My mom sat me in front of the tv in 1967 to watch Red Skelton and Carol Burnett. I was 6 yrs old and I remember!! I used to love the mime section. Everything was done without saying a word. That man was a genious!! Thank you for posting this, it takes me back to my childhood.
I’m 30 but I grew up watching hundreds of red Skelton sketches on VHS. He was my favorite comedian growing up. I know that sounds odd but I was always an old soul that way. He was a big part of my comedic influence. I love Red Skelton
I'm slightly younger and am an old soul as well. I'd heard of this guy before but never watched any of his stuff until today. Loving every minute of these old clips.
I was born in 1959 and as I was growing up, The Red Skelton Show was probably my favorite variety show (followed by The Jackie Gleason Show). Red was not only funny, but was just so likable and sincere. He always ended his shows with "God Bless" and you know he really meant it. I don't think in todays cynical age, that anyone could pull off such a sendoff without seeming phony. As an aside, I have to say that Red's "The Silent Hour" segment was the only mime routine I have ever liked in my entire life. The thing was, it wasn't the typical mime routine like Marcell Marceau with being inside a box and crap like that . . . "The Silent Hour" was stories. It was really more like silent movies than pantomime actually. I will always have fond memories of Red and his show and I enjoyed seeing this after so many, many years. Many thanks for the UL!
My mom was born the same year as you. She died from breast cancer in 2000 when she was 41 and I was 16. I was thinking about her today and randomly remembered that she had told me back then that she loved Red Skelton. I'm not sure why I remembered that, but since there was no UA-cam back then I was never able to watch his stuff. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that it was cool to see someone else posting who was born in her birth year who also enjoyed his work. It gives me a bit of a clearer picture of what her childhood may have been like. As I approach 40 (the age she was when she passed) I find it a great comfort to try to discover and enjoy the interest she had while she was on Earth. Your comment on Skelton's work, I like to imagine in my head, is how my Mom must have felt about him and his comedy. So I thank you for that and god bless! :)
there have been a lot of great comedians over the years but Red Skelton still tops them all one of the few men if not the only person to ever make miming cool
Me and my brother found that episode with the black box on an old video tape when we were kids. For some reason, we laughed our asses off at the part where the dog statue did that long howl.
The one I remember best was where he had a gopher: he was on his hands and knees and every time the gopher popped up he tried to get it and it would pop out of another hole. Hilarious! I wish I could see it again.
If the ideals and principles that we had then would have carried forward to the present, this country and the people in it would be so much better off. It's a shame that things have changed so poorly over the years.
Which modern day comedian most reminds you of red Skelton, I would say, Robin Williams,, it's kind of funny after all these years certain comedy still holds up like this show and the honeymooners with Jackie Gleason many others are just dumb and mundane
I'm curious -- according to legend, Skelton was so furious at CBS for canceling him in 1970 that he vowed they'd never get their hands on the filmed episodes (which he owned). DId he (or his estate) eventually relent?
@David Whiteis Thats really unfortunate if true. Because it might mean that because of Reds grudge against CBS,most of his shows 20 yrs of episodes might be lost to time.That would be very sad indeed if thats the case.I would save up and buy a collection of every episode of Reds 20 yr run if it were only made available.
The Red Skelton show was filmed with a live audience. The laughs on that show are real. A lot of vintage canned laughter came from his show, not just because he was so funny, but because he did a lot of pantomime, making for extended laughs with no dialog to edit out.
Red Skelton is beside King Jesus Christ and King Elvis Presley and Patrick Swayze and millions of Stars. when we die, Jesus Christ finds our Soul. once found he quickly invites you to his bride. this life I am ma. ma dorothy.
That was really from Cholee's grandfather. I made believe that I was asleep to watch the shows. I was really young in Bermuda then. May God Bless. A. Clyde Cannon. BTC Bermuda
Good night Red and may God Bless. Bless you for all the joy and laughter you gave the world!
I had the pleasure of working with Red for his last three years on TV. A great man.
That is incredible and such an honor! I would love to know more! :)
My mom sat me in front of the tv in 1967 to watch Red Skelton and Carol Burnett. I was 6 yrs old and I remember!! I used to love the mime section. Everything was done without saying a word. That man was a genious!! Thank you for posting this, it takes me back to my childhood.
It was nice, wasn't it?
As a child I watched Red everyday loved him and his show
I enjoy the simple, funny and clean comedy. Thank you, Red, Jack Benny, Harvey Korman and Tim Conway, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Tim Hawkins. 🤗
I do wish they would show the Red Skelton Show on tv nowadays! 😃
Although nobody knows him here (I’m from Germany)
But I think he’s wonderful!!! 🥰
The very BEST, thank you Mr Red.
I was born mar,25 1959 it was great growing up to all the long forgotten great entertainer's.
I’m 30 but I grew up watching hundreds of red Skelton sketches on VHS. He was my favorite comedian growing up. I know that sounds odd but I was always an old soul that way. He was a big part of my comedic influence. I love Red Skelton
I'm slightly younger and am an old soul as well. I'd heard of this guy before but never watched any of his stuff until today. Loving every minute of these old clips.
I was born in 1959 and as I was growing up, The Red Skelton Show was probably my favorite variety show (followed by The Jackie Gleason Show). Red was not only funny, but was just so likable and sincere. He always ended his shows with "God Bless" and you know he really meant it. I don't think in todays cynical age, that anyone could pull off such a sendoff without seeming phony.
As an aside, I have to say that Red's "The Silent Hour" segment was the only mime routine I have ever liked in my entire life. The thing was, it wasn't the typical mime routine like Marcell Marceau with being inside a box and crap like that . . . "The Silent Hour" was stories. It was really more like silent movies than pantomime actually.
