I remember the trouble my mother had putting me to bed when The Red Skelton Show was on. I must have been five years old at the time. She would get me in bed and a few minutes later I would be watching his show from the hall. She’d tell me to back to bed but it was fruitless. I’d be standing in the hallway agin within minutes, watching Red’s show. Finally, my mother conceded defeat. She’d let me stay up and watch his show; and when it was over, it was off to bed for me. That’s how it was until I was old enough my mother didn’t have to fight me. To this day sixty years later, I am still fond of Red Skelton. When I see him on videos like this, I have to tune in. Johnny’s presence adds to the experience. Two of the greats.

@billgreen1861

Жыл бұрын

Same here except that it was my grandmother and I was a little boy. How I miss this man, Red Skelton.

@nyy1960

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that great story watching a great show with a great guy and your mom. Moms are the best

@crotalusatrox7931

Жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to get to stay up and watch.

@annchurchill2638

Жыл бұрын

Gertrude and Seacliff say Hello!Clem Kadiddlehopper!

@joeclayton2121

Жыл бұрын

i'm 61 and i got to watch it i grew up in Levittown Pa great town to grow up in

He was a very kind person with a beautiful soul ! I met him shortly before his passing on the streat with his assistant caregiver in portland or. Red would take walks downtown to find homeless or needy people and give them cash $100 each that he would have in rolls of small bills wrapped in rubber bands sometimes he would leave a roll where a needy person would find it accidentally and watch from a distance to see them when they found it. His biggest joy in life was sharing the kindness he was known for giving all of us all our lives and his.

@WagnerPD

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. ❤

@robertwightmanCA

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful tribute to him. Now I want to be like him, in my generosity towards my brothers and sisters in this world.

@his4evr2c

29 күн бұрын

​@@robertwightmanCAJust one person at a time. Respectfully one of the reasons I get upset with the go fund me. Shorts because The people giving large amounts of cash expect that family to get a home. But because the money 💰 isn't in their account but in someone else's name. How do we know they are off the streets. But GOD gives agape Love and gives hope regardless of what is going on. I didn't know that about Red Skelton: His gentle generous nature I believe Red did donate to others. He kept cash knowing Banks can fail us but cash especially Gold backed cash is good. The other day I had Arby's sliders and some things in the back of my trunk. I saw a lady with a cart offered her a ride she said no but then I offered her water bottles and sliders and she said yes . I gave her a new blanket and toothbrush kit . It's not much but it's what I had to give Right now it's literally raining outside. PUSH Pray Until Something Happens usually Peace that passes all understanding in JESUS name.

God broke the mold after making Red Skelton. Thanks for the laughs Red. God Bless!

Clean humor, funny & a kind person. Need more people like that in the world.

Red struck me as a gentle soul who thought the best of us. I'll always remember his closing line at the end of his TV show: "Good night and God bless."

@bossgrammyify

Жыл бұрын

I too , remember his closing line and felt his sweet soul.

@cindynewman902

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I’d forgotten that.

@tarnsand440

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Good Night and May God Bless. In an interview he was asked why he always said May in front of God Bless. His reply;" I say May because I sincerely hope you are blessed. It sounds more polite".

@oc8113

Жыл бұрын

Love your comet

@deansapp4635

Жыл бұрын

Red was a great man

Red Skeleton is 70 here and he looks fabulous! His show was very popular in the 60s. Used to watch it every week.

@VideoAmericanStyle

Жыл бұрын

He looks about 92.

@slcRN1971

Жыл бұрын

@@VideoAmericanStyle : I’ve seen people who looked older than him here and they were in their early 70s (some even younger than that). So to me, he looks fantastic and younger than 92.

@suzanneflowers2230

Жыл бұрын

He lost a young son to cancer. That's enough to age anybody.

