Red Skelton papers, 1943-1965.

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Red Skelton papers, 1943-1965.

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Papers of Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton, an American comedian who worked in vaudeville, radio, and television. During his radio career, which lasted from 1937-1952, Skelton performed on the Rudy Vallee Show and the Avalon Show, but primarily on his own weekly variety show titled The Red Skelton Show, which first aired on NBC and later moved to CBS. From 1952-1971, he hosted the show on television and enjoyed high ratings. The collection primarily consists of scripts for the Jack Kirkwood Show, 1943-1954, and related materials. These are exclusively indexed. Kirkwood was a contemporary of Skelton's and the two often worked together. Also included are scripts from the Red Skelton Show, 1951-1965, and manuscripts by Mr. Skelton.

7 linear feet (7 boxes)

Western Illinois University, Malpass Library

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Western Illinois University, Malpass Library

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Kirkwood, Jack

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Skelton, Red, 1913-1997

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Red Skelton (b. Richard Bernard Skelton, July 17, 1913-d. Sept. 17, 1997), American comedian, radio and television performer. From the description of Skelton, Red, 1913-1997 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10582271 This collection contains material dating primarily from Skelton's first marriage to wife, Edna during the 1930s and 1940s. Included are letters to Red from Don Ameche, Eddie Arnold, Bob Hope, Hedda Harper, Zazu Pitts, Nelson Rockefeller,...