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I agree.RED SKELTON "Ladies and gentlemen, Red Skelton, one of America's clowns." This is the introduction afforded the star at his personal appearances. At Skelton's request, there are no adjectives, no superlatives. Which provides some insight into the character of this man who has starred in every medium of show business in which he has appeared - medicine shows, dance marathons, vaudeville, radio, motion pictures and television. Skelton is a complex man* His inctedible talent which has made him a clown without peer atld a showman of tremendous stature is tempered by great humility. His ability to turn a headline into a gag is seasoned with a serious side which will find him discussing history and politics as a student and astute observer. Skelton is often referred to as a comedian, a comic or a wit* He insists he's a clown - and happily so. "Historically, people of all ages have loved clowns and laughed with them. I would define a /more