@charliechilders6630

Жыл бұрын

@@slcRN1971 yes most of the hollywood stars from the 1930s and 40s and even 50s all aged prematurely. Most all of them were alcoholics, which aged them worst of all! Just look at Bette Davis, and William Holden who rapidly aged worse than most. Sadly, even before he was 50, years old he looked at least 70. However, our beloved Red Skelton looked much older here. Alcohol was popular and was accepted by everyone and not just by all the Hollywood and New York celebrities! It was also among most all of the upper lower and middle classes of America. There were martinis, whiskey sours, liquor such as gin, vodka, rum etc on the rocks. Drugs later which have now ruined the world today. Alcohol and drugs have always been a hazard to the entertainment profession. They are also prevalent today among labor workers such as mechanics, body men, painters, roofers and oh so very many more.😟

@jacquelinejanz8466

Жыл бұрын

VideoAmericanStyle ahahah Let’s take a vote‼️

"The only exercise I get is being a pallbearer for all my friends who exercised a lot,", now that's a great line

in 1955, i was on the Art Linkletter show ( kids say the darndest things) and they asked me back a few times. We had dinner out, with Art, and Red Skelton was at the table with us. what a great guy. i still remember that. i was 7 yrs. great memory.

man.... we were so lucky to have lived during those times...

@GroovyGranny1959

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@adriennerobinson1180

Жыл бұрын

Truth Indeed

@bellagrace9812

Ай бұрын

Yes we were. ❤

@bellagrace9812

Ай бұрын

I remember watching Red Skeleton when I was a kid and he was so funny and fascinating I couldn't take my eyes off the TV.

I loved Red's laugh. What child of his era doesn't remember what a happy man he was on tv. Love him to bits.❤

@charliechilders6630

Жыл бұрын

He had truly the most beautiful laugh! It reflected his God given real and honest soul , that in spite of everything he went through and that was done to him , it remained always there. 😇 Red's great sweet laugh(often shy) was always boyish, honest, sincere showing love for everyone in the world!!!💌💌

@wa9neu

Жыл бұрын

I was raised up just outside of Vincennes In..... It is said Red came to Vincennes after the New Hwy 50 was completed that he said "oh a new bridge in my name huh; I think i will sell it !!

@cathyberry9579

Жыл бұрын

Gertrude & Heathcliff! He was AMAZING & made us laugh in the Old Days. So many other characters also like Clem Cadilla Hopper sp? Just miss his humor & comedy. Just like I miss Robin Williams 😔 😢

@charliechilders6630

Жыл бұрын

@@cathyberry9579 ❤️

@charliechilders6630

Жыл бұрын

@@wa9neu 🤗💌

Was fortunate enough to meet him in person. One of the kindest and most sincere people I’ve ever known.

Some of my earliest of TV watching was The Red Skelton Show. I loved him so much. His mind was never on "off" position and a delight to watch for young or old.

Red, never got enough credit for his work & being a great soul.

@adriennerobinson1180

Жыл бұрын

Truth Indeed

@robertpetrosky5338

Ай бұрын

à😊​@@adriennerobinson1180

@robertdiotalevi285

7 күн бұрын

Because back in the day just about everyone on TV was expected to be clean and have class...now we have trash and we did not see it coming.

Red Skelton was brilliant and his humour appealed to everyone. I remember watching him on our B&W tv in the 60’s with my dad when I was a little girl and we both giggled and hooted with laughter. Today’s comedians could learn a lot from Red’s gentle heart.

@judyherman1249

Жыл бұрын

I watched him too on B&W with my dad in the 60s, difference was I was young so I didn't get to stay up late very often, so it was even more special when I did.

@joybeum7177

Жыл бұрын

I so agree. Red proved that comedy can be good, clean fun!

@nicknorthable

Жыл бұрын

He was a master story teller

@russwatson8713

Жыл бұрын

And he ended every show with his little wave, a big smile, "and God bless".

@BorisTheSpyder

Жыл бұрын

Hard to learn nowadays, nobody listens, nobody hears! ...ppl only want to hear themselves.

Love, love, love Red Skelton!Johnny’s a legend too, I just never stayed up that late to watch him, I was a kid.

There will never be another Red Skelton. His comedy is timeless.

@maryhadda8420

Жыл бұрын

I hope there will be another like him some day soon.

