Id give anything to go back to having my family alive and together and watching shows like this again where families would plan the day around specials to share together..Such special times i thought would never end
Wow 40 years later my childhood memories just come rushing through me what a wonderful world it was different time in a different place for sure and Red Skelton Freddy the freeloader was always one of my very favorite clowns first class. Definitely a Christmas classic.
I loved this special as a kid! I loved how Freddie had showed kindness to others while he was trying to find his friend the Professor. And in return a rich lady had bought dinner for Freddie, the Professor, and some street urchins. You don't see touching stories like that anymore!
Oh,they suck anymore.Just seeing commercials for them is enough.Hip Hop and rap.I'm 57 and growing up these were must see programs for Christmas.Even the parades are politically correct with 5 minutes of actual parade and 55 minutes of guests blabbing away.Everything is just ruined anymore.
Hello ! I'm 76, and also never saw this before ! 😊🤔. Vincent Price took 31 minutes to appear, but it was worth the wait 😊. Vincent was in more than one of Carol Burnett's lovely shows : recommended : " The Walnuts " . 🇬🇧🦉💙⭐😊🇺🇲
Who else is watching this during christmas 2020? Sadly a lot of ppl will be experiencing a lonely christmas/ holiday season.... myself included... sending hugs and thoughts/ prayers to all who need them
We just watched and loved it! (First time seeing this, we didn’t have cable when this would have first aired) I can’t figure out why, with all the talent that is in this, there is no IMDb entry for it in anyone’s list of what they have been in.
Im honored to say that Red was a dear friend of mine. I remember when he left for Canada to film this special. Red was every bit the man he appeared to be: God-fearing, kind, patriotic, and compassionate. We were friends for many years, and i think of and miss him every day. He promised me one day after this life, we would meet again. I encourage anyone who loves his work to visit the Red Skelton Museum in Vincennes, Indiana. Also, check out Brian Hoffman in his Remembering Red show. His Red Skelton Tribute Theater is in Pigeon Forge, TN. May God bless Red's memory and all he stood for. Kelly C
I knew a man online who was a writer and artist (Ron leming), and one of the many stories he'd tell was of the days when he would help Red Skelton get around in his end days (Red wanted to repay him with one of his paintings but Red's wife said "No, that's our income"). Anyway, he was able to confirm what you just said, that Red was as nice and genuine in real life as he appeared to be on TV. Which is fortunate for me since Red was my absolute favorite comedian.
Something stuck in my thoughts about his saying, "I'm not a clown" (about 19:30) to the nurse in the hospital, then the biblical reference to Apostle Peter's three denials popped into my head. And then there was the statement to the little boy who wanted to see a clown that clowns may belong to those who posses them in their minds, but they actually belong to the world. Mr. Skelton was an amazing human being. In interviews he often said that he learned that "man" was created in God's image and since he didn't know what God looked like so any person he met might be God so he treated them accordingly.
December of 1998, my grandparents were visiting us for the Holiday. My grandpa loved Red Skelton, and that year I watched it with him. Grandpa's been gone for 15 years and I miss him everyday. But, being able to watch this helps.
🎤Lyrics to all 3 🎶songs: "There's Nothing Worse Than Loneliness at Christmastime" - Red Skelton ~ 5:25 - 6:45 ● There's nothing worse than loneliness at Christmastime when old friends forget where you are. While your memory still lingers, you can count upon your fingers those that know the meaning of the star. ● There is nothing worse than loneliness at Christmastime; friends that used to stop no longer come. Life seems dark and dreary; the occasion seems quite weary. You smile and wish no person any harm. ■ The house is all decked out for Christmas. There's tinsel and holly on the tree. Beneath the boughs, the gifts are tied with ribbons. But there is not one gift there marked for me. ● There's nothing worse than loneliness at Christmastime, but what's to be will be. All alone by myself, I'll put gloom upon the shelf and I'll say 'Merry Christmas' to me. "Christmas Each Day of the Year" - Red Skelton ~ 24:41 - 26:07 ● Christmas comes but once a year when snowflakes and laughter appear. It's a goodness that seems to say "this is a wonderful day." ● Christmas is filled with the sound of peace and goodwill all around. But when the season is gone, that's when you wish it kept on. ■ The world is a glorious place: a gift for the whole human race. Give thanks to the Lord up above by living a lesson of love. ● Spread joy and hear angels sing in fall, winter, summer, or spring. Open your heart and you'll hear it's Christmas each day of the year! ["You've Got to Start by Saying] 'I believe'" - Red Skelton ~ 34:39 - 36:06 ● Lend me your ear my dear friend, not to borrow or to lend. I want to speak to you about saying 'I believe'. • You could be beggar or a king; you could be be most anything. But you've got to start by saying 'I believe'. ● Why should you let life get you down? You can chase away all frowns. But you've got to start by saying 'I believe'. • You can chase away all gloom. You're a temple, not a tomb! But you've got to start by saying 'I believe'. ■ Being sad is universal; it comes without a rehearsal. 'Cause when you've got to believe, you really believe. ▪But cheer's a possibility - in fact, impregnability. But you've got to start by saying 'I believe'. ● You mean that I don't have to dramatize all the things I idolize, but just start by saying 'I believe'? • Christmastime comes once a year. Spread the joy, goodwill, and cheer! But you've got to start by saying 'I believe'. • Ok, then we'll start by saying … 'I believe'. ● = main or refrain stanzas ■ = transition stanzas
Ohhhhh Red we need you in 2020. We are so lost in this world. I miss you and you laughter. You were a wonderful man's a wonderful comedian. So gentle sweet and respectful to everyone. I love you forever. Red had a son that died when his child died at age 12. Red was never the same. Red brought so much laughter to everyone. He never got over the death of his son
Wow thanks for sharing I have a copy of this on vhs taped from tv in the late 80s early 90s but I need a vhs player. As a little kid in the late 80s I would watch this w my dad and we still talk about Freddie Freeloader Christmas. I will show my dad this vid this Christmas season.
