DEFINED: “I Pledge Allegiance”
Popularity: 31%Unless you’re older than I am, not many of you are probably too familiar with Red Skelton.
Born in Vincennes, IN, Richard Bernard “Red” Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997) was an American comedian who was best known as a top radio and television star from 1937 to 1971. Skelton’s show business career began in his teens as a circus clown and went on to vaudeville, Broadway, films, radio, TV, clubs and casinos, while pursuing another career as a painter. [Wikipedia]
Either way, back on January 14 (my birthday!), 1969, Red had this interesting story about the Pledge of Allegiance…it’s worth a look - even more pertinent today…
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July 2nd, 2007 at 11:35 pm
When I went to college in Vincennes, I lived in an attic which Red Skelton played in as a child.
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July 2nd, 2007 at 11:59 pm
LOL - You would.
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July 9th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
What an awesome recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance! Thank you for bringing its definition to our attention, son. I recall watching the Red Skelton show as a small girl when I stayed the night with my Great Aunt Rose & Uncle Jack.
BTW Aaron, my father (your Grandpa Johnston) and Red Skelton went to different schools together! Y’all are laughing, but they really did!!