@jantimmons5115

Жыл бұрын

And very clean

@captainamericaamerica8090

Жыл бұрын

@@jantimmons5115 Benny hill wasn't clean.benny hill was the greatest Comic Ever. 🐯🐯🐯👑👑👑

@JackTheSkunk

Жыл бұрын

And there will never be another Gertrude & Healthcliffe, Freddie the Freeloader, San Fernando Red and all of Red's great characters.

@timwright4263

Жыл бұрын

Coming from the UK, I had no idea if Red Skelton was a singer, an actor, dancer, a wire walker, or whatever. I saw your comment and there it is.

These were the greatest times for TV , and this show never gets old . Red Skelton was one of the funniest guys that ever lived, and Johnny Carson will always be the King of Late Night TV. R.I.P...You are missed.

@roncunningham7867

Жыл бұрын

The amount of joy and laughs I get from these two is priceless.

@garymorris1856

Жыл бұрын

I agree. i love both of these guys.

@TampaBayJay45

Жыл бұрын

Absolute giants!

@garymorris1856

Жыл бұрын

@@TampaBayJay45 Yes, you are correct.

@nielthompson3590

Жыл бұрын

@@roncunningham7867 .

One of my fondest memories was my Mom Laughing at his show back in 1962. I can still hear it in my head. Thank you Mr. Skelton

@robertdiotalevi285

10 ай бұрын

Me too, brother!

I remember my mom popping corn and yelling get your pillow Red Skelton is coming on. And my brother's and sister would lay on the floor in front of the TV eating popcorn and laughing our butts off. RIP Red thank you for all the Laughter and great memories of my youth ❤ ♥. His recital of the pledge of Alliance should be shown in every school in America.

@bill9540

3 ай бұрын

Isn’t that funny….everyone would gather around the single TV in the house and there was always something good on…something the whole family could watch☺️

After watching Fallon the other night, I really appreciate this generation of entertainers more. They were so talented with class, maturity and wit - no stupidity and vulgarity.

@adriennerobinson1180

Жыл бұрын

Truth Indeed AMEN 🙏 We really Miss them.RIH

@drv73

Жыл бұрын

No comparison, today's 'comedians' are a disgrace...

@tomnalley3644

Жыл бұрын

Red Skelton didn,t carry on that communist liberal B S like fallen,colbert,and kimmel.Back when comedians were class acts instead of communist trash.

@robertsprouse9282

Жыл бұрын

@@rugby4lifenone615, sanctimonious clown..oh wait..they're all like that on the nets.

@billr3724

3 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing while watching this.

One of the all time funny guys, without any mean or vulgar comments.

@siggylloyd3566

Жыл бұрын

I suppose you're not a fan of Rickles, then? Or Johnny, for that matter? "Mean" can be a comedic attitude adopted on purpose, you know.

@charliechilders6630

Жыл бұрын

@@siggylloyd3566 I have always been a fan of Don rickles and Joan Rivers etc. When I was younger and first saw Mr rickles on tv, I thought he was rude and mean like his mother said about him. But he is someone that becomes an acquired taste after a few times and he was truly a force of nature! However, I never ever could ever understand why everyone thought Danny Kaye was so wonderful. 🤔 I always thought so silly and prissy and thought he was in love with himself. To me he was truly a buffoon! 😳🙄😯😟👎 Sorry, this is only my humble and personal opinion. Please everyone, I truly mean no offense! ( I hope to anyone who reads this. ) 🤔 If anyone is offended, just overlook my comment!🥺😯

@charliechilders6630

Жыл бұрын

By the way, his show was on CBS and Judy Garland was also starring with her weekly hour long musical show on Sunday nights at the very same time as "Bonanza"! Why did they cancel her and keep the very boring and untalented Danny Kaye? 🤔 You can watch most of her 26 hour-long shows here on KZread. These legendary shows are now iconic and are still in great demand. What ever happened to Danny Kaye and all of his many shows?

@brian7333

Жыл бұрын

Like Buddy Hackett

@BennieWilll

Жыл бұрын

Don Rickles never did it out of mean spirit. If he made fun of you, he loved you. A lot of comedians today make of those out of mean spirit that they don't like. That's not comedy.

