Among America’s great comedians Red Skelton is certainly the most beloved along with his gallery of characters including Clem Kadiddlehopper San Fernando Red and of course Freddie the Freeloader. Red Skelton entertained us with his charm wit and warmth for decades on stage on radio in the movies and on his hit television show. Movie and television stars lined up to appear each week entertaining us and themselves in funny skits with Red week after week year after year.