[laughter] talk to each other. And he was as american as red, white and blue. You have brought back a symbol, a touch of old american a, the lovable tramp. You do anything to steal a scene, wouldnt you . Thentroducing, the best of red skelton our in color. Well, dont get too close. s classic comedy hour has to be seen in its original color and now, in over for the first time in over 45 years, time life brings it all to you. Never released episodes on 10 dvds. You wont find a better way to entertain your whole family, anytime you like. [laughter] its the first time ive seen this too, right . Hours of hilarious, heartwarming humor. And youll only find it on the red skelton our. I do not know where have been or what i have done but i would not have missed it for the world. [laughter] read only wanted one thing, to make you laugh. Im going to make it. And millie, at millie, you came to the graduation. Pardon me, at millie, at millie, at millie. Sorry, sir, i thought you were at millie. [laughter] just silly. I dont know how about eyes but i know how to make eyes water. It some onions, that make your eyes water. Sendshoot era please get your hands off of me, i am a star. It is pure brilliance. [laughter] children of all ages can enjoy read together and travel back to a gentler, simpler time. We went to see one of those girl shows and boy, do those girls show. You look at them girls youll go stone blind. Im going to risk when i. Oh, that is what that is. You dont understand. This ghost milking a white cow in a blizzard. Jimmy crack corn and i dont care. Who put rubber springs on this thing . [laughter] bread brought stars together to entertain you. Wayne, vincent price, milton burrell. I want to tell you seven, youre just fabulous. You said some of the funniest jokes i will ever use. [laughter] phyllis diller, mickey rooney, tim conway. There you are. [laughter] bring your own tex ito, . Tex ito, ha . [laughter] [applause] but the heart and soul of the show was red, working his own special brand of magic. Im working on this invention , it works, it works. Hello . I will show you some dance steps. Here, here is the billy graham. The billy graham. You are dancing on your heels. That is to save souls. [laughter] dont get me laughing. You will never get out of here. Now there are different types of sneezes. I would like to show you some of those. No first you [laughter] first, you have the society sneeze. [laughter] then you have the nose holder, these guys. [laughter] then you have the Truck Drivers delight. Wait, i better Truck Drivers delight. Here. [laughter] this routine gets a little sloppy. [laughter] [laughter] come on, i want to hear one bird song. All right, one bird call. Wait, wait, wait. What bird is that . That is not a bird. I just happened to see my reflection of me in the lens and i just love me. [laughter] announcer so sit back with the ones you love and relax, knowing youre about to be entertained by the one man who always knew how to make you smile. A chariot. Cornflakes [laughter] announcer back in televisions golden age, not everyone could see gold or red on their tv screens. You ever had your eyes checked . No, i have always had them brown, like they are. [laughter] announcer because not every home had a color television. If you had your color sets at home, you would see that that it is red. So you better go out and get color sets. We are going to throw this clever stuff at you all summer. [laughter] announcer today, time life is offering that very special experience to everyone by rescuing these classic color shows from the vault. I really think you are one of us. Yes, you know, he would probably be a marvelous monster. Yes. The three of us a talent scout should hear about the three of us no movie screen has ever seen a ghastlier sight than we are tonight on the show [laughter] you know, red, i was looking red . George. George. Yes. [applause] [laughter] announcer introducing the red skelton hour in color. This i got to see. [laughter] announcer the sultan of silliness in his funniest shows with the biggest guest stars in one never before released collection. Lovely, darling, beautiful. [laughter] announcer you may think youve have seen the red skelton hour, but you have never seen it like this. Oh, this will be fun. Yes, indeed it will. Announcer red was a brilliant performer, a passionate patriot, and a master of the simple, hilarious, classic comedy you just dont see anymore. Dont be selfish. Why dont you bless everybody . [laughter] announcer with red, every day was a circus, and he was the clown prince. [laughter] ooh. That is refreshing. Announcer he could entertain you without even saying a word. [laughter] announcer now you can let red and his friends entertain you any time you like. What is holding you up there . There are two iron bars. [laughter] announcer time life went back to the vault to find 31 incredible, fullcolor shows, and now they can all be yours on 10 dvds. How much does that thing pay . Announcer for just five payments of 19. 