In 1984 Red Skelton touched my life in a most profound way. He was an excellent human being. Miss you, Sir.

One of my best childhood memories is watching his comedy show with my dad. Years later when I was in college we were lucky enough to see him perform live. I still remember the smiles on my dad's face.

What to say but "those were the days" my friend. Entertainment at its best. Your heart laughed instead of crying. Thank you Thank you

Can we please go back in time to these SO MUCH NICER days?

@adriennerobinson1180

Жыл бұрын

Oh Yes

Red Skelton was a major factor in what Johnny Carson became. He inducted Johnny into the Television Hall of Fame in 1987 which is on KZread somewhere.

@bryduhbikeguy

Жыл бұрын

I didn't know that.Thank you.I'll look for it.

I’m 73 and watching this video just made me happy. I laughed when I watched him back then and was always mindful of his serious closings. Often sweet heartfelt words with hope and insight. I can never remember a joke be often carried that thought into my bed that night. I’m sure you are in God’s eternal embrace. Thank you Red.

Had never heard of this man. This unbelievably accomplished man. Unfortunate that the superstars of the radio era don't get into the mainstream history books. Maybe because it wasn't recorded like video. But what an incredible and sweet man he seems to have been! Hilarious even by today's standards, and SHARP as a tack even at that old aga! Wow! Reminds me of what made America great..people like him did it. Rest in Peace, Mr. Red Skeleton. Talking into the ether here with these comments that pretty much nobody will ever read is cathartic when I'm in a weird mood like this, realizing the sadness and grief that our mortality brings.

I love the Johnny Carson show and I love Red Skeleton!!

@GroovyGranny1959

Жыл бұрын

Me too

I watched Red as a kid but I never realized what a sweet, caring man he really was.

@in2livinit

Жыл бұрын

My comment too. Exactly. Met him twice as a kid. Once as part of his act as a prop, then later in public. He really was a genuinely nice man. RIP

@slcRN1971

Жыл бұрын

We watched him on our parents black and white set, once they were able to get reception and the money to buy the TV set.

@212bag

Жыл бұрын

@@slcRN1971, the good old days...

@jacquelinejanz8466

Жыл бұрын

He genuinely cared about our wellbeing

@paanne1013

Жыл бұрын

I always thought he was sweet and caring and would never think of missing his show each week. I just loved him so much. You probably did too, but just didn't know it at the time.

Red had a heart of gold! My Father was a Friend of his.

@belladonna131

25 күн бұрын

OH, HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

His humor is timeless

What a difference from late night then to the garbage thats out there now.

I also grew up watching Red Skelton with my parents. It was good, clean comedy. My most treasured memory is buying tickets (as an adult) to see Red in Omaha- as a Christmas present for mom & dad. The show lasted 2hrs, Mr. Skelton all by himself! As we were slowly exiting the crowded theater- my dad took me by the shoulders and gave me a BIG kiss...in front of GOD + EVERYBODY!! My mom whispered "boy! do you rate! I don't even get that". Dad was NOT a man who showed affection publicly. Thank you Red Skelton for the laughs & love you inspired ❤

I had the unique pleasure of being Red Skelton's Bellman once. I was so excited, primarily because our family watched his TV show every week during the 60'/70's. As I was leaving his room, I offered my services if he needed anything brought to his room. He called down later, and asked for a cooler of beer, Heineken. I jumped in our hotel van and brought him his 12 pack of beer and a styrofoam cooler with ice. When he left the next day, he gave me a $50 tip. This was 1984.

@adriennerobinson1180

Жыл бұрын

Aww How Wonderful

@jeanettefenton4812

Ай бұрын

WOW!!! That's impressive and very kind. :)

I loved Red Skelton when I was a child...his show was so wholesome and pure...What a sweet and gentle soul.🥰

Red Skelton was my Mom’s all time favorite. In case you’re wondering that hand gesture Skelton made just before he turned to go over to Johnny and Ed was the American Sign Language shorthand for “I love you”. 🤟

@bill9540

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for that🥳

What a wonderful man!!! I watched him when I was very young. My dad watched him so I had no choice! But I really enjoyed him!!!!

