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June 19, 1992: This is the only in depth sit down interview Red Skelton did in his entire career. This interview won the Iris Award for Best International Show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6m5ZGvtGGE Red Skelton's video of Flag Day Pledge of Allegiance - Old school greatness!

Tributes to two of the most famous American entertainers of the 20th century serve as a reminder of how fame flees. The entertainers are Bing Crosby and Bob Hope; the reminders are the documentary “American Masters: Bing Crosby Rediscovered,” which had its premiere last week (and will run again on Dec. 26 ) on PBS, and “Hope: Entertainer of the Century,” a new biography by Richard Zoglin. Neither Crosby nor Hope have much cachet with contemporary consumers of art and culture, but the accounts of their careers make convincing cases that their contributions still influence their respective fields, even if...

In 1957 comedian Red Skelton was on top of the world. His weekly comedy show on CBS was doing well. He had curtailed the drinking which had almost derailed his career. Not too shabby for a man who had started out as a circus and rodeo clown and who was now often called the clown prince of American comedy. He and his wife Georgia had two beautiful kids: Richard and Valentina Maria. Then the worst thing in the world for any parent entered into the lives of Red and Georgia Skelton: Richard was diagnosed with leukemia. Unlike today, a diagnosis...

This was sent to me a couple days ago as email to be passed on... 42 years ago Red Skelton said something very prophetic on his T.V show....It's amazing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZBTyTWOZCM

I've read it, but didn't know a clip was available .. enjoy.

(VIDEO)Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance from his TV show in 1969. Red was one of the funniest comedians of all-time, but this brought tears to my eyes. I'm such a softy when it comes to patriotic matters.

Red Skelton--from his television show in 1969 WOW ! Just think, he said this on his television show in 1969 and really had no clue it would ever come about. SAD, isn't it? What a wonderful and worthwhile clip to watch and share with all your friends and acquaintances! He was very prescient and ahead of his time. CLICK THIS LINK to watch the video.

Originally played on the "Red Skelton Show"

A a schoolboy, one of Red Skelton’s teachers explained the words and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to his class. Skelton later wrote down, and eventually recorded, his recollection of this lecture. The last sentence was a prophecy of what would happen decades later. From the Red Skelton Hour January 14, 1969

THERE are profound reasons to believe the McCain-Palin ticket offers a better future for most Americans than the Obama-Biden ticket. Barack Obama is a very smart and sophisticated liberal who will appoint activist, left-wing judges to the courts. The Ninth Circuit Court ruled that saying "one na tion under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional. Imagine this anti-religious extremism spreading through the rest of the court system in a wave of Obama appointments. John McCain can be expected to appoint judges who respect the vital role that religion has historically played in American public life. Beyond the courts,...

Murtha votes against protecting the Pledge of Allegiance The U.S. House of Representatives voted yesterday to protect the phrase "one nation, under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance. But the vote was not unanimous. A final tally showed 260 'ayes' to 167 'nays.' Included in the 'nay' group: Pennsylvania's Rep. John Murtha. [Roll Call final vote results: click] [EXCERPT:] The U.S. House voted to bar most federal courts from hearing cases challenging the constitutionality of the pledge of allegiance, a measure supporters said was needed to prevent judges from scrapping the pledge's reference to God. The chamber voted 260...

As a schoolboy, one of Red Skelton's teachers explained the words and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to his class. Skelton later wrote down, and eventually recorded, his recollection of this lecture. It is followed by an observation of his own.

This is only one of a number of patriotic statements on this website. Be sure that your sound is turned on as you enjoy this "Celebration of Freedom."

This is just one of a number of Patriotic statements and videos on this web page. Be sure that your sound is turned on while enjoying a "Celebration of Freedom." http://www.nationalmorality.com/

The War For The Soul Of America - Keeping God In Our Pledge By Kevin Fobbs April 26, 2004 Fifty years ago, young children all across America walked into their respective school rooms and with pride bursting in their young chests they recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and there was a new and deeper meaning reflected in the new addition to this pledge. The addition was "One nation under God." What is interesting and insightful about this was its genesis. Francis Bellamy (1855 - 1931), a Baptist minister wrote the original Pledge in August 1892. Another person of the cloth...

<p>Recently, Lawrence Welk's "God Bless America" show featured a presentation of the Pledge of Allegiance.</p> <p>It's the one made famous by Red Skelton in which he recites a few words of the pledge, then explains it.</p> <p>From my description, can you find this recitation? I would be most grateful.</p>

I think the best case to be made before the Supremes would be to simply present this audio of Red Skelton and allow them to listen to his short presentation. It's as if Red envisioned the very threat we face today of the Pledge getting kicked out of the classroom.Red Skelton Classic Pledge

Editorial Second Thoughts By: William W. Lawrence The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. I haven't missed the big Marple Newtown parade in over 20 years. It hasn't rained on that parade once during that time. It starts 10 a.m. at St. Albans Circle in Newtown Square and travels down West Chester Pike to the Broomall Fire House on Malin Road in Marple. Trust me, this will be another glorious day. Remember to fly Old Glory and to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. See the "Off The Internet" item at the end of this column. ***Off The...