99. Oh, fancy. Fancy that. [laughter] announcer the legendary comedian. He loves me, too. Yes. I told him, i said, listen, this is going to be my second time. I want it to go over great. I said, how far should i stand from the camera so i look good . He said, have you got a car . [laughter] announcer the incredible music. Try to remember the kind of september when life was slow and, oh, so mellow announcer and classic characters. [laughter] you want to know why i am sorry i married your mother . You got me. Thats why i am sorry. [laughter] announcer plus, exclusive extras, including a fulllength biography of red, featuring rare home movies and intimate interviews. I was a little nervous, but he was so enchanting and so charming that i just fell right in with him. Announcer and if you order in the next 18 minutes, you will also receive a free bonus dvd packed with reds farewell specials, like his command performance for real royalty. We are flying 35,000 feet, here, and they start serving drinks right down the aisle. And i said to the priest next to me, i said, are you going to have a drink, father . He said, oh no, too close to the main office. [laughter] announcer but, wait, theres more. You say you want more for your money . Announcer we will also include a beautiful memory book, giving you a closer look at how reds beloved characters came to life. Now the last time we had our picture together it brought me 20 years bad luck. What picture was that . Our wedding picture. [laughter] announcer we are so sure that red will make your family smile that we will ship it to you absolutely free. How sweet it is. [laughter] announcer you will only find this definitive collection here with this exclusive offer, plus your satisfaction is guaranteed. I have just got to tell you, that is one of the funniest skits i have ever seen. Announcer if you do not fall in love with red all over again, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. I get a lot of bargains. I get a lot of bargains. Announcer this is your chance to own the red skelton hour, 11 dvds overflowing with 31 hilarious shows in brilliant color, including exclusive extras, the bonus dvd of farewell specials, and the memory book, for just five easy payments of 19. 99. One detail i forgot to mention. Announcer and we will ship it for free, satisfaction guaranteed. How about that . What ive always wanted. Announcer to experience true red, white, and blue entertainment, you need to see red. So dont miss your chance, order now. I did not want to keep this from you, but billy allie [laughter] all right, if the undertone tittering dont stop, i will clear the hall. [laughter] i dont know if you know this or not, but i am trying to impress maurice evans. [laughter] ah, now i found out who the ringleader is. [laughter] announcer red was quick on his feet. What are you doing . I dont know why im using this. We havent even discovered tobacco yet. [laughter] announcer and he could find the humor in any moment. Planned. This is real beer. [laughter] announcer or unplanned. [laughter] has something been added since rehearsal . [laughter] the padding is over here. [laughter] announcer when red reigned, shows were recorded live, and you never knew what would happen. [laughter] ill look into ill look into youre a card. [laughter] [bell] [bell] i dont like to say this, boys, but the string broke. [bell] [laughter] good heavens, look what i have done. Well no wonder the these producers make such a lousy pictures. Theyre all worn out from the casting. [laughter] well sir, did i speak that line slow enough for you, buddy . [laughter] if i had my nooding needle my kneading noodle i had my nose fixed, now my mouth dont work. I dont know. [laughter] if i had my talk to each other a minute. [laughter] if i had my knitting needles dont give me that line again. [laughter] announcer no one made more hay or got more laughs from an unexpected moment than red. [laughter] for two days in rehearsal, you wouldnt eat. [laughter] and just because you didnt eat, i said take it. It will put a lot of pizzazz and you gotta go out [laughter] you aint got a medal to pin on me, we are engaged. [laughter] [laughter] oh, that was clever. [laughter] listen, please, father, you have got to help me. Look at me, im on my knees. You would never know it. [laughter] let me guess. Oh, oh, oh, oh. He put up a blank card there. [laughter] the cue card boy just held up a blank card. I thought i lost my sense of humor. [laughter] you shall play at your music house tonight. Play at your music house . Yes. Ooh, ill be famous and rich. Yes. I will be able to buy my own candle. [laughter] if we knew you were going to do this, we could have sent the card boy home. You havent read one thing written there yet. [laughter] ohhh. The rock hit my