Man, I miss quality television shows. Thanks!

Red Skelton was a favorite of my family all through the 50's and early 60's. He was a devoted husband and blessed people everywhere with his humor and love of life and people. He is an example of real comedy without the use of vulgarity or hurtful words.

@Russellterrierlady

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree, who introduced all the vulgar language & sexual intended, gutter comics

@Russellterrierlady

10 ай бұрын

Not red

Red Skelton.. love him and deeply respect him . He made my troubled youth tolerable.. and thrive with humor .. he was and is, a treasure.. he should be required reading in school ..

@patriciawhittle-reeves5427

Жыл бұрын

Love Mr. Skelton and Johnny. None of the shows produced today are as clean and funny.

@briansanford1721

Жыл бұрын

Sharper than a tack, the man has talent..still!

@briansanford1721

Жыл бұрын

A true savior of humor, A Saint of serenity.

@jamestiscareno4387

Жыл бұрын

Loved Red Skelton. He was like a grandpa figure from my youth.

@JWH-01

Жыл бұрын

You are correct. Especially Red Skelton's explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance should be taught. Those that never heard it can find it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHx7qsZ_ndibd7g.html

Red Skelton..one of the funniest, best loved funny man ever.. No vile or foul language..just honest entertainment. ❤️🙏🏼

@usermo

Жыл бұрын

There was nothing like that beautiful smile of his

@warmlantern0000

Жыл бұрын

He litterly said playboy and cuss words. He's not perfect.

@adriennerobinson1180

Жыл бұрын

Truth Indeed

@photostudio5861

Жыл бұрын

Red Skelton got his start working Burlesque clubs. I'm sure he was no stranger to "foul language",

@CindiLeach

Жыл бұрын

​@@warmlantern0000 watching this replay of a show aired in 1983 just drives home the change in the quality of presentation of subject matter and how much has changed. there was plenty to enjoy not hearing explicit and foul language or seeing" lucy and ricky ricardo" manage to have a baby while sleeping in separate twin beds as did ""robert and laura petrie" mary tyler moore and doris day, marlo thomas and barbara millicent roberts aka barbie the doll were women i could appreciate. carol burnett and so many other wonderful people who brought us "entertainment" did it with well chosen words acts and deeds and the 4 letter words used were "luck" and "love". ❤️

This just brings warmth to the heart. God bless Red.

Red Skelton was a very talented and funny man. And Carson had the best late night talk show ever! 😁

Red Skelton may be lost to the current generation but thank goodness for the video tape records of this great individual. His accomplishments are endless and will never be forgotten. Only hope future generations can look back o what awonderful person he was.

@oc8113

Жыл бұрын

Such a great comedian I always enjoy The Fuller Brush Man

@lzkileguevara98

Жыл бұрын

My 42 yr old son has several videos of Red Skelton. We used to pretend to play "Pedestrian Polo" when we went anywhere. I loved Red's version of "Pedestrian Polo" and he'd do a TIDE commercial during the Pedestrian Polo. It was hilarious!

@adriennerobinson1180

Жыл бұрын

Truth Indeed

@dwaynetucker7635

Жыл бұрын

And will never be matched.

@KratostheThird

11 ай бұрын

@@oc8113 What’s interesting is this was a Columbia picture. Harry Cohn was hated by many for his brutal methods and dictatorship as a studio head. When Cohn died, Red Skelton was quoted as saying, “It proves what Harry always said: Give the public what they want and they’ll come out for it”.

This is one of the best interviews of anybody! Thank you Red for making us laugh out loud! For so many years!

An exceptional man and comedian. He brought a lot of laughs to our family in the 1960's. Always clean and never mean.

I remember watching Red and Johnny when Johnny did 90 minutes and devoted the whole time to Red. One of the best nights of my childhood!

I grew up in the 1960s, watching "The Red Skelton Show", so this really takes me back! But I never knew that Red was an accomplished Painter and could write Symphonies and books!

