Circus, on PBS
If you’re not watching the documentary “Circus” on PBS, you’ve nobody to blame but yourself. It follows the Big Apple Circus during their 2008 season, […]
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Clown goes to Congress
A true story … in Brazil, a clown has been elected to Congress. “Grumpy” the clown, (Tiririca in Brazil) has won election to the lower […]
Pledge of Allegiance, performed by Red Skelton
From The Red Skelton Hour, CBS TV, January 14, 1969 copyright 1969 Richard Red Skelton Red Skelton: “I remember this one teacher. To me, he […]
Red Skelton's farewell
The time has come to say good night, My how time does fly. We’ve had a laugh, perhaps a tear, and now we hear goodbye. […]
Red Skelton biography
Biography of Red Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997) If some day you’re not feeling well, you should remember some little thing I […]
The Circus – poem by Red Skelton
The Circus – poem by Red Skelton Red Skelton wrote this poem in honor of his father, a former circus clown, whom Red never knew […]
Clown Creed 2000
Clown Creed 2000 – An update, circa 2000, to the Clown Creed – a corollary to the Clown Commandments. A statement of principles for professional […]
A History of Clowns
(thanks to Bruce “Charlie” Johnson and The Clown Hall of Fame) Introduction The art of clowning has existed for thousands of years. A pygmy clown […]
Clown Code of Ethics – the eight clown commandments
I will keep my acts, performance and behavior in good taste while I am in costume and makeup. I will remember at all times that […]
The Clown’s Prayer
As I stumble through this life,help me to create more laughter than tears,dispense more cheer than gloom,spread more cheer than despair.