markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Very chauvinistic, but very funny!!
In his day, it was just funny.

RED SKELTON'S RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT MARRIAGE
1. Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays.
2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California and mine is in Texas.
3. I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.
4. 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.
5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.
6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker. She said "There are too many gadgets, and no place to sit down!" So I bought her an electric chair.
7. My wife told me the car wasn't running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, "In the lake."
8. She got a mud pack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.
9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late for the garbage?" The driver said, "No, jump in!".
10. Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce.
11. I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was 'Always'.
12. I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her.
13. The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, "What's on the TV?"
I said, "Dust!".
Can't you just hear him say all of these?
I love it. These were the good old days when humor didn't have to start with a four letter word. It was just clean and simple fun. And he always ended his programs with the words, "And May God Bless" with a big smile on his face.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

He was a very funny man.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Yup, I can certainly see him doing the stand-up shtick.
Loved his show...

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks,
Mark

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

Thanks for sending. Brought back nice memories watching his show.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

He was, as Jerry pointed out, very funny. He was also very emotionally touching person, as well.
--Bob

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks,
Mark

Abo

I loved watching him on TV when I was little more than an infant, he always made me laugh.
I related his name to "Skeleton"... which I found amusing too.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks. ("Skelton").
Mark

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

MANY people said Skeleton......

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

True.
Mark

chuckrem Loc: Katy, Tx

I loved Red Skelton. I never missed his show while I was growing up.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Many people do not know that Red Skelton was a Freemason. This lends itself to being philanthropic which he was.

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

When we got our first tv in the 50's the Red Skelton show on Tuesday nights was one of my favorite programs. My favorite character was Freddie the freeloader. Not long ago I was watching some of his skits on youtube.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas, a classic.