@thommysides4616

Жыл бұрын

I visited my sister in San Diego California in 1997 shortly before Red died. While there I came across his art gallery and could have bought one of his paintings. They were all up for sale and I think most of the smaller ones I could have afforded, but decided to pass. It's one of the true regrets of my life! Sometimes in life... a chance comes but once, and if you don't take it.... it never comes around again. I'm sure his artwork skyrocketed in price after his death. He was a national treasure and I loved how he ended his 60's program with a smile and a "God bless" As a kid... it really impressed upon me that there was indeed, a God..... out there somewhere.

@dwaynetucker7635

Жыл бұрын

I remember when my parents would laugh at me laughing at Mr Skelton. I was brought up to respect my elders so I will never call him just Red.

@aaa7189

Жыл бұрын

Samuel Morse was an accomplished painter also

Two all time greats. It reminds me of the heyday of TV when you could find wholesome and genuinely funny entertainment that the entire family could enjoy and watch together. The whole country tuned in and watched these truly talented guys and others like them on a regular basis. They helped unite the country and contribute to solidifying it around a common culture based on patriotism, and love and respect of others as opposed to today's comedy which with a few exceptions is dark, vulgar, divisive and not very funny. RIP Johnny Carson and Red Skelton. We love you still.

@davidbeck6072

Жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏

@jamessimpson422

Жыл бұрын

GOD bless both of these gentlemen and may both be in Heaven

@markwatson8051

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@billstaff4655

Жыл бұрын

The entire family usually had to watch together, because most had only one TV, and there were only 3 main channels to choose from, and parents were fairly autocratic, and after they got off work and only had a few hours to watch TV, they usually got to choose what we kids watched.

@gingerray2188

Жыл бұрын

Amen, we were so blessed and lucky to have him.

The genuine affection these two had for each other is really heartwarming.

@robertsprouse9282

Жыл бұрын

Carson idolized JACK BENNY, and RED SKELTON..

@rhrh2025

11 ай бұрын

Carson was a writer for Red Skelton at one time, so they knew each other well!

I knew RED only on his show as a very young kid....but WOW, this interview with JOHNNY really reveals what a MAGNIFICENT talent, funny, & GENUINELY Nice man RED actually was.

Love that story of how Johnny and Red met! ❤

Never seen Johnny love on someone so much! A lot of respect there!!

@oc8113

Жыл бұрын

Great observation

I haven't seen Red in any media for probably 20 years. This clip has me laughing just like I did when I was a child watching his reruns. I have an even deeper appreciation for him as a person after watching this. Thank you.

I loved watching his TV show back in the 60’s. One of my fond childhood memories. It was great to see him with Johnny Carson. Miss ‘em both.

Red Skelton was one of the all time 20th century greats. A great entertainer, and, to quote the movie Ace Ventura..."one HELL of a model American" 👍

I met red Skelton in 1985 at the time I was working at a video electronic store, he came in and bought a video camera plus VHS tape deck, talking to him. He said he love’s electronics. He talked to us for about 45 minutes told us about the three cameras set up that was on the I love Lucy show that was the first time they used 3 cameras to record the show. He also autograph a one dollar bill for us and laughed and said, ( don’t go out and spend that they’ll be looking for me for defacing money ) lol. Was a great funny man.

@mwilliams1330

Жыл бұрын

Lovely memory. A great entertainer, but greater person.

@rogerdsmith

Жыл бұрын

I have a similar story about him myself. Nice man and very funny.

@chuckberlin4605

Жыл бұрын

45 minutes of conversation with THE Red Skelton !!! His recollections of the first three cameras show. His purchases. His autograph. His $1 quip! Thanks for sharing your experience.

I am so glad I came across this, it has made my day. I did not realize how great television was when i was a kid. I now watch mostly old television or public television. Red was one of the best. Both guys were great!

I really miss both of them. I watch them when I was a teenager and they were the best part of my life when things were tough growing up.

Around 1990 I was at DFW airport and saw Red Skelton riding on top of a big baggage carrier. He was wearing what looked like a heavy fur coat, and was grinning like he was having the time of his life. If was a good way to get through the crowds.

