Red Skelton Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
RED SKELTON
Born: July 18, 1913 in Vincennes, Indiana
Died: September 17, 1997 in Rancho Mirage, California
Biography
Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), a veteran of vaudeville since childhood, made his Broadway and radio debut in 1937. In 1941, he began The Red Skelton Show on NBC radio, airing on that network until 1949, when he moved to CBS radio. On that show, he developed most of the characters that he would later bring to television: Junior (the Mean Widdle Kid), Freddie the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper, George Appleby, Sheriff Deadeye, San Fernando Red and others.
1978-Bob-Hope-All-Star-Christmas-Special (Writer), 1978-Bob-Hope-All-Star-Christmas-Special (in person), 1992-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (Other), 1974-Dinah! (in person), 1994-Entertaining-the-Troops (Other), 1985-That's-Dancing! (Other), 1974-1981-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1963-CBS:-The-Stars'-Address (Other), 1970-Swing-Out,-Sweet-Land (Performer), 1966-Clown-Alley (Performer), 1954-Red-Skelton-Revue (Performer), 1953-The-Clown (Performer), 1951-Excuse-My-Dust (Performer), 1950-The-Fuller-Brush-Girl (Performer), 1950-Duchess-of-Idaho (Performer), 1950-The-Yellow-Cab-Man (Performer), 1949-Neptune's-Daughter (Performer), 1948-The-Fuller-Brush-Man (Performer), 1944-Bathing-Beauty (Performer), 1942-Whistling-in-Dixie (Performer), 1941-The-People-vs.-Dr.-Kildare (Performer), 1940-Flight-Command (Performer), 1984-Red-Skelton:-A-Royal-Command-Performance (Writer), 1966-Clown-Alley (Writer), 2008-Pioneers-of-Television (in person), 1984-Red-Skelton:-A-Royal-Command-Performance (in person), 1977-The-49th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1951-1968-The-Red-Skelton-Hour (in person), 1966-Clown-Alley (in person), 1956-The-Herb-Shriner-Show (in person), 1955-1956-Shower-of-Stars (in person), 1954-Red-Skelton-Revue (in person), 1954-Juvenile-Jury (in person), 1947-Week-End-in-Hollywood (in person), 1976-Monsanto-Night-Presents-Walt-Disney's-America-on-Parade (in person), 1998-The-70th-Annual-Academy-Awards (Other), 1985-All-Star-Party-for-'Dutch'-Reagan (in person), 1968-The-Linkletter-Show (in person), 1995-Ed-Sullivan-All-Star-Comedy-Special (Other), 1960-Westinghouse-Desilu-Playhouse (in person), 1949-Some-of-the-Best:-Twenty-Five-Years-of-Motion-Picture-Leadership (in person), 1964-The-Big-Parade-of-Comedy (Other), 2012-American-Masters (Other), 1992-Legends-of-Comedy (Other), 1984-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson-22nd-Anniversary (Other), 1951-2013-The-Red-Skelton-Hour (Performer), 1956-Around-the-World-in-Eighty-Days (Performer), 1955-Shower-of-Stars (Performer), 1953-Half-a-Hero (Performer), 1952-All-Star-Revue (Performer), 1952-Lovely-to-Look-at (Performer), 1950-Three-Little-Words (Performer), 1947-Merton-of-the-Movies (Performer), 1945-Ziegfeld-Follies (Performer), 1943-Whistling-in-Brooklyn (Performer), 1943-Du-Barry-Was-a-Lady (Performer), 1942-Panama-Hattie (Performer), 1942-Maisie-Gets-Her-Man (Performer), 1941-Lady-Be-Good (Performer), 1941-Whistling-in-the-Dark (Performer), 1939-Seeing-Red (Performer), 1939-The-Broadway-Buckaroo (Performer), 1980-Red-Skelton's-Funny-Faces (Writer), 1945-Ziegfeld-Follies (Writer), 1939-The-Broadway-Buckaroo (Writer), 1951-1965-The-Red-Skelton-Hour (Producer), 1984-Unrehearsed-Antics-of-the-Stars (in person), 1980-Red-Skelton's-Funny-Faces (in person), 1979-Good-Morning-America (in person), 1954-1960-What's-My-Line (in person), 1958-1959-The-Steve-Allen-Plymouth-Show (in person), 1959-The-Lucy-Desi-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1957-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1965-Those-Magnificent-Men-in-Their-Flying-Machines-or-How-I-Flew-from (Performer), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Sound), 2008-Mike-Douglas:-Moments-&-Memories (Other), 1993-Bob-Hope's-Bag-Full-of-Christmas-Memories (Other), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Other), 1994-2000-Biography (Other), 1983-Errol-Flynn:-Portrait-of-a-Swashbuckler (Other), 1974-That's-Entertainment! (Other), 1959-1961-The-Jack-Paar-Tonight-Show (in person), 2004-Christmas-in-Tinseltown (Other), 1966-Made-in-Paris (Sound), 1961-CBS-Fall-Preview-Special:-Seven-Wonderful-Nights (in person), 1979-The-Hollywood-Clowns (Other), 1963-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (Other), 1950-Moments-in-Music (Sound), 1958-1962-The-Garry-Moore-Show (in person), 2006-A/k/a-Tommy-Chong (Other), 1996-Classic-Stand-Up-Comedy-of-Television (Other), 1950-Moments-in-Music (Other), 1957-Public-Pigeon-No.