The Third Annual Red Skelton Festival and Gala will return to Vincennes on June 14. The day will begin with a “Parade of a Thousand Clowns‚” at 11 a.m. through downtown Vincennes followed by the ...

I grew up listening to Red Skelton on the radio before we had any modern conveniences. My mind pictured this funny man playing all these characters, like: Willie Lump Lump (the punch drunk prize ...

As one of the most beloved comedians of the twentieth century, it’s no surprise plans were soon afoot to commemorate the life of Red Skelton after his death in 1997. While it took many years to raise ...

Comedian Red Skelton enjoyed career success with waves that made a splash with audiences in every performance medium. He was part of that small and very talented group that included Bob Hope, George ...

While I never had the opportunity to interview legendary funnyman Red Skelton, I still have the feeling that I knew the late, great Hoosier-born comedian because of the wonderful Philips Family of ...

Red Skelton spent more than seven decades making people laugh and charming audiences across radio, television, stage and film with his one-of-a-kind comedic style. Born Richard Bernard Skelton in 1913 ...

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, ...