Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annette Bochenek on October 5, 2023

Classic Movie Travels October: Red Skelton Red Skelton Richard Red Skelton was born on July 18, 1913, in Vincennes, Indiana. He was the fourth son born to Joseph and Ida Skelton. Skelton had three older brothers named Denny, Christopher, and Paul. Skelton’s father, a grocer and former Hagenbec   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on July 8, 2015

The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy Red Skelton is probably one of the most endearing American comics. Maintaining a simple brand of patriotic comedy, stemming from the clowning tradition, Skelton charmed audiences through live performance, radio, and television broadcasts. Skelton stood for   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on February 5, 2014

Red Skelton, the clown prince of classic television, dominated U.S. airwaves for 20 years. In fact, when CBS cancelled the The Red Skelton Hour in 1970--after its 19th season--Red's show still ranked in the Top Ten in the Nielsen ratings. CBS's decision was driven by its desire to attract younger,...   read more

Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on September 23, 2013

“I left home because I was hungry.” -Red Skelton Red Skelton is probably one of the most endearing American comics. Maintaining a simple brand of patriotic comedy, stemming from the clowning tradition, Skelton charmed audiences through live performance, radio, and television broadcasts.   read more