@@NTNAce14 no one asked you. We all know who he's talking about marvel boy. who the fuck respects them now anyway? I don't. It's for putzes now. Marvel that is
@@pineapplepizzadoomer2944 and no one asked you to leave a comment either but you did anyways, can you grow the fuck up and act like a MAN my guy cause you coming off as a pissed off at nothing teen who has to take anger out on other people cause they hate their life 😂😂 and we can all tell how much you don't respect him anymore, leaving a comment on Red Skeltons video meaning YOU WERE WATCHING IT 😂💁
@@pineapplepizzadoomer2944 I was trying to correct the guy while being a bit humorous your ass had to go full blown Egosucker and try to be "THE BIG MAN" calm the hell down and stop taking those testosterone pills
I had the full special loaded to YT before 2010, because it was not on at the time. HBO decided to load it in parts, complained to YT, and caused a strike against my account. They could have easily asked me to take it down, but they didn't. I guess they didn't care so much in 2015.
I'm 27 and I have watched this as a family tradition every year at Christmastime🎄 for as long as I can remember (including just now tonight) ... and I love it each time! 🙂
when Red Skelton was on at night my parents had a bed time for us, thus the activities to get ready for bed, but some shows we could stay up for, my older sister and I would sit on the floor in pjs and cry for Freddie. Loved the show and the warmth. Glad you like it too.
I think that a channel of all the channels should show all the Old Christmas Classic like this one and all the others as well Bob Hope. Bing Crosby. and so many others. Christmas Specials. I think that some of the Christmas Specials this day in time have actually lost the true meaning of Christmas and its more about just the people on the show at the time than anything else. What about Santa that came down the snow on an electric razor and so many more like I can remember as a kid.
Actually got to meet Red Skelton in 1979 while I was an usher at New Mexico State University. My station was "guarding" the stage during the performance. Mr. Skelton made sure to thank all the staff & it was thrilling to actually get to speak with him. 41 years later still remember that time as magical. Will purchase DVD's whenever the Skelton vault opens with new items.
I loved him as Egghead in the Adam West "Batman" series. Adam said Vincent was one of the kindest souls he ever met. One funny 'behind the scenes' story was in this episode. It ended in an egg shootout where Egghead was defeated. But when the director yelled: "Cut," Vincent didn't accept that it was over. He stayed in character and continued to throw eggs at Adam and Burt. :)
Back to a time when HBO was half way decent. Now not so much for TV anymore, cable or not. Maybe that is why the retro stations are so popular. Thank you for this complete show, not parts.
You know what is so ironic? Freddy is mistaken for one of the richest men in the world. But he really is! He has so little, but he gives what he has to others to help them. And in the end, he ends up with way more than he gave away. He is rich in soul and always has what he needs to help others. Merry Christmas!
No one quite like Red Skelton to make you make you feel the Christmas spirit other then Jesus's birth himself !!!! May Mr. Skelton rest and live in God's kingdom and power and glory forever and ever
Thank you so much for posting this! This is one of my favorite Christmas videos from my childhood and I’m so happy to be seeing it again and be able to share it with my mom again as well as with my own daughters. Good heartwarming stuff here.
Just loved this. Red Skelton was always our favorite growing up. Never missed his shows. Brought back so many good memories. Thanks for sharing merry Christmas
"The world is a glorious place, a gift for the whole human race. Give thanks to the Lord up above, by living a lesson in love." So very true. Merry Christmas everyone! God Bless.
