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, >> wait, wait, wait. what kind of bird is that? >> will that is not a bird, that is i just saw reflection in the lens and i just love me. [laughter] announcer: so sit back with the ones you love and relax, knowing you're about to be entertained by the one man who always knew how to make you smile. >> a chariot. >> cornflakes. announcer: back in television's golden age, not everyone could see gold or red on their tv screens. >> you have to have your eyes checked. >> no, i have always had them brown, like they are. announcer: because not every home had a colored television. >> if you had your color sets at home, you would see that that it is red. you better go out and get color sets, we will produce clever stuff with you all the time. announcer: today, time life is offering that very special experience to everyone by rescuing these classic color shows from the vault. >> i really think you are one of us. >> yes, you know, he would

probably be a marvelous monster. yes. ♪ >> ♪ the three of us a talent scout should hear about the three of us no movie screen has ever seen a ghastlier sight than we are tonight on the show ♪ bodo deo odo ♪ >> tell red i was looking -- george. >> george. yes. [applause] announcer: introducing the "red skelton hour" in color. >> this i got to see. [laughter] announcer: the sultan of silliness in his funniest shows with the biggest guest stars in one never before released collection. >> lovely, darling, beautiful. announcer: you may think you've have seen the "red skelton hour," but you have never seen it like this. >> oh, this will be fun. >> yes, indeed it will. announcer: red was a brilliant performer, a passionate patriot, and a master of the simple, hilarious, classic comedy you just don't see anymore.

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here, and they start serving drinks down the aisle. and i said to the priest next to me, i said, are you going to have a drink, father? he said, no, too close to the main office. [laughter] announcer: but, wait, there's more. >> you say you want more for your money? announcer: we will also include a beautiful memory book, giving you a closer look at how red's beloved characters came to life. >> the last time we had our picture together it brought me 20 years bad luck. >> what picture was that? >> our wedding picture. announcer: we are so sure that red will make your family last that we will ship it to you absolutely free. >> how sweet it is. [laughter] announcer: you will only find this definitive collection here with this exclusive offer, plus your satisfaction is guaranteed. >> i have got to tell you, that is one of the funniest skits i have ever seen. announcer: if you do not fall in love with red all over again, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. >> i get a lot of bargains. announcer: this is your chance to own the "red skelton hour," 11 dvd's overflowing with 31

hilarious shows in brilliant color, including exclusive extras, the bonus dvd of farewell specials, memory book, for just five easy payments of $19.99. >> what are the details? i forgot to mention. announcer: and we will ship it for free, satisfaction guaranteed. >> how about that? announcer: to experience true red, white, and blue entertainment, you need to see red. so don't miss your chance, order now. >> i did not want to keep this from you, but billy -- allie -- [laughter] >> all right, if the undertone tittering don't stop, i will clear the hall. [laughter] >> i don't know if you know this or not, but i am trying to impress maurice evans. [laughter] >> now i found out who the ringleader is. announcer: red was quick on his feet. >> what are you doing?

>> i don't know why i'm using this. we haven't even discovered tobacco yet. [laughter] announcer: and he could find the humor in any moment. planned. >> this is real beer. announcer: or unplanned. [laughter] >> has something been added since rehearsal? [laughter] >> the padding is over here. [laughter] announcer: when red reigned, shows were recorded live, and you never knew what would happen. [laughter] >> you're a card. [laughter] [bell] [bell] >> i don't like to say this, boys, but the string broke. [laughter] >> good heavens, look what i have done. >> if i had my nooding needle -- my kneading noodle -- my mouth don't work. i don't know. if i had my -- talk to each other. [laughter]

if i had mknitting neees -- don't give me that line again. [laughter] announcer: no one made more hay or got more laughs from an unexpected moment than red. [laughter] >> for two days in rehearsal, you wouldn't eat. [laughter] >> and just because you didn't eat, i said take it. and you gotta go out -- [indiscernible] >> you ain't got a medal to pin on me, we are engaged. [laughter] >> oh, that was clever. [laughter] >> i said please, father, you have got to help me. look at me, i'm on my knees. >> you would never know it. [laughter] >> let me guess. >> oh, oh. he put up a blank card there.

