Freddy the Freeloader – Red Skelton's famous Hobo clown
Red Skelton’s most famous character, Freddie the Freeloader, is a happy hobo clown. Unlike Emmett Kelly‘s Weary Willy tramp clown, Freddie the Freeloader had a […]
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Clem Kadiddlehopper
Clem Kadiddlehopper – Red Skelton’s country bumpkin character Clem Kadiddlehopper was one of Red Skelton’s most popular characters, portrayed on radio and television for several […]
My cure for sorrow, by Lou Costello
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How I fought back – Lou Costello's account of his recovery from rheumatic fever
(For more information about Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, their movies, TV & radio work check out our sister site, Abbott and Costello – Who’s on […]
Magic coloring book – clown prop
The Magic Coloring Book is a standard magician’s prop, disguised as a child’s coloring book. Turn the pages one way, and it appears to be […]
Jerry Lewis biography – hey, lady!
Jerry Lewis (March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) Jerry Lewis, world-famous clown of stage, screen, television, and radio, is now best known for the […]
Lucille Ball biography
Biography of Lucille Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989), famous TV clown Lucille Ball is best known for her portrayal of Lucy Ricardo, […]
Lou Costello biography
Lou Costello (March 6, 1906 – March 3, 1959) (For more information about Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, their movies, TV & radio work check out […]
Bud Abbott biography
William Alexander Abbot – aka. Bud Abbott (October 2, 1895 – April 24, 1974) (For more information about Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, their movies, TV […]
Francesco Caroli, European white face circus clown
Biography of Francesco Caroli (September, 1922 – May 18, 2004) Born in San Donna di Piave, Italy, he worked with his brothers’ equestrian act in […]