people who are sick in mind body and soul 👆🎭this man could make u laugh n cry with just being silent his heart 💖 for humanity of the soul a true American gentleman 🤗🎭💖

[@bubbles3638]

They are probably people who are very young and don't realize who This Great Man was.

[@gussalas2866]

Things have changed we have hateful ,disrespectful, want everything for free, without having to work, sad but true, missing those great simple days

[@miyoshiumeki]

You have to realize that there are an army of people who thumbs down hundreds of videos but they don't actually watch them or even know what they are.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

May God forgive your hateful worthless sick comment.

[@mapleleaf6420]

even among the greats he was in a class of his own ..i can still see my dear mother who is long gone laughing and smiling because of this man...

[@miriamjewett5438]

Me too, Maple.. Me, too

[@donettemiller7817]

Oh how I miss Red & his clean, funny comedy. Klem Kadiddlehopper was one of my favorite characters & I've seen the bit of him doing the old man at the parade. True comedians, such as him, are of a thing of the past sadly. 😢💜

[@riitaalin]

Red sure made all us old time Hoosiers proud. Loved watching his shows as a young man & looking at all his art. Red was just a wonderful & funny man.

[@robertsnearly3823]

This man was my hero and mentor from my childhood. The first time I laughed at the tv was watching this man. We went around the house recreating some of his characters in my teens. In my adulthood, I had the opportunity to see him live at the State Fair. A highlight of my life. Thanks to Red Skelton, I have been laughing ever since. I'm glad we can see him still on video so that I can still laugh, and cry till my time comes to die.

[@susanforesman6879]

I also saw Red at the state fair. I know he's been gone 20 plus years but I love him still. Never thought it would happen but I got to meet him. A true gentleman who was gracious enough to spend a few minutes with a fan.

[@seanosborne87]

Red wasn't just a prince amoung clowns. Although he practically founded clown colleges everywhere, just by exsisting. He was a wonderful gentleman.

[@donbrigner1009]

WOW, this is a great video. I grew up learning to be a better person because of Red. Thanks so much...

[@erikramaekers63]

Red made more money as a painter than he did from all of his films and tv shows combined.Wonderful man

[@daddynme]

Most definitely a big part of my young life. Watched his show every week and knew each character. Read his biography a couple of times. Played "Red's White and Blue March" in my high school band. Man...1997 seems like a lifetime ago.

[@jakre10]

The Red Skelton was on of the best. I never missed a show growing up.

[@heidipomeroy5605]

The gift of visiting our home every week was the greatest treasure you gave. Miss you still.

[@deedeegreen8338]

There was no sweeter man on Earth, than Red Skelton. I would have loved to meet him. And I would love to get one of his drawings, they're magical.

[@Watcherrye]

Red was my mentor as I grew up. I did clowning for 15 yrs. after I was married. I still draw and paint some too. I wish so much I could thank him for all the entertainment as well as the inspiration. I got to go through his museum in Viceness Indiana (yeah, I know the city is spelled right here, that's ok Clowns were not known for great spelling ability). I loved him dearly and he is still a inspiration to me and hope he was to all of you. RIP my dearly loved friend, and may God bless.

[@tbec3011]

How inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@John-im3xn]

Thank you! This is very well done! Red was humble and great. Radio, Movies, & Television. This interview is a very well-done piece of work, and it was so special to view him in this interview, He was very personable! His love for Art in all its mediums inspires confidence in us not to give up talent. It was touching to see him demonstrate his love for Art, the host, and the viewers. Thank you for this wonderful presentation!

[@his4evr2c]

It's obvious he was dying Red Skelton's skin was Yellow. I loved Red Skelton when he did physical comedy with Jerry Lewis. Talk about an honor. Jerry said so too.

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Wonderful video of a great preformer and humanitarian. I love how he talks about his little boy Richard. RIP Red.

[@hazelkagey6739]

His son's illness was the reason he got out of his show. He took his family allover the world so Richard could enjoy the beauty of this planet. What a wonderful man,husband and father as well as all of his other gifts to the world. RIP indead.

[@truarnett5519]

"I was thinking about going to a disco!" Hilarious! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@simbad909]

watched mr skelton growing up .. a most amazing person...watching him is like having the best cake from the best bakery .. just soooo good .. truly of the greatest there ever were.

