Red Skelton Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles

RED SKELTON

Born: July 18, 1913 in Vincennes, Indiana
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.

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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)

RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 291

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.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 02/06/1953 - HFSID 4196

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. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 25901

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.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 750

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.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 51253

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. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101855

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.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 173949

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.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 169617

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. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 278218

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.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 275109

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. The show also featured musical groups, including the one of the first U.S.

Sale Price $531.25

$625.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1982 - HFSID 286279

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).

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/05/1964 - HFSID 254746

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".

Sale Price $216.00

$240.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/21/1964 - HFSID 278541

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.

Sale Price $216.00

$240.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 278806

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. Among Red

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 278807

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).

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 265196

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).

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 173948

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. In 1941, he began The Red Skelton Show on NBC radio, airing on that network until 1949, when he moved to CBS radio.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 191209

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. In 1941, he began The Red Skelton Show on NBC radio, airing on that network until 1949, when he moved to CBS radio.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 159367

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.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 253290

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).

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 175859

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.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 176669

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. In 1941, he began The Red Skelton Show on NBC radio, airing on that network until 1949, when he moved to CBS radio.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 176670

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.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 143375

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.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 80279

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.

Sale Price $488.75

$575.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 50946

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. appearances of The Rolling Stones (1964).

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 26060

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).

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290055

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.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290056

RED SKELTON Shown as a prisoner, receiving a visit from Vivian Blaine 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.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RED SKELTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290057

RED SKELTON Shown in trench coat and felt hat in a laundromat in Public Pigeon #1, smoking a cigar Photograph signed: "Red Skelton". B/w, 10x8. Captioned still for the RKO movie Public Pigeon #1 (1956), captioned in lower margin.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00