-One (Performer), 1956-Playhouse-90 (Performer), 1954-Susan-Slept-Here (Performer), 1954-The-Great-Diamond-Robbery (Performer), 1950-Watch-the-Birdie (Performer), 1942-Ship-Ahoy (Performer), 1941-Dr.-Kildare's-Wedding-Day (Performer), 1938-Having-Wonderful-Time (Performer), 1981-Standing-Room-Only (Writer), 1960-Red-Skelton-Timex-Special (Writer), 1959-The-Red-Skelton-Chevy-Special (Writer), 1995-Inside-the-Dream-Factory (in person), 1993-The-First-Annual-Comedy-Hall-of-Fame (in person), 1989-The-3rd-Annual-American-Comedy-Awards (in person), 1984-Red-Skelton's-Funny-Faces-III (in person), 1978-Happy-Birthday,-Bob (in person), 1970-Jack-Benny's-Twentieth-Anniversary-Special (in person), 1956-1958-The-Jack-Benny-Program (in person), 1956-Playhouse-90 (in person), 1955-Ford-Star-Jubilee (in person), 1981-Standing-Room-Only (Performer), 1960-Red-Skelton-Timex-Special (Performer), 1959-The-Red-Skelton-Chevy-Special (Performer), 1958-The-Milton-Berle-Show (Performer), 2001-I-Love-Lucy's-50th-Anniversary-Special (Other), 1984-The-Great-Standups (Other), The-Red-Skelton-Hour (Writer), The-Red-Skelton-Hour (Sound), 1947-A-Crime-Does-Not-Pay-Subject:-The-Luckiest-Guy-in-the-World (in person), 2001-Marilyn-Monroe:-The-Final-Days (Other), 1960-The-Dinah-Shore-Chevy-Show (in person), 1954-1957-The-Jackie-Gleason-Show (in person), 1954-Hollywood-Goes-to-War (in person), 1946-Rough-But-Hopeful (in person), 1944-Radio-Bugs (in person), 1943-Thousands-Cheer (in person), 1976-Rudolph's-Shiny-New-Year (Performer), 1960-Ocean's-Eleven (Performer), 1955-Climax! (Performer), 1951-Texas-Carnival (Performer), 1948-A-Southern-Yankee (Performer), 1946-The-Show-Off (Performer), 1943-I-Dood-It (Performer), 1983-Red-Skelton's-More-Funny-Faces (Writer), 1995-Pioneers-of-Primetime (in person), 1986-The-38th-Annual-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1971-1983-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1983-Red-Skelton's-More-Funny-Faces (in person), 1980-Sinatra:-The-First-40-Years (in person), 1978-General-Electric's-All-Star-Anniversary (in person), 1978-The-35th-Annual-Golden-Globe-Awards (in person), 1976-CBS-Salutes-Lucy:-The-First-25-Years (in person), 1954-1969-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1968-The-Dean-Martin-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1967-The-Jonathan-Winters-Show (in person)
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 159742Signature: "Red Skelton" on a 3x3 piece of paper. Skelton is known for The Red Skelton Show and characters like Junior and Freddie the Freeloader. He was also a painter and a supporter of children's charities, performing until 1997.Price: $120.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 291Note signed by Richard "Red" Skelton reads: "To Perry-/Best of luck/always/Richard 'Red' Skelton". The 5x3 card includes a typed name at the upper right corner. Skelton, a prominent entertainer and artist, passed away in 1997.
Price: $140.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 02/06/1953 - HFSID 4196Postcard signed by Red Skelton, including the sentiment "Best Wishes Always/I dood it/Red Skelton." Skelton, known for The Red Skelton Show, continued performing until his death in 1997. Typed name and address present.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 25901Photograph inscribed and signed by Red Skelton, stating "Morrison Junior/High School 73/Best wishes always,/Red Skelton." Skelton is known for The Red Skelton Show and his character development on radio. He performed live until his death in 1997.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 750Photograph of Red Skelton shows him in full view. It is inscribed and signed: "Ed-/My Most sincere/wishes to you/Red Skelton". Skelton was known for The Red Skelton Show and developed many characters on his radio show.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 169617Photograph inscribed and signed: "Francis Zane/Best of luck/I dood it./Red Skelton." Red Skelton, known for The Red Skelton Show, developed beloved characters on radio and continued performing until his death in 1997.
Price: $320.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 51253Photograph inscribed and signed: "John-/Best of/luck always-/Sincerely./Red/Skelton". Documenting Red Skelton, a prominent television personality from The Red Skelton Show. The item includes historical context about his career and contributions to entertainment.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 173949Photograph inscribed and signed: "Bob/my thanks/Red Skelton". Richard "Red Skelton" was a renowned actor, comedian, and artist known for creating memorable characters on The Red Skelton Show and for his successful clown paintings.
