Considering himself a clown, rather than a comic, all Red Skelton wanted to do was make people laugh. Born Richard Bernard Eheart, the native Hoosier was an American comedy entertainer, best known for ...

The son of a former circus clown turned grocer and a cleaning woman, Red Skelton was introduced to show business at the age of 7 by Ed Wynn, at a vaudeville show in Vincennes. At age 10, he left home ...

In a previous blog, I mentioned reading “Red Skelton: The Mask Behind the Mask” (Indiana Historical Society Press) by Wes. D Gehring. I was asked for some additional thought. Well, here goes: In the ...

At the height of his career, Red Skelton’s radio comedy show rivaled Bob Hope's, and his mastery of mime and clowning instantly made him a Hollywood star. His rubbery makeup, rusty hair, and quick wit ...

VINCENNES, Ind. — Red Skelton always wanted a theater of his own. His career spanned six decades and four genres -- vaudeville, radio, movies and television -- but the rubber-faced comic never owned ...

Turner Classic Movies celebrates Red Skelton as their April star of the month. Richard Bernard Skelton, better known as Red Skelton, was an all-around entertainer, beginning in the circus, burlesque ...

When Red Skelton does a nightclub or television show, a man with a towel stands by at all times in case Red’s stomach suffers one of its frequent reactions to the strain. Throughout the performance, ...