I will always have fond memories of Red and his show and I enjoyed seeing this after so many, many years. Many thanks for the UL!
My mom was born the same year as you. She died from breast cancer in 2000 when she was 41 and I was 16.
I was thinking about her today and randomly remembered that she had told me back then that she loved Red Skelton. I'm not sure why I remembered that, but since there was no UA-cam back then I was never able to watch his stuff. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that it was cool to see someone else posting who was born in her birth year who also enjoyed his work. It gives me a bit of a clearer picture of what her childhood may have been like.
As I approach 40 (the age she was when she passed) I find it a great comfort to try to discover and enjoy the interest she had while she was on Earth. Your comment on Skelton's work, I like to imagine in my head, is how my Mom must have felt about him and his comedy. So I thank you for that and god bless! :)
@@SleeperInTravel You're very welcome and thanks for your lovely reply!
@@DoubleMrE Thank you as well! :)
Omg i love Red Skeleton .I always watched it when i was growing up as a kid
Loved Freddie the Freeloader. Thanks for the upload. Great entertainment.
😂 very funny indecent to watch and listen to
Freddie the Freeloader right out of the gate! Freddie was an act from Red's vaudeville days, a real treat to see.
Great show, loved it
there have been a lot of great comedians over the years but Red Skelton still tops them all
one of the few men if not the only person to ever make miming cool
I wished there were shows on here like this...These shows like this is hat made TV...Loved Red skelton
nFLd muSiC
Love old Red!!! RIP
Fantastic I think I saw every show that was the type of TV that was really fun to watch
This guy was f*cking hilarious. His faces, gestures, and his timing are comedy gold.
bluestate69 you know, Freddie didn't need the F word to get his meaning across.
You know, you can appreciate an actor without ACTING like them, or speaking exactly like them.
You made me laugh harder than any other clown or funnyman. I miss you and love you. God bless.
great comedy those were the days
I grew up on this stuff
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS
Was born in the 70s started to watch this hella funny laughing with tears
1960 to 1970 we enjoyed Red @ our home.
Great show for the covid isolated cause laughter is the best medicine
Me and my brother found that episode with the black box on an old video tape when we were kids. For some reason, we laughed our asses off at the part where the dog statue did that long howl.
The world could use another Red....
I got a Freddy the Freeloader doll for Christmas one year! I loved him!
that's is so funny 😂 I'm laughing my ass off!!
Flawless comedy
The one I remember best was where he had a gopher: he was on his hands and knees and every time the gopher popped up he tried to get it and it would pop out of another hole. Hilarious! I wish I could see it again.
I grew up with that.
Have allllyayd LOVED Red
I love RED SKELETON n he is so very funny
If the ideals and principles that we had then would have carried forward to the present, this country and the people in it would be so much better off. It's a shame that things have changed so poorly over the years.
Wow... Vincent Price was pretty young im this. I wonder what year this was in?
No curse words!!!!!!!!!!! Can we do it again Ladies and Gentlemen.
i love watch red show and sil do
he was the best
REPENT. The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand.
Robbie Hagberg Wisconsin I'm a big fan of you hope you do a good job that your theater you do it on okay with her and see how it on the way back
I love Freddie the freeloader
Which modern day comedian most reminds you of red Skelton, I would say, Robin Williams,, it's kind of funny after all these years certain comedy still holds up like this show and the honeymooners with Jackie Gleason many others are just dumb and mundane
I'm curious -- according to legend, Skelton was so furious at CBS for canceling him in 1970 that he vowed they'd never get their hands on the filmed episodes (which he owned). DId he (or his estate) eventually relent?
I don't know.
all but a few dozen episodes are extremely hard to find
that's all I know
@David Whiteis
Thats really unfortunate if true.
Because it might mean that because of Reds grudge against CBS,most of his shows 20 yrs of episodes might be lost to time.That would be very sad indeed if thats the case.I would save up and buy a collection of every episode of Reds 20 yr run if it were only made available.
it was great comedy like the show they put on now a day and they work for next to nothing back then
he is funny
Those laugh tracks seem to be standard fare on CBS comedy shows, even now.
The Red Skelton show was filmed with a live audience. The laughs on that show are real. A lot of vintage canned laughter came from his show, not just because he was so funny, but because he did a lot of pantomime, making for extended laughs with no dialog to edit out.
Like this
woman asks who is with you; Skelton looks around for who; who is not there because who is on first base
This was good clean comedy. Why did comedy have to get so dirty? If you can call that comedy....
Times change. Heck red got arrested for a slightly suggestive joke while on stage in the 30s.
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Is his buddy in the first skit the future Uncle Fester from the Adams Family??
Yes, it was him
@@brucerunner2056 Thanks for the reply
When kids could watch tv
YES.
funniest show ever was Carol Burnett. Skelton I always thought was more than a bit silly & never really thought he was funny. Classy guy though.
13:21 WHAT THE HELL IS HE SMOKIN ON?
Is that is Vincent Price?
Yes🤗
Red Skelton is beside King Jesus Christ and King Elvis Presley and Patrick Swayze and millions of Stars.
when we die, Jesus Christ finds our Soul.
once found he quickly invites you to his bride.
this life I am ma.
ma dorothy.
What made him great was that he could laugh at and with himself. MAY GOD BLESS.
That was really from Cholee's grandfather. I made believe that I was asleep to watch the shows. I was really young in Bermuda then. May God Bless. A. Clyde Cannon. BTC Bermuda
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i watched car crashes funnier than this..
is this the reason why boomers don't have a seance of humor ?