[laughter] >> the cue card boy just held up a blank card, i thought i lost my sense of humor. [laughter] >> you shall play at my musicale tonight. >> play at the musicale? >> yes. >> plus he is famous and rich. i will be able to buy my own candle. [laughter] >> if we knew you were going to do this, we could have sent the card boy home. you haven't read one thing written there yet. [laughter] >> ohhh. the rock hit my foot. [laughter] >> [indiscernible] >> that is mine, too. [laughter] >> i think we are going to run into a little trouble up here. my flash thing is fogging up, and i can't see the cue card. >> bring it a little closer so i can read the card. [laughter] [applause]

>> thank you, red. i don't need a card to say how much i love you and how nice it has been to be on this program. thank you. >> thank you. [laughter] >> i am getting out of this thing. >> you are? >> and i mean the whole show. [laughter] >> stand up, this is fun. >> yeah i can imagine. , >> a lot of laughs. >> i have got to go back to the dressing room. i forgot something. >> what did you forget? >> stay there. >> look, we can do it this way. >> no, no, no. [laughter] announcer: introducing the "red skelton hour," in color. >> i hope you folks enjoyed this as much as i did. announcer: the sultan of silliness in his funniest shows with the biggest guest stars in one never before released collection.

>> something to adore. announcer: you may think you have seen the "red skelton hour," but you have never seen it like this. >> let me hear it, i can take it. announcer: red was a brilliant performer, a passionate patriot, and a master of the simple, hilarious, classic comedy you just don't see anymore. >> i think you are great. and i hear you are going to be on cbs this fall. >> yes. >> i have a friend of mine i will get to come onto your new show. his name is skelton. announcer: with red, every day was a circus, and he was the clown prince. >> what happened? >> call a doctor, i think i have got the mumps. announcer: he could entertain you without even saying a word. [laughter] announcer: now you can let red and his friends entertain you anytime you like. >> he moves without a jerk. care to join me? [laughter] announcer: time life went back to the vault to find 31 incredible, full color shows,

and now they can all be yours on 10 dvd's. >> let me see that. announcer: for just five payments of $19.99. >> what a jolly good idea. [laughter] announcer: the legendary comedian. ♪ >> holy smokes, this may be my underwear. [laughter] announcer: the incredible music. >> ♪ you're just too good to be true c't takey eyes off o you ♪ announcer: and classic characters. >> before i give up drinking, i give up drinking. >> that ain't the wine, but it's going to have to do. [laughter] announcer: plus, exclusive extras, including a full-length biography of red featuring rare home movies and intimate interviews. >> he embarrassed me. he said, the reason i am here is because i found mickey rooney. announcer: and if you order in the next 11 minutes, you will also receive a free bonus dvd packed with red's farewell specials, like his command

performance for real royalty. >> get a nice smooth drink. , [laughter] >> pull on your glass. [laughter] >> pull on your glass. [laughter] >> pull on your glass. [laughter] announcer: but wait, there is more. >> here he comes, folks. announcer: we will include a beautiful memory book, giving you a closer look at how red' most beloved characters came to life. >> that bring any memories back? announcer: we are so sure that red will make your whole family smile that we will ship it to you absolutely free. >> it is amazing what you can get away with these days. [laughter] announcer: you will only find this definitive collection here with this exclusive offer and your satisfaction is guaranteed. >> wow. announcer: if you don't fall in love with red all over again, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. >> i will make things for you.

[gunshot] >> how about that? how about that? announcer: this is your chance to own the "red skelton hour." >> now start all over, we will take it from the top. announcer: 11 dvd's overflowing with 31 hilarious shows in brilliant color, including extras, the bonus dvd of farewell specials, and the memory book, for just five easy payments of $19.99. >> what else you got? >> i tell you what i'm going to do. announcer: and we'll ship it for free, satisfaction guaranteed. >> and don't you forget it. announcer: to experience true red, white, and blue entertainment, you need to see red, so don't miss your chance. order now. >> what they like is a guy that can laugh at himself. [laughter] >> you have been doing that for years. [laughter] [applause] announcer: from vaudeville, to radio, to television, red skelton was a staple of american

entertainment. >> give me one for my baby, will you? >> now here is to you. >> now that i can never understand. they say here's to you, then they drink it themselves. [banging] >> you cut that, didn't you? [laughter] announcer: he was a self-made man who loved his fans, and his fans loved him. >> for 20 years of television, i know better than to stand on a stage with america's greatest comedian and try to trade jokes with him. >> i have been referred to by many as a clown, and i guess this is the first time in my life that one of my dreams have come true, and that was to work with the clown mastery of masters. i know that he is embarrassed, but that is what he is, so i leave the stage for him. [applause]

announcer: red also loved his country. >> ♪ little boy little boy why am i blue? with your dear love about me, and my arms about you ♪ announcer: and helped us bring us together with pride. >> one of the nicest things that has ever happened in my life is to be able to count on this wonderful man as one of my closest and dearest friends. thanks a lot. announcer: and dignity. >> freddie the freeloader is a little bit of you, a little bit of me, a little bit of all of us, you know. he doesn't ask anybody to provide for him because it would be taking away from you. announcer: he united us in purpose. >> when a clown belongs to everybody, he has to share his fun with everyone, you see. announcer: and in laughter. >> the teacher held up a picture. she said what is this? it is a deer.