I saw him in 1991 at the Brady theater. He did an hour and a half at least on stage alone, just him and that hat. Earlier that day hw wandered around downtown and made friends with the merchants. The next day, before he left, he went around and gave his paintings to his new friends. A real giant of a person.

@kennymurphy2116

Жыл бұрын

In what city was the Brady Theater?

Watched Red every time his show was on. He was so precious!!

I am fortunate to have lived in a time when these two GREAT entertainers were performing. True talent.

Awe I always loved Red Skelton & Johnny Carson. This is a classic!

@alvyderek7778

Жыл бұрын

A world classic indeed ❤

Their apparent mutual admiration for each other and timeless class and quality... when tv was great.

His show came on late after my bed time in the sixties. I would sneak out of bed to watch. He was so kind, gentle, funny and loving and gave me great relief. My parents were not. He was a haven for me.

@julieanna8495

Жыл бұрын

I understand what you just wrote. I had a mean, cruel Mother and my Father was career Navy which meant he was always on the ship. I didn’t blame him, I wouldn’t have wanted to be around her either. Red Skelton and Mr. Rogers were my pretend Fathers.

Saw Skelton in Cleveland in the mid 70s. He did an hour show then came out after the show for another 20-30 minutes just to talk to the audience and take questions. A great performer.

Loved Mr Skelton...generous, humble, and just a very good person.

One of the greatest comics of all times. I saw Red Skeleton 28 years ago on my 10 year anniversary in Hawaii. Awesome!! Red is the only one where my sides ached the next day......loved that man. Rest in piece my man, we still love you........Too bad my honeymoon did not last longer.❤️❤️

@tonybeans4615

Жыл бұрын

He was. The best part of my life.my grandmother came from Italy, didn't understand English,and she would laugh at him like crazy 🤣 God bless him

Two great Americans sharing stories and laughs with all of us. Thanks forever, Johnny. Ed and Red for the terrific memories!

He was so good. He'd take a hat and do twenty characters...non stop laughter. His timing was impeccable. You always thought he cared...about you

@johnosman8140

5 ай бұрын

I believe he truly did!!!!

Used to watch Red Skelton with my Grandparents when I was a child.... And Johnny in my teenage years...They brought so much joy to my life.... Thanks for the Memory's Guy's...Your Loved and missed......

This is sweet. Miss them both.

The funniest line ever from Red.... During one of his shows he announces to the audience that he's going to sing them a song. He then starts packing wadded cotton in his ears. Knowing that they are wondering what in the world he's doing, he looks up at the audience and says, "I've heard this tune before, and I don't care for it..." Brilliant.

I watched The Red Skelton Show as a kid. I remember one night laughing so hard that I couldn't stop even though it hurt. This reminds me of that -- all good clean humor. "And may God bless."

All these many years later, these two comic geniuses still make me laugh.

@ltipst2962

Жыл бұрын

Dya know what the deloreon joke was? They edited it out :(

@Eilen62

Жыл бұрын

Before ol' Snifffffy and his divisive demonrats stole an election, this is what EVERYONE was like. How everyone just WAS.

@user-ht1xu4gv2u

8 ай бұрын

​@@ltipst2962about his drug bust

@firewizzard86

27 күн бұрын

​@ltipst2962 is it a garage car joke was alluding to the way the doors go up.

Those were truly the days. Pure delight ♥️

@adriennerobinson1180

Жыл бұрын

Oh Yes

Loved Red all through my early childhood and beyond, he was such a kind soul and you could feel he loved what he was doing, RIP RED SKELTON

Red was a true comedian. His wit was genius. Growing up I never missed his show. I just love him 💙👏

Loved Johnny Carson miss his show❤️‍🔥❤️🌟⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just looking at him made me smile

Johnny's joy in having Skelton on the show is obvious. Really good stuff!

@trsdarrin

Жыл бұрын

Jack Benny as well

@robertdiotalevi285

10 ай бұрын

His mentor.

I miss both of those guys. Watched Red each week as a kid and can’t begin to count how many times I saw Johnny on the Tonight Show, when he was there! 😆

@normal_media

Жыл бұрын

his pantomime was so good too

You gotta love how much he enjoys his own jokes.