[@glenblakley4346]

Red Skelton was an amazing entertainer. He was a good artist, but he was one of the most wonderful human beings who ever set foot on this earth. He was one of the hardest working people in recorded history. He wanted to make the world a better place and himself a more perfect person.

[@traintyme]

A very special and kind man, the likes of which we will never see again. Rest in peace and be together with your son forever in heaven.

[@shirleyjjones7958]

Of all the comedians I ever saw, he is the best.

[@t1259sw]

Red was a gentleman of gentleman, one of a kind.

[@LindaAllen2129]

Funniest man ever, never a bad or off color word.

[@keetrandling4530]

"never a bad or off color word" ... on stage. Sadly, if you read his bio, well, let's just say I wish I could un-know about his back-stage behavior.

[@Goldengirl48]

@@keetrandling4530 But he didn't bring it into his presentation on stage. That is what makes him different. His act was always clean. And best yet he could laugh at his own jokes 🤣 which was almost as funny as his routine. 🤣🤣🤣

[@socalbodywork]

I had the great fortune of meeting and spending an evening with Red Skelton and Phyllis Diller at a poetry convention with my grandmother when I was just 18. To this day, it was one of the most hilarious, enjoyable evenings I can remember. Mr. Skelton was always a class act and I admired both of them immensely. They were both so kind, gracious, and hilarious.

[@cricketcricket9749]

He reminds me of my dad. I miss both of them.

[@yuriydisman6829]

Absolutely love him so very much. He never let fame get to his head, never acted New no matter how popular.

[@mckenziehaller7988]

Red Skelton was a wondeful funny man loved watching him every Tuesday night when I was a little girl!

[@joshwillard1157]

Love Red! There will never be another one like him

[@JulieJewelzKvasnicka]

I got to see him in Manhattan Ks a few years before he passed. He was one of the last of the GREATS! RIP Mr Richard Red Skelton. It was an honor to see you.

[@thelastjohnwayne]

There are certain people that will always be missed and Red was one of those.

[@RaymondYocum-uw5hd]

I loved Red Skeleton!

[@scorpio11bw]

One of the greatest comedians of all time.. I wish I could have met him.

[@fortrob1]

Seems like he was such a kind man.

[@ginamcdonald7854]

I watched every episode of his wonderful shows with my grandparents and parents!❤️

[@Henry-sk2dr]

He was a kind and gentle soul. His philosophic intelligence impressed me. R.I.P. Mr. "Clem".

[@CeciliaDanis]

I am 64 now in 2023 I was just a kid and my Dad watched him.I Understand him more now. Thank You RED

[@NancyLynn]

Wow, tears in my eyes...can't even type. RIP dear Red...this Canadian still loves ya

[@darlenedillman6437]

I have always lived Red Skeleton and I can watch him on Tubi. I think I have watched every episode if this TV series.❤

[@raymondtaylor7948]

Red. Skelton is one of the few who has the greatest gift above most comedians. Anyone who has ever heard Red Skelton heard A grand Master iof if any living comedian If laughter is good for the heart then Red Skelton is the greatest doctor any one could ever know Ray Taylor

[@grumpyoldwizard]

What a wonderful man. He is genuine and kind. I miss him and the others of his kind.

[@janinewilliams1739]

Thanks Red for all the laughs..........God Bless!

[@veronicas1231]

Absolutely adore Red , what a wonderful man he was and he shaped my very early childhood in a positive way.

[@tbec3011]

As Red would say, "God bless".

[@glennquagmire1747]

There never be anyone like red Skelton now or ever !!!! RIP Mr Red Skelton

[@carljansen6896]

A wonderful entertainer and an American treasure. We were so lucky to have him.

[@kevinw9073]

A sweet man and a great sense of humor.

[@amberola1b]

Loved him on his first radio program called Avalon Time back in 1939

[@bradbrown4724]

He was the funniest man alive when I was growing up, never missed a show !

[@jmnimahelr]

God, I miss that man!😘 Goodnight and God bless.

[@daddynme]

...and MAY God bless. He made a point to say it that way.

