Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Red skeltons pledge of allegiance video 2 we t h e kids w ould like to extend a special thank you to mrs. Pledge dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance the circus 45 rpm. Our children need to appreciate and understand what this great country of ours stands for, this video states it dramatically. Popular videos the red skelton show the red skelton show topic. He conducted and composed for numerous albums as well as having his selections performed by the likes of arthur fiedler, the london philharmonic and van clyburn. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic, for which it stands. The plight before christmas in color, guest starring. Current celebrities think using 4 letter words are cool, but that is bull.
Famous american comedian, red skelton, explains the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, wordbyword, from a memorized lecture given to him by his 7th grade school. When i was a kid, i remember seeing the red skelton show where he described the meaning of the pledge of allegiance. The youths companions pledge american socialists and reformers the life of francis bellamy. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance 45 rpm single. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the pledge of allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day. Skeltons show business career began in his teens as a circus clown and went on to vaudeville, broadway, films, radio, tv, night clubs and casinos, all while pursuing another. Watch the video for the pledge of allegiance from red skeltons the pledge of allegiance for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. It is great red skeltons meaning of the pledge should be a standard in every school in the nation. Red skeltons pledge of allegiance, the tonight show sings let it go, and pres. Oct 06, 20 from 1969 telecast of the red skelton show. At the end darr m of tapps makes comments about its relevance today as our nation is concerned. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance we had just finished reciting the pledge of allegiance, and he mr.
Jul 04, 2018 skelton then delivered to his audience a stirring version of the explanation provided to his school class by their teacher so many years earlier, as shown in the video above. Red skeltons patriotic rendition of the pledge of allegiance. In 1969, red skelton performed a selfwritten monologue about the pledge of. Video every american needs to watch this video red skeltons 1969 pledge of allegiance.
I worked in the summer and went to school in the winter. Red skelton recites the pledge of allegiance classic. It was probably the first time i had ever really understood the meaning of the words. The pledge of allegiance by red skelton barefoots world. This is red skelton pledge of allegiance by scottish rite nmj usa on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love. Lasswell, the principal of vincennes high school called us all together. In 1969, red skelton performed a selfwritten monologue. I remember a teacher that i had now i only i went i went through the seventh grade i want to the seventh grade i left home when i was 10 years old because i was hungry i need to do i work in the summer i go to school in the winter but i had this one teacher was the principal of the harrison school and been sense indiana to me this was the. Students researched flag history, flag facts, important times our flag has flown, and even researched who red skelton was. Last year i was honored to lead our entire fourth and fifth grades in the recitation of the red skelton pledge for an end of the year program for parents. Sep 07, 2009 red skelton s pledge of allegiance gary. Red skelton commentary on the pledge of allegiance below is the text and his wonderful history.
The following words were spoken by the late red skelton on his television program, january 14, 1969, as he related the story of his teacher, mr. Skeltons explanation and rendition of the pledge of allegiance proved to be quite popular and widely acclaimed, and in response to public demand it was widely printed. Red skeltons pledge of allegiance red skelton was a good. Red skelton pledge of allegiance hello, rocklakeguy. I left home when i was 10 years old because i was hungry.
Red skeltons pledge of allegiance about this video. Richard bernard red skelton july 18, 19 september 17, 1997 was an american comedian who is best known as a top radio and television star from 1937 to 1971. Red skelton original works of art can be found among some of the most prestigious, private, as well as public, collections throughout the world. In 1969, comic red skelton lamented on his weekly television show that the pledge of allegiance might someday be considered a prayer and eliminated from public schools. Red skelton christmas featuring freddie the freeloader. It has since been twice read into the congressional record of the united states and has received numerous awards. The pledge of allegiance from red skelton hour, january 14, 1969 red skelton on. In 1969, red skelton gave his personal view of the pledge of allegiance. In 1969, red skelton performed a selfwritten monologue about the pledge of allegiance at the first evening at the white house. Think of stan laurel, jonathan winters, tim conway, jerry lewis, shelley berman, bob newhart, they and many others probably learned something from red skelton, and perhaps he from them. Jun 14, 20 when is the last time you heard the pledge of allegiance recited like the great late christian comedian red skelton.