what is this? i don't know. what does your mother call your father? she said, a louse. [laughter] announcer: every king needs his court jester. >> hold the wine. >> why is a banana never get lonesome? >> because it hangs around the bunch. [laughter] announcer: our heroes turn to red to make them laugh and remind them what it meant to be a true american. >> i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america. announcer: red's powerful performance touched so many american hearts, it was read into the congressional record to be preserved forever. >> i, me, an individual, a committee of one, pledge to dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self-pity allegiance, my love, and my

devotion to the flag, our standard, old glory, a symbol of freedom. >> 5, 6, 7, 8, hold it. >> hold it, buddy. get your own show if you want to do that. [laughter] announcer: introducing t "red skelton hour," in color. >> oh goodness gracious. [laughter] announcer: the sultan of silliness in his funniest shows with the biggest guest stars in one never before released collection. >> i want your autograph. [laughter] announcer: you may think you have seen the "red skelton hour," but you have never seen it like this. >> ain't that a dandy. announcer: red was a brilliant performer, a passionate patriot, and a master of the simple, hilarious classic comedy you just don't see anymore. >> that face, it is back. >> no, it is in the front. announcer: with red every day was a circus, and he was the clown prince. >> you and i got married i had a , military wedding. >> well, there were guns there.

you know. announcer: he could entertain you without even saying a word. now you can let red and his friends entertain you anytime you like. >> we are ready for our musical de-but. >> that is "debut." [laughter] announcer: time life went back to the vault to find 31 incredible, full color episodes, and now they can all be yours on on 10 dvd's -- >> yes, yes, yes >> for just five payments of $19.99. >> fantastic. announcer: the legendary comedian. >> you english have a great sense of humor. everything seems to speak with you. >> we wear tweed underwear. [laughter] announcer: the incredible music. >> ♪ who is the coolest guy? fast talking slow walking down looking low ♪ announcer: and classic characters. >> i can give him 1-3, 1-3. 1-3. >> well what happened to two?

, >> i get that. announcer: plus, exclusive extras, including a full-length biography of red, featuring rare home movies and intimate interviews. >> he could feel things very deeply, and he could laugh at himself, too. announcer: and if you order in the next three minutes, you'll also receive a free bonus dvd packed with red's farewell specials, like his command performance for real royalty. >> he comes in, he is all beaten up. he says, what happened? he says, oh, you'll never believe it, i was flying too low over london, and i got in the damnedest badminton game you ever saw. announcer: we will also include a beautiful memory book, giving you a closer look at how red's most beloved characters came to life. >> it is too good for a fellow like me, much too good. announcer: we are so sure that red will make your whole family smile that we will ship it to you absolutely free. >> thanks for the tips. [laughter] announcer: you will only find the definitive collection here with this exclusive offer.

>> thank you, sir. announcer: plus, your satisfaction is guaranteed. >> oh, boy, i tell you i am having fun. announcer: if you don't fall in love with red all over again, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. >> you like to get your money back? announcer: this is your chance to own the "red skelton hour," 11 dvd's overflowing with 31 hilarious shows in brilliant color, including exclusive extras, the bonus dvd of farewell specials, and the memory book, for just five easy payments of $19.99. >> keep them coming like that, will you? >> that is a good one. announcer: we will ship it for free, satisfaction guaranteed. >> if you folks don't mind, i will take my applause now. [laughter] announcer: to experience true red, white, and blue entertainment, you need to see red. so don't miss your chance, order now. [applause] >> i will try to sum everything up with a little song that i've written. ♪ ♪ the time has come to say good

night my, how time has flied we've had a laugh perhaps a tear and now we hear goodbye i really hate to say good night for times like these are few i wish you love and happiness in everything you do the time has come to say good night and i hope i've made a friend and so we'll say may god bless until we meet again ♪ goodnight for now and may god bless. goodnight, and thank you. [applause] announcer: we will say good night, but not goodbye, with this full-color red skelton collection, you and your family can see red anytime you like. order now. >> the preceding was a paid advertisement for time life.

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