Red Skelton Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
RED SKELTON
Born: July 18, 1913 in Vincennes, Indiana
Died: September 17, 1997 in Rancho Mirage, California
Died: September 17, 1997 in Rancho Mirage, California
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 The actor signs a note on a 5x3 card. Autograph Note signed: "To Perry-/Best of luck/always/Richard 'Red' Skelton", 5x3 card. Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), a veteran of vaudeville since childhood, made his Broadway and radio debut in 1937. read more...Sale Price $119.00
$140.00
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RED SKELTON He signs "Always" for a fan Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Always/Red Skelton", 5x4, with 1½x1½ newspaper photo attached at bottom right corner. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. read more...Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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RED SKELTON. Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes Always/I dood it/Red Skelton", 5½x3¼ postcard. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. read more...Sale Price $119.00
$140.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Morrison Junior/High School 73/Best wishes always,/Red Skelton". B/w, 5x8. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. read more...Sale Price $238.00
$280.00
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RED SKELTON The television host is shown in full view in this black and white photograph. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Ed-/My Most sincere/wishes to you/Red Skelton". B/w, 8x10. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. read more...Sale Price $306.00
$360.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph inscribed and signed: "John-/Best of/luck always-/Sincerely./Red/Skelton". B/w, 5x8. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. read more...Sale Price $238.00
$280.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Jack,/Always/Red Skelton". B/w, 8x10. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S. read more...Sale Price $170.00
$200.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Francis Zane/Best of luck/I dood it./Red Skelton." B/w, 8x10. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Bob/my thanks/Red Skelton". B/w, 10x8. Actor, comedian and artist Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), a veteran of vaudeville since childhood, made his Broadway and radio debut in 1937. read more...Sale Price $255.00
$300.00
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RED SKELTON Inscribed vintage photo Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Loretta/Best Wishes Always/Red Skelton". Sepia, 8x10. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. read more...Sale Price $238.00
$280.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To William Porter/My Thanks,/Red Skelton". B/w, 7½x9¾. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. read more...Sale Price $500.00
$625.00
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RED SKELTON Inscribed photo of Skelton in an overcoat, holding his glasses, posed next to a poster promoting his 1982 appearance at Miami University Photograph inscribed and signed: "Bob White/Thank You/Red Skelton". B/w 8x9 image, 8½x11 overall (1 surface). read more...Sale Price $255.00
$300.00
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RED SKELTON Check signed in full. Partly Printed Check signed: "Richard Red Skelton", 8¼x3. Los Angeles, 1964 October 5. Drawn on his Van Bernard Productions account at the City National Bank of Beverly Hills, payable to Bekins Van & Storage for $8.64 to "Store Old Films read more...Sale Price $204.00
$240.00
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RED SKELTON Skelton signed this 1964 check for $50 to Manney Lambert "Richard Red Skelton", the name he used on business documents and correspondence Check signed "Richard Red Skelton" in blue ink. 8x3. Dec. 21, 1964. Check no. read more...Sale Price $204.00
$240.00
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RED SKELTON Movie still of Skelton being crowned by beauties, in Dubarry Was a Lady, while Tommy Dorsey's band looks on Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 8x10. read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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RED SKELTON Signed movie still from Public Pigeon No. 1, wearing pajamas and night cap Photograph signed: "My Thanks/Red Skelton". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7¼x8¾ (one surface). Captioned at bottom margin. Publicity photo for Public Pigeon No. 1 (1956). read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "Red/Skelton". B/w, 10x8. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S. appearances of The Rolling Stones (1964). read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 5x7 image, overall 4½x5¾ (one surface). Actor, comedian and artist Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), a veteran of vaudeville since childhood, made his Broadway and radio debut in 1937. read more...Sale Price $153.00
$180.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 8x10. Actor, comedian and artist Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), a veteran of vaudeville since childhood, made his Broadway and radio debut in 1937. read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 10x8. Scene from Public Pigeon No.1. Captioned at bottom blank margin. Actor, comedian and artist Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), a veteran of vaudeville since childhood, made his Broadway and radio debut in 1937. read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 4x5. Actor, comedian and artist Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), a veteran of vaudeville since childhood, made his Broadway and radio debut in 1937. read more...Sale Price $170.00
$200.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 8x10. Actor, comedian and artist Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), a veteran of vaudeville since childhood, made his Broadway and radio debut in 1937. read more...Sale Price $255.00
$300.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "My thanks/Red Skelton". Color, 8x10. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S. read more...Sale Price $238.00
$280.00
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RED SKELTON The famed comedian is shown attempting to fly. Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 10x8. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S. read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "My thanks/Red Skelton". B/w, 3½x4¾. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S. read more...Sale Price $238.00
$280.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 9x6¾. Actor, comedian and artist Richard "Red Skelton" (1913-1997), a veteran of vaudeville since childhood, made his Broadway and radio debut in 1937. read more...Sale Price $460.00
$575.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "Always/Red Skelton". B/w, 5x7. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S. appearances of The Rolling Stones (1964). read more...Sale Price $170.00
$200.00
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RED SKELTON Black and white photograph of the comedian and actor signed in blue ink (4x5) Photograph signed: "Red Skelton", in blue ink, B/w 4x5. On his radio show (1941-1953), read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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RED SKELTON. Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 8x10. TV's The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971) ranked in the Neilsen ratings "Top 20" for a record 15 consecutive seasons, 1955-1970. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S. appearances of The Rolling Stones (1964). read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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RED SKELTON Shown as a prisoner talking to a guard in Public Pigeon #1 Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 10x8. Captioned still for the RKO movie Public Pigeon #1 (1956), captioned in lower margin. read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