The official home page of red skelton beloved comedian, actor, artist and humanitarian. Pledge of allegiance, wordbyword meaning explained by red. There is audio of the program and the controls are here. Since i was a small boy, two states have been added to our country, and two words have been added to the pledge of allegiance. The pledge of allegiance by red skelton on amazon music. It has been left out of his version or was never in the original. The compositions of red skelton measure 4,000 songs and 64 symphonies. It has since been twice read into the congressional record of. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance from the red skelton hour, january 14, 1969 getting back to school, i remember a teacher that i had.
At age 10, he left home to travel with a medicine show through the midwest, and joined the vaudeville circuit at age 15. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance releases discogs. Red skelton original fine art redskelton the official red. The late comedian red skelton shares his prophetic views of the american pledge of allegiance to the flag, recorded some 40 years ago in. Pledge of allegiance, wordbyword meaning explained by. I heard his explanation of the pledge of allegiance. Skelton later wrote down, and eventually recorded, his recollection of this lecture. Many of his compositions were purchased by muzak as easy listening pieces for offices and elevators. I have seen brian hoffmans tribute to red who also does red s pledge. The pledge of allegiance states one nation under god. William mett of the art corporation of america for giving us permission to use red sk elton s pledge of allegiance. Famous american comedian, red skelton, explains the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, wordbyword, from a memorized lecture given to him by his.
Red skelton, one of americas best loved comedians and star of motion pictures, radio and television, was also a true patriot. I have seen brian hoffmans tribute to red who also does reds pledge. As a schoolboy, one of red skeltons teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. Ken blackwell red skelton recites the pledge of allegiance. The pledge of allegiance, the thanksgiving turkey, frozen freddie, freddie and the carolers, red talks about santa and stair climbing, freddie gets 90 days. Red skelton pledge of allegiance red skelton pledge of allegiance red skelton laments in 1969 that the pledge of allegiance might someday be considered a prayer and. Red skeltons pledge of allegiance video we the kids. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. The son of a former circus clown turned grocer and a cleaning woman, red skelton was introduced to show business at the age of seven by ed wynn, at a vaudeville show in vincennes. Feb 21, 2016 famous american comedian, red skelton, explains the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, wordbyword, from a memorized lecture given to him by his 7th grade school.
Skelton then delivered to his audience a stirring version of the explanation provided to his school class by their teacher so many years earlier, as shown in the video above. Full text and video of red skeltons pledge of allegiance commentary. These instructions are for a classic desktop or laptop computer. The statement he made at the end, i think, tells it all. This video should be seen by everyone, young or old. Video every american needs to watch this video red. Red skelton laments in 1969 that the pledge of allegiance might someday be considered a prayer and eliminated from public schools. Jamie farr on working for red skelton in the army emmytvlegends. This is red skelton pledge of allegiance by scottish rite nmj usa on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Do you have questions or comments about this short history.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Red skelton pledge of allegiance words words quotes, life quotes, sayings. A salute to old glory, we revisit an alltime classic rendition of the pledge of allegiance. What a shame it is that the meaning of those words have been decimated by those in this country that would reduce us to their level because they are afraid to believe. Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states from. Red skelton, one of the most creative minds of our time, was known for his smiling, lovable clowns and his world famous characters, such as freddie the freeloader, clem kadiddlehopper, and sheriff. When is the last time you heard the pledge of allegiance recited like the great late christian comedian red skelton. As a schoolboy, one of red skelton s teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. Red skeltons pledge of allegiance was first introduced on the red skelton show on january 14, 1969. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance the circus 45 rpm single. Red skeltons heartfelt explanation of the meaning of the. For more information about the history of the pledge, be sure to also read the three online chapters of the pledge of allegiance, a centennial history, 1892 1992 by dr.
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