Price: $300.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 275109Photograph inscribed and signed: "To William Porter/My Thanks,/Red Skelton". Featuring Red Skelton, known for The Red Skelton Show, it highlights his contributions to comedy and television, showcasing his character development from his radio show.
Sale Price $350.00
$425.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 278218Photograph inscribed and signed by Red Skelton reads, "To Loretta/Best Wishes Always/Red Skelton". Skelton, known for The Red Skelton Show, developed many iconic characters on his radio program and continued performing until his death in 1997.
Sale Price $250.00
$325.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1982 - HFSID 286279Photograph of Red Skelton shows him in an overcoat, inscribed and signed: "Bob White/Thank You/Red Skelton". This image promotes his 1982 appearance at Miami University and is addressed to theater critic Robert E. White, Jr.
Price: $280.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/05/1964 - HFSID 254746Check signed in full by Richard Red Skelton, dated October 5, 1964. Drawn on his Van Bernard Productions account, the check is payable to Bekins Van & Storage for $8.64 to "Store Old Films".
Price: $280.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/21/1964 - HFSID 278541Check signed "Richard Red Skelton" for $50, dated December 21, 1964, made out to Manney Lambert. Includes a typed note stating "Merry Christmas." Skelton is known for his characters from The Red Skelton Show and his work in film.
Price: $280.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 278806Movie still showing Red Skelton being crowned by beauties in Dubarry Was a Lady with Tommy Dorsey's band in attendance. Photograph signed with "Red Skelton". Notable for showcasing his role in the 1943 Cole Porter musical.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 278807Signed movie still from Public Pigeon No. 1, featuring Red Skelton in pajamas and a nightcap. Photograph signed with the inscription "My Thanks/Red Skelton". It serves as a publicity photo for the 1956 film.
Price: $300.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 265196Photograph signed: "Red/Skelton". This black and white image showcases Red Skelton, known for The Red Skelton Show, which aired from 1951 to 1971. Skelton created iconic characters on both radio and television, contributing significantly to entertainment.
Price: $300.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 176669Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997) was an actor, comedian, and artist known for his work on The Red Skelton Show and his clown paintings. Additional notes are present on the verso.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 176670Photograph signed by Red Skelton, depicting a scene from Public Pigeon No.1. Captioned at the bottom margin, it showcases the actor and comedian's legacy, including his influential television work and character development on The Red Skelton Show.
Price: $300.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 191209Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), known for The Red Skelton Show and his clown character trademark, also excelled as an artist. Ink note on verso, with no show through, indicating fine condition.
Price: $200.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 159367Photograph shows Red Skelton attempting to fly, signed with "Red Skelton". Skelton is known for The Red Skelton Show and various characters from his radio show, with a career spanning from 1938 until his death in 1997.
Price: $280.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 80279Photograph signed: Red Skelton. Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997) was a renowned actor, comedian, and artist. Known for The Red Skelton Show, he developed memorable characters and was inducted into both the International Clown Hall of Fame and Radio Hall of Fame.
Price: $575.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 143375Photograph signed: "My thanks/Red Skelton". This black and white image commemorates Red Skelton, renowned for The Red Skelton Show. Skelton created beloved characters during his radio and television career, contributing to entertainment until his passing in 1997.
Price: $280.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 172368Photograph signed: "My thanks/Red Skelton". Comedian Richard "Red" Skelton, known for The Red Skelton Show, developed iconic characters on his radio and television programs. He is also recognized for his clown paintings, reflecting his artistic talents.
Price: $220.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 173948Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), a renowned actor, comedian, and artist, is known for his characters from The Red Skelton Show. He also gained fame as a successful artist, particularly for clown paintings.
Price: $300.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 50946Photograph signed: "My thanks/Red Skelton". This color photograph showcases Red Skelton, known for The Red Skelton Show, which ranked in the Neilsen ratings' "Top 20" for 15 consecutive seasons, highlighting his impact on television.
Price: $300.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 26060Photograph signed: "Always/Red Skelton". Featuring Red Skelton, known for The Red Skelton Show, this item highlights his legacy in entertainment and charity work. Skelton continued performing until his death in 1997, showcasing his diverse talents.
Price: $240.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 253290Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". Featuring the iconic comedian known for The Red Skelton Show, this item highlights his television success and character development. Skelton's contributions to entertainment span radio, film, and painting until his death in 1997.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290055Photograph signed by "Red Skelton", depicting him as a prisoner talking to a guard in Public Pigeon #1 (1956). Captions appear in the lower margin, providing context for the RKO movie still.
Price: $300.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290056Photograph showing Richard "Red Skelton" as a prisoner in Public Pigeon #1, signed with "Red/Skelton". Captured as a still from the 1956 RKO movie, it includes a caption in the lower margin.
Price: $300.00
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RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290057Photograph shows Red Skelton in a trench coat and felt hat in a laundromat from Public Pigeon #1, smoking a cigar. Signed with "Red Skelton", it is a captioned still from the 1956 RKO movie.
Price: $300.00