foot. [laughter] [indiscernible] that is mine, too. [laughter] i think we are going to run into a little trouble up here. My flash thing is fogging up, and i cant see the cue card. [laughter] could you bring it a little closer so i can read the card. The [laughter] [applause] thank you, red. [applause] thank you, red. I dont need a card to tell you how much i love you and how nice it has been to be on this program. Thank you, john. Thank you, folks. [applause] [laughter] well, i am getting out of this thing. You are . And i mean the whole show. [laughter] stand up, this is fun. Yeah, i can imagine. A lot of laughs. I have got to go back to the dressing room. I forgot something. What did you forget . I forgot to stay there. Look, we can do it this way. No, no, no. [laughter] announcer introducing the red skelton hour, in color. I hope you folks enjoyed this as much as i did. [laughter] announcer the sultan of silliness in his funniest shows with the biggest guest stars in one never before released collection. Something to adore. Announcer you may think you have seen the red skelton hour, but you have never seen it like this. Let me hear it. I can take it. Announcer red was a brilliant performer, a passionate patriot, and a master of the simple, hilarious, classic comedy you just dont see anymore. I think you are great. I think you are i hear you are going to be on cbs this fall. Yes. I have a friend of mine. I will get to come onto your new show. His name is skelton. [laughter] announcer with red, every day was a circus, and he was the clown prince. [laughter] good heavens. Call a doctor. I think i have got the mumps. [laughter] announcer he could entertain you without even saying a word. [laughter] announcer now you can let red and his friends entertain you anytime you like. He moves without a jerk. Care to join me . [laughter] announcer time life went back to the vault to find 31 incredible, full color shows, and now they can all be yours on 10 dvds. Let me see that. Announcer for just five payments of 19. 99. What a jolly good idea. [laughter] announcer the legendary comedian. Holy smokes, this may be my underwear. [laughter] announcer the incredible music. Youre just too good to be true cant take my eyes off of you announcer and classic characters. Before i give up drinking, i give up drinking. That aint the wine, but its going to have to do. [laughter] announcer plus, exclusive extras, including a fulllength biography of red featuring rare home movies and intimate interviews. He embarrassed me. He said, the reason i am here is because of my pal mickey rooney. Announcer and if you order in the next 11 minutes, you will also receive a free bonus dvd packed with reds farewell specials, like his command performance for real royalty. Get a nice, smooth drink. [laughter] pull on your glass. [laughter] pull on your glass. [laughter] pull on your glass. [laughter] announcer but wait, there is more. Here it comes, folks. [laughter] announcer we will include a beautiful memory book, giving you a closer look at how reds most beloved characters came to life. That bring back any memories to you . Announcer we are so sure that red will make your whole family smile that we will ship it to you absolutely free. It is amazing what you can get away with these days. [laughter] announcer you will only find this definitive collection here with this exclusive offer. Thank you very much. Announcer plus, your satisfaction is guaranteed. Wow. Announcer if you dont fall in love with red all over again, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. I will make things for you. [gunshot] [laughter] how about that . How about that . Announcer this is your chance to own the red skelton hour. Now start all over, we will take it from the top. Announcer 11 dvds overflowing with 31 hilarious shows in brilliant color, including exclusive extras, the bonus dvd of farewell specials, and the memory book, for just five easy payments of 19. 99. What else you got . I tell you what im going to do. Announcer and well ship it for free, satisfaction guaranteed. And dont you forget it. [laughter] announcer to experience true red, white, and blue entertainment, you need to see red, so dont miss your chance. Order now. Thats what i like, a guy that can laugh at himself. [laughter] you have been doing that for years. [laughter] [applause] announcer from vaudeville, to radio, to television, red skelton was a staple of american entertainment. Give me one for my baby, will you . Now here is to you. That i could never understand. They always say, here is to you and drink it themselves. [banging] you cut that, didnt you . [laughter] announcer he was a selfmade man who loved his fans, and his fans loved him. For 20 years of television, i know better than to stand on a stage with americas greatest comedian and try to trade jokes with him. I have been referred to by many as a clown, and i guess this is the