@MrTruckerf

Жыл бұрын

He had a great sense of humor. The man loved to laugh. Most pros don't even smile at their own jokes or anybody else's.

@chuckberlin4605

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! The best "laugh at my own jokes" comic. His eyes. His smile. How could I not laugh with his??

@joseh3564

Жыл бұрын

Roger: Yeah, because he knows that his jokes are hilarious.

Oh my gosh that guy could make even the most mundane joke hilarious! Loved him ever since I was a kid! One of a kind along with Johnny!

Loved Red, he knew how to tell funny jokes without using bad language, dirty ideas were even clean. He was awesome and everybody enjoyed his humor. Great man too. Carson was an incredible tv host, the best really.

@maryerb6062

Жыл бұрын

He knew tons of dirty jokes; he just knew when to use them. What a huge talent he was! ❤

When you compare this to what passes for TV today, you have to cry

I found out about Red Skelton as a kid. I was at my grandparents (late 1980s)and that particular night I was sick with the flu. I watched some of his skits and started to feel better just after watching guzzlers gin. Ever since then I have been a big fan.

@slcRN1971

Жыл бұрын

Just watching him here, made me feel better (I have a chronic condition that gets worse every year ) - - that results in pain that doesn’t ever ease up much.

Loved his definition of the pledge of Alegent. Must watch.

@paanne1013

Жыл бұрын

FYI - Allegiance (and you can edit that by going to the 3 dots to the right of your post)

My wife and I went to one of his shows many years ago. Had seats in the fourth row and as we walked down the isle I noticed we were probably two of only a few with darker hair, or hair at all. I'd watched The Red Skelton Show Saturday nights for years and had to see him in person before, well before... Anyway, there was a point in the show where I thought I wasn't going to make it and almost shouted out for him to stop! Christ, my face hurt, tears were rolling down my cheeks, I couldn't catch my breath, almost fell into the isle and my side ached from laughing so hard! I honestly don't remember laughing so hard for so long EVER! He did it all without uttering a curse word or anything even close. What a wonderful evening.

@hotrox2112

Жыл бұрын

"Beauty"

2 of the all time greats. There's not a comic today that's even close to being in the same league as Red Skelton.

@robc.5745

Жыл бұрын

@@rugby4lifenone615 , You got a sic sense of humor, LOL.

@robertsprouse9282

Жыл бұрын

@Joel Cohn, Kimmel and lousy bits could not stink anymore, than if he intentionally tried to do that!

Magical. Great interview. Casual. Funny in its own way. I'm only 35, but this was hilarious. Two LEGENDS. Bravo!

@eric21200

8 ай бұрын

I'm 37 and Red Skelton is my favorite comedian! Really enjoy watching the Johnny Carson clips too!

They were two of my all time favorites. Tv needs stars like them again. I always enjoyed their shows.

I played Mr. Skelton's silent performance before the United Nations for my 10th grade students years ago...They were excitedly mesmerized and wanted to know all about this very funny man...💛🕊

@robertdiotalevi285

4 ай бұрын

👍

While I was growing up, my dad and I bonded over this wonderful man's comedy and characters. My mom enjoyed Red as well, but I was ROTFLMBO before it became an acronym on social media. There was no social media way back then! Anyway, this man could make a joke from anything! One episode that has stuck with me all of these decades later, was when he met a woman named Penelope Parsons. The people who were telling Red's character about her pronounced her name like Pen-a-loap, and he tried to correct him. Finally, Miss Parsons entered the stage and introduced herself to Red as Pen-a-loap Parsons. He was laughing so hard by this time that he could barely correct Miss Parsons' pronunciation of her own name as Penelope. His jokes and sketches were all clean, G-rated, family friendly funny. May the great comedian RIP.

One of my childhood favorites. I LOVED watching his show with my family.

Red Skelton - such a joy Seeing the two of them together joy times a thousand here

Actor of incredibly great stuff..........not to mention whst s great man he was. Thank you Red, for making this a better world.

What a wonderful thing for Red to say to Johnny. "If someone has talent, you can put them behind a brick wall and they will break through, and that is just what you have done"