November 2, 1913 was a day of joy for the Skelton family. The doctor had just delivered their son and they named him John Elroy. He would go on to become one of America’s most beloved comedians. He started out as an actor in vaudeville shows before he began his career in television with two programs called The Red Skelton Show. His show consisted of comedy sketches, monologues, and musical performances by guest stars. Skelton is best known for performing alongside Charlie Ruggles from 1944-1954 in ‘The Life Of Riley’.
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You know, last night it was so cold that my pillow and my sheets fought to see who got under the blankets first. — Red Skelton
Recipe for a happy marriage: My wife and I always hold hands. If I let go, she shops. — Red Skelton
Congress: Bingo with billions. — Red Skelton
I left home because I was hungry. — Red Skelton
It proves what they say, give the public what they want to see and they’ll come out for it. — Red Skelton
Television: The device that brings into your living room characters you would never allow in your living room. — Red Skelton
A fellow told me he was going to hang–glider school. He said, ‘I’ve been going for three months. ‘ I said, ‘How many successful jumps do you need to make before you graduate?’ He said, ‘All of them. ‘ — Red Skelton
Various Statements From Red Skelton
There are three signs of old age: loss of memory … I forget the other two. — Red Skelton
Imitation isn’t the sincerest form of flattery–it’s plagiarism. — Red Skelton
Wouldn’t it be a pity if someone said that is a prayer and that would be eliminated from schools, too? — Red Skelton
I personally believe we were put here to build and not to destroy. — Red Skelton
If I can make people smile, then I have served my purpose for God. — Red Skelton
I won’t mind dying if I can tell St. Peter a joke he hasn’t heard. — Red Skelton
I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. ‘Somewhere I haven’t been in a long time!’ she said. So I suggested the kitchen. — Red Skelton
More Phrases From Red Skelton
I was a sober as the next guy. The only problem is the next guy was Dean Martin — Red Skelton
I’m nuts and I know it. But so long as I make ’em laugh, they ain’t going to lock me up. — Red Skelton
I don’t need glasses, but I’ve just reached the age where curiosity is greater than vanity. — Red Skelton
I consider the television set as the American fireplace, around which the whole family will gather. — Red Skelton
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His death was the first time that Ed Wynn ever made anyone sad. — Red Skelton
Exercise? I get it on the golf course. When I see my friends collapse, I run for the paramedics. — Red Skelton
Laughter has always brought me out of unhappy situations. — Red Skelton
Deeper Quotes From Red Skelton
All men make mistakes, but married men find out about them sooner. — Red Skelton
We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California and mine is in Texas — Red Skelton
I know my limit. I just keep passing out before I reach it. — Red Skelton
God’s children and their happiness are my reasons for being. — Red Skelton
She got a mud pack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off — Red Skelton
You know how to tell when you’re getting old? When your broad mind changes places with your narrow waist. — Red Skelton
Today’s comics use four–letter words as a shortcut to thinking. They’re shooting for that big laugh and it becomes a panic thing, using four–letter words to shock people. — Red Skelton
