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Richard Red Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997) was an American entertainer best known for his national radio and television shows between 1937 and 1971, especially as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show. He has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio and television, and also appeared in burlesque ...
Apr 9, 2024 · Red Skelton, American pantomimist and radio and television personality, host, and star performer of the popular TV variety program The Red Skelton Show (1951–71; called The Red Skelton Hour from 1962 to 1970). Skelton’s style deftly combined broad humor with emotional complexity.
Red Skelton died at age 84 of pneumonia in Rancho Mirage, California on September 17, 1997. Born July 18, 1913. Died September 17, 1997 (84) Add to list. Won 3 Primetime Emmys. 10 wins & 5 nominations total. Photos 286. Known for. The Red Skelton Hour. 8.1. TV Series. Writer.
Overview. Born. July 18, 1913 · Vincennes, Indiana, USA. Died. September 17, 1997 · Rancho Mirage, California, USA (pneumonia) Birth name. Richard Red Skelton. Nicknames. America's Clown Prince. The Marcel Marceau of Television. Height. 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Mini Bio.
Red Skelton was the first CBS television host to begin taping his weekly programs in color, in the early 1960s, after he bought an old movie studio and converted it for television productions. Red and Lothian Skelton loved horses and actually bred quarter horses at their ranch outside Palm Springs.
The Official Home Page of Red Skelton - beloved comedian, actor, artist and humanitarian.
The Best of The Red Skelton Show. A compilation of some public domain Red Skelton TV show episodes.