first time in my life that one of my dreams have come true, and that was to work with the clown mastery of the master. I know that he is embarrassed, but that is what he is, so i leave the stage for him. [applause] announcer red also loved his country. Little boy little boy why am i blue . With your dear love about me, and my arms about you announcer and helped us bring us together with pride. One of the nicest things that has ever happened in my life is to be able to count on this wonderful man as one of my closest and dearest friends. Thanks a lot, duke. Announcer and dignity. Freddie the freeloader is a little bit of you, a little bit of me, a little bit of all of us, you know. He doesnt ask anybody to provide for him because it would be taking away from you. Announcer he united us in purpose. When a clown belongs to everybody, he has to share his fun with everyone, you see. [laughter] announcer and in laughter. The teacher held up a picture. She said what is this . It is a picture of a deer. What is this . I dont know. What does your mother call your father . He said, that is a louse . [laughter] announcer every king needs his court jester. Hold the wine. Why is a banana never lonesome . Because it hangs around the bunch. [laughter] announcer our heroes turn to red to make them laugh and remind them what it meant to be a true american. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america. Announcer reds powerful performance touched so Many American hearts, it was read into the congressional record to be preserved forever. I, me, an individual, a committee of one, pledge, dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without selfpity, allegiance, my love, and my devotion to the flag, our standard, old glory, a symbol of freedom. 5, 6, 7, 8. Hold it, buddy. Get your own show if you want to do that. [laughter] announcer introducing the red skelton hour, in color. Oh goodness gracious. [laughter] announcer the sultan of silliness in his funniest shows with the biggest guest stars in one never before released collection. I want your autograph. [laughter] announcer you may think you have seen the red skelton hour, but you have never seen it like this. Look, aint that a dandy. Announcer red was a brilliant performer, a passionate patriot, and a master of the simple, hilarious classic comedy you just dont see anymore. That face, it is back. No, in the front. [laughter] announcer with red every day was a circus, and he was the clown prince. You and i got married, i had a military wedding. Well, there were guns there. You know. [laughter] announcer he could entertain you without even saying a word. Now you can let red and his friends entertain you anytime you like. We are ready for our musical debut. That is debut. [laughter] announcer time life went back to the vault to find 31 incredible, full color shows, and now they can all be yours on 10 dvds yes, yes, yes. For just five payments of 19. 99. Fantastic. Announcer the legendary comedian. You english have a great sense of humor. Everything seems to tickle you. We wear tweed underwear, you know. [laughter] announcer the incredible music. Who is the coolest guy . That is what i ask fast talking, slow walking, goodlooking announcer and classic characters. I give him the old one, three, one, three, one, three. Well, what happened to two . I get that. Announcer plus, exclusive extras, including a fulllength biography of red, featuring rare home movies and intimate interviews. He could feel things very deeply, and he could laugh at himself, too. Announcer and if you order in the next three minutes, youll also receive a free bonus dvd packed with reds farewell specials, like his command performance for real royalty. Girl comes in. He is all beaten up. He says, what happened . He says, oh, youll never believe it. I was flying too low over london, and i got in the damnedest badminton game you ever saw. [laughter] [applause] announcer we will also include a beautiful memory book, giving you a closer look at how reds most beloved characters came to life. It is too good for a fellow like me, much too good. Announcer we are so sure that red will make your whole family smile that we will ship it all to you absolutely free. Thanks for the tips. [laughter] announcer you will only find the definitive collection here with this exclusive offer. Thank you, sir. Announcer plus, your satisfaction is guaranteed. Oh, boy, i tell you i am having fun. Announcer if you dont fall in love with red all over again, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. You like to get your money back . Announcer this is your chance to own the red skelton hour, 11 dvds overflowing with 31 hilarious shows in brilliant color, including exclusive extras, the bonus dvd of farewell specials, and the memory book, for just five easy payments of 19. 99. Keep them coming like that, will you . That is a good one. [laughter] announcer we