[@theresaholguin699]

There will never be another Red. He was the best. Great comedian of all time. He was very talented and a genius. He was very gifted in his paintings of clowns. He made more money selling his paintings than he did in all of his comedy work and career. The worst day in Red's life was when Richard his son died from Leukemia when he was 12 years old.

[@tldtcarter]

Truly an American Patriot and an icon and absolutely one of a kind.

[@rickr.mortis4821]

What a heart of gold this guy has. I loved watching him when I was young. 😀😀

[@yambo59]

Im 63 watched him on TV all my youth and always loved Red, what an honest and kind hearted gentleman, never be another like him. Mr. Skelton you gave us so much of yourself and made all our lives better by being in them. RIP Mr. Skelton (Red)

[@bettecummins9703]

Thank you for sharing! Love Red Skelton!!

[@robertwinjum420]

Love this man's spirit ❤ so much wisdom will leave when he is called home

[@joshburns493]

I didn't know Mr. Skelton was a painter. WOW I love this guy and his shows and movies

[@bonnieherren6214]

I will always cherish the memory of him. God will see him in heavens and be smiling

[@williamblakeley3744]

what a MAN 👍👍always was & always.will be the best

[@thomassexton9990]

Red Skeleton is my favorite all time people i love you Red and i miss you

[@bobbyjewett1994]

Red was a fine gentleman he would always stay after the show to speak with his fans, ran into Emmett Kelly Junior in Florida before he passed spent an hour with him, told him red was my favorite he said, he admired red also

[@BelovedDavid]

A very nice memory. I remember his movie from TV when I was a kid. So funny..

[@lionheartroar3104]

Precious man, remarkable entertainer.

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

I just read the history of Red on Wikipedia. During the great depression Red worked for $10 a week, and sent all of it home to his mother. The whole article is worth a read if you are a fan. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Skelton Good night and may God bless.

[@jackyandell2489]

Mr.Skelton, I just want you to know that I love you sir. May you rest in peace. God Bless your heart.

[@paulaharrington4325]

He is a great comedian and a great human being !

[@ahuamekaiona]

God bless Red, i loved his shows, i pray i get to meet him in Heaven💋💞🤗🙏🙏✝️✝️👍👍🥰🥰😁😁

[@robertforsythe3280]

Red Lived in Love, He knew where he came from, and when he passed he returned to the place from which he came.

[@kevinrobb8367]

Such a gentle man.

[@jeffhoward9186]

Red was and the best. I miss him.

[@mikeymizor2934]

Brooklyn NY, Such a Gentle Soul, Rest in Paradise ReD, Thanks for all the Joy & Laughter u Brought to us

[@juliecaissie6530]

That is a beautiful painting!

[@raiderjohnthemadbomber8666]

Canvas is a very unforgiving medium. From personal experience, I can tell you that Red was a truly wonderful man. He came from nothing and suffered greatly during the course of his life. It took him a very long time to find a way forward after losing Richard Jr. When his wife, Lothia passed my mother and I thought for sure he would soon pass himself with a broken heart. I never met her, but I knew his first wife, Georgia. I also met his daughter, Valentina when she was about 13. I miss Red and I hope he's giving the Devil pure heaven every day. Sleep well, and know that you are loved.

[@davidcarroll1883]

This was a Great True Man! What a Great guy!!

[@davycrockett3230]

I Still Love Red. Red showed us you didn't have to have vulgarity to be funny.

[@omahaw1728]

I would love to have one of his paintings signed.

[@lewie7820]

He was a force of nature. Born to make people laugh...

[@ceceliaclifford621]

One of a kind!

[@st.charlesstreet9876]

And MGBY Red Skelton ! ❤️

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

The last couple seasons of Red Skelton were My early TV memories, as well as Jackie Gleason, and the Guy that had a really good Shew!!!

[@keithscott1926]

I sure miss him.

[@silentwind69]

Red: You're supposed to say, "Do you wanna see God?" and then hit him! Lol. Too funny.

[@SenorZorrozzz]

Two months later he died.

[@juliecaissie6530]

Omg what a sweet man!

[@cautionTosser]

what a fun guy. i love the way he remembers people and events. and wouldn't it have been fantastic if that childhood painting had turned up?

[@spackle9999]

If you're here, God loves you very much. Also when you're not here!!!

[@cynthiabiel7714]

Special human being...he was part f my childh00d.