America's Clown Prince.. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the best highs and toughest lows of a man who made millions laugh for decades… From the airwaves to the canvas… we’re gonna touch on all the magic that came from Red Skelton. I’m your host – Nostalgic Nick, get in the comments and suggest other icons of entertainment for us to delve into next. And If you enjoy this week’s episode, please make sure to give it a thumbs up for us and subscribe to our channel so you never miss a beat! But we need to get on with it, I’m seeing Red. Richard Red Skelton was born on July 18, 1913 in Indiana. The youngest of four children, and the only lucky one with fiery red hair. Nicknamed for that trait, Young Red never got to meet his father who died two months before Red was born, this made Life especially challenging for the family, without the circus performer father. Mrs. Skelton had trouble keeping food on the table to satisfy her children. Times were tough with the war and looming Great Depression. The site that takes you back! THE UNTOLD TRUTH 🌟 RED SKELTON
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